BSSW 011 - Unit 5
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What is primarily emphasized in transactions between individuals and others in their environment?

  • Efficient communication
  • Dignity and self-determination (correct)
  • Financial benefits
  • Social hierarchy
  • Which of the following is considered a basic human right?

  • Right to vote
  • Right to life and security (correct)
  • Right to own a business
  • Right to social media access
  • What does social justice aim to achieve?

  • Unrestricted economic power for entrepreneurs
  • Equitable distribution of wealth and income (correct)
  • Promotion of individual wealth accumulation
  • Total equality of outcomes for all citizens
  • Which statement best reflects the concept of people's participation?

    <p>Voluntary involvement in self-determined change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following rights allows individuals to express their thoughts and beliefs?

    <p>Right of opinion and expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are human rights described in the context presented?

    <p>Endowed by God and universal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is at the core of social justice?

    <p>Equal opportunities for development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the right to an adequate standard of living?

    <p>Sufficient resources for health and well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a core belief of social work philosophy regarding individual worth?

    <p>All individuals have inherent worth and dignity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle emphasizes the relationship between individuals in society?

    <p>Interdependence among individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does society have in relation to individuals' obstacles?

    <p>Society should help overcome or prevent obstacles to self-realization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In social work, what is considered a common human need?

    <p>Social connection and support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does social work view the contribution of individuals to their well-being?

    <p>Individuals should contribute effectively to their own well-being and that of others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does social work believe about the environment's role in individual potential?

    <p>The environment must provide opportunities and resources for individual potential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a core belief of social work regarding human needs?

    <p>All human needs can be met through societal structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is emphasized by the philosophy of social work regarding human beings?

    <p>Humans possess the capacity to reason and exercise free will.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach should a worker take when identifying a client?

    <p>Maintain a non-judgmental attitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of encouraging clients to express their feelings?

    <p>To enable clients to share their authentic needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does controlled emotional involvement require from a social worker?

    <p>Emotional detachment from the client’s issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a worker assist in the client's self-determination process?

    <p>By helping activate the client's potential for self-direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes an essential part of a worker's approach to a client's failings?

    <p>Facilitate the client's self-recognition of their own failings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sensitivity in a social worker entail?

    <p>Understanding the meanings of the client's feelings and behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aspect of a worker's attitude towards a client’s values and lifestyle?

    <p>Accepting and understanding the client’s values and lifestyle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided in a worker's response to a client's emotional expression?

    <p>Becoming emotionally entangled in the client's issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of acceptance in social work emphasize?

    <p>Every human being has inherent worth and dignity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of individualization in social work?

    <p>It recognizes that no two individuals are alike.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of participation refers to mutual self-help programs?

    <p>Local level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is critical love important in the acceptance principle?

    <p>It acknowledges a client's weaknesses while offering help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of acceptance NOT imply?

    <p>Workers should unconditionally support all client behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for effective individualization in social work?

    <p>Expertise in differential diagnosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which level is participation typically through representation?

    <p>National level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following beliefs is associated with acceptance in social work?

    <p>Every individual is viewed as inherently good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a social worker's professional obligations?

    <p>The well-being of their clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the primary/direct methods of social work practice?

    <p>Techniques that promote face-to-face interaction with clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In social casework, what is the main goal?

    <p>To help individuals address personal and social problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is a social worker encouraged to undertake?

    <p>Participate in social action to benefit the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a social worker to accept clients with respect and understanding?

    <p>To build a trusting professional relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does creating opportunities for continuing professional growth imply for a social worker?

    <p>Engaging in ongoing education and training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a social worker conduct themselves in relation to the profession's standards?

    <p>By adhering to the standards of the profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by the term 'method' in the context of social work practice?

    <p>An organized and regular approach to action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Social Work Values

    • Social work values are beliefs about how one ought to behave or what is worth attaining.
    • Human Rights are just claims that belong to a person as a human being, including:
      • Right to life, liberty, and security
      • Right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
      • Right of opinion and expression
      • Right of peaceful assembly and association
      • Right to equal protection of the law
      • Right to own property
      • Right to work
      • Right to get an education
      • Right to a standard of living adequate for health and well-being, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care
    • Social Justice involves the equitable distribution of wealth and income, and equal access to opportunities for everyone's full development.
    • People's Participation refers to voluntary involvement in self-determined change, especially for those with restored or normal social functioning

    The Philosophy of Social Work

    • Social work philosophy is rooted in the belief that humans are created in the image of God, with inherent worth and dignity, reason, and free will.
    • The individual is the primary concern of society.
    • Individuals are interdependent and have a social responsibility for one another.
    • Society has a responsibility to remove obstacles to self-realization.

    Social Work Beliefs

    • The environment, including social, physical, and organizational factors, should:
      • Provide opportunities and resources for individuals to reach their full potential.
      • Address common human needs and alleviate distress and suffering.
    • Individuals should contribute to their own well-being and the welfare of others.

    Guiding Principles of Social Work

    • Acceptance involves extending unconditional love to those seeking help.
      • It's about recognizing a clients' failures and weaknesses while still helping them improve.
      • Acceptance is the starting point of the client-worker relationship.
    • Individualization acknowledges that each individual is unique and requires personalized help based on their specific needs.
    • Non-judgmental Attitude involves avoiding derogatory labels and condemning the client's attitudes, behaviors, values, or actions.
      • Tools and techniques are used to help the client gain self-awareness and self-recognition.
    • Purposeful Expression of Feelings supports clients in freely sharing their thoughts and feelings, especially negative ones.
      • The worker encourages relevant emotion sharing to aid in problem understanding.
    • Controlled Emotional Involvement means the worker is empathetic, understanding, and responsive, but remains emotionally detached.
    • Client's Self-Determination recognizes the client's right to make their own choices and decisions in the helping process.
      • The worker respects this right and helps activate the client's potential for self-direction.

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