Poor impulse control can leave clients vulnerable to relapse. Why is this? What other problems may a client who has poor impulse control skills encounter?

What will be an ideal response?


Persons with poor impulse control often act too quickly on their feelings. In recovery it is important to stop, plan, and think, before acting.

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In the case of Foster Parent Anger over Erratic Visits with the Biological Mother:

a. the worker tunes in to the foster parents and was able to explore the meaning of the erratic behavior by the biological parents. b. the foster parent's anger towards the biological parents is partly a cover for their pain at sensing the child's hurt. c. when speaking with the child, the worker was able to reach into the painful feelings concerning the child's sense of rejection. d. the foster parent's anger towards the biological parents is justified and helpful.

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During the Presidential campaign of 2000, Ralph Nader, the Green Party Candidate, did not affect the outcome

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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"We have rules, but we don't enforce them" is an example of a(n):

A. ambiguous family system. B. distorted family system. C. rigid family system. D. overextended family system. E. distraught family system.

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Sedative/hypnotics are also called:

A. dissociative anesthetics. B. hallucinogens. C. euphoriants. D. analgesics. E. general depressants.

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