Family social work embraces all but what objectives:
a. It reinforces family strengths to prepare families for long-term change (or intervention).
b. Create concrete changes in family functioning to sustain effective and satisfying daily routines independent of formal helpers.
c. Address the crisis needs of the family in a timely fashion so they can effectively address more long-standing issues.
d. Addresses the individual functioning of one member and treats them as a separate entity.
D
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David Deerinwater, the patient in the case study on mental health, was a member of
which of the following Native American groups? A. Mohawk B. Choctaw C. Pueblo D. Cherokee
The crisis intervention model:
a. Relies upon a theoretical view that says problems occurring with an individual family member are an indication of problems in the whole family. b. Believes that families experiencing difficulty can only improve when all members of the family are engaged in the change process. c. Operates on the assumption that families are more likely to be open to change during a crisis when they are experiencing extreme discomfort and discovering that family coping mechanisms can no longer maintain family stability and independence. d. Both A and C
Social and economic disparities can contribute to an individual/family not seeking assistance for a particular problem. Some variables include the following, but NOT:
a. housing located in an environmentally contaminated area b. advanced educational opportunities c. mistrust of community services d. single-parent households
A gay client shakes your hand at the end of a session. As a rule, you never shake hands with your clients. In the next session, the client accuses you of being homophobic because you hesitated in shaking his hand. You should:
a. explain your policy b. ask the client whey he thinks you are homophobic c. tell the client you are not homophobic d. suggest to the client that he has taken your behavior too personally