Describe two elements of cultural competence in social work that enhances the effectiveness of practitioners.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Cultural competence in social work allows practitioners to understand, recognize, have respect for, and appreciate patient preferences. They can also have the opportunity to seek and gain knowledge regarding the client’s beliefs, values, customs, and history and to incorporate that into patient care decision making.
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b. close a meeting. c. show the client how much the practitioner knows. d. avoid silence.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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Selye established which of the following categories of stress?
a. Hyperstress b. Egrstress c. Distress d. All of these choices e. Hyperstress and Distress only
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A. Suggest a solution while also asking the client for a solution B. Avoid asking the client how he or she sees the situation C. Be confident that he or she is privy to all the information and avoid searching for extenuating circumstances D. Follow an observation that supports the client's point of view with "but" or "however" in order to add an opposing opinion