Exam 5: Diversity

People find it difficult to take in all of the complexities of others as individuals. An efficient way for many to organize blocks of information is by categorizing. This allows one to simplify, predict, and organize the world. Assigning general characteristics to a specific group of people tends to save time and predict the social environment. What does this theory reflect?

Addiction is often described as a behavioral syndrome where drug usage dominates the individual's motivation. Normal constraints on a person's behavior lead to a self-perceived "loss of control." One defining characteristic of addiction is:

It is illegal for any employer to discriminate against an employee in the workplace, thanks to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This is a federal agency that promotes the enforcement of civil rights laws through judicial and administrative means. Which of the following is not considered discriminatory?

The goal in therapy is to build ego strength and ensure a stable identity within the client. Ego strength is defined as the capacity to cope despite adversity. Examples include: impulse control, affect-tolerant, frustration-tolerance, and resistance to aggression. What common test is utilized to determine characteristics and emotional functioning of clients?

Ronald and his fiancé Jeff moved into a quiet neighborhood in the suburbs with their two dogs. Immediately, they began finding notes on their front door displaying insults about their relationship. The two men attempted to ignore the rude comments sometimes made by neighbors, but were unable to put aside issues with fear when their home was broken into. What kind of crime were the two men being targeted for?

Parents may come to a social worker for help in controlling and disciplining their child(ren). An approach that asserts that the issue rests solely with the child comes from a medical model which emphasizes fixing what is broken by addressing the symptoms. Social workers come from a more holistic approach called

A state of affairs in which all people within an isolated group or specific society have the same status in a certain respect is an ideal situation that rarely occurs. The argument behind this perception is cited as economics, foreign policies, and immigration. What concept is being described and requires the lack of legally enforced boundaries of unjustified discrimination motivated by a person's identity?

Learning disabilities among children affect areas in language, reading, writing and math. These individuals struggle with paying attention and improving motivation on their own. Often if the problem is detected early, skills at overcoming the disability can be achieved. Learning disabilities are not caused by what factor?

Family diversity describes the many different types of families within our society. The ideal family most presented by media is referred to as the "cereal packet family" or nuclear family. This describes both biological parents and their children living under one roof. Sociologists have named other main families that society is comprised of more so than what television depicts. Besides nuclear family, what are the other three?

The human tendency to make systematic errors in specific circumstances based on cognitive factors rather than evidence is a common problem. Errors in statistical judgment, memory, and social attribution cause what phenomenon?

A clinical social worker is providing services to a woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She experiences frequent manic episodes that include motor hyperactivity, elation, poor judgment, pressured speech and hostility. To try and bring about normalization of symptoms, what is the best choice for medication?

A high profile company demonstrates success through its diverse work force. Each employee is a part of a team that has learned to accept gender, race and nationality differences. The focus instead, is on building trust and respect through individual commonalities. What is being practiced at this level?

The Equal Pay Act states that all forms of pay covered under this law including bonuses, overtime pay, salary, stock options, vacation pay, and reimbursements for travel require what form of action?

People have thoughts regarding what they perceive to be true about others. Preconceived judgments or assumptions toward people and the public because of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and sex is called what?

The social learning theory as proposed by Albert Bandura, states that most human behavior is learned through observation and modeling. This type of learning is thought to reveal the ability of individuals to learn new information without necessarily demonstrating the behavior. Which of the following describes the four conditions for successful modeling?

As it relates to human behavior in the social environment, the aging process is marked by loss. Older adults lose many things as they age, including their ability to drive, eat or bathe on their own. Which of the following factors influence the extent to which an elderly person will interact with others?

Survivors of a traumatic experience will often revisit the experience mentally, emotionally, and physically. Some individuals turn to avoidance techniques. They may shut down emotionally or feel unconnected to the world. A social worker may work with such a client by using counter-intuitive methods. This means:

One test stands out as the most widely used personality assessment. It was developed in the late 1930s and mental health professionals find it quite accurate for diagnosing mental illness. The test is often used in court cases that include custody disputes and criminal offenses. Treatment programs will test their clients with this tool to determine effectiveness. Which exam is being described?

Age discrimination is defined as the adverse work treatment of an employee based on a category or class an employee belongs to, rather than merit. It is prohibited among employees who are over the age of 40 by private employers who have more than 20 workers. State, federal, and local governments are closely monitored as well. What act protects both employees and applicants from this discrimination?

Collectivism is a term used to describe a culture that serves the group in which they belong. Attitudes are favored towards teamwork and personal recognition is shared by all. What group of individuals is the exact opposite?