Being culturally ______ means that a social worker is working toward being able to act and maybe even think like a member of a different culture.

A. responsive
B. competent
C. resourceful
D. practical


Ans: A

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Continuous reinforcement for the target behavior such as medication compliance of a teenager with Type 1 diabetes may be difficult. Which of the following statements is NOT accurate for this situation?

a. The noncompliance and the reward for compliance are not in alignment. b. The child exercises her/his right to self-determination. c. A parent cannot reasonably monitor the child 24/7 to offer reinforcement. d. Food-based incentives can be unhealthy for the teenager.

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_____ refers to the biological distinction between being female and being male, usually categorized on the basis of the reproductive organs and genetic makeup.

A. Sex B. Gender C. Androgyny D. Gender identity

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Common arguments for welfare reform include the belief that

a. hardship is often the result of laziness b. providing assistance will increase laziness (and thus dependence), hence increasing hardship, not decreasing it. c. those in need often receive services at the expense of the working population. d. all of the above.

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When working with resistant clients from other cultures:

a. Interviewers should be aware that argumentation is often highly effective when used with discretion b. Interviewers should be careful never to confront or challenge c. Interviewers should be aware that reasons for resistance differ from culture to culture; it is therefore important to discuss cultural and acculturation issues

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