Max Weber's "value?free" approach to science posits that:

a. social scientists should strive to apply the knowledge they produce.
b. social scientists should create knowledge, not apply it.
c. social scientists should work only under the guidance of sponsors.
d. social scientists should advocate certain value positions as the starting point of
their research.


B

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Whitaker's style is hard to understand and almost impossible to imitate due to his:

a. Respect for the family's right to self-destruct b. Lack of theorizing and refusal to create a systematic model c. Choice to work with a co-therapist d. His requirement that three generations be included in therapy

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People who physically abuse children tend to: -need for personal support and nurturance -need to overcome isolation and establish social contacts -need to learn appropriate parenting skills -need to improve self esteem

What will be an ideal response?

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Organize role-plays with classmates, including reactant/ambivalent clients of various types; students in the social worker roles should practice motivational interviewing strategies to help the clients resolve their ambivalence.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE about trans-racial adoptions?

a. The Multiethnic Placement Act of 1994 makes trans-racial adoptions more difficult. b. The National Association of Black Social Workers recommends trans-racial adoptions as a last resort. c. Prospective adoptive parents need to be more aware of racial and cross-cultural issues. d. Efforts need to be made to increase the number of prospective foster and adoptive parents from all races and cultures.

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