Effective Communication Works Only Within Rules, Norms and Values, and Takes

question 46

True/False

Effective communication works only within rules, norms and values, and takes place within current practices and formal and informal communication channels.

Identify and distinguish between cause advocacy and individual advocacy.

Recognize various roles and functions in social work such as consultant, mediator, and spokesperson.

Understand the significance of social control mechanisms within communities.

Grasp the methodologies for community needs assessment including the social indicators approach.

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Definitions:

Medical Model

A framework that views psychological issues and disorders primarily from a biological standpoint, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and categorization of illnesses.

Aftercare Plans

Structured plans developed towards the end of a primary treatment program to support ongoing recovery and prevent relapse.

Client Resistance

The phenomena where clients consciously or unconsciously oppose changing behaviors or exploring painful topics in therapy.

Client Changes

Adjustments or transformations in a client's behavior, thoughts, or emotions as a result of therapeutic interventions.