For rapport to develop, it is important for a social worker to:
a. always empathize with the client
b. have similar issues as the client
c. be congruent in words and behaviors
d. be aware of personal biases
Answer: d. be aware of personal biases
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c. having the client enroll in a drama course to learn assertiveness. d. practicing or rehearsing behaviors that may be challenging for the client.
There are many factors involved in the overall success or failure of a policy advocacy campaign; a
way to help gauge the effectiveness is outline in the text. Some outcomes of a successful campaign include: a) Strengthened organizational capacity, a shift in social norms, and strengthened organizational alliances b) More "friends" on the organizations MySpace page, greater funding, more website hits c) Renewed public interest in the organization, government requests to sit on panels d) New alliance offers, increased funding, and greater blog traffic on the organization's website
David is a researcher who has been studying the effects of a 12-step
program in addictions treatment. He is a strong advocate for a 12-step program. When the results are revealed, those in a 12-step program appeared to do no better than those in group therapy. He believes that something is wrong with the data, and decides to keep the results to himself. What ethical breach did he violate? A. Conflict of Interest B. Research Misconduct C. Human Subjects Violation D. It is not an ethical breach because he knows the 12 step program is more effective.
Who defines the boundaries of appropriate touch between clinician and client?
A. the client B. the clinician C. the National Association of Social Workers D. the clinician's supervisor