Question 1

​Which of the following guidelines can assist you in maximizing the reliability and validity of the data collected using baseline measures?

Accepted Answer

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 
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 A

Question 2

Specific tasks assist clients and social workers in:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​indicating the particular action steps that need to be taken to achieve goals. 
B) ​determining the feasibility of goals. 
C) ​identifying the need for change, thereby helping in formulating goals. 
D) ​specifying the desired level of change. 
A) ​indicating the particular action steps that need to be taken to achieve goals. 
B) ​determining the feasibility of goals. 
C) ​identifying the need for change, thereby helping in formulating goals. 
D) ​specifying the desired level of change. A

Question 3

In the goal development decision-making process, as a social worker, you should:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​identify the concern, need, or want that drives the formulation of goals. 
B) ​assist clients in specifying goals in measurable language. 
C) ​make the final decision about which goals to achieve. 
D) ​discourage the participation of involuntary clients. 
A) ​identify the concern, need, or want that drives the formulation of goals. 
B) ​assist clients in specifying goals in measurable language. 
C) ​make the final decision about which goals to achieve. 
D) ​discourage the participation of involuntary clients. B

Question 4

In a session with a social worker, the client stated that her goal was to improve her role as a mother. Which of the following questions should the social worker ask the client to determine the client's desired level of change?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​In what way would you like to improve your functioning as a parent? 
B) ​Are you willing to have an assessment to determine your current skill level? 
C) ​How did you determine that your parenting needed improvement? 
D) ​Would you be able to reach your goal by joining a parent's support group? 
A) ​In what way would you like to improve your functioning as a parent? 
B) ​Are you willing to have an assessment to determine your current skill level? 
C) ​How did you determine that your parenting needed improvement? 
D) ​Would you be able to reach your goal by joining a parent's support group?

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of oral contracts?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​They are less formal than written contracts. 
B) ​They have the finality of a written contract. 
C) ​They don't provide a clear understanding of tasks to be accomplished. 
D) ​They don't need to be documented in case records. 
A) ​They are less formal than written contracts. 
B) ​They have the finality of a written contract. 
C) ​They don't provide a clear understanding of tasks to be accomplished. 
D) ​They don't need to be documented in case records.

Question 6

In the context of goals, which of the following statements is true of partializing?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​It makes the implementation of goals difficult. 
B) ​It is a new technique in social work practice. 
C) ​It gives clients a sense of efficacy in support of goal attainment. 
D) ​It increases the complexity of the decision-making process. 
A) ​It makes the implementation of goals difficult. 
B) ​It is a new technique in social work practice. 
C) ​It gives clients a sense of efficacy in support of goal attainment. 
D) ​It increases the complexity of the decision-making process.

Question 7

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:​

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 8

Discuss the importance of establishing baseline measures.​

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Quantitative evaluatio

Question 9

In the goal development decision-making process, setting goals:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​helps the client to be independent of the social worker. 
B) ​identifies the social worker as the sole decision maker. 
C) ​ensures goal attainment at the end of the helping process. 
D) ​provides direction, focus, and continuity to the helping process. 
A) ​helps the client to be independent of the social worker. 
B) ​identifies the social worker as the sole decision maker. 
C) ​ensures goal attainment at the end of the helping process. 
D) ​provides direction, focus, and continuity to the helping process.

Question 10

A _____ identifies a desired behavior change on the part of all parties involved.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​covert contract 
B) ​good-faith contract 
C) ​contingency contract 
D) ​general-task contract 
A) ​covert contract 
B) ​good-faith contract 
C) ​contingency contract 
D) ​general-task contract

Question 11

Discuss the strategies for developing goals with involuntary clients.​

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. There are mainly four

Question 12

Briefly explain motivational congruence.​

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. People are motivated t

Question 13

Goals with minors tend to work best when they:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​clarify the consequences of negative behavior. 
B) ​are not linked to incentives. 
C) ​provide opportunities for them to measure their progress. 
D) ​do not involve family or significant others. 
A) ​clarify the consequences of negative behavior. 
B) ​are not linked to incentives. 
C) ​provide opportunities for them to measure their progress. 
D) ​do not involve family or significant others.

Question 14

Which of the following guidelines can assist you in maximizing the reliability and validity of the data collected using baseline measures?​

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 15

Which of the following is the first and foremost element to be considered while developing a contract with a client?​

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 16

Briefly explain the importance of involving clients in monitoring and evaluating progress.​

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Client involvement, an

Question 17

_____ is a qualitative method that seeks to determine whether intended or unintended gains can be attributed to a particular action.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Confrontation 
B) ​Reframing 
C) ​An informative event 
D) ​An agreeable mandate 
A) ​Confrontation 
B) ​Reframing 
C) ​An informative event 
D) ​An agreeable mandate

Question 18

Briefly explain the role of client participation in goal development.​

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Goal pursuits begin wi

Question 19

A(n) _____ is the agreement that becomes the focus of the work to be completed by the social worker and the client.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​goal statement 
B) ​general task 
C) ​baseline measure 
D) ​agreeable mandate 
A) ​goal statement 
B) ​general task 
C) ​baseline measure 
D) ​agreeable mandate

Question 20

Briefly explain the purpose and function of goals.​

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. While the stated goal

Which of the following guidelines can assist you in maximizing the reliability and validity of the data collected using baseline measures?

Specific tasks assist clients and social workers in:

In the goal development decision-making process, as a social worker, you should:

In a session with a social worker, the client stated that her goal was to improve her role as a mother. Which of the following questions should the social worker ask the client to determine the client's desired level of change?

Which of the following statements is true of oral contracts?

In the context of goals, which of the following statements is true of partializing?

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:

Discuss the importance of establishing baseline measures.

In the goal development decision-making process, setting goals:

A _____ identifies a desired behavior change on the part of all parties involved.

Discuss the strategies for developing goals with involuntary clients.

Briefly explain motivational congruence.

Goals with minors tend to work best when they:

Which of the following guidelines can assist you in maximizing the reliability and validity of the data collected using baseline measures?

Which of the following is the first and foremost element to be considered while developing a contract with a client?

Briefly explain the importance of involving clients in monitoring and evaluating progress.

_____ is a qualitative method that seeks to determine whether intended or unintended gains can be attributed to a particular action.

Briefly explain the role of client participation in goal development.

A(n) _____ is the agreement that becomes the focus of the work to be completed by the social worker and the client.

Briefly explain the purpose and function of goals.

The Challenges of Social Work

Direct Practice: Domain, Philosophy and Roles

Overview of the Helping Process

Operationalizing the Cardinal Social Work Values

Building Blocks of Communication: Conveying Empathy and Authenticity

Verbal Following, Exploring, and Focusing Skills

Eliminating Counterproductive Communication Patterns and Substituting Positive Alternatives

Assessment: Exploring and Understanding Problems and Strengths

Assessing Intrapersonal and Environmental Systems

Assessing Family Functioning in Diverse Family and Cultural Contexts

Forming and Assessing Social Work Groups

Planning and Implementing Change-Oriented Strategies

Developing Resources, Advocacy, and Organizing As Intervention Strategies

Enhancing Family Functioning and Relationships

Intervening in Social Work Groups

Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation

Managing Barriers to Change

The Final Phase: Evaluation and Termination

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Exam 12: Developing Goals and Formulating a Contract

​Which of the following guidelines can assist you in maximizing the reliability and validity of the data collected using baseline measures?

Specific tasks assist clients and social workers in:​

In the goal development decision-making process, as a social worker, you should:​

In a session with a social worker, the client stated that her goal was to improve her role as a mother. Which of the following questions should the social worker ask the client to determine the client's desired level of change?​

Which of the following statements is true of oral contracts?​

In the context of goals, which of the following statements is true of partializing?​

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:​

Discuss the importance of establishing baseline measures.​

In the goal development decision-making process, setting goals:​

A _____ identifies a desired behavior change on the part of all parties involved.​

Discuss the strategies for developing goals with involuntary clients.​

Briefly explain motivational congruence.​

Goals with minors tend to work best when they:​

Which of the following guidelines can assist you in maximizing the reliability and validity of the data collected using baseline measures?​

Which of the following is the first and foremost element to be considered while developing a contract with a client?​

Briefly explain the importance of involving clients in monitoring and evaluating progress.​

_____ is a qualitative method that seeks to determine whether intended or unintended gains can be attributed to a particular action.​

Briefly explain the role of client participation in goal development.​

A(n) _____ is the agreement that becomes the focus of the work to be completed by the social worker and the client.​

Briefly explain the purpose and function of goals.​

The Challenges of Social Work

Direct Practice: Domain, Philosophy and Roles

Overview of the Helping Process

Operationalizing the Cardinal Social Work Values

Building Blocks of Communication: Conveying Empathy and Authenticity

Verbal Following, Exploring, and Focusing Skills

Eliminating Counterproductive Communication Patterns and Substituting Positive Alternatives

Assessment: Exploring and Understanding Problems and Strengths

Assessing Intrapersonal and Environmental Systems

Assessing Family Functioning in Diverse Family and Cultural Contexts

Forming and Assessing Social Work Groups

Planning and Implementing Change-Oriented Strategies

Developing Resources, Advocacy, and Organizing As Intervention Strategies

Enhancing Family Functioning and Relationships

Intervening in Social Work Groups

Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation

Managing Barriers to Change

The Final Phase: Evaluation and Termination

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Which of the following guidelines can assist you in maximizing the reliability and validity of the data collected using baseline measures?

Specific tasks assist clients and social workers in:

In the goal development decision-making process, as a social worker, you should:

In a session with a social worker, the client stated that her goal was to improve her role as a mother. Which of the following questions should the social worker ask the client to determine the client's desired level of change?

Which of the following statements is true of oral contracts?

In the context of goals, which of the following statements is true of partializing?

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:

Discuss the importance of establishing baseline measures.

In the goal development decision-making process, setting goals:

A _____ identifies a desired behavior change on the part of all parties involved.

Discuss the strategies for developing goals with involuntary clients.

Briefly explain motivational congruence.

Goals with minors tend to work best when they:

Which of the following guidelines can assist you in maximizing the reliability and validity of the data collected using baseline measures?

Which of the following is the first and foremost element to be considered while developing a contract with a client?

Briefly explain the importance of involving clients in monitoring and evaluating progress.

_____ is a qualitative method that seeks to determine whether intended or unintended gains can be attributed to a particular action.

Briefly explain the role of client participation in goal development.

A(n) _____ is the agreement that becomes the focus of the work to be completed by the social worker and the client.

Briefly explain the purpose and function of goals.