Is it possible to be a skilled generalist practitioner at all five levels of intervention? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Since this is an early point in the semester, students should be encouraged to think about various personality characteristics that would serve one well working with individuals, families, groups, agencies, and communities. Consider how these characteristics differ from one another, and whether one person could exhibit all of them. Do students believe that they could currently adapt themselves to the various levels of intervention? In what areas do they need to develop in order to do so?
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Social participation is essential if a community is to be healthy and competent
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which one of the following is NOT considered minimal encouragement?
a. saying "uh-huh" b. tapping your foot c. repeating the last word in your client's sentence d. nodding
Explain three of the categories of difference between clients one will encounter as a social worker. How might different subgroups in each of these categories experience prejudice and discrimination, and how might a social worker get involved?
What will be an ideal response?
The word "why" should be used with caution because:
A) It encourages problem solving too soon. B) It can make clients feel defensive. C) It encourages unproductive self-analysis. D) It tends to make talkative clients speed up their flow of speech.