The book discusses addictive disorders in the context of a disease. What are some of the characteristics of addiction that would frame it as a disease?
What will be an ideal response?
E. M. Jellinek researched alcoholism in the 1940s and 1950s. Through studying alcoholics he concluded that alcoholism had a characteristic set of symptoms and a definite progressive course. This claim is consistent with the medical definition for disease.
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A 22-year-old married male client who has recently emigrated to the U.S. is referred to a social
worker for assessment. The client brings his three young children with him into session. As part of the assessment, the social worker should: a) Assume the client is the primary caretake of the children b) Inquire as to who is responsible for parenting c) Assume the wife is the breadwinner in the family d) Avoid asking about this topic
Principles of group composition do not include
a) The leader having experienced the members' problem b) A homogeneity of members' purposes c) A heterogeniety of member coping skills, life experiences and expertise d) An overall structure that includes a range of members' qualities, skills and expertise
Continuing Education (CE)
A. Is designed to qualify practitioners to meet the demands of an ever-changing social service kaleidoscope. B. Mandates social work practitioners to obtain a doctorate C. Refers to extra classes taken by social work students to prepare them for field practicum D. Refers to remedial classes offered to students making low grades in social work courses
What is the term for a mental health clinic's specific geographical domain?
A. Catchment area. B. School district. C. Census tract. D. Division line.