Building competency in relation to the field of practice under study may begin with which of the following tasks?

a. a search of relevant literature in the area
b. a search of other studies on the intervention
c. a search of other clients who have received the intervention
d. a and b only
e. all of the above


d. a and b only

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a) Mary Jarrett b) Anna Freud c) Edith Burleigh d) Clifford Beers

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A 45-year-old female is referred to a social worker after being discharged from a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Through the assessment process, the social worker identifies a history of depression. In developing a case conceptualization, the

social worker should FIRST: a) See the substance use as a way of self-medicating b) View the depression as a result of the substance use c) Find out the date of onset of each problem d) Review DSM-IV-TR criteria for mental health and substance use disorders

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When you employ an experimental research design, you ______.

A. measure a single client several times throughout the treatment period B. employ a random sample of people for your study C. select study subjects on a purposive basis D. assign study subjects to their group status on a random

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The global impact of unsustainable practices is felt throughout the world. Sustainability is defined as

a. Meeting the needs of the present generation while preserving the natural resources for future generations b. Meeting the needs of the present generation and maintaining a sound economy for the future c. Sacrificing present needs for future growth d. Creating the impetus for change to ensure material prosperity

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