Use an example to explain why countertransference is important in social work practice.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: For example, if a social worker is uncomfortable with her/his own sexuality, this may interfere with and make it difficult to help a client explore his/her own sexuality.

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Dr. Agnew is interested in the new STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programs appearing in local schools. She conducts a case study on a classroom because it is unique and interesting. She is not trying to develop new grounded theory or to test abstract theory. Which type of case study is this example of?

A) Embedded case study B) Intrinsic case study C) Instrumental case study D) Collective case study

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

In human service organizations, the emphasis on accountability means focusing on those policies that address consumer results, agency target population(s), and expenses necessary to carry out agency interventions.

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The number of reported anti-homosexual harassment incidents in the military has declined

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A percentile is the percentage of the normal distribution exceeded by a particular value

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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