s. Social Work admissions and N.C. Social Work Certification and Licensure Exam) Please proofread your fill in the blank submissions. 1.) According to the textbook, the National Association of Social Workers defines the unifying primary mission or purpose of social work ___________________ - as enhancing human well-being and helping meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty. - as rescuing the broken, the vulnerable, the oppressed, and those living in poverty. - as advocating, empowering, and protecting vulnerable groups - as embracing diversity, improving communities, and advancing social justice Flag question: Question 2 Question 2 0.5 pts One of the founders of the Chicago Hull House who later would earn the Nobel Peace Prize was ___________ (name of person). Flag question: Question 3 Question 3 0.5 pts Schools of Social Work are accredited by the _____________________ (response can be initials or full title) Flag question: Question 4 Question 4 0.5 pts _________________ was the predominant method of social work up to and through the 1960's. It emphasized direct work with individuals. Flag question: Question 5 Question 5 0.5 pts Group work methods were introduced into professional social work in the 1930's with group work theories developing in the late 1940's. Group work is a social work method that uses group process and interactions to promote growth and change. - True - False Flag question: Question 6 Question 6 0.5 pts Examples of federal social welfare programs include TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). SNAP was formerly known as the Food Stamp Program. - True - False Flag question: Question 7 Question 7 0.5 pts The term nonjudgmental signifies social workers' non-blaming attitudes and behaviors. Social workers do not judge others as good or bad, worthy or unworthy. However, social workers do make professional judgements or decisions every day about alternative approaches and appropriate solutions. Nonjudgmentalism is a principle that should be applied by social workers universally, yet personal biases of practitioners may interfere. Social workers need to recognize in themselves those circumstances that trigger judgment and blame toward the client. - True - False Flag question: Question 8 Question 8 0.5 pts The 6 core values of Social work according to NASW: ______________, _______________, Dignity and worth of the person. Importance of human relationships, Integrity, and _________________. - Diversity, Advocacy, and Empowerment -Service, Social Justice, and Competence - Social Justice, Diversity, and Evidence Based Practice - Service, Social Justice, and Empowerment Flag question: Question 9 Question 9 0.5 pts If Joanna thought that the worker serving her food at the drive-through window at McDonald's was "lazy and probably couldn't make it through college because she was making bad choices such as having babies," she might be said to be displaying elitism, also known as classism. This refers to prejudicial attitudes that presume people in lower socioeconomic classes are "slackers" who are less worthy and less competent than those in upper classes. - True - False Flag question: Question 10 Question 10 0.5 pts Oppression gives minority groups access to opportunities and resources and provides rightful participation in society. (READ carefully before answering). Group of answer choices - True - False Question 11 0.5 pts Ascribing blame and victim status confers perceptions of helpless, powerlessness, and alientation. This describes the effects of which social injustice? Group of answer choices - Dehumanization - Victimization Question 12 0.5 pts The NASW (2015b) document entitled, Standards and Indicators for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice defines cultural competence as the "process by which individuals and systems respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religious, and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each." Tip: The NASW Code of Ethics is not the only document published by NASW. Don't let the name of the document confuse you. - True - False Question 13 0.5 pts In 1965, Social Security Act amendments added two programs known as ____________ and _____________. - Supplemental Aging Insurance and Supplemental Disability Insurance - Pensions and Workman's Comp - TANF & SNAP - Medicaid and Medicare Question 14 Conservatives promote a capitalistic free-market economy. - True - False Question 15 There are a number of popular misconceptions in the general public's understanding of homelessness. One misconception is that all people who are homeless are unemployed. Another misconception is that the majority of persons who are homeless have personal problems like mental illness or drug abuse when, in fact, homelessness is more likely to be precipitated by economic and social forces than personal problems. - True - False Question 16 A noteworthy change in mental health services since the 1960s is the decrease in long-term hospitalization and the increase in community-based mental health services. This change is referred to as institutionalization. - True - False Question 17 A 2015 epidemiological study of the prevalence of behavioral heath issues indicated that about 11% of the population in the US age 18 years or older (about 20 million people) were affected by mental disorders. - True - False Question 18 The concept of family has changed from that of a basic kinship grouping of husband, wife, and children, or a constellation of persons related by blood, marriage or adoption, to a concept that is more inclusive. Currently, the term family encompasses those constellations of two or more people who regard their relationship as family and assume the responsibilities and obligations associated with family membership. Group of answer choices - True - False Question 19 Interventions with family "systems" focuses on families as "units." The systems approach considers the dynamics of relationships among family members as well as between family members and their environment. When a social worker uses a family systems approach, they base their interventions on an assessment of family structure. - True - False Question 20 School districts in the United States are required to ensure that students who are homeless have equal access to opportunities for education. This is called the ____________________ Act. - Child & School Homelessness -,Street-Based Outreach - Drop-In Center - McKinney-Vento Question 21 Dementia, including the Alzheimer's type, represents a significant burden of care. About one in every 30 older adults have developed dementia associate with Alzheimer's disease. - True - False Question 22 The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) takes a comprehensive approach to legal issues surrounding intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault. Group of answer choices - True - False Question 23 There are two levels of admission to the UNC Charlotte B.S.W. major: Lower Division Admission and Upper Division Admission. Lower Division students have declared social work as their major, but they have not yet been accepted into Upper Division, also termed the "BSW Program." Group of answer choices - True - False Question 24 In order to apply for BSW Program Admission during the submission period, the applicant must a cumulative UNC Charlotte GPA of 2.5 or higher at the time of application. Applicants with fewer than 12 credits earned at UNC Charlotte must also have a cumulative transfer GPA of 2.5 or higher. Group of answer choices - True - False Question 25 According to the textbook, sociocultural dissonance is - being able to comfortably belong to differing cultural groups - the same as intersectionality - not stressful or does not cause issues such as a discrimination and restricted access in some groups - the stress, strain, and incongruence caused by belonging to two cultures- the ethnic culture and the dominant culture - none of the above Question 26 Four levels of credentialing are available through the Board; three voluntary certifications for non-clinical social work practice, and one license which is required for clinical social work practice in the state of North Carolina.(Tip: You may need to refer to the NC Social Work Certification & Licensure Board website for answers to certification and licensure questions. This was an assigned website to review during Week 1.) - True - False Question 27 In North Carolina, bachelor level social workers are eligible for the CSW designation which stands for Certified Social Worker. In order to earn the CSW in NC, the social worker needs to pass the Association of Social Work Board's bachelor level exam. (Tip: You may need to refer to the NC Social Work Certification & Licensure Board website for answers to certification and licensure questions. This was an assigned website to review during Week 1.) - True - False Question 28 I completed the end of semester electronic student course evaluation. If you mark true, you will earn .5 points. Integrity is a core value of the social work profession so please be honest. You can complete the evaluation at myevals.uncc.edu. - True - False Question 29 What is the name of the organization that used volunteers called friendly visitors to go into homes to assess needs and determine eligibility for assistance? - Professional Helpers - Women's Assistance Group - Charity Organization Society - None of the above 30.) Which of the following is NOT one of the beliefs that underlie the assumptions of the critical race theory ? - Racism, embedded in social institutions and social structures , is a common reality in the day to day lives of most people of color - Members of dominant groups have a vested interest in mainting their status and converge to retain the status quo - everyone has equal access and privilege - race is socially constructed , not biologically determined - based on their own self-interest and economic well-being members of the dominant groups differentially racialize or alter their views of minority group members