Over what period of time has the number of people below the poverty line grown?
A. The last decade
B. The last five years
C. The last two decades
D. The last three decades
C
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Effective counseling practice provides a safe and secure space in which people can deal with difficult personal material. This is called the:
A. suppression function B. control function C. containment function D. restraint function
All of the following are ways intelligence tests are helpful EXCEPT
a. They can be used to predict overall achievement across broad academic domains useful in identifying children with learning disabilities as well as the intellectually and academically gifted. b. They help identify intrapersonal strengths and weaknesses in cognitive or learning styles. c. They help to determine neurological dysfunction and brain damage when used as part of a comprehensive evaluation system. d. They help to predict future success in attaining the proficiency desired by those making decisions about college, career, or military admissions and placement.
U.S. Department of Justice statistics probably underestimate the magnitude of domestic violence because
a. cultural norms tolerate and in some instances condone family violence. b. confidentiality and shame keeps violence a family secret. c. poor and non-English speaking women are underreported and women who are institutionalized or hospitalized are not included. d. all of the above
What is a particularly important protective factor for adolescents?
a. Belonging and peer group support b. Good grades c. An IQ of at least 100 d. A positive relationship with adults