In some dysfunctional families, communication becomes so idiosyncratic that the
style of communication within that family almost could be called
a. Context sensitive
b. A private language
c. Entropic
d. Information distortion
b
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Pointing out endings has an undesirable effect on the working relationship between a social worker and his or her client
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Fewer than ___ percent of families conform the traditional nuclear family structure in which the mother stays home and the father works?
a. 10% b. 25% c. 30% d. 50%
In order for changes to take root, it is important that individuals and family
members: a. really want to work at changing their behaviors, perspectives, and sometimes their beliefs about a particular situation. b. at least briefly become aware of the change and make a decision about whether the changes are beneficial to them and are enhancing their psychosocial functioning. c. allow for enough care of themselves, each other, and the problem so as to feel safe enough for the change to continue to flourish. d. evaluate their progress and strategize as to how they are going to reach their goal no matter what obstacles may stand in their way.
The community support program at a county agency is in jeopardy of being cut due to a lack of state
funding. The consumers of service are concerned because the program is helping them manage independently in the community, while the staff are also concerned about losing their employment. The loss of the program will affect many stakeholders. What is the definition of a program? a) A subunit of an agency that provides clients with goods and services with common goals b) An agency that provides clients with goods and services with common goals c) A subunit of an agency that has multiple goals and functions d) An agency that tends to have a team of interdisciplinary professionals