Dr. Useem designed an experiment on group competition to be realistic. She divided subjects into 6 threeperson teams. Only one could "win" a race to assemble a large complex toy
She wanted subjects to get
"caught up" in the situation so it would have a large impact on them. A confederate posed as the vice
president of a toy manufacturer who offered each member of the winning team $300, but members of the 5
losing teams got nothing. She's trying to create
A) experimental realism. B) mundane realism.
C) internal validity. D) generic realism.
A
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Which of the following is NOT a definition of generalist practice within social work?
a. The ability of a practitioner to work with all levels of social work clients. b. Having the ability to employ a variety of social work methods. c. A person who can be licensed to work with any population and practice in a clinical setting. d. A person who can make a broad assessment of individual, group, or organizational needs and then make the connection to resources that will meet these needs.
Most child sexual maltreatment incidents come to the attention of child protective services.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Family rules directing what may or may not occur between members can be considered to be:
a. descriptive b. metaphoric c. prescriptive d. intrapsychic
A client is referred to you because of substance abuse. Your first step is to:
a. refer to AA b. take a history of substance abuse c. do urine screen d. talk to the client's spouse