Questions and Answers
What does 'social' mean?
Relating to human society.
What is the study of phenomena using systematic ways referred to?
Science.
What does social science study?
Society and the manner in which people behave and influence the world around us.
What are applied social sciences?
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Which of the following is a field of applied social sciences?
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What do social work practitioners do?
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Which goal of counseling helps the client avoid some undesired outcome?
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What is the Guidance and Counseling Act of RA 9258 of 2004?
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Which of the following roles does a counselor serve?
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What does therapy address?
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Compassion is considered an important value for all humankind in social work.
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Study Notes
Concepts and Definitions
- Social: Pertains to human society and interactions.
- Science: Encompasses systematic study of phenomena.
- Social Science: Examines society and human behavior, revealing how people influence their environment.
- Applied Social Sciences: Investigates societal relationships and behavior, integrating various disciplines to address contemporary issues.
Career Tracks in Applied Social Science
- Counseling: Offers guidance and support for individual growth and emotional well-being.
- Social Work: Focuses on improving well-being for individuals, families, and communities.
- Communication Studies: Prepares students for careers in journalism and mass communication.
Counseling Dimensions
- As an Art: Emphasizes the subjective and interpersonal aspects of counseling.
- As a Science: Focuses on objective methods and frameworks within counseling processes.
Goals of Counseling
- Development Goals: Foster overall human growth across various wellness dimensions.
- Preventive Goals: Mitigate potential adverse outcomes for clients.
- Enhancement Goals: Improve specific skills and abilities.
- Remedial Goals: Aid clients in overcoming undesirable developments.
- Exploratory Goals: Encourage skill testing and trying new activities.
- Reinforcement Goals: Affirm clients' positive thoughts, feelings, and actions.
- Cognitive Goals: Build foundational learning and cognitive skills.
- Physiological Goals: Promote understanding and habits for good health.
- Psychological Goals: Cultivate social skills and emotional control, fostering a positive self-concept.
Guidance and Counseling Act of RA 9258 of 2004
- Defines counseling as a profession that aids individuals in maximizing their potential and planning for the future based on abilities, interests, and needs.
Aspects of Counseling Roles
- Consultant: Advocates for students by collaborating with families and educational staff.
- Teacher: Implements set curriculums in educational settings.
- Personal Counselor: Acts as a mentor and support for students and faculty.
- Peer Facilitator: Trains students in conflict resolution and tutoring.
- Test Coordinator: Manages testing programs for educational departments.
- Career Counselor: Aids students in exploring career options and job-seeking skills.
- Program Manager: Organizes educational programs in line with current standards.
- Researcher: Analyzes academic data to assess school performance.
- Public Relations Consultant: Promotes understanding of counseling programs within schools.
- Counselor: Provides short-term counseling services to students.
Therapy
- Addresses serious personality disorders and internal conflicts.
- Facilitates personality reconstruction and deeper issue resolution.
Code of Ethics for Guidance Counselors
- Principle 1: Respect for clients' rights and dignity.
- Principle 2: Emphasis on competence in counseling practices.
- Principle 3: Responsibility towards clients and the counseling process.
- Principle 4: Integrity in professional conduct.
Social Work
- Drives social change and problem resolution, fostering human relationships.
- Aims to protect vulnerable populations from neglect and enhance overall quality of life.
Core Values in Social Work
- Compassion: Fundamental value for promoting humanity and empathy.
- Service: Encourages going beyond compensation; focused on the greater good.
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of social science, including definitions of social science, applied social sciences, and their relevance to human society. Test your understanding of how these fields interconnect and address societal issues. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their knowledge in social studies.
