Identify the ways that behavior settings theory is relevant for planning social work programs.

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Behavior settings theory has implications for social work assessment and intervention. It suggests that patterns of behavior are specific to a setting and, therefore, that we must assess settings as well as individuals when problematic behavior occurs. Behavior settings theory also suggests that the place where we first learn a new skill helps re-create the state necessary to retrieve and enact the skill. When assisting clients in skill development, we should pay particular attention to the discontinuities between the settings where the skills are being learned and the settings where those skills must be used.

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a. whites b. African Americans c. Hispanics d. Asian Americans

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. They show significantly lower academic achievement and school performance than their typically developing peers, but this difference disappears when intelligence and socioeconomic background are accounted for. b. They show significantly lower academic achievement and school performance than their typically developing peers, even when intelligence and socioeconomic background are accounted for. c. Children with combined presentation are most at risk for negative outcomes such as repeating a grade or not completing high school. d. Low academic performance of those with ADHD seems to be only found for boys; girls seem to be relatively protected from these effects.

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