Practice Questions for Chapter 2: Critical Thinking, Reflection, and Self-Awareness

Chapter 2: Critical Thinking, Reflection, and Self-Awareness

1. Which does critical thinking involve?
   a) Accepting information without question
   b) Analyzing and evaluating information
   c) Ignoring alternative perspectives
   d) Relying solely on intuition
2. Why is self-awareness is important for CSWs?
   a) It helps in understanding personal biases
   b) It promotes empathy
   c) It enhances professional growth
   d) All of the above
3. Reflection allows CSWs to do what?
   a) Critique their own actions and decisions
   b) Avoid learning from experiences
   c) Ignore feedback from clients
   d) None of the above
4. True or False: Self-awareness can help CSWs recognize their own limitations.
   a) True
   b) False
5. Which of the following is a benefit of critical thinking for CSWs?
   a) Improved problem-solving skills
   b) Increased susceptibility to biases
   c) Reduced empathy
   d) Decreased professional competence
6. True or False: Reflection is a passive process.
   a) True
   b) False
7. Which of the following is an example of reflective practice?
   a) Ignoring feedback from clients
   b) Regularly evaluating one’s own performance
   c) Avoiding self-assessment
   d) Relying solely on intuition
8. True or False: Self-awareness can help CSWs recognize their own limitations.
   a) True
   b) False
9. Which of the following is a strategy to enhance self-awareness?
   a) Seeking feedback from colleagues and clients
   b) Avoiding challenging situations
   c) Disregarding personal feelings
   d) None of the above
10. True or False: Critical thinking involves analyzing and evaluating information.
    a) True
    b) False
11. Which of the following is a characteristic of a critical thinker?
    a) Open-mindedness
    b) Rigidity
    c) Closed-mindedness
    d) None of the above
12. True or False: Self-awareness can help CSWs recognize their own limitations.
    a) True
    b) False
13. Which of the following is a benefit of critical thinking for CSWs?
    a) Improved problem-solving skills
    b) Increased susceptibility to biases
    c) Reduced empathy
    d) Decreased professional competence
14. True or False: Reflection is a passive process.
    a) True
    b) False
15. Which of the following is an example of reflective practice?
    a) Ignoring feedback from clients
    b) Regularly evaluating one’s own performance
    c) Avoiding self-assessment
    d) Relying solely on intuition