[OB] Chapter 4: Philosophical and Value Foundation of Social Work

Question 1

They are formulayiond of preferred behavior held by individuals or groups

Answer 1

Value/Values

Question 1

____ is defined as that worth which man attaches to certain things, systems, or persons within the realm of usefulness, truth, goodness or beauty.

Answer 1

Value

Question 2

Refers to what is thought to be, as confirmed by reality.

Answer 2

Knowledge

Question 3

The dictionary defines this term as the ability, expertness, or proficiency gained from practice and knowledge.

Answer 3

Skills

Question 4

Social work is based on the belief that man has ____________

Answer 4

dignity & worth

Question 5

Leonard Schneiderman’s different views of a man

In the naturalistic view, a man is part of nature. He can be studied and be understood scientifically as we do the rest of nature, so that if we know all that science could teach us we could fully account for man and his behavior.

Answer 5

Natural vs. Transcendental View

Question 6

Leonard Schneiderman’s different views of a man

Being social, men aspire to live on good terms with others, to be part of and to contribute to group life, making personal goals subservient to group goals. As asocial beings, they are discreet individuals who come together to form groups for their mutual protection and safety. As anti-social beings, men are viewed as inherently self-seeking, egotistical, out to extend personal gain at the expense of others.

Answer 6

Man as Social, Asocial, or Anti-Social

Question 8

Leonard Schneiderman’s different views of a man

Man is viewed as capable of reason, of rational analysis and choice.

Answer 8

Democracy’s view of man

Question 10

Dominant Filipino Values

Defined as being taken by one’s fellows for what one is, or believes he is, and being treated in accordance with this status.

Answer 10

Social Acceptance

Question 11

Dominant Filipino Values

A facility at getting along with others in such a way as to avoid outward signs of conflict

Answer 11

Smooth Interpersonal Relations (SIR)

Question 12

Dominant Filipino Values

“SIR” is acquired by three (3) means

Answer 12

(1) pakikisama
(2) euphemism
(3) go-between (tulay)

Question 13

Dominant Filipino Values

Is a term used to refer to the sensitivity to personal affront and functions to protect the individual against loss of social acceptance

Answer 13

Amor Propio

Question 14

Dominant Filipino Values

This value is believed to be facilitated through the following: sacrificing individual interest for the good of the family, parental striving to give their children an education even at great cost to themselves, older children sacrificing for the younger siblings etc.

Answer 14

Emotional Closeness and Security in a Family

Question 15

Dominant Filipino Values

The belief is that families will remain close if someone exerts firm authority, and that such person must be respected and obeyed.

Answer 15

The authority value

Question 16

Dominant Filipino Values

This value attaches major importance to the personal factor which guarantees intimacy, warmth, and security of kinship and friends in getting things done.

Answer 16

Personalism

Question 17

Dominant Filipino Values

This value literally means debt of gratitude

Answer 17

Utang na loob

Question 18

Dominant Filipino Values

This is a cultural belief that a person must suffer before he can gain happiness, and related to it is that which many still believe, that women, particularly, must suffer in silence.

Answer 18

Patience, suffering, and endurance

Question 19

9 Principles of Social Work

Answer 19

(Felix Biestek)
(1) Acceptance
(2) Non-judgemental attitude
(3) Individualization
(4) Purposeful expression of feelings
(5) Controlled emotional involvement
(6) Confidentiality
(7) Self-determination
(Mendoza)
(8) Worker self-awareness
(9) Client participation

Question 20

What SW Principle is being described?

“The main idea in this principle is that the individual (or group or community) who is in economic, personal, or social need, has the right to determine what his needs are and how they should be met.”

Answer 20

self-determination

Question 20

What SW Principle is applied being described?

“The worker builds upon and utilizes the client’s strengths. A wise move would be to have the client understand from the beginning that his participation is expected.”

Answer 20

Client participation / participation of the client in problem-solving

Question 21

The principle involves the “recognition and understanding of each client’s unique qualities and differential use of principles and methods in assisting each toward a better adjustment

Answer 21

individualization

Question 22

The idea behind the principle is to provide the client protection, within the limits of the law, from harm that might result from his divulging information to the worker.

Answer 22

confidentiality

Question 23

In its broad sense, this principle means that the social worker is always conscious that her role is to make use of her professional relationship with her client in a way that will enhance primarily the client’s development rather than her own.

Answer 23

worker self-awareness

Question 24

The relationship between the client and the worker

Answer 24

Client-worker relationship

Question 25

According to Perlman, it is the condition in which two persons with some interest between them, long term or temporary, interact with feeling

Answer 25

Relationship

Question 26

The human mind functions in a dualistic way. This conflict between two opposing tendencies within one’s self are manifested in the day-to-day experiences of social workers.

Answer 26

Ambivalence

Question 27

It is believed to take place when the client unconsciously transfers to the social worker attributes or characteristics of important or powerful persons in his early life.

Answer 27

Transference

Question 28

This principle is the caseworker’s sensitivity to the clients. feelings ,an understanding of their meaning ,and purposeful, appropriate response to the client’s feelings.

Answer 28

Controlled emotional involvement

Question 29

This principle is the recognition of the client’s need to express his feelings freely, especially his negative feelings. The worker listens purposefully, neither discouraging nor condemning the expression of these feelings.

Answer 29

Purposeful expression of feelings

Question 30

This principle is based on the belief that social work does not include assigning guilt or innocence. If the client fears blame and judgment, he will not talk about himself. Not only blame, but also praise and approval, are examples of a judgmental attitude. Blame and praise may have the same effect on a client: to hide a part of himself so as not to be judged.

Answer 30

Nonjudgemental Attitude

Question 31

In our setting, _____ comes in many forms, such as in the matter of influencing clients to act in the way the worker wants them to act in response to a given situation.

Answer 31

Manipulation

Question 32

They refer to this as “unity toward outgroups” which means that professionals unite against outsiders who threaten privileges and rewards of the group

Answer 32

Conflicting loyalties

Question 33

Our culture presents certain ethical dilemmas to the social worker

Answer 33

Cultural and other realities

Question 34

We realize the need for social workers to engage in ______ that will bring about social reforms which will benefit large segments of our population

Answer 34

Advocacy

Question 35

________ means recognizing client’s right to
existence importance & value. Involves
respect for the person

Answer 35

Accepting

Question 36

Forceful & energetic, in constant
motion, advancing the movement to
change.

Answer 36

Dynamic