A major problem faced by adult protective services when investigating cases of elder abuse is:
A) lack of evidence about the case.
B) a national policy on elder mistreatment.
C) too many community options for referring the elder.
D) inadequate finances of the elder.
B
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An evidence-based practice question should
a. incorporate client characteristics. b. always inquire about only one specific intervention. c. never be altered in light of the evidence emerging in one’s literature search. d. always specify at least two alternative interventions in advance.
A major purpose of a proprietary social agency is to make money
A) ?True B) ?False
What type of subtle socialization might account for the observation that girls often show more responsible and nurturant behavior than boys?
A) Girls are almost always asked to do more work than boys. B) Boys are encouraged to be irresponsible and wasteful with their toys. C) Girls are told from an early age that they must be responsible. D) Boys are given more difficult chores than girls.
This disorder was previously called "depressive neurosis" and considered less severe than major depressive disorder. The onset is insidious and occurs more often in persons who have a history of long-term stress. Symptoms should include at least two of the following: poor appetite or overeating, sleep problems, fatigue, low self-esteem, difficulty concentrating and/or feeling hopeless. This disorder often coexists with other psychiatric disorders, e.g., substance abuse, personality disorders, and obsessive compulsive disorder. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a) Chronic major depressive episode b) Pseudomentia c) Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) d) Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder