The belief that there is a positive correlation between individual worth and fate is called ___.

A. blaming the victim theory
B. attribution theory
C. just world beliefs
D. prejudiced discrimination


C. just world beliefs

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Currently, many formerly institutionalized mental patients are now showing up as a significant part of the prison population rather than being re-institutionalized in psychiatric facilities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An advocate who communicates his/her own needs effectively without regard to those of the target audience is operating at the ______ developmental level of perspective-taking

A. first B. second C. third D. fourth

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"Policy punctuations" can emerge when:

a) Social workers seek political support b) Minor events add up over time c) Existing policies have been approved d) A committee decides it is important

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Skinner's theory of operant conditioning is considered radical behaviorism because:

a) It recognizes that cognitive processes mediate between behaviors b) It involves repeatedly facing anxiety-generating situations c) It minimizes the role of cognitive processes d) It involves observations of other persons or events

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