Which of the Following Statements Is True of Explanatory Hypotheses

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of explanatory hypotheses?

• A)A social worker should provide professionally based explanatory hypotheses about how personal and situational factors influence issues and vice versa after hearing client-generated hypotheses.
• B)A social worker should always provide professionally based explanatory hypotheses about how needs and problems affect people and circumstances during the contracting phase.
• C)A social worker should not provide explanatory hypotheses in the assessing stage.
• D)A social worker should focus on System 1 thinking rather than System 2 thinking while formulating explanatory hypotheses.

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Definitions:

First Impressions

The initial thoughts or judgments formed about a person upon meeting them for the first time.

Last Call

Often used in the context of bars or drinking establishments, indicating the final opportunity to order drinks before closing.

Attribution

The process of explaining the causes of behavior and events, often by attributing them to personal dispositions, situations, or a combination of both.

Infer About Causes

Deduce or conclude information regarding the origins or reasons behind certain events or conditions.