Social Work: Definition and Practice

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What is the main focus of social work as described in the text?

  • Enhancing individual well-being (correct)
  • Inventing new technologies
  • Promoting social media engagement
  • Exploring outer space

What distinguishes social work from other professions?

  • It focuses on promoting products
  • It focuses on technological advancements
  • It focuses solely on individuals
  • It focuses on both the person and their environment (correct)

What role do social workers play in the Philippines?

  • They focus on space exploration
  • They focus on exploring the ocean
  • They address social issues and challenges faced by vulnerable populations (correct)
  • They develop video games

How is social work described in the text?

<p>As a profession focused on protecting people and changing their lives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of social work according to the text?

<p>To enhance well-being and improve quality of life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of profession is social work?

<p>Helping profession (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which period were hospitals and orphanages established by the church and religious orders?

<p>Colonial Period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the goal to enhance problem-solving, coping, and developmental capacities of people in social work?

<p>The individual (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of human social behavior and the development of human society?

<p>Sociology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function in social work involves assessment, diagnosis, support/assistance, advice/counseling, and advocacy/enabling?

<p>Assessment, Diagnosis, Detection/Identification, Support/assistance, Advice/counseling, and Advocacy/enabling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a social worker when linking people with systems that provide resources, services, and opportunities?

<p>Broker (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which period was a Social Welfare Commission founded in 1947?

<p>After Independence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of mental processes and behavior?

<p>Psychology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness?

<p>Psychology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of the processes, principles, and structures of government and political institutions?

<p>Political science (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does social group work involve?

<p>Group activities organized for welfare purposes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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