Which community practice model stresses confrontational approaches geared to modify or eliminate institutional power bases that negatively affect the group?

a. social planning
b. community development
c. political and social action
d. community activism


ANS: c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Standing at attention and cutting off all feelings from the neck down is a stance Satir called ____________________, and it is characterized by a need for control and a dedication to principle. Communications often start with the word “it” as in “It is important to . . .”

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

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Which of the following is FALSE when the group leadership skill of questioning is used appropriately?

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