The disease model of addiction embraces the belief that addiction is a brain disease, characterized by brain abnormalities that cause people with these abnormalities to become addicted upon being exposed to a substance. Some critics, however, object to the classification of addiction as a “disease,” as it may encourage an …
Gender stereotyping is common in American culture. It all starts with “Pink is for Girls and Blue is for Boys”. Define the term gender stereotyping and Watch the video clips on Gender stereotyping and discuss your reaction to the videos. Are there certain costumes or toys that should be limited …
Imagine a client is experiencing harmful effects because of alcohol use (missed classes, arguments with parents, friends, spouses, 8 hangovers, blackouts, etc.). What kind of approach would increase their motivation to make changes? Using one of the following approaches; (solution-focused approach, motivational interviewing approach, or cognitive-behavioral approach). State the advantages and …
How does social workers’ burnout impact their regard for clients, relationships with other professionals, and the quality of service delivery? What steps will you take to ensure you exercise self-care? What self-care techniques do you currently employ in your life? What obligations does a society have to provide resources and opportunities for vulnerable populations? What …
A local psychologist has just completed a battery of intelligence tests for a teenager with mental retardation served by your agency. You have learned that this boy’s test results are just above the score required to continue services for him and his family. Your supervisor, concerned about what will happen if services are cut off, …
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Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue. Outline assessment strategies to screen for this issue and external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient. Describe what additional assessment questions you would need to ask and define the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with …
Adolescent pregnancy is viewed as a high-risk situation because it poses serious health risks for the mother and the baby. Describe various risk factors or precursors to adolescent pregnancy. Research community and state resources devoted in adolescent pregnancy and describe at least two of these resources. Research the teen pregnancy rates for the last 10 …
elaborate on social factors of stress
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must address the candidate’s experience in the following areas: – Interpretation and enforcement of policies and regulations as a teacher/educator/site supervisor – Investigations as an teacher/educator/site supervisor – Managing a caseload as an teacher/educator/site supervisor
Which level and stage(s) of Kohlberg’s theory do you believe you were working from to resolve the dilemma? Explain how you reached this conclusion (be sure to include your resolution). Describe how you might have resolved the dilemma if you had been operating from other levels and stages of moral reasoning. …
