Exam 6: Social Work With Individuals: Problem Solving and Intervening

Prepare a contract answering the following: A. What is a behavior you want to change? Be as specific as possible. B. Write a SMART goal for yourself. C. How will you reward yourself for achieving the goal and adhering to your contract? D. If you fail to adhere to the contract, what adverse consequences will you give yourself?

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The behavior I want to change is my procrastination when it comes to completing tasks and projects. Specifically, I want to stop putting off important tasks until the last minute and start managing my time more effectively.

B: My SMART goal for myself is to complete all tasks and projects at least 24 hours before the deadline. This goal is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

C: I will reward myself for achieving this goal and adhering to my contract by treating myself to a nice dinner or a fun outing with friends. I will also allow myself to indulge in a favorite hobby or activity as a reward for my hard work.

D: If I fail to adhere to the contract, the adverse consequences I will give myself include not allowing myself to engage in any leisure activities or hobbies for a week. I will also hold myself accountable by donating money to a charity for each instance of procrastination.

When pointing out a client's limitations, the social worker should also compliment the client on his or her assets.

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When clients do not meet the terms of their contract, the social worker should accept the excuses they give for failing to fulfill the contract.

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In a multiproblem situation, the worker should decide which problem to handle first based on the worker's judgment as to which problem is the most pressing.

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A client states, "How could he do this to me, after all I've done for him? He's hurt me so much." You respond with, "He's such a tool! How can you ever face your friends? You must be so miserable." This would be considered a(n) _____ response.

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Question 5

The most difficult element in an effective contract is:

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Question 6

In motivational interviewing, statements made by the client demonstrating resistance are challenged.

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Involuntary clients are more apt to admit that a problem exists than are voluntary clients.

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Clients who are receiving counseling should be "let off the hook" when they fail to meet the terms of a contract.

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Question 9

List five strategies for working with hostile, involuntary clients.

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Question 10

It is always helpful for a social worker to self-disclose past personal experiences to clients during counseling.

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Question 11

When working with hostile, involuntary clients, using the _____ technique involves finding some truth in what involuntary clients are saying even when workers believe they are largely wrong, irrational, unfair, or unreasonable.

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Question 12

_____ is one's belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations.

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Question 13

When exploring resolution strategies with clients, it is usually best for the social worker to suggest the alternatives so the client will be less stressed.

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Goals in a contract must relate to what the client wishes to accomplish.

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All of the following are principles of motivational interviewing except:

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When should you, as a social worker, self-disclose to your client?

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Question 17

The second stage in the Stages of Change Model is the preparation stage.

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Question 18

What are the principles of motivational interviewing that were founded by Miller & Rollnick?

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Question 19

According to the Transtheoretical Model of Change, the third stage of change that individuals go through when they successfully make changes in their lives is entitled:

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When pointing out a client's limitations, the social worker should also compliment the client on his or her assets.

When clients do not meet the terms of their contract, the social worker should accept the excuses they give for failing to fulfill the contract.

In a multiproblem situation, the worker should decide which problem to handle first based on the worker's judgment as to which problem is the most pressing.

A client states, "How could he do this to me, after all I've done for him? He's hurt me so much." You respond with, "He's such a tool! How can you ever face your friends? You must be so miserable." This would be considered a(n) _____ response.

The most difficult element in an effective contract is:

In motivational interviewing, statements made by the client demonstrating resistance are challenged.

Involuntary clients are more apt to admit that a problem exists than are voluntary clients.

Clients who are receiving counseling should be "let off the hook" when they fail to meet the terms of a contract.

List five strategies for working with hostile, involuntary clients.

It is always helpful for a social worker to self-disclose past personal experiences to clients during counseling.

When working with hostile, involuntary clients, using the _____ technique involves finding some truth in what involuntary clients are saying even when workers believe they are largely wrong, irrational, unfair, or unreasonable.

_____ is one's belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations.

When exploring resolution strategies with clients, it is usually best for the social worker to suggest the alternatives so the client will be less stressed.

Goals in a contract must relate to what the client wishes to accomplish.

All of the following are principles of motivational interviewing except:

When should you, as a social worker, self-disclose to your client?

The second stage in the Stages of Change Model is the preparation stage.

What are the principles of motivational interviewing that were founded by Miller & Rollnick?

According to the Transtheoretical Model of Change, the third stage of change that individuals go through when they successfully make changes in their lives is entitled:

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