The purpose of goal setting is to:

a. control the amount of time for which treatment will be necessary
b. clarify the purpose of the work, which is useful in differentiating between current behavioral themes and long-term dreams
c. ensure that the worker can evaluate the progress of the client quantitatively
d. make the client understand the need to make a predefined amount of progress within a given time frame


b. clarify the purpose of the work, which is useful in differentiating between current behavioral themes and long-term dreams

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American welfare states? a. America values total equality while Europe values individualism. b. America values individualism while Europe values total equality. c. America tries to help the needy while Europe tries to help the sick. d. America tries to help the sick while Europe tries to help the needy.

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In the White identity development model proposed by Sue and Sue, this is the stage during which people take steps to eradicate racism:

a) Conformity b) Dissonance c) Avoidance d) Commitment

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Why was there particular concern about children in the early part of the 20th century?

A. Numerous children were exploited for labor and often had harsh living circumstances at home during this period. B. There was a strong reaction to the immigrants and the way they raised their children in large urban areas. C. The unions in the numerous manufacturing jobs that were available at this time were very concerned about child labor depressing wages. D. The high divorce rates during this period caused widespread family stress.

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Some clients may not be able to express their feelings. In these cases, the practitioner may need to:

A) ?work around the client's avoidance of their feelings. B) ?tell the client that progress would be much quicker if she/he would only acknowledge their feelings. C) ?suggest names for feelings and share hunches in a tentative voice. D) ?terminate therapy with the client.

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