The level of alcohol consumption needed for problem use is usually lower in older people because

a. older people usually choose drinks that contain higher percentages of alcohol.
b. older people weigh less than they did when they were younger.
c. metabolic changes allow alcohol to be absorbed into the bloodstream more quickly.
d. older people can't remember how many drinks they had.


c

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_____________________ is focused on client–clinician dynamics and can be proved directly to staff, purchased privately by supervisees, or subcontracted by supervisees’ employing institutions.

a. Supervision b. Clinical supervision c. Consultation d. Field education

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Amelie is a social worker who has many clients. She knows that there are several biases, assumptions and

logical fallacies in the way she deals with her clients’ problems. Though she is aware of these flaws, she does not try to improve her critical thinking abilities. According to Paul and Elder’s critical thinking stages, Amelie is in the _____ stage.

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Skyler is a senior in high school. His grades are falling and he is not likely to graduate with his class. He says “I am sure they won’t fail me, I am an athlete.” The social workers best response is:

a. You are right, I rarely see this kind of thing happen. b. I am concerned about your grades and wonder if you are being realistic about the situation. c. I am not sure that I understand you; you believe this will just go away? d. I will do what I can to make sure that you graduate.

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