Dr. J has been called as an expert witness in a capital punishment case. He has been asked to explain whether the defendant is likely to engage in future violent acts. Dr. J should explain to the court that:
a. the assessment measures can predict future violent acts
b. the assessment measures are probabilistic
c. the assessment measures are futuristic
d. the assessment measures cannot predict future violent acts
b. the assessment measures are probabilistic
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Which of the following is not a social work position on crime and criminals?
a. All victims should receive assistance. b. Refer more children who commit crimes to the adult criminal justice system. c. Convicted criminals can be rehabilitated. d. More funds should be spent on juvenile prevention and treatment programs.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. As a member of the counseling profession, you should never agree to work under circumstances where people must see you with no personal volitional choice whatsoever. 2. Your office should be neutral but not cold, the décor attractive and aesthetically pleasing. 3. Taken collectively, the use of nonverbal behavior, simple prompts, appropriate silence, and intelligent questions provides the counselor with a good set of tools to begin to work with and engage a new client. 4. It helps if you have some kind of “niche,” a counseling specialty for which you can become known in the school or community. 5. New counselors are always comfortable with the use of silence
There are three types of ______________: health plans, health care clearinghouses, and health care providers who transmit health information by electronic means.
A. covered entities B. computer transactions C. administrative positions D. HIPAA rules
When an individual is referred for an assessment the evaluator should clarify prior to beginning the assessment:
a) The time involved and the procedures that will be used b) The limits of the assessor's role c) The individuals' medical history d) (a) and (b)