In our attempt to understand the relationship between drug use and criminal behavior, which would the researcher hypothesize is the dependent variable?

A. drug use
B. criminal behavior
C. both, equally
D. neither
E. none of the above


Answer: B

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Which of the following statements best describes social workers as social constructionists?

a. They use just one perspective, theory or model in all cases or practice-based situations. b. They acknowledge the importance of subjectivity and multiple ways of knowing. c. They value ethics-based quest for democracy, equality, justice and freedom for all people. d. They believe that there is an objective truth that can be discovered through systematic inquiry.

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limited the number of immigrants allowed from any particular nationality to 2% of the nationality's population

What will be an ideal response?

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A client who has repeatedly stated that she hates her sister tells a social worker that she has just asked her sister to be the maid of honor in her wedding. The social worker points out that this action appears contradictory to her feelings about her sister. This statement by the social worker is known as:

A. Clarification G. Generalization C. Paradoxical instruction D. Confrontation

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When members decide to form a self-help group and meet after the group ends the worker usually does not

a) Act as a consultant to the group b) Continue to act as leader until indigenous leadership can be established c) Provide material support to the group d) Refer clients to the group

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