Matt Has Had a Wonderful Semester at College

question 488

Multiple Choice

Matt has had a wonderful semester at college. He has made A's or B's on most of his tests and assignments. He enjoys his part-time job and recently got a raise, and he has a steady girlfriend, whom he enjoys spending time with and who is also very supportive. However, Matt's mother called this morning to tell him that his grandfather, to whom he is very close, is very ill. According to the research, Matt's happiness or subjective well-being would be

• A)low due to the overwhelmingly negative emotion Matt is feeling regarding his grandfather's illness.
• B)neutral, since the intense negative emotion generated by his grandfather's illness cancels out the positive emotions generated by Matt's everyday college experiences.
• C)high because Matt is experiencing frequent positive emotions and relatively few negative emotions.
• D)unpredictable, since Matt is young, and his emotions tend to fluctuate daily.

Understand the procedural aspects of social work practice including case management and policy analysis.

Value the role of group work in social work practice and its contribution to addressing emotional, interactional, or behavioral difficulties.

Understand the differences between a medical model approach and the ecological approach in social work.

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the medical model and ecological approach in social work.

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Definitions:

Invisible Disabilities

Disabilities that are not immediately apparent or visible, affecting individuals in various ways without outward signs.

Non-discrimination

The principle of treating individuals equally, prohibiting unfair treatment or bias based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or religion.

Continuum of Ability

A concept acknowledging the vast range of human abilities, emphasizing that individuals' capabilities and strengths vary widely and should not be viewed in a binary or fixed manner.

Physical

Relates to the body as opposed to the mind; involving bodily movement or activity.