Social Work Macro Practice 7 th Edition F. Ellen Netting (Complete And Verified Study material) (296pages) LEARNEXAMS

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Macro Practice in Social Work Chapter 1 Learning Outcome Quizzes Learning Outcome 1.1: Define macro practice and its relationship to micro practice. [Q1] The authors define ―macro practice‖ as professionally guided 1. intervention(s) designed to bring about change in organizational, community, and/or policy arenas. [correct] 2. radical redistribution of wealth based on socioeconomic status. 3. empowerment of disenfranchised groups at risk by replacing insensitive policies, rules, and regulations. 4. practice beyond common ―micro‖ interventions that seeks to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable population groups. [Feedback for Correct Answer 1] This definition is provided early in Chapter 1 and guides the remainder of the book. While macro practice fosters empowerment and includes economic justice issues like the redistribution of wealth, it has been defined by the authors as encompassing a breadth of arenas in which these activities are performed. [Feedback for Answer Choice 2] The redistribution of wealth is an economic justice issue, but it is only one of many policy issues within macro practice. [Feedback for Answer Choice 3] Empowerment is an important social work outcome, but macro practice is a much broader concept. [Feedback for Answer Choice 4] Macro is not defined by what isn’t micro, but often overlaps and is interconnected with micro activities. [Q2] Professional identity is 1. using one’s credentials to make good judgments for others. 2. being sure one’s diploma is hung in the office. 3. telling everyone that he or she is a social worker. 4. identifying with a community of colleagues. [correct] [Feedback for Answer Choice 1]