A 21-year-old single mother, Nerene, confides to her public assistance worker, Horace, that she is planning to shoot
her boyfriend. Horace must report this to the proper authorities because the potential harm to Nerene’s boyfriend
supersedes Horace’s commitment to Nerene. Horace explains his serious concerns and informs Nerene that he is
required by law to inform authorities of her threats. Horace then informs the designated authorities. This is the ethical
thing to do.
a. True
b. False
True
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A family comes into treatment because of their young daughter's behavior. They report, upon intake, that she yells at her parents, doesn't listen, and complains about their behavior. There is little progress during the course of treatment and the girl reports that she has no intention of changing. After the sixth session, a social worker tells the girl that she cannot help should she continue to "do as she wishes". According to strategic family therapy, the social worker's directive is known as a:
A. Paradoxical intent B. Pretend technique C. Relabeling paradigm D. Differentiation response
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:
A) ?Transference consists of the feelings that both client and therapist project onto each other. B) ?Transference feelings should be brought out openly in the group. C) ?If all members see the leader as aloof and distant, their reactions may not be rooted in transference. D) ?Group leaders in training should explore their feelings toward certain members with their supervisor
Framo's outlook on family functioning is based on which theory?
a. intergenerational theory b. multigenerational theory c. object constancy theory d. object relations theory
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill was established in 1979 to advocate for
A. reduced use of institutional confinement. B. patients’ rights and reduction of stigma. C. deinstitutionalization. D. federal government aid.