Couples, Family, Groups
Org. & Comm. Change
Culturally Competent
Varied Populations
Research
100
Which of the following is the best definition of homeostasis?
A. The dysfunctional aspects of a system B. A system’s tendency to act to maintain a steady state C. The continued functioning of a system regardless of outside factors D. The constant changing of a system
100
A community has several components that are also seen in families, groups, and agencies. Which of the following is not one of those components?
A. Hierarchies B. Boundaries C. Homeostasis D. Instincts
100
Which racial/cultural group is projected to make the largest increase as a proportion of the total population of the United States between the years 2014 and 2060?
A. Asians B. African Americans C. Hispanics D. American Indians
100
When working with individuals from different cultures, which of the following is not advised?
A. Encouraging clients to speak their own language B. Encouraging clients to learn about traditional counseling values C. Checking the accuracy of your interpretation of the client’s nonverbal expressions D. Making use of alternate modes of communication
100
Which of the following pieces of writing is generally most suitable for a literature review?
A. A personal document B. A journal article C. An article from a professional magazine D. An article from the local newspaper
200
A scapegoat of the system is an individual who:
A. is generally the healthy person in the system. B. is generally the only person in the system with a problem. C. exhibits atypical behaviour that reflects problems in the system. D. is intolerant of the other individuals in the systems.
200
Within an organizational structure (such as an agency), the healthiest human service professional work can be done when boundaries are __________; that is, they allow for open communication, flexibility, and change.
A. rigid B. semipermeable C. enmeshed D. diffuse
200
If clients rely on an individualistic perspective, it means they:
A. focus more on their community. B. focus more on themselves. C. have no group identity. D. have trouble setting their own goals.
200
Which religious denomination represents the largest percentage of Americans who self-identify as belonging to a particular faith?
A. Lutheran B. Protestant C. Catholic D. Muslim
200
When identifying variables, it is important that they:
A. are capable of being measured. B. have rarely been measured before. C. are abstract concepts. D. are not measurable, but can be identified, examined, and researched.
300
Which of the following is not a key rule that governs the functioning of families?
A. Families have overt and covert rules. B. In a family it is important to know who is “in charge.” C. Each family has its own homeostasis. D. A healthy family should have rigid boundaries.
300
In order for one to be successful at a given agency, one must know and respect the ________. This can include understanding hierarchies, knowing how the pecking order works, and recognizing how opposing points of view will be handled.
A. organizational climate B. administrative structure C. supervisory layers D. onboarding process
300
In advocacy competencies, acting with a client means that the helper:
A. helps clients to identify their own strengths and resources. B. actively protests injustices with the client. C. provides information to the public. D. intercedes with other professionals on behalf of the client.
300
Which of the following is not true about women as compared to men?
A. Women tend to be more nurturing. B. Women tend to have more difficulty expressing anger. C. Women are often encouraged to be more competitive and controlling than men. D. Women are often torn between their different roles.
300
Which of the following is characteristic of quantitative research?
A. It views that there are multiple ways of viewing knowledge. B. It is mathematical, statistical, and logical. C. Knowledge emerges through research. D. Its goal is to uncover information and describe findings so as to enlighten.
400
Which of the following is typical of a dysfunctional family?
E. A clear hierarchy that shows who is “in charge” of the system F. Easily blaming and scapegoating of one person G. Open and honest communication H. Awareness of feelings
400
________ usually entails a professional with specialized expertise meeting with other professionals, with the goal being to improve the latter’s work with current or potential clients.
A. Advocacy B. Advisement C. Supervision D. Consultation
400
Which of the following is an example of systems advocacy?
A. Joining a local LGBTQ association to show your support B. Calling a school principal to make him or her aware that certain bathrooms in the school are not accessible for students in wheelchairs C. Calling a school principal to ask for results of tests on a child with suspected learning difficulties D. Assisting at a local soup kitchen in conjunction with your agency of employment
400
Knowledge of one’s own gender biases, as well as the biases held by a given society, can allow a helper to be effective at what some have called __________ helping.
A. heteronormative B. androgynous C. asexual D. gender-aware
400
Qualitative research suggests all but which of the following?
A. Reality is socially constructed. B. Research should be an inductive process. C. “Truth” can be found. D. There are multiple ways of viewing knowledge.
500
Which of the following clients would likely benefit more from individual therapy than family therapy?
A. A couple considering divorce B. A spouse with unfinished business C. A family that is having trouble adjusting to a move to a new country D. A child who resents his siblings
500
Dr. Phelps believes that the best way to help deal with the problems of society and community is through education and prevention, so that the problems do not emerge in the first place. “Better to prevent a problem than react to one,” she often says! Dr. Phelps believes in __________ prevention.
A. primary B. secondary C. tertiary D. responsive
500
If you believe that all members of a certain group share the same characteristic, you are engaging in:
A. racism. B. stereotyping. C. prejudice. D. ethnocentrism.
500
During a helping relationship with a woman, the helper should not:
A. assume the role of the expert. B. validate feelings of anger. C. encourage exploration of women’s issues. D. explore contradictory feelings.
500
The research that explores the relationship between two variables is called:
A. true experimental research. B. casual comparative research. C. simple correlational research. D. survey research.
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