Why must social workers understand power as it relates to communities? How can they determine who has power in a given community?
What will be an ideal response?
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Kevin Stover is a 14 year-old boy who was referred to the school social worker for
problems focusing on his studies. Kevin admits to difficulties concentrating and confides that he has been feeling “down” all the time for the past school year. He remembers the only time this feeling went away was, “only for a coupla weeks last summer when I went to visit my Uncle Mark. He’s really cool. But then that down feeling came back as soon as I got home,” states Kevin. He denies any suicidal thoughts but admits to feelings of hopelessness, and low self-esteem. What is the most likely diagnosis for Kevin?
a) Major depressive disorder b) Schizoaffective disorder c) Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), with early onset d) Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Which of the following is (are) true regarding role theory?
a. We may view social functioning as the sum of the roles performed by ahuman system b. All of these choices c. The social system may prescribe certain behaviors based upon our positionwithin that system d. Every role involves our own expectations and abilities as well as those ofone or more other people and We may view social functioning as the sum ofthe roles performed by a human system only e. Every role involves our own expectations and abilities as well as those ofone or more other people
Using a statement like "I am a social work student who needs to
collect data to meet my research course requirement" suggests: A. the student is really interested in this topic area B. the student would not be doing this if it were not required. C. the findings will probably be used D. the student values your opinion
Suppose you are conducting a social survey. After you’ve decided on the purpose of your study and the nature of your sample, the next step in the process is identifying ______.
A. statistical test to employ in the testing of your study hypothesis B. questions to put on the questionnaire C. conclusions you will draw about the characteristics of the clients of your agency D. variables that should be measured in your study