Which of the following is part of a developmental or institutional approach to child welfare?

a. Services are provided only after the need has been demonstrated.
b. Services build on family and community strengths.
c. Services are built on the assumption that families are independent and self-sufficient.
d. Services are as cost-efficient as possible.


Answer: B

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According to Ecosystems theory overlapping concentric circles represent the

a. reciprocal exchange between a person and environmental systems. b. the reciprocal relationship between the individual and his or her family members. c. not-for-profit agencies developed to assist the neediest members of society. d. social conflict in a broader context.

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In the case of Beth, the client

a) functioned well in the community and less well at home. b) struggled with heroin addiction. c) learned to manage her symptoms through behavioral routines. d) developed an inappropriate attachment to her therapist.

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The principle of ____________________ flows from the requirement that as mental health providers we do no harm

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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According to the text, often when one thinks of an agency or organization, there is an instant correlation to:

a. The term bureaucracy b. A mental image of a big, cold, impersonal, uncaring, rule driven institution c. Systems where there is a devotion to routine, inflexibility of rules, red tape, procrastination, reluctance to assume responsibility and to experiment. d. All of the above e. None of the above

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