The ecological/holistic approach to defining "health" states that health is

a. the absence of disease, where disease as a deviation from a biological norm.
b. positive self-image, plus the resources necessary to cope with the environment and its pressures, including environmental, socioeconomic, physiologic, and psychological factors.
c. the overall functioning and harmonious interaction of all systems (from subatomic particles to molecules and tissues and on up through families, communities, and cultures)
d. All of the above


b. positive self-image, plus the resources necessary to cope with the environment and its pressures, including environmental, socioeconomic, physiologic, and psychological factors.

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What is the internal experience of masculinity and femininity?

a. Sex b. Sexuality c. Gender d. Androgyny

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Progressives are most likely to embrace the philosophy of

A. Social Darwinism. B. Manifest Destiny. C. Egalitarianism. D. Industrial Capitalism.

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The following is an example of the “conditions” portion of an ideal objective:

a. Earl will enhance and maintain eye-hand coordination b. Participating in a crafts activity hour offered four times each week c. Attending three out of four times each week (75 percent of the time) d. None of the above

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Which of the following is true of involuntary clients?

A) ?During the initial session, involuntary clients perceive social workers as allies and often feel close to them. B) ?In the case of involuntary clients, if agreement is not reached about the appropriateness of services, the social work contact is immediately discontinued. C) ?Contracting with involuntary clients contains a layer of legally mandated problems or concerns in addition to the clients' expressed wishes. D) ?Involuntary clients usually face situations in which all of the concerns are their own.

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