For goals to be effective, it is mandatory that clients forsake their fundamental cultural values

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
Effective goals are congruent with a client's value and cultural systems. Unless a life-threatening situation exists, you should generally neither ask nor expect clients to forsake their fundamental personal or cultural values.

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The influence of the "one true religion" has led to an extensive number of wars between societies that each thought its religion was superior

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Because of successful public education campaigns throughout the U.S., stigma is no longer a problem for people with

mental illness.

a. True b. False

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Which of the following is NOT an area on which urban social workers must focus?

A. Paying close attention to human diversity B. Using advocacy C. Understanding their agency environment D. Community building

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When working with families, Street suggested that the worker ask the family members the following question: “What

factors would indicate the need for counseling again in the future?” During which phase of the intervention process should this be asked?

a. Follow-up b. Evaluation c. Assessment d. Termination

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