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What is primarily emphasized in transactions between individuals and others in their environment?
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?
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?
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?
Which statement best reflects the concept of people's participation?
Which of the following rights allows individuals to express their thoughts and beliefs?
Which of the following rights allows individuals to express their thoughts and beliefs?
How are human rights described in the context presented?
How are human rights described in the context presented?
What principle is at the core of social justice?
What principle is at the core of social justice?
Which of the following best describes the right to an adequate standard of living?
Which of the following best describes the right to an adequate standard of living?
What is a core belief of social work philosophy regarding individual worth?
What is a core belief of social work philosophy regarding individual worth?
Which principle emphasizes the relationship between individuals in society?
Which principle emphasizes the relationship between individuals in society?
What role does society have in relation to individuals' obstacles?
What role does society have in relation to individuals' obstacles?
In social work, what is considered a common human need?
In social work, what is considered a common human need?
How does social work view the contribution of individuals to their well-being?
How does social work view the contribution of individuals to their well-being?
What does social work believe about the environment's role in individual potential?
What does social work believe about the environment's role in individual potential?
Which of the following is NOT a core belief of social work regarding human needs?
Which of the following is NOT a core belief of social work regarding human needs?
Which aspect is emphasized by the philosophy of social work regarding human beings?
Which aspect is emphasized by the philosophy of social work regarding human beings?
Which approach should a worker take when identifying a client?
Which approach should a worker take when identifying a client?
What is the purpose of encouraging clients to express their feelings?
What is the purpose of encouraging clients to express their feelings?
What does controlled emotional involvement require from a social worker?
What does controlled emotional involvement require from a social worker?
How can a worker assist in the client's self-determination process?
How can a worker assist in the client's self-determination process?
Which of the following describes an essential part of a worker's approach to a client's failings?
Which of the following describes an essential part of a worker's approach to a client's failings?
What does sensitivity in a social worker entail?
What does sensitivity in a social worker entail?
What is a critical aspect of a worker's attitude towards a client’s values and lifestyle?
What is a critical aspect of a worker's attitude towards a client’s values and lifestyle?
What should be avoided in a worker's response to a client's emotional expression?
What should be avoided in a worker's response to a client's emotional expression?
What does the principle of acceptance in social work emphasize?
What does the principle of acceptance in social work emphasize?
What is a key characteristic of individualization in social work?
What is a key characteristic of individualization in social work?
Which level of participation refers to mutual self-help programs?
Which level of participation refers to mutual self-help programs?
Why is critical love important in the acceptance principle?
Why is critical love important in the acceptance principle?
What does the principle of acceptance NOT imply?
What does the principle of acceptance NOT imply?
What is necessary for effective individualization in social work?
What is necessary for effective individualization in social work?
At which level is participation typically through representation?
At which level is participation typically through representation?
Which of the following beliefs is associated with acceptance in social work?
Which of the following beliefs is associated with acceptance in social work?
What is the primary focus of a social worker's professional obligations?
What is the primary focus of a social worker's professional obligations?
Which of the following describes the primary/direct methods of social work practice?
Which of the following describes the primary/direct methods of social work practice?
In social casework, what is the main goal?
In social casework, what is the main goal?
Which of the following actions is a social worker encouraged to undertake?
Which of the following actions is a social worker encouraged to undertake?
Why is it important for a social worker to accept clients with respect and understanding?
Why is it important for a social worker to accept clients with respect and understanding?
What does creating opportunities for continuing professional growth imply for a social worker?
What does creating opportunities for continuing professional growth imply for a social worker?
How should a social worker conduct themselves in relation to the profession's standards?
How should a social worker conduct themselves in relation to the profession's standards?
What is implied by the term 'method' in the context of social work practice?
What is implied by the term 'method' in the context of social work practice?
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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Test your knowledge on the fundamental values of social work, including human rights, social justice, and people's participation. This quiz will help you understand how these principles guide the ethical practice of social workers. Explore the concepts that underpin this vital field of study.
