SOCIW quiz 2

what does the acronym DSM-5 stands for

diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (don't pick in mental disorders)

all adolescents are rebellious and this is a stereotype out of control according to most developed theorists

false

which of the following explains the concept of ageism

stereotypes + discrimination against people because they're old

medical technology, safer lifestyles, and immunizations have contributed to changes that have occurred in the last 100 years, and have affected the older adult population

true

which of the following can be included in the permanency plan for children

a) emancipation b) adoption c) living with friends d) both a and b

child maltreatment includes all of the following EXCEPT

a) neglect b) sexual/physical c) neglect sexual/physical and emotional

which population will rely on social workers to meet many of their basic needs in relation to the significant increase in their population cohort?

baby boomers

select the appropriate practice settings in social work that are specific to adolescent services

counseling, schools, residents

foster care is the same as adoption

false

jean Piaget is one theorist who believed that adolescents, children, and adults all think the same

false (piglet thinks they think differently)

the older adults are considered a vulnerable population because of which of the following factors

physical frailty dependence, isolation, cognitive impairment

it has been found that there is an overrepresentation of children of color on the foster care system, specifically African American children, it is ruled by what factors

racial discrimination (DON'T pick social discrimination, positive social condition, or economic justice)

what does the term "greying of America" mean?

increase in older population due to the aging of the baby boomers

select the best statement that describes the "best interest of the child" standard

"may sound good on the surface, but it has been the subject of scruitny"

this respective encourages the practitioner to recognize and promote a clients strength, rather than focusing on deficits

strengths perspective

depression is one of the most significant disorders affecting the population and tends to co-occur with many other disorders and social conditions, such as poverty. this is an example of co-occurrence

true

mandated reporters fall into several categories and include professionals who work with children as a part of their normal work duties. required by state to report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to authorities

true

mental illness is the term that refers to a wide range of what disorder(s)?

mental and emotional disorders

select the appropriate definition of elder abuse

- varies from state to state - includes physical, emotional, sexual abuse, neglect financial exploitation (pick both)

the baby boomers are defined as those having been born between which of the following years

1946-1964