Loss of brain cells with aging is the primary reason for older people's forgetfulness.
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A 22-year-old female and her mother have been referred to therapy through the intake process to a
social worker after a suicide attempt. Noticing possible enmeshment issues between the client and
her mother, the social worker should FIRST:
a) Draw an ecomap
b) Conduct a biopsychosocial assessment
c) Conduct a genogram
d) Refer the client for family therapy
A 2007 systematic review of case management models concluded that intensive case management:
a) Produces effective results when clients tend to have high hospital utilization rates
b) Had little impact on improving symptoms and quality of life
c) Had no impact on housing stability
d) Had a strong impact on time spent in jail
According to social exchange theory,:
A) as society becomes more modernized, older people lose respect.
B) most societies have a sense of reverence and deference toward elders.
C) it is possible to achieve a balance between costs and contributions made by older adults and the extent of power and respect they command.
D) none of the above.
A 50-year-old female has been coming to see a social worker trained exclusively in cognitive
therapy for a few weeks. She blames her husband for not having a career and not having any
friends. The social worker should first:
a) Discuss cognitive errors
b) Develop alternative explanations
c) Suggest she distance herself from the situation
d) Identify automatic thoughts
Older people should increase their intake of caffeine and alcohol in order to inhibit the production of ADH.
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Which of the following is true concerning centenarians?
A) Their numbers are increasing dramatically.
B) In 2010, almost 72,000 Americans had reached a hundred years old.
C) One in 26 baby boomers can expect to live to be 100 by 2025.
D) All of the above
A social worker conducting outcomes research to examine the evidence on ICM and ACT models
would find:
a) Improvements in clients' symptoms
b) Improved quality of life for clients
c) No improvements for clients in any areas
d) Improved housing stability and reduced length of hospital stay for clients
A 62-year-old male is referred to a social worker complaining of depression. The social worker has
been trained in psychodynamic therapy, plus approaches that have an evidence base. The social
worker should FIRST:
a) Suggest to the client that a cognitive behavioral approach would be best
b) Complete a thorough assessment of the client's mental status and life stressors
c) Suggest to the client that an interpersonal approach would be best
d) Discuss the different approaches with the client and collaboratively determine the best one
Changes in the size and function of the liver with aging result in greater sensitivity to medications that are metabolized by the liver.
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