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What kind of client might benefit from a task-centered approach to intervention planning?

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A client with complex and long-term issues

Task-centered approach is an intervention planning method that involves breaking down long-term goals into specific tasks that can be accomplished in a shorter timeframe. This approach can be effective for clients with complex and long-term issues, as it provides a clear and manageable path toward their goals.

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The therapeutic approach that emphasizes the importance of understanding the social, cultural, and environmental factors that influence the individual’s behavior is:

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Ecological Systems Theory

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Who developed Ecological Systems Theory?

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Urie Bronfenbrenner

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Which theoretical framework is most useful for implementing partializing techniques in social work?

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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According to Adler, what is the MAIN cause of neurotic behavior?

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A sense of inferiority.

Adler identified a sense of inferiority as the main cause of neurotic behavior, emphasizing that these feelings, when unresolved, can lead to maladaptive coping mechanisms. His theory highlights the importance of addressing inferiority feelings constructively to promote personal growth and avoid developing an inferiority complex. This approach underscores the role of striving for significance and social connection in fostering psychological health.

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The main goal of reality therapy is:

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to help clients identify and change problematic patterns of behavior

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According to self-determination theory, what is the term used to describe the innate psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness?

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basic psychological needs

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Repression differs from suppression by being:

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Involuntary

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What is the purpose of a power analysis in program evaluation?

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to determine the sample size needed for a study

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What is a statistical technique used to determine the sample size needed for a study to have sufficient power to detect significance between groups?

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a power analysis

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A social work intervention that involves teaching clients specific coping strategies for managing stress is called:

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stress inoculation training

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In a neighborhood with good schools, access to healthcare, and a neighborhood watch program, which level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is most likely being fulfilled?

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Safety needs.

(even though physiological needs are before safety needs and are most likely being fulfilled as well)

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What type of external reliability coefficient measures the consistency of scores obtained from different types of assessment instruments?

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divergent validity

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What is the purpose of a parallel or alternate forms reliability study in therapeutic assessment?

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to measure the consistency of scores obtained from different forms of an assessment instrument

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What does the F(p) scale on the MMPI-2 measure?

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an individual’s level of desired psychopathology

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This scale assesses the degree to which an individual is overreporting experiencing symptoms such as depression, anxiety, somatic complaints, and interpersonal problems:

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the F(p) scale on the MMPI-2

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What are Donald Super’s five stages of career development?

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Growth, Exploration, Establishment, Maintenance, Decline

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What are three key components of Donald Super’s theory of career development?

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self-knowledge, career maturity, and job satisfaction

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“Development of self-concept, attitudes, needs and general world of work”–this describes which stage of Super’s theory of career development?

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Growth, birth-age 14

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“‘Trying out’ through classes, work, hobbies. Tentative choice and skill development”–this describes which stage of Super’s theory of career development?

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Exploration, 15-24

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“Entry-level skill building and stabilisation through work experience”–this describes which stage of Super’s theory of career development?

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Establishment, 25-44

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“Continual adjustment process to improve position”–this describes which stage of Super’s theory of career development?

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Maintenance, 45-64

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“Reduced output, prepare for retirement”–this describes which stage of Super’s theory of career development?

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Decline, 65+

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What is the PRIMARY significance of the Teacher Rating Scales in the BASC-2 (Behavioral Assessment System for Children, Second Edition) assesment?

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They provide insight into a child’s behavior and emotional functioning in a school setting.

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What is the SB-V assessment designed to measure?
Intelligence and cognitive abilities. Also known as the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition
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What is the typical format of the SB-V assessment?
A series of questions and problems that must be answered or solved.
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The Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS) consists of several components, including:
Verbal Fluency, Design Fluency, and Trail Making.
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What is the main purpose of conducting a job analysis?
to identify the duties and responsibilities of a particular job
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The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) is used to assess for the presence and severity of positive and negative symptoms, as well as general psychopathology within the past week for clients with:
schizophrenia
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What is the purpose of the Working Memory Index in the WAIS-IV?
to assess an individual's ability to retain and manipulate information over short periods of time
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What does the "L" scale on the MMPI-2 measure?
an individual's level of social desirability. This scale assesses the degree to which the individual is trying to present themself in a positive light by answering questions in a socially desirable way.
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How are the BASC-2 Parent Rating Scales used in assessment?
to provide a comprehensive picture of the child's behavior and emotions
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The Percepual Reasoning Index (PRI) of the WAIS-IV is made up of what three subtests?
Matrix Reasoning, Picture Completion, and Block Design
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Which index of the WAIS-IV measures an individual's ability to identify patterns and relationships, analyze visual information, and manipulate mental images?
The Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI)
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When an 8-month-old baby is brought to the hospital with symptoms like excessive sleeping, irritability, and being underweight, and the doctor refers the case to social work, what is the likely reason for this referral?
possible failure to thrive
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What is the defense mechanism that involves transferring negative emotions from their original source to a less threatening or safer target?
displacement
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What therapeutic approach is based on the idea that people can change their self-concept and self-esteem through acceptance and validation?
Emotion-focused therapy (EFT)
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According to the NASW Code of Ethics, what is considered the primary ethical responsibility of a social worker?
client self-determination
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What is a potential disadvantage of electronic health records?
Greater risk of unauthorized access to patient information
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What is core ethical concern of telehealth?
confidentiality
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The majority of abuse reports received by legal authorities are typically made by:
social workers and other child welfare professionals
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In working with a young adult who has difficulties with authority leading to job instability, the social worker should initially:
consider the individual's environmental and relational contexts
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What does SOAP stand for?
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
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What does the Subjective part of a SOAP note include?
Summary of the client's presenting issues and concerns based on their perspective
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What does the Objective part of a SOAP note include?
Observable and measurable facts about the client's condition
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What does the Assessment part of a SOAP note include?
Analysis of the client's presenting issues and potential causes
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What does the Plan part of a SOAP note include?
Description of how the social worker approached the issues and the treatment plan for the client
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A school implementing a dress code that disproportionately targets students of color is an example of:
an institutional macroaggression
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In a group, what term describes the patterns of communication and relationships among group members?
group structure
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What term refers to the patterns of communication and relationships among group members and includes the roles and norms established within the group and the overall organization of the group?
group structure
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lack of access to affordable healthcare for low-income individuals is an example of what kind of violence?
structural violence
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A school counselor is working with a group of students who have been identified as at-risk of dropping out of school. What type of intervention would be most appropriate? 1. Programmatic intervention 2. Clinical intervention 3. Both programmatic and clinical intervention 4. Electroshock therapy
Programmatic intervention
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How does the transtheoretical model of change describe the process of change in social work?
As a cyclical process that involves stages of change
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What is an error of commission?
making a mistake or doing something incorrectly (as opposed to forgetting to do something)
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What is the fabrication, feigning, or exaggeration of physical or psychological symptoms designed to achieve a desired outcome?
Malingering
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What makes diagnosing malingering challenging in social work?
Difficulty in verifying the authenticity of symptoms
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Following hospital treatment for abuse, what is the likely next step for a toddler found with a spiral fracture and other signs of abuse?
Foster care placement
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What do negative feedback loops primarily function as in family systems?
Interaction patterns that prevent significant changes and maintain stability
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According to social identity theory, what is the process by which individuals identify with and become attached to a particular group?
social identity
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What does the acronym BIRP stand for in the context of social work notes?
Behavior, Interventions, Responses, Plans
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Which of the following is an example of a macro-level intervention technique for addressing systemic issues in a large organization? 1. providing professional development opportunities for individual employees 2. implementing a new employee benefits program 3. developing a strategic plan for the organization 4. providing counseling services to employees
**3, developing a strategic plan for the organization** This is an example of a macro-level intervention technique because it addresses the systemic issues within a large organization by setting overall goals and objectives for the organization and guiding decision-making processes.
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What is one evidence-based treatment for social anxiety?
cognitive restructuring
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Formative evaluations are conducted during the development or implementation of a program in order to provide feedback and make improvements. An example of a formative evaluation is:
A focus group of program participants
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A social worker is working with a client who has expressed suicidal ideation. The client has not yet made a specific plan to harm themselves, but the social worker is concerned about their safety. What should the social worker do?
Keep the information confidential and continue to work with the client on managing their suicidal thought.
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When parents face the unexpected birth of a child with a disability, what should a social worker primarily assess?
Emotional and psychological impact on the family
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What is agoraphobia?
Fear of situations where escape or help might be unavailable during a panic attack or other incapacitating symptoms.
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What is the primary difference between a crisis and an emergency?
crisis: attention needed, emergency: immediate response needed
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What is the concept of "strokes" in transactional analysis?
**A form of positive reinforcement** In transactional analysis, "strokes" refer to any form of positive reinforcement or recognition given to a person. This can be verbal or nonverbal, such as a compliment or a pat on the back. Strokes are believed to be essential for building self-esteem and positive relationships.
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What is the main premise of contextualism?
Behavior is shaped by external factors such as the environment and social context
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What is a social worker's ethical responsibility when a client expresses suicidal ideation?
Conduct a risk assessment and take appropriate safety measures
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Which of the following is the BEST example of a medical abbreviation that should be avoided in documentation? 1. QD (daily) 2. PO (by mouth) 3. BID (twice daily) 4. IM (intramuscular)
QD (daily) This abbreviation is a recognized risk for misinterpretation and should be avoided in medical documentation.
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The concept of "parallel process" refers to:
The dynamic between the social worker and their supervisor. Where issues or dynamics that arise with clients may mirror or parallel the dynamics in the supervisory relationship.
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This term refers to the idea that all cultures have intrinsic value and should be understood on their own terms, without judging them according to the values and beliefs of one's own culture:
cultural relativism
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What is the typical format of the WPPSI-IV assessment?
A series of questions and problems that must be answered or solved
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How is the social distance scale used in social work?
**To measure the level of psychological distance between social worker and client.** The social distance scale is used in social work to measure the level of psychological distance between social worker and client based on factors such as race, ethnicity, and social class. This information can help social workers to understand potential barriers to effective communication and relationship building with clients.
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A social worker is evaluating a program that provides mental health services to low-income families. Which of the following evaluation methods would be most appropriate to use? 1. outcome evaluation 2. process evaluation 3. impact evaluation 4. cost-benefit analysis
**Outcome evaluation** would be most appropriate for evaluating a program that provides mental health services to low-income families. Outcome evaluation focuses on assessing the results or outcomes of the program, such as improvements in mental health status, to determine its effectiveness in achieving its goals. This method helps identify the tangible benefits the program delivers to the target population.
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A government passing legislation that restricts the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals is an example of:
a cultural macroaggression
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Which of the following is an example of an indirect intervention technique? 1. Motivational interviewing 2. Behavioral activation 3. Play therapy 4. Family therapy
Family therapy Indirect interventions involve working with a client's environment or support system to promote change. Family therapy is an example of an indirect intervention, as it aims to improve communication within a client's family system.
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What is the primary goal of clinical intervention?
To diagnose and treat mental disorders
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According to ________, actively demonstrating empathy by validating the client's feelings and experiences helps foster a strong, trusting relationship
Sweeney
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What is the main distinction between the problem-solving and task-centered approaches in intervention planning?
Problem-solving emphasizes uncovering underlying issues, while task-centered concentrates on defining specific tasks.
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What are the five stages of dying/grief as described by Kubler-Ross?
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
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One limitation of the WIAT-III is that:
it focuses exclusively on academic skills, overlooking social and emotional factors that may impact performance.
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The belief that human beings are more strongly motivated by the goals and ideals—realizable or unattainable—that they create for themselves and more influenced by future possibilities than by past events such as childhood experiences is known as:
fictional finalism
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Cognitive consistency theory proposes that individuals have a natural motivation to:
maintain consistency between their thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes
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What kind of assessment techniques involve the interpretation of stimuli, such as inkblots or pictures, and may be subject to interpretation and not provide a reliable of objective evaluation of the client's mental health?
projective assessment techniques
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Are social workers permitted to administer projective assessments?
no. projective assessments require specialized psychological training.
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Families with inappropriate boundaries, mixed signals of love, and a closed-off system from outsiders are typically characteristics of what situation?
Incestuous relationships
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What are the stages of change in the transtheoretical model of change?
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation/Determination, Action/Willpower, Maintenance
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This therapeutic approach is specifically designed to help individuals with PTSD confront and process their traumatic memories in a safe and controlled environment:
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
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What is the primary goal of crisis intervention in a group setting?
To protect the safety of the individual and the group
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How does the concept of universal culture challenge the notion of cultural relativism?
Universal culture recognizes the universality of the human experience While universal culture recognizes the importance of cultural differences, it also emphasizes the universality of human experiences, suggesting that there are some aspects of human life that transcend cultural boundaries
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What is a key indicator of developing substance dependency?
increased tolerance
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the social distance scale measures psychological distance between:
individuals (not just between therapist and client)
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According to Ecological Culture Theory, what is the role of intervention in promoting change?
Intervention should focus on changing the individual's environment and cultural context
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A social worker is evaluating the effectiveness of a new school-based counseling program for reducing student stress levels. Which of the following evaluation methods would be most appropriate to use? 1. pre-post test design 2. time series design 3. experimental design 4. quasi-experimental design
quasi-experimental design A quasi-experimental design allows for the inclusion of a comparison group without needing to randomly assign participants to different conditions, making it both practical and ethical in real-world settings like a school. This design provides stronger evidence of the program's effectiveness than simpler designs, because it allows for a clearer comparison between those who received the intervention and those who did not.
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What is the first step in the social work process?
Establishing rapport
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How should a group facilitator address a group member who consistently monopolizes the conversation during group sessions?
Confront the member privately about their disruptive behavior
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What is the difference between internalizing disorders and externalizing disorders?
Internalizing: emotional or behavioral symptoms directed inward Externalizing: same but outwards
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What is the term used to describe the therapeutic approach that emphasizes the importance of the client's ability to understand their own experiences and emotions?
Gestalt therapy
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Feeling a personal connection with a client based on shared experiences is an example of:
countertransference
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What term refers to laws or policies embedded within societal structures that unfairly restrict certain groups, such as laws prohibiting women from participating in certain activities?
Institutional descrimination
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A technique often used to view negative thoughts in a new light is called:
reframing
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What are the names of Charles Cooley's three social groups?
**Primary, secondary, and tertiary.** Cooley was the first to describe and define specific social groups. He stated that primary social groups share personal and enduring relationships with one another. Secondary social groups are larger than primary groups and are typically goal oriented. Tertiary social groups, or reference groups, are any group which shapes one's attitudes and behaviors.
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What are the phases of abuse?
tension building, incident of violence, reconciliation, calm
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What is the primary characteristic of fidelity in social work?
**loyalty** fidelity involves maintaining trust, keeping promises, and being loyal to clients. it is about honoring commitments and ensuring a dependable and reliable therapeutic relationship.

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