A man comes to a social worker to seek help with several pressing problems. His greatest concern is his desire to quit smoking and lose weight. What approach would probably be most beneficial for this client?

A. A behavior modification approach
B. A psycho- social approach
C. A functional approach
D. A psychoanalytic approach


A. A behavior modification approach

The behavioral modification approach will address the specific behaviors and behavioral patterns the client is interested in changing.

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a. True b. False

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Consider the issues raised in the “Agency Opposition to Change” section of this chapter. Share examples of how you have seen these processes develop in you agency, and how they were (or could have been) managed so that the change process could proceed.

What will be an ideal response?

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When a worker brings a group of people together because they need the same information together would be called a(n) ______ group

A. task B. mutual aid C. educational D. support

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