Generalist social work practice concepts tested on the ASWB Bachelors exam, distinct from the clinical LCSW-level decks.
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- What is generalist social work practice?
- An approach that draws on a broad range of theories and skills to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities using the same problem-solving process.
- What does the person-in-environment (PIE) perspective emphasize?
- That a person's behavior and well-being can only be understood in the context of their social environment.
- In systems theory, what is a 'system'?
- A set of interconnected parts, such as people, groups, or institutions, that interact and influence one another as a whole.
- In the ecological perspective, what does 'goodness of fit' mean?
- The degree to which a person's needs and capacities match the demands and resources of their environment.
- What does the strengths perspective focus on?
- Identifying and building on a client's existing strengths, resources, and resilience rather than focusing only on problems.
- What is the goal of an empowerment approach in social work?
- Helping clients gain the knowledge, skills, and power to take control of their own lives and circumstances.
- What are the three levels of social work practice?
- Micro, mezzo, and macro.
- What does micro practice in social work address?
- Direct work with individuals, such as counseling or case management.
- What does mezzo practice in social work address?
- Work with small groups, such as families or therapy groups.
- What does macro practice in social work address?
- Work aimed at organizations, communities, and social policy.
- In generalist practice, what is the 'broker' role?
- Connecting clients with needed community resources and services.
- In generalist practice, what is the 'enabler' role?
- Helping clients develop the capacity to cope with and solve their own problems.
- In generalist practice, what is the 'mediator' role?
- Helping resolve conflicts between a client and another person or system.
- In generalist practice, what is the 'advocate' role?
- Actively representing and championing a client's interests to secure needed resources or rights.
- What is the main function of a case manager?
- Coordinating and linking multiple services to meet a client's complex needs over time.