Social Work Practice and Knowledge Base

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What is the primary focus of the charity organization society?

Developing relationships with clients

Understanding the cause of the problem through information gathering (correct)

Providing financial assistance to those in need

Creating a theoretical framework for social work

What is the term used by Mary Richmond instead of 'assessment'?

Diagnosis (correct)

Casework

Social Diagnosis

Intervention

What is the key principle of scientific philanthropy?

Systematic investigation of evidence to understand the situation (correct)

Providing immediate assistance to those in need

Focusing on the individual's personal strengths

Developing a theoretical framework for social work practice

What is the primary approach used by social workers during the pre-1920 era?

Friendly-visitors approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the early social work practice that was characterized as lacking a theoretical foundation?

Pre-theoretical Signup and view all the answers

How many key concepts are important in expressing the nature of social work practice?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the casework relationship according to Felix Biestek?

To help the client achieve a better adjustment between himself and the environment Signup and view all the answers

How many principles of the casework relationship did Felix Biestek identify?

Seven Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the book Social Casework: A Problem-Solving Process?

Helen Harris Perlman Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the expanded approach to social work that incorporated developments from the social sciences?

Psychosocial approach Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Carol Myers' book Social Work Practice: A Response to Urban Crisis?

The response to urban crisis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the ability to work with clients in a dynamic interaction?

Interactional skill Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of solution-based interventions?

Studying successful solutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the core concept of the ecosystems strengths approach?

Combining ecological and problem-solving approaches Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of feminist social workers?

Empowering clients to work with systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the predicted trend in social work due to increasing elderly populations?

Greater importance of diversity-competent practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of social workers in promoting diversity acceptance?

Leading tolerance and acceptance initiatives Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation of generalist practice in social work?

Theoretical heritage of the profession Signup and view all the answers

What was the approach to social work practice during the early era?

Impulsive action Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Group Work during this era?

People Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with developing the diagnostic approach to social work practice?

Gordon Hamilton Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the diagnostic approach?

Person in situation concept Signup and view all the answers

What was the heritage of this era for today's practice?

Movement from doing to or for to working with the client Signup and view all the answers

What was the emphasis of Youth Service organizations and recreation during this era?

Use of activities Signup and view all the answers

Who received the widest acceptance for an approach in social work?

Allen Pincus and Anne Minahan Signup and view all the answers

What was a major social concern during the period of 1976-1990?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the ecological approach to practice during this period?

Personal support networks Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant policy change that influenced practice theory in the 1990s?

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act?

Limited eligibility for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of the helping process during this period?

Personal support networks and relationships Signup and view all the answers