Compare and contrast disengagement theory, activity theory, and continuity theory which help social workers to gain insight and perspectives on the process of growing old. Cite some examples from the Ms. Ruby Johnson case study in reference to how these theories help you to understand her situation. How would these theories impact your work with older adults?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Examples should include discussion of gradual decreases in social interaction, the link between levels of activity and life satisfaction, and adaptations to change over time.
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Disaggregated results
a. tell very little about the diversity of the learner performance or needs. b. show how various subpopulations performed. c. are norm- and criterion-referenced score interpretations. d. None of the above.
The crisis worker who deals with Deborah, the chronic, suicidal, bridge jumper uses:
A) ?flooding to blow away her catastrophic all-or-none thinking. B) dynamic interpretation of past events to ferret out the underlying reasons.? C) rewards alternative to suicidal behavior and minimizes short term reinforcements for it.? D) an eclectic set of techniques with this complex case.
In both motivational and solution-focused interviewing, the paraphrases of the practitioner transform what the client says
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following scales uses a visual-spatial response format?
a) California Psychotherapy Alliance Scale b) Session Rating Scale Version 3.0 c) The Helping Alliance Questionnaire d) The Visual Alliance Scale