Social Work Practice Quiz
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What does social work practice draw from?

  • History, geography, anthropology, and linguistics
  • Physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics
  • Medicine, engineering, literature, and art
  • Psychology, sociology, health, political science, community development, law, and economics (correct)

    • What is the ultimate goal of social work?

  • Propagation of inequality and discrimination
  • Promotion of consumerism, materialism, individualism, and competition
  • Improvement of people's lives, alleviation of biopsychosocial concerns, empowerment of individuals and communities, and achievement of social justice (correct)
  • Enforcement of societal norms and traditions

    • What does macro-work in social work involve?

  • Conducting group therapy or providing services for community agencies
  • Working directly with individuals and families
  • Fostering change on a larger scale through advocacy, social policy, research development, non-profit and public service administration, or working with government agencies (correct)
  • Providing individual counseling/therapy or assisting a family in accessing services

    • What did universities begin in the 1960s related to social work?

    <p>Social work management programmes to prepare students for the management of social and human service organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of mezzo-work in social work?

    <p>Working with groups and communities such as conducting group therapy or providing services for community agencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Social Work Practice Foundations

    • Social work practice draws from various disciplines, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, and philosophy.

    Social Work Goals

    • The ultimate goal of social work is to empower individuals, groups, and communities to overcome obstacles and improve their well-being.

    Macro-Work in Social Work

    • Macro-work in social work involves intervening at the community or societal level to address systemic issues, develop policies, and create programs that promote social change.

    Development of Social Work Education

    • In the 1960s, universities began establishing schools of social work to provide formal education and training for social workers.

    Mezzo-Work in Social Work

    • The focus of mezzo-work in social work is on small groups, organizations, and communities, aiming to improve their functioning and enhance their ability to support their members.

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    Test your knowledge of social work and its interdisciplinary approach to meeting the needs of individuals, families, and communities for their well-being and collective welfare.

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