15 MCQ on Social Work Theories with answers

1. Which theory emphasizes the impact of the environment on an individual's development and behavior?

• A) Psychodynamic Theory
• B) Ecological Systems Theory
• C) Social Learning Theory
• D) Strengths Perspective
• Answer: B) Ecological Systems Theory

2. What is the key focus of Psychodynamic Theory?

• A) Environmental Influences
• B) Individual's Inner Conflicts and Unconscious Motivations
• C) Observational Learning
• D) Empowerment and Resilience
• Answer: B) Individual's Inner Conflicts and Unconscious Motivations

3. Which theory emphasizes learning through observation and imitation of others in social contexts?

• A) Anti-oppressive Social Work
• B) Task-Centered Approach
• C) Social Learning Theory
• D) Radical Social Work
• Answer: C) Social Learning Theory

4. What is the primary focus of Anti-oppressive Social Work?

• A) Strengthening Individual Coping Skills
• B) Addressing Systemic Injustices and Oppression
• C) Unconscious Motivations
• D) Environmental Influences
• Answer: B) Addressing Systemic Injustices and Oppression

5. Which perspective in social work emphasizes identifying and building on individuals' strengths and resources?

• A) Radical Social Work
• B) Strengths Perspective
• C) Gandhian Theory
• D) Task-Centered Approach
• Answer: B) Strengths Perspective

6. What does Radical Social Work focus on?

• A) Individual Strengths
• B) Transforming Social Structures and Systems
• C) Unconscious Motivations
• D) Observational Learning
• Answer: B) Transforming Social Structures and Systems

7. Which approach in social work emphasizes breaking down tasks into manageable components to achieve specific goals?

• A) Ecological Systems Theory
• B) Task-Centered Approach
• C) Psychodynamic Theory
• D) Social Learning Theory
• Answer: B) Task-Centered Approach

8. What is the central idea of Gandhian Theory in social work?

• A) Transforming Social Structures
• B) Observational Learning
• C) Non-violence and Self-Reliance
• D) Strengthening Individual Coping Skills
• Answer: C) Non-violence and Self-Reliance

9. Which theory aligns with the idea of non-violence and self-reliance in social work practice?

• A) Anti-oppressive Social Work
• B) Gandhian Theory
• C) Task-Centered Approach
• D) Strengths Perspective
• Answer: B) Gandhian Theory

10. Which theory emphasizes breaking down social issues into specific, manageable tasks for intervention?

• A) Psychodynamic Theory
• B) Radical Social Work
• C) Task-Centered Approach
• D) Social Learning Theory
• Answer: C) Task-Centered Approach

11. What is the core principle of Social Learning Theory?

• A) Inner Conflicts and Unconscious Motivations
• B) Systemic Injustices and Oppression
• C) Observational Learning and Imitation
• D) Transforming Social Structures
• Answer: C) Observational Learning and Imitation

12. What does the Ecological Systems Theory consider as crucial for understanding an individual's development?

• A) Inner Conflicts
• B) Environmental Influences
• C) Observational Learning
• D) Non-violence and Self-Reliance
• Answer: B) Environmental Influences

13. Which theory focuses on empowering individuals and communities to address social issues collectively?

• A) Task-Centered Approach
• B) Strengths Perspective
• C) Radical Social Work
• D) Social Learning Theory
• Answer: C) Radical Social Work

14. What is the emphasis of the Strengths Perspective in social work?

• A) Breaking Down Tasks
• B) Individual Strengths and Resources
• C) Non-violence and Self-Reliance
• D) Environmental Influences
• Answer: B) Individual Strengths and Resources

15. In which theory is the focus on understanding an individual's behavior through unconscious motives and conflicts?

• A) Social Learning Theory
• B) Ecological Systems Theory
• C) Psychodynamic Theory
• D) Task-Centered Approach
• Answer: C) Psychodynamic Theory