Which of the following represents one example of what Whitaker calls the dialectics of a healthy family?

A. The dialectics of closeness and tightness
B. The dialectics of individuation and belonging
C. The dialectics of pathology and craziness
D. The dialectics of impulse and immediate gratification


ANS: B

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The main purpose of open questions is:

a. To encourage clients to provide detailed background information about themselves b. To encourage clients to engage in free-association about a problem c. To encourage clients to focus their thoughts during a session d. To encourage clients to talk freely and openly about their situations, thoughts, and feelings

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When your client was unable to obtain from XYZ agency, services for which the client appeared to be eligible, which of the following should be your first action?

a. Arrange a meeting with the director of XYZ agency b. Call a press conference and describe this situation to the reporters c. Arrange a meeting with the person who denied services to your client d. Engage in class advocacy in behalf of any others unable to obtain this service

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Discriminatory behavior and personal slights against LGBTQ people have all but disappeared in the United States.

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

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The term defined in the text as the ability to move people on a chosen course to produce

an effect or achieve some goal is:

A. Acclaim B. Privilege C. Power D. Empowerment

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