Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU BSWE002 Social Work Intervention with Individuals and Groups December 2006

Bachelor in Social Work (BSW)

Term-End Examination

BSWE002: Social Work Intervention with Individuals and Groups

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

Note: (i) Attempt all the five questions.
(ii) All the three questions carry equal maks.
(iii) Answer to questions 1 and 2 should not exceed 500 words

December 2006

1. Describe some of the major problems faced by individuals in the family. Explain how social work interventions with individuals in the family setting can be done. (20)

OR

"Globalization is widening the gap between the rich and the poor " Discuss

2. Define group work and briefly describe the theories underlying group work practice. (20)

OR

"Fundamental Rights are the political and civil rights meant for all the citizens". Explain.

3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 250 words each

(i) What are the principles of social case work? Briefly discuss. (10)

(ii) Explain in brief what you understand by group logistics. (10)

(iii) Describe some of the major social defence programmes in India. (10)

(iv) "Capitalism and Socialism are two types of economic systems." Discuss. (10)

(v) What are the roles of a social worker in extending legal assistance to women in need? (10)

(vi) Explain briefly the meaning of health and health care. (10)

4. Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each:

(i) What are the basic assumptions of social case work? (5)

(ii) Distinguish between transference and counter-transference. (5)

(iii) What are the benefits of groups in meeting individual's fulfilment of needs? (5)

(iv) What do you understand by remedial model of social group work? (5)

(v) What are some of the major causes of human problems ? (5)

(vi) Briefly describe the qualities of a case work interviewer. (5)

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:

(i) Establishing rapport (4)

(ii) Social action groups (4)

(iii) Skills essential for a social group worker (4)

(iv) Gandhian approach to the study of social problems. (4)

(v) Substance abuse (4)

(vi) Political sub-system (4)

(viil Social problems due to cultural factors

(viii) Concept of mixed economic system (4)