A research team discovers that a study they conducted does not distinguish between a potential cohort effect and a specific learning intervention prescribed to all their participants. This suggests that…
a. their study definitely showed causation, but they cannot distinguish which factor caused the outcome.
b. the two effects definitely interact.
c. they have trouble determining the underlying cause for change.
d. they have found clear evidence that the learning intervention was successful.
Answer: c. they have trouble determining the underlying cause for change.
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Continuous reinforcement for the target behavior such as medication compliance of a teenager with Type 1 diabetes may be difficult. Which of the following statements is NOT accurate for this situation?
a. The noncompliance and the reward for compliance are not in alignment. b. The child exercises her/his right to self-determination. c. A parent cannot reasonably monitor the child 24/7 to offer reinforcement. d. Food-based incentives can be unhealthy for the teenager.
What is a good description of the amount of cause-and-effect knowledge available for managers to use in human service organizations?
A. It is about the same as in business and manufacturing organizations. B. It is greater than in business and manufacturing organizations. C. It is less than in business and manufacturing organizations. D. It makes it easy for managers to rely on best practices for all decision making.
The occupational distribution of Hispanic males in the U.S. in 2008 revealed over-representation in which types of occupations?
A. Management and professional B. Production and transportation C. Natural resources, construction, and maintenance D. Service occupations
For clients of some cultures:
a. It is important to avoid immediacy entirely b. It is important to communicate feeling and focus on immediate concerns in a manner that challenges the client c. It is important to communicate feeling and focus on immediate concerns in a manner that permits the client to save face d. It is important for the interviewer to save face when communicating feeling or focusing on immediate concernsChapter 9