Exam Details

Subject introduction to social work
Paper paper 1
Exam / Course bachelor in social work
Department
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2010
City, State ,


Question Paper

1. Trace the history of social work in the United Kingdom.

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What is the need of ethical behaviour in social work? Enumerate the problems faced by social workers in ethical decision making.

2. Define social control. Discuss the different modes of social control.

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What are the characteristics of culture? What cultural plurality do you find in India

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

Explain the determinants of personality.

What is abnormality? Describe the causes of abnormality.

Briefly state the characteristics of primary groups and secondary groups.

Narrate the concept and characteristics of to social network.

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

Define social policy. List out the salient features of social policy.

Why is it important to have social equality in the country

What do you understand by the term competition and how is it different from conflict

What is the impact and relevance of public opinion in society

Discuss Abraham Maslow's Humanistic Theory of personality.

Analyse the major reasons of family disorganisation.

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

Social defence

Community

Types of defence mechanism

Prenatal development

Oedipus and Electra Complexes

Voluntary Action

Welfare state

ICDS


Subjects

  • introduction to family life education
  • Introduction To FamilyLife Education
  • introduction to hiv/aids
  • introduction to social work
  • social work intervention with communities and institutions
  • social work intervention with individuals and groups
  • substance abuse and counseling