Social Casework: 10 MCQs to Help You Understand the Basics

Social Casework: 10 MCQs to Help You Understand the Basics

  1. Which of the following is the most common definition of social casework?
    • A. A method of helping individuals, families, and groups to achieve their goals and improve their social functioning.
    • B. A process of helping people adjust to their social environment.
    • C. A strengths-based approach to helping people in need.
    • D. A method of using the relationship between the client and the social worker to help the client achieve their goals.

The answer is (a).

  1. Who is considered the founder of social casework?
    • A. Mary Richmond
    • B. Gordon Hamilton
    • C. Charlotte Towle
    • D. Carol Meyer

The answer is (a).

  1. Which of the following is not a key component of social casework?
    • A. The relationship between the client and the social worker
    • B. The use of a strengths-based approach
    • C. The use of community resources
    • D. The use of a problem-solving approach

The answer is (c).

  1. Which of the following is not a goal of social casework?
    • A. To help people achieve their goals
    • B. To improve people's social functioning
    • C. To adjust people to their social environment
    • D. To empower people to take control of their lives

The answer is (c).

  1. Which of the following is a strengths-based approach to social casework?
    • A. Focusing on the client's problems
    • B. Helping the client identify their strengths
    • C. Helping the client solve their problems
    • D. Helping the client adjust to their social environment

The answer is (b).

  1. Which of the following is a problem-solving approach to social casework?
    • A. Focusing on the client's problems
    • B. Helping the client identify their strengths
    • C. Helping the client solve their problems
    • D. Helping the client adjust to their social environment

The answer is (c).

  1. Which of the following is a community-based approach to social casework?
    • A. Focusing on the client's problems
    • B. Helping the client identify their strengths
    • C. Helping the client solve their problems
    • D. Using community resources to help the client achieve their goals

The answer is (d).

  1. Which of the following is a social work value that is important in social casework?
    • A. Social justice
    • B. Dignity and worth of the individual
    • C. Importance of human relationships
    • D. All of the above

The answer is (d).

  1. Which of the following is a social work principle that is important in social casework?
    • A. Individualization
    • B. Strengths perspective
    • C. Empowerment
    • D. All of the above

The answer is (d).

  1. Which of the following is a social work technique that is used in social casework?
    • A. Interviewing
    • B. Assessment
    • C. Intervention
    • D. All of the above

The answer is (d).

I hope these MCQs are helpful.

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