"The colonial approach to poor relief was characterized by another idea that reflected the development of a unique culture in the New World." What was this idea?

a. Work for higher wages
b. Working for themselves
c. The importance of work ethic
d. None of the above


c. The importance of work ethic

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The _____ skill helps you and clients to maintain a sense of coherence by exploring smaller, more

manageable units of information one at a time.

A. empathizing B. partializing C. active-listening D. questioning

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The ability of someone to punish or use negative reinforcement on another is described as ____ power

a. Legitimate b. Coercive c. Reward d. Referent

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Why do some birth parents who give their child up for adoption feel stigmatized by

their community? a. because often the assumption is that everyone should be able to parent no matter the circumstances b. because their social workers pressure them to keep the child at all cost c. because adoption agencies will work only with birth parents in a certain tax bracket d. because there is enormous pressure to keep adoptions open

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Self-determination is a critical value because

a. the worker has the expertise to make excellent choices b. the client needs to assume responsibility c. the worker needs to take more responsibility d. the client is resistant to help

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