Which of the Following Statements Is True of Professional Social

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of professional social workers who engage in scientific inquiry and critical thought?

• A)They predominantly depend on System 1 thinking.
• B)They engage in dichotomous thinking rather than complex thinking.
• C)The certainty of their thoughts is indicative of the truth of their thoughts.
• D)They realize that their ideas, beliefs, or judgments are subject to error.

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Definitions:

Repressed

Refers to thoughts or feelings that have been unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness, often due to being perceived as unacceptable or threatening.

Oedipus

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to a child's unconscious sexual desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.

Electra Complexes

A psychoanalytic concept referring to a girl’s psychosexual competition with her mother for possession of her father.

Emotional Support

Assistance provided by an individual, offering care, empathy, and understanding to help another person cope with emotional distress.