A female client comes to see a social worker to discuss her relationship issues. According to the psycho-social perspective, the social worker should:

A. Refer to a psychologist and collaboration
B. Refer to a marriage family counselor, since this case is not within the scope of practice of a social worker
C. Explore issues in her life that may contribute to her problems
D. Teach specific relation training techniques


C. Explore issues in her life that may contribute to her problems.

According to the psychosocial perspective, the social worker should explore issues in her life, which may contribute, to her problems.

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As social workers we assume

a. that the environment should receive priority in our assessments of human behavior. b. that professionals must operate from a single theory that provides scientific explanations of their subject area.

c. that socialization is the most important contributor to a person's behavior patterns. d. that no single factor can account for behavioral responses.

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Before assuming the role of advocate, the case manager should:

I. determine whether there is a legitimate grievance that warrants advocacy. II. decide whether advocacy is more appropriate than other interventions. III. identify resources that can meet the goals and objectives of the client. IV. discuss the need for and importance of advocacy with the client. V. encourage the client to confront the agency or agencies involved. A. I, III and V B. II, III, IV, and V C. I, II, III, IV, and V D. I, II and IV

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According to Miller and Rollnick, a formal assessment or pretreatment testing

A) ?should be avoided as part of motivational work B) ?provides an opportunity for the counselor to play the role of expert C) ?should be presented as an incentive toward motivation D) ?are for screening purposes only

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A organization that recognizes and attempts to rectify weakness in serving those from different cultures is regarded as __________.

a. Culturally destructive b. Cultural incapacity c. Culturally precompetent d. Culturally competent

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