Exam 5: Diversity

The study of how children's minds work has been quite influential within the educational theory. One such theorist proposed that thinking does not develop at the same level in a smooth manner. There are times when thinking transitions into new areas and capabilities. This overall vision was brought to life by what famous biologist?

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention states that up to 50% of all people who commit suicide have had failed past attempts. Traumatic life events that cause a significant amount of stress and clinical depression are known to be major risk factors behind for suicide. Which of the following is not likely to be a risk factor for suicide?

Jenny is 13 years old and has started to pull away from her parents in search of her own identity. The adolescent has joined a peer group in an effort to find a safe haven for testing new ideas. Members of a peer group often demonstrate what behaviors?

The civil rights movement in the 1950's achieved breakthroughs in the white domination over blacks by allowing blacks the right to participate equally in political, economic, and social communities. The belief that some races are inherently superior intellectually, physically, or culturally to others and have the right to dominate them is called what?

Cultural diversity and integrity encompasses a huge range of protections under human rights laws that include the freedom for creative activity, freedom of assembly, and freedom of religion. Cultural rights have been embodied into several human rights laws to establish diversity and respect. What law below includes cultural diversity?

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to make sure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to work or apply for a job. Under ADA, organizations must give their employees equivalent chances to be promoted, access to benefits, privileges of employment that others receive, and to be free from harassment. What other requirement does ADA oblige employers to follow?

Strengths-based practice emphasizes the client's resources, abilities, and positive attributes - what the client can bring to the table to help him or herself. Which of the following list of characteristics best describes assessment of a client from a strengths-based approach?

Andrea accepts a position with a banking firm that promised day shift Monday through Friday. After her second month of employment, she was told Saturdays would be added to her shift every other week. Andrea explained she belonged to a church group that met every Saturday morning and she was the head teacher for their youth chapter. Her beliefs required her to be available every Saturday for worship and congregation. The banking firm refused to adhere to her requests and threatened to terminate her employment should she miss a Saturday. What form of discrimination does this describe?

Bethany seeks the help of a clinical social worker and is soon diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client wants to know how she developed this psychiatric disorder and what she can do to alleviate the symptoms. The social worker brings in some of Bethany's family members to get background information. It is soon discovered that prior studies done on schizophrenia were correct in their findings. A high degree of influence relies on what?

Drug addiction has many effects on a family. The preoccupation with a substance continuously changes mood and performance. Usage can cause marital problems and the destruction of the family unit as a whole. Many members will deny there is a problem or attempt to cover it up out of love for the using individual. This is called:

Many laws related to discrimination revolve around the idea of equal opportunity and the disadvantage of some because of race, creed, ethnic origin, gender, and sexual orientation. What is the set of policies that are designed to promote inclusion of all individuals while addressing discrimination concerns?

A clinical social worker meets with the Robertson family to determine parental behavior by completing a comprehensive family assessment. Information will be collected on who lives in the home, health history, employment and stability. Which of the following possible contributing factors should the social worker consider?