Focusing on pathology and deficits in the assessment process is likely to:

a. Underestimate strengths
b. Identify key concerns
c. Shorten treatment periods
d. Vary with service settings


Answer: a. Underestimate strengths

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The Family Court refers Mr. and Mrs. Williams to a community service agency. During the initial interviews they are angry, have poor reality testing, and have difficulty restraining themselves from acting out. Their projections are easily accessible, but Mr. Williams exhibits disorganized thinking. the most appropriate recommendation of the social worker would be to

A. see the couple conjointly, but on a short-term basis. B. refer them to a psychiatric clinic for possible medication and long-term therapy. C. see the couple individually for short-term treatment. D. provide no psychotherapeutic interventions since it might exacerbate the decompenstation.

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The principle of "rolling with resistance" is an element of:

a) Narcotics Anonymous b) Alcoholics Anonymous c) Motivational Interviewing d) Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment

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Describe the three leading ethical concerns that are common throughout the transition process and the role of social workers in addressing these concerns.

What will be an ideal response?

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The term ______ relates to the worker taking a situation that is complex and making it manageable.

A. priority planning B. partializing practice C. preliminary preparation D. planned change

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