David Gil urges social workers to question contextual factors that most people take for granted. What does he mean by this advice? Give an example



What will be an ideal response?


ANS: Possible answer: He means that we need to challenge “truths” that are used to constrain policy options. For example, in many states there is a general assumption that taxes must never go up, or that corporate tax loopholes cannot be closed. In questioning these assumptions, advocates may identify new revenue sources for human services.

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A) Coercive B) Adversarial C) Motivational D) Inspirational

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A client who can reach appropriate conclusions about cause-and-effect relationships:

A) ?has a positive symptom of schizophrenia. B) ?has high cognitive dissonance. C) ?is suffering from looseness of association. D) ?is strong in reality testing.

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While assessing motivation, the _____ is characterized by a lack of awareness of the need for change

A) ?precontemplation stage B) ?determination stage C) ?action stage D) ?maintenance stage

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What most often determines the difference between the adolescents who are harmlessly experimenting with independence and conduct disorder is

a. the attitude, social skills, and anxiety level of the adolescent. b. the frequency, persistence, and seriousness of the maladaptive behavior. c. the nature of the family dynamics of the adolescent. d. the existence of depression and anxiety in the adolescent.

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