Volkow's focus regarding addiction research is on
a. the brain.
b. the 12-Step approach.
c. cultural factors
d. racial differences in susceptibility to addiction
According to addiction expert Nora Volkow addiction is caused by or related to all except
a. a lack of willpower.
b. the goal of enhancing one's athletic performance.
c. anxiety disorders.
d. the desire to get high.
The authors of the text endorse the use of the term
a. substance abuse instead of substance use.
b. disease instead of illness.
c. problem-solving approach instead of strengths-based approach.
d. addiction in place of dependence.
In the boxed reading, Social Work Major Working in a Casino, the ethical dilemma concerned
a. the conflict between social work values and those of a profit-making operation.
b. the worker's conflict with her husband over casino work.
c. the worker's awareness of cheating by gamblers.
d. the worker's lack of time to attend to her academic work.
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
Because it is common for anyone to experience some reluctance, resistance, and discomfort at being interviewed, effective interviewers:
a. Know how to ignore these dynamics and continue to move forward smoothly through the phases
b. Are careful not to argue with clients and make every effort to turn resistance to advantage
c. Never experience negative feelings in response to client resistance
d. Tell clients this so the process is normalized, then proceed with the interview
When clients have difficulty preparing to act on a problem during the contemplation stage:
a. The previous stage, precontemplation, should be repeated
b. Reflection of feeling should be used to uncover feelings that are blocking action
c. It means they are not ready, and should not be pushed
d. More action oriented skills such as confrontation and information giving can be used to challenge their ambivalence
Lack of cooperation at a particular phase most likely indicates:
a. The client's need for self-protection and day-to-day continuity
b. Lack of motivation
c. Interviewer/client incompatibility
d. Lack of interviewer skill
Management of interviewer feelings in response to client resistance is especially important during which stage?
a. Contemplation
b. Action
c. Precontemplation
d. Maintenance
The goal of the precontemplation stage is:
a. To help clients begin thinking about an action plan
b. To assist the client to acknowledge there is a problem
c. To assess the effectiveness of an action plan that has been tried by the client
d. To assist the client in beginning to think about his or her problems
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