A 45-year-old female is referred to a social worker after being discharged from a drug and alcohol
rehabilitation program. Through the assessment process, the social worker identifies a history of
depression.
In developing a case conceptualization, the social worker should FIRST:
a) See the substance use as a way of self-medicating
b) View the depression as a result of the substance use
c) Find out the date of onset of each problem
d) Review DSM-IV-TR criteria for mental health and substance use disorders
C
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a. True b. False
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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Who wrote the 1957 article, urging social workers to help change public attitudes
toward alcoholism, which is a classic in the field of social work and substance abuse? A. Jean Sapir B. Catherine M. Peltenburg C. Mary Richmond D. Frances Perkins
Research has demonstrated that interpretations MOST LIKELY to be accepted and prompt client change when they are:
a. offered with certainty and absolute phrasing. b. phrased tentatively. c. deep interpretations that are highly discrepant from the client's perspective. d. congruent with or only slightly discrepant from the client's viewpoint.