A "standards comparison" approach is useful when
A. comparative data are conflicted.
B. social indicators are undeveloped.
C. comparative dates are unavailable.
D. epidemiologically invalid.
C
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The text states that the research technique called “participant observation” involves gaining
knowledge from two distinct sources:
a. participation and objectivity. b. participation and observation. c. observation and measurement. d. observation and reactivity.
A newer area in which medical social workers are practicing is with employee assistance programs to help people with complex health issues. This type of health advocacy has grown due to what trend?
A. more people wanting be empowered in their health-care decision making. B. consumer-driven health-care plans and other cost-saving measures shifting more responsibility to the employee C. the growth of the knowledge economy and the medical information on the Internet D. the difficulty people have in accessing primary health care
Which of the following is a social justice implication regarding intergroup dialogue?
a. Workers should seek to discourage intergroup dialogue. b. Workers should minimize conflict by redirecting members who bring up sensitive issues. c. Workers should intentionally provide opportunities for dialogue around difficult issues. d. Workers should allow group members to resolve issues without intervening.
Many therapists have dismissed published research reports as:
a. irrelevant to their everyday needs and interests b. too time consuming to read c. based on too small a sample d. willing to deal with individuals only but not families