A father of a teenage boy, who has been truant, says to the social worker, "I am sick and tired of this. This boy is going to have to grow up and learn that the world does not owe him anything. Nothing is going to be given to him." The social worker responds by asking the father, "Are you saying that your son has not learned some important life lessons?" The social worker's response would be an

example of:

A) ?an interrogation technique to see if the client is withholding information.
B) ?a question to formulate a solution to the client's problem.
C) ?a response to check out the client's perceptions.
D) ?an agreement with the dilemma expressed by the client.


C

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Research has found that racial/cultural and ethnic identity in newcomer youth generally

takes one of the following paths: a. a strong ethnic identity b. a hyphenated American identity c. an assimilated American identity d. a marginal identity e. all of the above f. only a, b and c

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When structuring with clients from some cultures:

a. It is important that the interviewer take a more backseat, nondirective role so as not to offend the client b. It is important to educate clients on the process of goal setting within a Western framework of values c. It is important that the interviewer be pragmatic, address immediate concerns, and take a more active role in the structuring process d. It is important to know whether clients from a particular culture learn better from success or failureChapter 13

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Involuntary outpatient commitment poses an ethical dilemma because:

a) It is an expedient solution b) It is often inconsistent with clients' needs c) It is coercive as it treats people without their consent d) It is never the least restrictive treatment option

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Which of the following client statements would help you distinguish between a client

who is worried with one diagnosed with general anxiety disorder (GAD)?

a) "I just can't seem to stop studying for my exam on psychopathology". b) "I just can't stop cleaning my bathroom". c) "I worry excessively about every single thing going on in my life". d) "I worry that I'll lose my student loan".

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