Social Work Questions and Answers

Research on bias throughout the child welfare system shows: A. An under representation of families of color B. An over representation of families in poverty and families of color C. A mandated reporter’s decision to make a report is hardly ever influenced by bias D. Bias does not have long lasting impacts on families and communities

Which of the following activities constitutes engagement in research? Providing potential subjects with written information about a study. Obtaining informed consent and conducting research interviews. Obtaining subjects' permission for researchers to contact them. Informing prospective subjects about the availability of research.

Research on bias throughout the child welfare system shows: A. An under representation of families of color B. An over representation of families in poverty and families of color C. A mandated reporter's decision to make a report is hardly ever influenced by bias D. Bias does not have long lasting impacts on families and communities

Research on bias throughout the child welfare system shows: A. An underrepresentation of families of color B. An overrepresentation of families in poverty and families of color C. A mandated reporter's decision to make a report is hardly ever influenced by bias D. Bias does not have long-lasting impacts on families and communities

The following are protective factors that can mitigate child abuse and maltreatment except: A. Parents having concrete supports in time of need. B. Having a robust network of mandated reporters. C. The child's social connections. D. Parental resilience.

What did Jacob Riis's book How the Other Half Lives try to do? A. Inspire tenement residents to work hard and save money B. Encourage poor immigrants to learn English C. Persuade government agencies to open more public schools D. Convince wealthy citizens to improve the living conditions of the poor

Some mandated reporters connect with children virtually. Choose the true statement below: A. Due to the virtual setting, a mandated reporter cannot assess indicators of abuse/maltreatment. B. Pay attention to non-verbal cues from the child. Does the child's demeanor change when a particular adult enters the room? C. Mandated reporters can only report what they see or hear in person. D. Meeting virtually places children in more danger.

Briefly describe the factors that can lead to conflict.

"Which of the following is a form of bystander intervention? A. Calling someone out on sexist language B. Texting an RA when you’re unsure how to intervene C. Offering to walk a friend home after an abusive incident D. All of these"

What is an example of civic value?

Which of the following is typically found to be a cause for elder abuse? A. Financial stress B. Lack of caregiver support C. Social isolation D. All of the above

Regarding the Family Advocacy Program, which of the following conditions is NOT covered? A. Child abuse B. Domestic violence C. Marital counseling D. Elder abuse

Which is not a form of maltreatment? A. excessive corporal punishment B. lack of supervision C. poverty D. inadequate guardianship

Which of the following is an example of social desirability bias? A. Participants responding in a way the experimenter hopes they will respond B. Samples acquired from similar participants C. Samples acquired from participants who tend to give positive answers to questions D. Teenagers surveyed at the mall where their peers can overhear and give similar answers

Research on bias throughout the child welfare system shows: A. An underrepresentation of families of color B. An over-representation of families in poverty and families of color C. A mandated reporter's decision to make a report is hardly ever influenced by bias D. Bias does not have long-lasting impacts on families and communities Critical thinking includes: A. Gathering adequate information about the current situation B. Analyzing that information to separate facts from assumptions C. Determining whether you are legally required to call the SCR, and if not, determine what alternative options are available D. All of the above

Adverse childhood experiences can have a lasting impact on: 1. Children 2. Persons Legally Responsible (PLR) for children 3. Mandated Reporters 4. All of the above

Explain the 7 elements of Indoctrination: A Crossroads The Soft Sell A New Reality The Dear Leader The Enemy Peer Pressure A Sociopathic Narcissist