Parents who abuse their children often have the belief that events are determined by chance or outside forces. This concept is called:

a. external locus of control.
b. low self-esteem.
c. social isolation.
d. depression.


a. external locus of control.

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Minuchin describes three main phases of structural therapy. What are they?

A) Joining the family, mapping the structure, and transforming the structure B) Boundary-making, establishing hierarchy, and creating subsystems C) Joining the family, boundary-making, and creating subsystems D) Mapping the structure, family reenactment, and processing the outcome

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Continuing education for human service workers:

a. is only necessary if the person received less than a "C" average b. is optional and often a waste of time c. often creates a renewed feeling of motivation and challenge d. all of the above

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Channels of communication always follow the formal lines of authority

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Acting in a culturally competent manner may be helped by

A. memorizing the NASW Cultural Competence Standards. B. thoroughly checking for all of the "isms" in the community. C. examining incongruence between nurturing and sustaining systems. D. only allowing workers who are members of the culture to practice.

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