Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Social work research questions may emerge from your own experience.
2. A good social work research question should not have to be refined or revised.
3. A good research question should be socially important and scientifically relevant.
4. Because of the more rigorous review process, research published in social work
journals must be consulted for a literature review.
5. It is bad research practice to check the bibliographies of the articles that you read for
additional relevant sources.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE
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A. Understanding the cultural background of the client B. De-mystifying the disease by treating the individual as if there are no unique treatment concerns C. Understanding the disease and combating myths D. Offering a "strength-based" approach to treatment that focuses on positives
Observations are often more helpful than interviews with which types of clients?
a. The elderly b. Young children c. Young adults d. Baby boomers
A young adult is arrested for attempted burglary (not in California). It
is his first offense for that, but he had been arrested several times as a juvenile for possession of small quantities of heroin. It is discovered that he attempted the burglary to get money to buy heroin. What would you recommend? A. Imprisonment to the full extent of the law with no possibility for probation, as there should be zero tolerance for his drug-related crime B. Treatment for acute psychosis, as he never would have committed the burglary if heroin had not damaged his rational thinking ability C. Imprisonment for the burglary and treatment for the heroin addiction, with the possibility for probation D. A stern warning but not imprisonment for the attempted burglary and treatment for the heroin addiction
Megan describes herself as a feminist, and as a social work researcher she studies womens'
empowerment. Most scholars in the profession embrace her research, but several are critical stating that it is biased. Megan notes these criticisms and subsequently becomes motivated to study her peers' opinions on empowering women. Given this vignette, what factor is most likely affecting Megan's decision to embark upon this research? a) Biopsychosocial influences b) Psychological factors c) Funding sources d) Sociocultural views