Self-help groups:
A) are generally sponsored by the government.
B) are examples of traditional social supports.
C) are led by highly trained professionals.
D) occupy a position between traditional social supports and professional service agencies.
D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is FALSE regarding simple random sampling?
a. This procedure identifies cases strictly on the basis of chance. b. A random number table can be used to draw a simple random sample. c. Computers can generate random numbers, cases, or phone numbers. d. Simple random sampling must be done with replacement sampling. e. Flipping a coin or rolling a six-sided die are both methods of selecting cases in a simple random procedure.
Why are mutual aid groups not always considered therapy groups?
a. Because the purpose of some groups is to help each other out with childcare, transportation and other support, not to work towards change b. Because the purpose of some groups is not to change individual functioning but rather to work for change in problems that are of no concern to group members whatsoever c. Because the purpose of some groups is not to change individual functioning but rather to work for change in problems of concern to group members that exist in individuals, groups, organizations, communities, and other systems outside of the group d. Because the purpose of some groups is not to change individual functioning but rather to work with each other on changing the negative behaviors of other people who are in group members' lives
By focusing on agreements instead of rules, groups can avoid the implication that there are external ______ associated with these expectations.
a. policies b. obligations c. consequences d. purposes