This is one of Fedele’s essential relational paradoxes:

a) Connection vs. avoidance
b) Similarity vs. diversity
c) Aggression vs. passivity
d) Purposefulness vs. indolence


Answer: a) Connection vs. avoidance

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examples of: a) Means to get to a media outlet b) Advocacy publics c) Social work publics d) Press conference outlets

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Social welfare policy is only concerned with the actions of government

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Joseph is an executive in a large corporation that has shown continuous growth since he was hired. Joseph believes that his success has been determined by his abilities and the actions he has taken. According to the text, he has

a. an external locus of control. b. an internal locus of control. c. problems giving credit to others. d. a narcissistic need for recognition.

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Which of the following questions might be important in deciding whether to hypothesize with families or not?

A. Does the therapist have faith in him- or herself and in the family members’ ability to accept an assessment based on multiple lenses? B. How much time should be taken before the clients will have experienced enough of the therapist’s competence to accept the hypothesis? C. Does the client want to be a part of the discussion or not? D. How much of an influence is the therapist willing to have or be in the lives of the family and its members?

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