In psychoanalytic theory the ego is related to:

A. The libido
B. An adult mediation principle
C. Parental and societal value
D. Uncontrolled urges


B. An adult mediation principle

In Freud's theory of development, the ego is related to adult mediation principle, negotiations between the id and the superego.

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Children develop internal moral standards and learn to exercise self-control when which one of the

following parental strategies is used?

a. Power assertion b. Induction c. Love withdrawal d. Affect reinforcement

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When a family social worker is working with clients an interview is often deliberate

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Board members and executive staff play different roles in disseminating staff information.

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Research shows that boot camps

A) do not necessarily reduce recidivism rates in young offenders B) significantly reduce recidivism rates in young offenders C) are far more successful than residential treatment programs D) often offer severely behavior disordered adolescents, who cannot be treated elsewhere, an opportunity to develop structure, impulse control, and the ability to delay gratification

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