A social worker is in session with a 50-year-old client and hypothesizes that the client may be attempting to achieve mastery of the environment through effective activity. The social worker is MOST likely using which theory:

a) Cognitive theory
b) Ego psychology
c) Relational theory
d) Object relations theory


Answer: B

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A) addressing and confronting social issues that can act as barriers to getting one's basic needs met on an group level by creating structural change through social action B) addressing and confronting social issues that can act as barriers to getting one's basic needs met on an mezzo level by creating structural change through social action C) addressing and confronting social issues that can act as barriers to getting one's basic needs met on an organizational level by creating structural change through social action D) addressing and confronting social issues that can act as barriers to getting one's basic needs met on an individual level by creating structural change through social action

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What does Queer Theory add to the theories on aging?

What will be an ideal response?

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To assess gaps between current conditions and desired conditions, a human service professional should conduct:

A. an evaluation. B. a needs assessment. C. a test. D. qualitative research.

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In which of the following ways are helping relationships similar to other

relationships? A. They begin with uncertainty. B. They are unequal in nature. C. They involve people with different needs. D. They require sanction from society.

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