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?
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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?
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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'?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Micro, mezzo, and macro.- What does micro practice in social work address?
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Direct work with individuals, such as counseling or case management.- What does mezzo practice in social work address?
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Work with small groups, such as families or therapy groups.- What does macro practice in social work address?
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Work aimed at organizations, communities, and social policy.- In generalist practice, what is the 'broker' role?
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Connecting clients with needed community resources and services.- In generalist practice, what is the 'enabler' role?
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Helping clients develop the capacity to cope with and solve their own problems.- In generalist practice, what is the 'mediator' role?
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Helping resolve conflicts between a client and another person or system.- In generalist practice, what is the 'advocate' role?
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Actively representing and championing a client's interests to secure needed resources or rights.- What is the main function of a case manager?
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Coordinating and linking multiple services to meet a client's complex needs over time.
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