Viewing clients as unique individuals without imposing preconceived notions on them is referred to as:

a. Stereotyping
b. Individualization
c. Empowerment
d. Self-determination


b
Feedback to correct answer: To put into action the value of inherent worth and dignity is the process of knowing people for themselves, instead of “knowing” people through the distortions of our own biases.

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a. is quite different for men and women; men's sex drive frequently declines while women's erotic interests often increase. b. is usually quite similar for men and women, resulting in an increased compitability in the sexual response cycle. c. is usually quite similar, resulting in an increase compatibility regarding desire, excitement, and orgasm. d. is quite different for men and women; women's sex drive frequently declines while men's erotic interests often increase.

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All of the following were identified in the text as a major trend in child and family services EXCEPT:

a. Recognition of the need for child welfare agencies to plan for wide-spread disasters. b. Increasing complexity of child welfare services. c. Increase in child abuse of infants. d. Globalization of child welfare.

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A social worker conducting a study to assess whether there is a need for a homeless shelter in the community is an example of: a. being fiscally responsible

b. a consumer of research. c. a producer of research.

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One disadvantage of using computers to perform statistical analysis is:

A. computers make performing complex statistics much more difficult. B. complex statistical tests can be easily run on a computer but may be misinterpreted by the novice researcher. C. data entry is much more time consuming. D. computer analyses create more sampling bias.

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