Question 1

Human behavior theories are usually tested by using….

Accepted Answer

A)  randomized controlled trials 
B)  various kinds of surveys 
C)  cross sectional surveys only 
D)  longitudinal surveys only 
A)  randomized controlled trials 
B)  various kinds of surveys 
C)  cross sectional surveys only 
D)  longitudinal surveys only B

Question 2

A good working definition of knowledge is….

Accepted Answer

A)  a guarantee of certainty 
B)  well-regarded tradition 
C)  wisdom handed down through the ages 
D)  a demonstrated reduction in uncertainty 
A)  a guarantee of certainty 
B)  well-regarded tradition 
C)  wisdom handed down through the ages 
D)  a demonstrated reduction in uncertainty D

Question 3

If a depressed elderly client seems to have a drinking problem, social workers should conclude that…

Accepted Answer

A)  his drinking is a primary cause of his depression 
B)  his depression is causing him to drink 
C)  his drinking is caused by stress 
D)  none of the above 
A)  his drinking is a primary cause of his depression 
B)  his depression is causing him to drink 
C)  his drinking is caused by stress 
D)  none of the above D

Question 4

The following ways of thinking imply poor critical thinking:

Accepted Answer

A)  confusing correlation with causation 
B)  using research findings to inform assessment 
C)  using dramatic case examples to inform assessment 
D)  a and c 
A)  confusing correlation with causation 
B)  using research findings to inform assessment 
C)  using dramatic case examples to inform assessment 
D)  a and c

Question 5

Reviews of randomized controlled trials of certain interventions….

Accepted Answer

A)  provide evidence about what interventions are likely to be effective 
B)  help practitioners estimate how long interventions should take 
C)  give practitioners an idea about how much improvements clients can expect 
D)  all of the above 
A)  provide evidence about what interventions are likely to be effective 
B)  help practitioners estimate how long interventions should take 
C)  give practitioners an idea about how much improvements clients can expect 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

In critical thinking terms, selective attention refers to which of the following examples

Accepted Answer

A)  a cognitive deficit in a mentally ill client 
B)  only focusing on evidence with which one agrees 
C)  only working with preferred clients 
D)  b and c 
A)  a cognitive deficit in a mentally ill client 
B)  only focusing on evidence with which one agrees 
C)  only working with preferred clients 
D)  b and c

Question 7

Critical thinking skills….

Accepted Answer

A)  rely only on logic and common sense 
B)  require the logical application of knowledge 
C)  are only used to critique research methods 
D)  b and c 
A)  rely only on logic and common sense 
B)  require the logical application of knowledge 
C)  are only used to critique research methods 
D)  b and c

Question 8

How do human behavior theories inform assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing estimates of base-rates for certain problems 
B)  by proving intervention efficacy 
C)  by providing information about relevant risk factors 
D)  a and c 
A)  providing estimates of base-rates for certain problems 
B)  by proving intervention efficacy 
C)  by providing information about relevant risk factors 
D)  a and c

Question 9

Theories of human behavior are ….

Accepted Answer

A)  just theories and cannot be tested 
B)  based solely on assumptions 
C)  often include combinations of biological, psychological and social risk factors 
D)  are exclusively value-based 
A)  just theories and cannot be tested 
B)  based solely on assumptions 
C)  often include combinations of biological, psychological and social risk factors 
D)  are exclusively value-based

Question 10

In randomized controlled trials, practice researchers usually….

Accepted Answer

A)  randomly select people from the general population 
B)  randomly assign people to different intervention conditions 
C)  randomly provide different services to different clients 
D)  a and b 
A)  randomly select people from the general population 
B)  randomly assign people to different intervention conditions 
C)  randomly provide different services to different clients 
D)  a and b

Human behavior theories are usually tested by using….

A good working definition of knowledge is….

If a depressed elderly client seems to have a drinking problem, social workers should conclude that…

The following ways of thinking imply poor critical thinking:

Reviews of randomized controlled trials of certain interventions….

In critical thinking terms, selective attention refers to which of the following examples

Critical thinking skills….

How do human behavior theories inform assessment?

Theories of human behavior are ….

In randomized controlled trials, practice researchers usually….

Overview: Defining and Linking Assessment, Intervention, and Evaluation

Essential Ethics in Social Work Practice

Conducting the Assessment and Planning the Evaluation

Supportive Skills

Cognitive-Behavioral Skills

Case Management Skills

Adult Disorders: Schizophrenia, Mood, and Anxiety Disorders

Adult Disorders: Substance Abuse and Personality Disorders

Couples in Conflict

Internalizing Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Externalizing Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

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Exam 2: The Relationship Between Research and Practice

Human behavior theories are usually tested by using….

A good working definition of knowledge is….

If a depressed elderly client seems to have a drinking problem, social workers should conclude that…

The following ways of thinking imply poor critical thinking:

Reviews of randomized controlled trials of certain interventions….

In critical thinking terms, selective attention refers to which of the following examples

Critical thinking skills….

How do human behavior theories inform assessment?

Theories of human behavior are ….

In randomized controlled trials, practice researchers usually….

Overview: Defining and Linking Assessment, Intervention, and Evaluation

Essential Ethics in Social Work Practice

Conducting the Assessment and Planning the Evaluation

Supportive Skills

Cognitive-Behavioral Skills

Case Management Skills

Adult Disorders: Schizophrenia, Mood, and Anxiety Disorders

Adult Disorders: Substance Abuse and Personality Disorders

Couples in Conflict

Internalizing Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Externalizing Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

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