Chapter 21 and 22 Flashcards
Psychology is best defined by which of the following?
A scientific approach to gathering, quantifying, analyzing, and interpreting data on why people act as they do
True or False? Employment for social workers is expected to grow 13% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than average for all occupations. Employment growth will be driven by increased demand for health care and social services, but it will vary by specialty.
true
Social workers assist people by helping in many ways. Which of the following is an example of a way they help others?
Question 3Answer
a.
Helping them cope or solve issues with family and dealing with relationships
b.
Helping those with substance abuse problems
c.
Helping people who are facing disability
d.
All of the choices are correct.
d
What is the most common entry-level degree necessary for social workers?
Bachelor’s degree
True or False? High pay and reasonable workloads cause many workers to stay in this occupation, creating few opportunities for new workers entering the field.
false
True or False? Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors held more than 500,000 jobs in 2019.
false
True or False? As distinguished from psychiatry, which is a branch of medicine, psychology is a nonmedical science.
true
True or False? In clinical, counseling, and school psychology, the requirements for the doctoral degree include an internship of at least 5 years.
false
True or False? A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement for social and human service assistants, but employers often seek individuals with relevant work experience or education beyond high school.
true
True or False? Substance abuse counselors are also called addiction counselors.
true
True or False? The level of education completed often determines job responsibilities. Those with a high school diploma are likely to do lower level work, such as helping clients fill out paperwork. However, assistants with some college education may coordinate program activities or manage a group home.
true
Social workers may be employed in a variety of settings, including which of the following?
Question 12Answer
a.
Hospitals
b.
Colleges and universities
c.
All of the choices are correct.
d.
Child welfare agencies
c
Which of the following statements best describes the field of mental health professionals?
Question 13Answer
a.
Working with patients to prevent, diagnose, and treat mental disorders
b.
None of the choices is correct.
c.
Working with patients to increase mobility after an injury
d.
Working with patients to enhance their ability to perform ADLs after an accident or injury
a
The field of psychology offers a number of specializations. These include which of the following?
Question 14Answer
a.
School and social psychology
b.
All of the choices are correct.
c.
Clinical psychology
d.
Rehabilitation psychology
e.
Engineering psychology
b
