Question 1

Symbolic interactionism argues human behavior is an interpretation of what we do and how we perceive what others do.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A ______ is defined as the worldview or way of perceiving the world.

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A)   perspective
B)   theory
C)   practice mode
D)   meta-theory

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes social workers as pragmatists?

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A)   They tend to use just one perspective, theory or model in all cases or practice-based situations.
B)   They start with the assumption that they have the one, true political perspective, or social theory, or knowledge-generating method.
C)   They are aware of their limitations and fallibility and strive to create the best society possible, given the tools they have available.
D)   They acknowledge the importance of subjectivity, multiple ways of knowing, and that knowledge is time and context-bound.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is a myth about social work theory?

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A)   Not every theory or idea is relevant to social work practice.
B)   Theory is too difficult and complicated for social workers to understand.
C)   Not every theory is applicable or relevant to every situation.
D)   Some theories are complex and challenging to understand.

Question 5

Discuss three myths that underlie the use of theory in social work practice.

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(1) Theory is too difficult and complica...

Question 6

The intersectionality theory is a theory under ______.

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A)   environmental and ecological theories
B)   life span and family life course theories
C)   behavior and cognitive theories
D)   theories of culture and white privilege D

Question 7

Shared decision making model is a social work practice model that places minimal importance on clients' life goals, interests, and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss how the shared decision making model can be used in social work practice.

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There are two "experts" involv...

Question 9

Which of the following statements best describes social workers as social constructionists?

Accepted Answer

A)   They use just one perspective, theory or model in all cases or practice-based situations.
B)   They acknowledge the importance of subjectivity and multiple ways of knowing.
C)   They value ethics-based quest for democracy, equality, justice and freedom for all people.
D)   They believe that there is an objective truth that can be discovered through systematic inquiry.

Question 10

Which question is relevant to the historical framework that social workers use to choose a theory?

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A)   How consistent is this theory with social work values and ethics?
B)   Why is this particular theory or perspective emerging at this moment in time?
C)   What sources of knowledge does this theory support
D)   What does this theory say about human behavior?

Question 11

Which theorist was a proponent of ecological theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rank
B)   Freire
C)   Naess
D)   Chenault

Question 12

A ______ describes how social workers can apply and implement theories in their practice.

Accepted Answer

A)   perspective
B)   theory
C)   practice mode
D)   meta-theory

Question 13

Meta-theory is a theory concerned with the investigation, analysis, or description of theory itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

One example of a perspective is the ______ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)   strengths
B)   systems
C)   mindfulness
D)   positivism

Question 15

Which of the following posits that our minds are vehicles designed to tell us how others see things?

Accepted Answer

A)   ecological theory
B)   symbolic interactionism
C)   pyschodynamic theory
D)   systems theory

Question 16

Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart is featured in the text for her work on the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   pivotal role played by cognition in shaping human behavior
B)   different forms of diversity in social work practice
C)   historical trauma as it impacts human growth and development
D)   belief that individuals sought pleasure and/or avoided pain

Question 17

Which of the following statements best describes social workers as positivists?

Accepted Answer

A)   They use just one perspective, theory or model in all cases or practice-based situations.
B)   They acknowledge the importance of subjectivity and multiple ways of knowing.
C)   They value ethics-based quest for democracy, equality, justice and freedom for all people.
D)   They believe that there is an objective truth that can be discovered through systematic inquiry. D

Question 18

Provide an example that shows theoretical awareness is important for social work practice.

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Varies. Consider a situation w...

Question 19

One example of a theory is the ______ theory

Accepted Answer

A)   strengths
B)   systems
C)   mindfulness
D)   positivism

Question 20

Scientific theory typically includes overarching ideas and themes that are developed deductively based on the results of many empirical research studies

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to Theory and Its Application to Social Work Practice

Symbolic interactionism argues human behavior is an interpretation of what we do and how we perceive what others do.

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A ______ is defined as the worldview or way of perceiving the world.

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Which of the following statements best describes social workers as pragmatists?

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Which of the following statements is a myth about social work theory?

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Discuss three myths that underlie the use of theory in social work practice.

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The intersectionality theory is a theory under ______.

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Shared decision making model is a social work practice model that places minimal importance on clients' life goals, interests, and values.

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Discuss how the shared decision making model can be used in social work practice.

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Which of the following statements best describes social workers as social constructionists?

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Which question is relevant to the historical framework that social workers use to choose a theory?

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Which theorist was a proponent of ecological theory?

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A ______ describes how social workers can apply and implement theories in their practice.

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Meta-theory is a theory concerned with the investigation, analysis, or description of theory itself.

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One example of a perspective is the ______ perspective.

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Which of the following posits that our minds are vehicles designed to tell us how others see things?

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Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart is featured in the text for her work on the ______.

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Which of the following statements best describes social workers as positivists?

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Provide an example that shows theoretical awareness is important for social work practice.

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