Discuss three ways of measuring poverty. For each, include what organization sets the standards and what shortcomings the method may have.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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Juan Perez is a social worker who organizes, coordinates, and sustains a network of formal and informal supports and activities designed to optimize the functioning and well-being of people with multiple needs

His work activities are best described as ___ strategies. A. mutual aid B. case management C. networking D. social action

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Deception may be considered ethical if:

A. the information acquired in the end is known to be very valuable. B. the researcher can be reasonably confident that the participants will not suffer long-term damage. C. the deception is deemed relatively harmless and there is no alternative non-deception method that can be used. D. the clients never know they are being deceived.

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Practicing any form of therapy in a professional manner means understanding three levels of rules that govern professional behavior: laws, ethics, and standards of care. Which of the following is the best definition for laws?

A) Laws are either by the local, state, or federal government, in the form of legislation establishing specific responsibilities for professionals. B) Laws are often about what you want to do and do not want to do. C) If a law conflicts with an element of an ethical code, the therapist must abide by the ethical code. D) Laws define in detail the expectations of family therapists and specific guidance on every possible scenario a therapist will encounter.

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Statements and questions that express the therapist’s genuine appreciation and direct the client toward a focus on strengths and successful interactions and interventions are called _____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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