What are the merits of using multiple perspectives in social work practice? How can these perspectives help mitigate our personal biases and encourage objective, comprehensive assessment?
What will be an ideal response?
No single perspective can be applied to all clients, nor can any single perspective explain everything going on in a client's life. Looking from multiple angles can help us to find new approaches for diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention, rather than relying on our own standbys or jumping to easy conclusions.
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Which of the following is not true regarding gender issues on college campuses?
a. Large numbers of women are returning to colleges after raising a family b. College campuses, because of enlightened attitudes, are relatively free of discrimination toward women c. Older women enrolled in college typically have different needs than do traditional women students d. Older women returning to college tend to have higher grade point averages than do traditional students
Malpractice can result from:
a. misrepresenting one's training. b. breach of contract. c. using improper diagnosis and assessment. d. all of the above.
Which of the following is a constitutional right?
a. Privileged communication b. Confidentiality c. Informed consent d. Rights of privacy
As of the publication of this text, how many hours of supervised supervision is required for the Approved Clinical Supervisor credential?
a. 45 b. 50 c. 75 d. 100