The interpretative social science approach is described as ideographic in its theory and method. What does
this mean?
A) It is the use of abstract ideas, laws, or propositions to deduce logically or infer specific hypotheses that
researchers test against the facts of observable empirical reality.
B) It tries to discover a system of causal laws that determines patterns of human behavior.
C) It focuses on descriptions of specific people and events in a particular situation.
D) It attempts to change the social world based on evidence that supports one's ideological perspective.
C
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a) limit clinical practice to work with trauma victims b) not limit overall caseloads c) disengage in self-care behaviors d) ignore physical symptoms of stress
Which of the following is not a recommended manner of closing a regular group session (a regular session, not the final session)?
A) ?Leaving unanswered questions B) ?Giving homework C) ?Asking members what they don't like about the group D) ?Limiting members to giving feedback to the leader but not to their peers
The threat to external validity posed by multiple?treatment interference can be reduced
through experimental designs in which:
a. experimental groups experience the independent variables in every possible sequence or combination. b. only one independent variable is used. c. a double?blind situation is used to reduce experimenter expectations. d. reactivity is decreased through replication.
The Wolins' work on resiliency has determined that some children of alcoholics grow up free of drinking because they:
A. predominantly work on their weaknesses rather than their strengths. B. establish healthy "rituals" in their own family. C. blame parents for everything and accept none of the responsibility. D. have parents who are careful to hide their drug and alcohol use. E. have grandparents to help them when parents cannot.