Dr. Schmitz is drawing a sample for her study on ADHD. She uses a technique that chooses a subset of the population mathematically to represent the entire population. This situation is an example of

A) simple random sampling.
B) probability sampling.
C) purposive sampling.
D) snowball sampling.


B

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In the context of defining poverty, which of the following is true of the absolute approach? A) This approach puts more emphasis on the inequality of incomes

B) ?This approach considers the fact that people are poor not only in terms of their own needs but also in relation to others who are not poor. C) It states that a certain amount of goods and services is essential to an individual's or family's welfare, and those who do not have this minimum amount are viewed as poor. D) ?It states that a person is poor when his or her income is substantially less than the average income of the population.

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In a 2008 study Lindgren, Barber, and Sandahl (2008) found that the individual group members first develop a working relationship with the other members and then with the group leader

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What are some potential barriers case managers seek to address as client advocates?

a. Lack of financially viable resources b. Increased services for the homeless, or who live in rural areas or the inner city. c. Managed-care companies providing unfettered access to resources. d. None of the above.

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All of the following are humanistic principles that underlie person-centered expressive arts therapy EXCEPT:

A) ?The creative process is transformative and healing. B) ?Most behavior is aimed at trying to conquer the shadow. C) ?All people have an innate ability to be creative, D) ?Personal growth is achieved through self-awareness, self-understanding, and insight.

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