A lesbian client says she wants a lesbian social worker. You should:

a. Tell her you are a lesbian, if you are
b. Refer her to a lesbian therapist
c. Explore why she wants a lesbian therapist
d. Reassure her that you can be helpful to her regardless of whether or not you are gay


Ans: c. Explore why she wants a lesbian therapist

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a. Taralton Decision b. Department of Justice Decision c. Tarasoff Decision d. Tananbaum Decision e. None of the above

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What does child welfare refer to?

A. all the practices, policies, and services put in place to promote child well-being and safety B. public assistance payments made to support children through TANF and WIC C. efforts made by the educational system to ensure child well-being D. immunizations and pediatric physicals

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Briefly describe the following professional activities performed by social workers: social casework, case management, group work, group therapy, family therapy, community organization, and administration

What will be an ideal response?

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For which of the following groups would it probably be most difficult to develop an

adequate sampling frame?

a. recipients of public assistance. b. people suffering from mental disorders. c. current college students in the United States. d. Vietnam veterans

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