Ageism is like sexism or racism because it involves intolerance and unfair treatment of all members of a particular social category

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Of the five types of global social work opportunities reviewed in the text, which is the most informal, flexible, and brings about development and growth for professionals?

a. Volunteering with community-based organizations b. Volunteering with national polling centers c. Volunteering with international organizations d. Volunteering in cultural exchange programs

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Which of the following describes the biological theory of aging?

a. Adult development is a series of different periods or phases, personality and behavior are shaped by socialization experiences and assigned social roles. b. Aging is not a disease but instead represents natural losses of function. c. The factors of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, occupation, and birth cohort color each individual’s encounter with old age. d. None of the above

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The client may remind the case manager of someone from the past that causes the case manager to identify with the

client. This is an example of:

a. False attributions b. Positive transference c. Negative transference d. Countertransference

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What do social networks ultimately determine?

a. The sanction, scope, and particular conditions of our work b. How many friends you will have c. The beliefs about the goodness and worth of people d. The sanction, scope, and impact of our work

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