The diagnostic criterion for substance abuse does not include
A. a pattern of pathological use.
B. impairment in social and/or occupational functioning due to such use.
C. duration of disturbance of at least one month.
D. guilt concerning excessive use.
D. guilt concerning excessive use.
While guilt over the alcohol or drug may use may be present, it is not essential for the diagnosis. The remaining three responses must be present for a DSM-IV diagnosis.
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A) ?analyze the situation for the appropriateness of a macro intervention. B) ?arrange opportunities of social interaction for the elderly clients. C) ?arrange subsidized housing for the elderly clients. D) ?organize life skills lessons for the elderly clients.
A consumer with bipolar disorder comes into the social worker's office complaining that she wanted
her family caregivers to come to session to learn more about her illness, but they refused. This type of caregiving is MOST likely considered: a) Stigmatized b) Burdened c) Effective d) Complex
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a. Safety needs, physiological needs, social needs, need for self actualization, and self esteem needs. b. Physiological needs, safety needs, social needs, self esteem needs, needs for self actualization. c. Physiological needs, social needs, safety needs, needs for self actualization, self esteem needs. d. Need for self actualization, self esteem needs, social needs, safety needs, and physiological needs. e. None of the above
The Canadian Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics includes which of the following values?
a. Pursuit of social justice b. Service to humanity c. Solving ethical dilemmas d. a and b only