Tiffany is a low income person who has been in the habit of using illegal drugs as an escape from problems. What theory might you apply in helping Tiffany un-derstand the impact of her behaviors on herself?
a. Systems theory
b. Cognitive - behavioral theory
c. Postmodern theory
d. Psychodynamic theory
b
Feedback to correct answer: While Cognitive Behavioral Theories tend to focus on the present with a hope for an improved future; they also acknowledge that current behavioral and thinking problems often have their ori-gins in the past. Both behavioral and cognitive therapies assume that a client’s maladaptive behaviors and associated thinking patterns can be unlearned (Beck, 1970; Singer, 2009; Walsh, 2009).
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At the very least, written intervention contracts should include identifying information about the client, specified
objectives, and signatures of client and worker.
a. True b. False
A straight “A” student who would avoid a difficult teacher is best explained by which of the following concepts?
a. face b. stigma c. total institution d. role
What type of study is more likely to use qualitative measurement?
A. descriptive B. explanatory C. evaluative D. exploratory
Forgiveness is
a. an emotion-focused coping strategy b. associated with enhanced personal adjustment and well-being c. not a one-time event d. all of the above