Interventions

Question 1

Describe generalist social work practices

Answer 1

SW orientation that emphasizes a common core of knowledge and skills associated with various social service delivery models

Question 2

What is micro practice?

Answer 2

practices that are designed to help solve the problems faced primarily by individuals, families, and small groups

Question 3

What is macro practice?

Answer 3

Practice aimed at bringing about improvements and changes in the general society

Question 4

What is mezzo practice?

Answer 4

Practice primarily with families and small groups

Question 5

Give some examples of macro practice

Answer 5

community organizing, political action, & campaigning

Question 6

Describe the biopsychosocial perspective

Answer 6

Introduces the idea that there are biological, psychological, and social determinants to mental health

Question 7

Describe crisis intervention

Answer 7

state of crisis is time limited to approximately 4-6 weeks brief intervention during a crisis usually maximizes therapeutic effects

Question 8

What are the goals of crisis intervention?

Answer 8

1. relieve impact of stress
2. return to previous level of functioning
3. help strengthen coping mechanisms

Question 9

Describe brief treatment

Answer 9

treatment is restricted to 8-12 sessions the primary aim is to quickly engage clients in problem solving process and maximize treatment outcomes

Question 10

What is the focus of behavioral approaches?

Answer 10

observable behavior

Question 11

Describe the cognitive approach

Answer 11

human functioning is seen as the reciprocal interaction between person and environment - emphasis is placed on cognitive skills for problem solving

Question 12

What is Kadushin famous for?

Answer 12

writing the social work interview

Question 13

Describe CBT

Answer 13

form of treatment that focuses on examining the relationships between thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

Question 14

CBT explores patterns of thinking that lead to self-destructive actions and the beliefs that direct these thoughts in order to do what?

Answer 14

help people with mental illness modify their patterns of thinking to improve coping

Question 15

T or F CBT involves homework?

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Name some disorders that CBT is effective in treating

Answer 16

mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, sleep disorders and psychotic disorders

Question 17

Has CBt shown effectiveness for people with depression?

Answer 17

Yes when coupled with medication and other lifestyle changes

Question 18

T or F CBT is often referred to as a “first line treatment” in many anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder and specific phobias.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

what does crisis intervention focus on?

Answer 19

the here and now and time limited brief treatment

Question 20

in the _____ approach learning is viewed through change in behavior the goal is change the external environment in order to bring about change

Answer 20

behaviorist (pavlov)

Question 21

in the _____ approach learning is viewed through internal mental processes the aim is to develop opportunities to foster capacity and learn better

Answer 21

cognitive (piaget)

Question 22

in the _____ approach learning is viewed as clt’s activities aimed to fulfill their potential the aim is to develop the whole person

Answer 22

humanistic (maslow)

Question 23

in the _____ approach learning is obtained btw clt and their environment and interactions or observations in social context

Answer 23

social

Question 24

_____ is an approach that works to change clt’s attitudes and their behavior by focusing on the thoughts beliefs images and attitudes held and how they relate to behavior

Answer 24

CBT

Question 25

Name the steps of cognitive restructuring

Answer 25

accepting clts’ story, identifying dysfunction, identify triggers, substituting behavior, reward

Question 26

_____ approaches help clt review emotions, thoughts,and early life experiences in order to gain insight into their lives (patterns)

Answer 26

psychodynamic

Question 27

a _____ approach aims to quickly engage clts in the problem solving process through clearly delineated tasks

Answer 27

task centered

Question 28

in this approach the focus is observable behavior in order to target symptoms and problem behaviors

Answer 28

behavioral

Question 29

_____ is a type of behavior training program that teaches a person to control functions like heart rate, blood pressure, temp etc

Answer 29

biofeedback