Question 1

The DSM-5 defines substance ____ disorders as a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms resulting from continued used of the substance even after experiencing notable resultant problems.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 uses the term "substance use disorders" to describe a range of conditions that result from the continued use of a substance despite significant substance-related problems. This terminology reflects a shift from previous editions which used terms like "substance abuse" and "substance dependence."

Question 2

Assessing how much at risk a child is for potential maltreatment is the protective services worker's responsibility.

Accepted Answer

The protective services worker is responsible for assessing the risk and ensuring the child's safety, which includes evaluating the potential for maltreatment.

Question 3

Which of the following is not included in the techniques described in the text regarding the harm reduction approach to addiction?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging codependency is not a technique used in harm reduction approaches to addiction. Harm reduction focuses on reducing the negative consequences of drug use through strategies like expressing empathy, avoiding argumentation, and rolling with resistance, rather than promoting codependent behaviors.

Question 4

Follow-up is the last phase of crisis intervention.

Accepted Answer

Follow-up is not the last phase of crisis intervention; it is a part of the ongoing process, typically coming after initial intervention efforts to assess progress and ensure the crisis has been effectively managed, but it is not considered the final phase. The last phase often involves evaluation and learning from the crisis.

Question 5

The first stage in the four-stage alcoholism recovery model described in the text is:

Accepted Answer

The first stage in the four-stage alcoholism recovery model is Abstinence, where the individual stops consuming alcohol.

Question 6

The family preservation philosophy promotes keeping maltreated children in the home at all costs.

Accepted Answer

The family preservation philosophy prioritizes keeping families together when it is safe and possible, but it does not advocate for keeping children in the home "at all costs," especially in situations where their safety cannot be ensured.

Question 7

Resource enhancement is one of the dimensions in planning upon which goals are frequently based for families in risk management. 
   
 
 Resource enhancement is one of the dimensions in planning upon which goals are frequently based for families in risk management.Resource enhancement is one of the dimensions in planning upon which goals are frequently based for families in risk management.

Accepted Answer

Resource enhancement is indeed a critical dimension in planning for families in risk management, as it involves identifying and improving the resources available to a family to better manage and mitigate risks.

Question 8

Child maltreatment involves neglect only.

Accepted Answer

Child maltreatment includes neglect, but it also encompasses physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.

Question 9

_____ are residential programs where clients remain for 1 to 3 years, although some require only a 6-month stay, with the intent to immerse clients in an environment aimed at a global change in lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic communities are long-term residential programs focused on helping individuals achieve comprehensive lifestyle changes, often lasting from 6 months to 3 years, making them distinct from the shorter-term focus of the other options listed.

Question 10

The text describes five forces that can either contribute to or diminish risk of maltreatment in a home. One of these is called "critical force."

Accepted Answer

The term "critical force" is not commonly used to describe a factor that contributes to or diminishes the risk of maltreatment in a home. Instead, frameworks like the Social-Ecological Model discuss various levels of influence such as individual, relational, community, and societal factors.

Question 11

According to the text, _____ is people with alcohol addiction's defense mechanism that involves making excuses for the problems caused by the dependence on alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Rationalization is the defense mechanism where people with alcohol addiction make excuses for the problems caused by their dependence on alcohol. This involves creating seemingly reasonable explanations or justifications for behaviors or feelings that are actually motivated by their addiction.

Question 12

If your client arrives drunk, you should:

Accepted Answer

Avoiding physical contact with a drunk client is important for safety reasons, as it can prevent misunderstandings or aggressive reactions.

Question 13

Child maltreatment occurs within the family because one or two parents intentionally decide to be mean to their children.

Accepted Answer

Child maltreatment can occur for a variety of reasons, including stress, lack of parenting knowledge, substance abuse, and mental health issues, not solely because of an intentional decision to be mean.

Question 14

Parents' failing to instruct their children to brush their teeth or take them to the dentist could fall under medical neglect should the child develop cavities and/or toothaches.

Accepted Answer

Neglecting a child's basic healthcare needs, including dental care, can be considered a form of medical neglect if it leads to significant health issues like cavities or toothaches.

Question 15

In crisis intervention, helping the client look at the crisis situation more objectively is a suggestion to be followed during the planning step.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Bruises that display a variety of colors may indicate that a series of bruises have been received over time.

Accepted Answer

Bruises change color as they heal, and a variety of colors in a bruise can indicate different stages of healing, suggesting that the bruises occurred at different times.

Question 17

The family recovery process regarding working with alcoholics and other substance abusers suggests all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

Growth and change in the family dynamic can occur even if the substance-abusing member does not participate in the recovery process. The focus is on the entire family system and how each member can adapt and change, not solely on the individual with the substance abuse issue.

Question 18

Crisis intervention is often more directive than that assumed in other approaches to generalist practice.

Accepted Answer

Crisis intervention is typically more directive because it aims to provide immediate support and guidance to stabilize the situation, unlike other generalist practices that may employ a more collaborative and exploratory approach.

Question 19

The family preservation philosophy focuses on the pathology of the child abuser.

Accepted Answer

The family preservation philosophy primarily aims to keep families together by providing support and services to address issues, rather than focusing on the pathology of the individual abuser.

Question 20

Which of the following is (are) true about alcoholism and its treatment?

Accepted Answer

Children of parents with alcohol addictions do not automatically experience negative effects, as individual resilience and external support systems can play significant roles in mitigating potential impacts. The other statements are incorrect because involving family in the treatment process can be beneficial, it is harmful to suggest children are to blame for their parents' addiction, and families often struggle with openness about the issue due to stigma and denial.

Quiz 7: Examples of Implementation in Generalist Practice