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
Jane, a 35-year-old mother, has been court-ordered to attend a parenting skills group. During the first session with the social worker, Jane becomes hesitant about making a commitment toward achieving her goals. To assist Jane in achieving her goals, the social worker should first:
A) demand Jane's commitment to achieve goals.
B) explore the basis of Jane's misgivings and reservations.
C) challenge Jane's beliefs about parenting.
D) condemn Jane's parenting skills.
When a client selects goals that are beyond his or her capacity to achieve, the social worker should first:
A) suggest the client to pursue the goals.
B) prioritize the goals based on their time frames.
C) explore the feasibility of the selected goals.
D) ensure goal attainment by formulating strategies.
In a conflict between a husband and wife, both express a desire to improve their communication with each other. They feel that when they talk, they interrupt each other and do not listen to the other. Hence, they formulate the goal statement I will listen to you without interrupting if you do the same. In this scenario, it is evident that they have formulated a(n) _____ goal.
A) involuntary
B) conflicting
C) reciprocal
D) grandiose
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.
A(n) _____ is the agreement that becomes the focus of the work to be completed by the social worker and the client.
A) goal statement
B) general task
C) baseline measure
D) agreeable mandate
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
Which of the following guidelines can assist you in maximizing the reliability and validity of the data collected using baseline measures?
A) Using only one measuring instrument irrespective of circumstances
B) Selecting time intervals with the lowest incidence of behavioral excesses
C) Defining the target of measurement in clear and operational terms
D) Obtaining measurements after change-oriented interventions have been implemented
While using baseline measures, it is important to:
A) determine whether the client understands the method used.
B) evaluate the qualitative data of the measurements.
C) obtain measures under relatively consistent conditions.
D) select time intervals with the lowest incidence of behavioral excesses.
A social worker and his client have identified different goals the client would like to achieve. While assisting the client in selecting specific goals, the social worker should ask the client to first:
A) assess her level of readiness.
B) identify obstacles to goal attainment.
C) evaluate strategies to achieve the goals.
D) rank those goals in order of their priority.
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