Exam 1: Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

Conservatives generally assume what they consider a realistic view of human nature.

Gambrill and Gibbs (2009) listed four ways that critical thinking can be helpful. One was to identify propaganda. What are the other three?

Define a target system, and cite four examples of possible targets of change.

Should public housing be routinely provided to homeless people at public expense? State an opinion and describe whether that opinion is a residual or institutional perspective.

Should homeless people who have mental illnesses be institutionalized, or should they be allowed to roam at will in the community?

The medical model:

The Triple-A approach to critical thinking involves:

The ______ conceives of social welfare as focusing on problems and gaps.

_____ is a skilled treatment process whereby a therapist works with an individual, couple, family, or group to address a mental disorder or alleviate other problems a client may be having in the social environment.

Prior to the Great Depression in the 1930s, the ______ approach to social welfare dominated all other approaches.

_____ involves the development that meets the current needs of the present generations without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families is an example of a developmentally oriented program.

In the context of systems theories, families lie somewhere between _____ systems.

Conservatives believe that it is the government's job to protect people from impediments and provide a nurturing environment in which they can thrive.

In what capacities do you think you would like to work with people?

Radicals generally believe that:

Should children in families suspected of child abuse be placed elsewhere, or should treatment focus on strengthening the family so that children remain in their own homes?

Knowledge about social work research is important for two basic reasons. What are they?

Give three examples each of conservative and liberal statements.

The ______ of social welfare views people's needs as a normal part of life.