Peer pressure to use drugs is an example of which type of theory?
a. genetic code theory
b. psychological theory
c. family theory
d. societal theory
D
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James is a case manager for a homeless shelter. His responsibilities include conducting intake interviews with applicants, identifying appropriate resources, and coordinating treatment team meetings for his clients. Maria is a Latina woman who has been living in her car with her two children. She has just come into the shelter and meets with James for an intake interview. (1) James: Come in,
Maria, and have a seat. (Extends his hand) (2) Maria: Thank you. (Shakes James's hand) (3) James: How can I help you? (4) Maria: Well, I need clothes for my two children, and we are hungry. (5) James: OK, we can help with that. Do you have a place to stay? (6) Maria: No. (7) James: Would you like to find a place to stay? (8) Maria: Yes. (9) James: Why are you homeless? (10) Maria: My husband died. (Looks down and is wringing her hands) (11) James: How did he die? (12) Maria: (Begins to cry) He had a heart attack. (13) James: When did he die? (14) Maria: (Visibly upset) Two months ago. (15) James: So, how did you lose your home? (16) Maria: (Crying) My two babies are so young, I didn't want to leave (17) them alone, and I lost my job. (She pauses) (18) James: Ummm…what about other family? (19) Maria: They are all in a different part of the country. (20) James: Oh… (21) Maria: (Sits silently, crying, with her head down) When working with clients who have a background of Spanish language and customs, such as Maria, questioning should be: A) ?direct and oriented toward future circumstances and possibilities. B) ?used to elicit specific details about the problem or problems. C) ?used only after a rapport has been established. D) ?used to place the client in a dependent role.
At the end of the BPS interview, the counselor should:
a. develop a problem list. b. develop a preliminary treatment plan. c. finalize the treatment plan. d. only a and b. e. only a and c.
What three key components are included in the complex concept of social support?
a. Supportive relationships, cultural scripts, and the motivation to change b. Supportive transactions, the motivation to change, and supportive relationships c. Cultural scripts, schemas about social support, and motivation to change d. Schemas about social support, supportive relationships, and supportive transactions
Michael finds it easy to give up alcohol, and he's done it hundreds of times in the last twenty years. Finally fed up by Michael's alcoholism, Barbara, his wife, has told him she will obtain a divorce unless he stops drinking completely. She wants him to move out of the house until he's totally sober for three months, then she'll consider taking him back. The family social work counselor should
A. urge Barbara to soften her stance and give Michael a chance to shed his dependence of alcohol while at home since a separation will add to the stress and inhibit Michaels' recovery. B. point out to Michael that if he is sincere he can convince Barbara to relent. C. support Barbara's firmness as this may help Michael to fully confront the damage he is doing to himself and his family, and motivate him to change. D. help Michael confront the situation that he now faces and assist him in finding the treatment resources that he needs.