From a family life cycle perspective, psychiatric symptoms in a family member represent:
a. intrapsychic distress
b. interpersonal distress
c. a signal that the family is having problems mastering the tasks at that stage in the cycle
d. a learned response to anxiety
C
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The "wellness model" emphasizes prevention and places the authority and responsibility for health with each individual
a. True b. False
The traditional Christian attitude toward the poor is that _______
A. the poor should work harder B. alms should be given to the poor C. the poor are not favored by God D. one should never choose poverty
The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) developed screening questions to identify possible indicators of addiction. The author suggests:
a. you only ask the client these questions. Otherwise you sacrifice rapport. b. have a colleague ask the client these questions a second time to help expose inconsistency. c. have the client identify someone else who can verify their story. d. ask family members, friends, or anyone else who can offer collateral information.
A social worker received a phone call from a client's neighbor indicating concern that the client may pose a danger to her children and wants to know if the worker believes the client is a danger to others
The social worker responds that she cannot confirm that the person in question is receiving services and without written permission from the client there can be not comment on the request. This action most clearly reflects the social work value of a. maximizing social justice b. respecting the dignity and worth of the person c. practicing with professional competence d. providing service to the most vulnerable populations