Which of the following statements is true regarding the influence of ethical considerations on social work research?
a. If a study violates any ethical guidelines, regardless of how subtle the violation is and regardless of the study’s expected benefits, it will not be approved by an IRB.
b. It is sometimes difficult to judge whether the expected benefits of a study outweigh subtle and arguable ethical concerns.
c. Most agency studies that involve their clients as research participants do NOT require obtaining IRB approval.
d. If a study is being done on clients who are court ordered for treatment, voluntary participation and informed consent are no longer relevant as an ethical issue.
B
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Cultural competence is defined as:
A. One’s perceptions of oneself in relation to other people, objects, institutions, and nature B. The mastery of a particular set of knowledge, skills, policies, and programs used by the social worker that address the cultural needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities C. The adoption by one cultural group or individual of the culture of another D. The existence within a society of various racial, religious, and ethnic groups, as well as other distinct groups, each of which has different values and lifestyles
Based on her understanding of and empowerment orientation to social work practice, Susan concludes her role is to _____.
A. • expertly empower clients B. • work collaboratively with clients C. • give clients sage advise D. • create a hierarchy of information “haves” and “have nots”
Two children are playing side by side. One is quietly stacking blocks, while the other is
dressing a doll. They are engaged in what kind of play? a) parallel b) pretend c) competitive d) all of the above
In what way can conflicts be characterized?
a. They are experienced as an internal struggle between people who all want things to be their way and usually have no remedy b. They can feel like power struggles with a push-pull dynamic as participants try to get their ideas into action by persuading, imposing, arguing, or passively controlling c. They can be considered hazardous to a relationship and should be avoided at all costs d. They are detrimental but are the only way a problem gets worked through in a working relationship