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Reagan Geary

about 1 hour ago

In an exchange in which one member continues to attack or accuse another member, and the other member tends to continue to defend his or her position, a(n) _____ is manifested.

A) passive-active pattern of communication
B) inappropriate interruption during communication
C) fault-defend pattern of communication
D) sarcastic demonstration during communication

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Joselin Steffanie

about 1 hour ago

In the context of the family systems framework, which of the following statements is true of rigid, inflexible boundaries?

A) Strict regulations limit the family's transactions with its external environment.
B) Family members' access to social support is increased.
C) The family cannot be protected from undesired intrusions.
D) Territoriality preservation is hindered along with a failure to defend privacy.

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Jasmine Louis

about 1 hour ago

Reduced inhibitions, euphoria, dizziness, slurred speech, unsteady gait, giddiness, drowsiness, and nystagmus are an indication of:

A) hallucinogen abuse.
B) cannabinoid abuse.
C) inhalant abuse.
D) steroids abuse.

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McKenzie Waters

about 2 hours ago

In the context of homeostasis, when faced with a disruption, a system tends to try to regulate and maintain:

A) system disparity.
B) system incoherence.
C) system disjuncture.
D) system cohesion.

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Ana Margarita Vargas Marín

about 3 hours ago

_____ refers to the extent to which a family can achieve its functioning goals, given the demands of family and social life.

A) Cumulative assessment
B) Adaptive capacity
C) Power resilience
D) Boundary flexibility

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Logan Jones

about 3 hours ago

Which of the following is an example of congruent communication?

A) A speaker emphasizing his or her point of view using expressive hand gestures consistent with his or her message
B) A speaker elaborating on his or her message in order to clarify the nonverbal intent of the message to the receiver
C) The intent of a speaker's message being inconsistent with the information received by the receiver
D) The content of a speaker's message being disqualified by his or her facial expression and actual behavior

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Bradley Northorp

about 4 hours ago

Which of the following difficulties arises when an older relative comes to reside with a family?

A) Inter-profile conflict
B) Weakness identification
C) Strength approval
D) Role transition

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Isabella Cerda

about 4 hours ago

Which of the following is a formal role that is socially sanctioned?

A) Brother
B) Caregiver
C) Scapegoat
D) Comedian

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Jacob Dickinson

about 4 hours ago

The Whites family is referred to a social worker for counselling. The referral source summary described the family as a multi-problem family system. In the initial interview, the social worker asks the family members to talk about the activities that they enjoyed doing together before they started having issues with each other. The social worker's question is intended to assess the family:

A) stressors.
B) strengths.
C) homeostasis.
D) tolerance.

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Hannah Clark

about 5 hours ago

Procreation is a family function that means:

A) obtaining resources that are instrumental for physical health.
B) ensuring the evolutionary survival of the human species.
C) providing members with affection and a sense of belonging.
D) providing members with a sense of psychological safety.

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Rukhsana Ehsan

about 5 hours ago

Which of the following is an example of functional group behavior?

A) Members being critical and evaluative of each other
B) Members openly communicating about personal feelings
C) Members focusing on others rather than on themselves
D) Members resisting talking about the here and now or addressing personal or group problems

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Aiman Farhan

about 6 hours ago

In the context of homeostasis, _____ are cycles of interactions, or expected interactions, that are used to exert influence over families and family members.

A) dominating embellishments
B) feedback loops
C) family boundaries
D) hierarchical disengagements

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navya chava

about 7 hours ago

Conducting individual interviews with potential members before convening a treatment group primarily serves the purpose of:

A) counselling the depressed group members.
B) ensuring that the intervention approach succeeds.
C) understanding the members' behaviors.
D) reducing responsibility on the part of the social worker.

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Drashti Chhatralia

about 7 hours ago

A group of individuals who suffer from obesity form a social work group. The group members lead the group, and the group does not include a social worker or a professional leader. This group is an example of a(n) _____.

A) treatment group
B) task group
C) self-help group
D) advisory group

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Daniel Evans

about 7 hours ago

Which of the following statements is true of a systems framework?

A) It leads to random and chaotic interactions among group members.
B) It helps leaders to assess group processes.
C) It involves analyzing individual problems of group members.
D) It fails to attend to the repetitive interactions of members.

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Janeth Cover

about 9 hours ago

Ms. Jason, a 43-year-old who recently got divorced, feels lonely and depressed. She asks a social worker to refer her to a group comprising women who are facing similar issues. She feels that discussing her fear and anxiety would help her cope with negative feelings. In this scenario, the social worker should refer her to a(n) _____.

A) support group
B) growth group
C) educational group
D) staff development group

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Jenna Beitel

about 9 hours ago

Unlike in task groups, in treatment groups:

A) self-disclosure is low.
B) member roles evolve as a result of interaction.
C) proceedings may be private or open to the public.
D) member roles are assigned by a coordinator.

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nicole morris

about 9 hours ago

Which of the following guidelines can assist you in maximizing the reliability and validity of the data collected using baseline measures?

A) Using multiple measures and instruments when necessary
B) Measuring time intervals with the lowest incidence of behavioral excesses
C) Taking measurements in relatively inconsistent conditions
D) Obtaining measurements after change-oriented interventions have been implemented

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Esther Elizabeth

about 11 hours ago

Which of the following statements is true of setting goals?

A) It helps the client to be independent of the social worker.
B) It identifies the social worker as the sole decision maker.
C) It ensures goal attainment at the end of the helping process.
D) It facilitates the development of appropriate strategies and interventions.

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Michael Clarke

about 11 hours ago

Which of the following is the first and foremost element to be considered while developing a contract with a client?

A) Ranking the goals to be accomplished according to their priority
B) Specifying the interventions and techniques to be employed
C) Specifying the time frame of the contract
D) Deciding the frequency and duration of sessions