Crisis workers need to understand that battered persons:
A) ?tend to see such incidents as isolated.
B) ?have little will power and must be directly guided in making decisions.
C) ?have few financial resources and will always need financial help.
D) ?have such fragmented thinking that a great deal of assessment will need to be made before a behavioral plan is implemented.
A
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Juan is a fearless 4-year-old and one of the most active children in his day care center
He eagerly climbs the playground equipment and seems to have little fear of getting hurt. Juan often wanders away from his mother in stores, preferring to explore the interesting sights rather than wait patiently by her side. Juan's mother is exasperated with his behavior and fears for his safety. Based upon the research cited in this chapter, what advice could you give her? a. She should spank him because this is the only type of discipline he understands at his age. b. She should use gentle discipline so that he is not frightened by her. c. She should remember that Juan will be more likely to comply if she explains the rules and reasons for her worries. d. She should remember that Juan will be less likely to comply if she is too warm.
When engaging in ___________________ the group leader shows a genuine concern for others through his or her openness and honesty
a. caring b. reflecting feeling c. active listening d. supporting
Some women in domestic violence situations find it helpful to focus on something specific to continue functioning, such as a daily routine.
a. true b. false
Bowen's family therapy would LEAST likely say which of the following about consciousness raising?
a. The therapist emphasizes observations rather than interpretations as a means to a more objective and differentiated level of consciousness. b. The therapist encourages clients to communicate directly with each other. c. The therapist keeps the emotional system sufficiently toned down to allow patients to process issues objectively without undue emotional reactions. d. The therapist uses education to teach patients about how family systems function and dysfunction.