Explain in detail the four major theoretical foundations of the advocacy practice and policy model.

What will be an ideal response?


Systems theory, empowerment theory, strengths perspective, and ecological perspective. Answers should contain detailed explanation of each theoretical foundation.

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Every state and territory in the United States has an agency with a mandate to serve the elderly

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The empowerment model of crisis intervention where responsibility and choice are emphasized probably best represents which approach?

A. Existential B. Humanistic C. Behavioral D. None of the above

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Involuntary civil commitment refers to:

a) Legal commitment to a community treatment center b) Legal confinement to an inpatient psychiatric facility or conditionl outpatient treatment c) Commitment to an inpatient psychiatric facility that does not require legal authority d) Referral to an outpatient facility

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Stephanie designs an intervention to assist visually impaired consumers function in the community

She decides to test the intervention so she recruits a random sample of 50 visually impaired research participants. Half of these participants receive the intervention and half do not. The results indicate that those who receive the intervention find it helpful. Thusly, Stephanie reports the intervention is a success. According to this vignette, what is a limitation of the research? a) Researcher bias b) Sampling procedure c) No baseline data d) Placebo effect

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