Social Work Practice and Ethics

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Why is it important for social workers to be aware of their own biases when working with diverse client populations?

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To promote client-centered care by addressing and mitigating personal biases.

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Which stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development is characterized by an individual's adherence to rules and respect for authority?

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Conventional

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A social worker meets with a family whose child has been diagnosed with a learning disability. The parents express confusion and distress over how to support their child's development. What should be the social worker's primary focus?

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Providing education about the disability while providing specialized resources.

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Why is it important for social workers to practice cultural humility?

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To cultivate the skills to engage empathetically, respectfully, and effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.

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In a case management scenario where a client is homeless, what is an essential first step for a social worker to take?

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Assessing the client’s immediate needs and safety.

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A social worker is assisting a client recently released from prison. The client expresses a desire to rebuild their life but faces challenges with employment and social stigma. What should be the focus of the social worker's intervention?

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Working with the client to develop a plan for reintegration, including job search strategies and addressing social stigma.

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A social worker is counseling a teenager who is struggling with their body image and low self-esteem related to social media influence. The teenager frequently compares themselves to peers online. What intervention should the social worker prioritize?

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Working on building the teenager’s self-esteem and critical thinking about social media.

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When working with clients facing end-of-life decisions, why is it important for social workers to understand the concept of "self-determination"?

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To ensure that clients’ wishes and choices are respected and advocated for.

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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be fulfilled first?

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Physiological

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What are the essential components of a biopsychosocial assessment?

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Considering the client’s biological, psychological, and social contexts holistically.