Marco, a Man with Mild Intellectual Disabilities, Just Told His

question 51

Multiple Choice

Marco, a man with mild intellectual disabilities, just told his social worker that another man with mild cognitive disabilities is now his boyfriend. The social worker should

• A) make sure Marco and his boyfriend are never alone in a room with the door closed.
• B) make sure Marco has been educated about sexually transmitted diseases and sexual consent.
• C) recognize that Marco means "friend who is a boy" as he is unable to have sexual feelings.
• D) inform Marco's parents that he is engaging in high-risk behaviors.
• E) inform Marco he is not legally capable of consenting to sexual behaviors.

Distinguish between Bandura's cognitive approach and traditional views on learning and personality development.

Understand the developmental stages of self-efficacy and factors influencing it across the lifespan.

Recognize the ethical considerations and practical applications of behavior modification techniques.

Realize the impact of vicarious experiences on self-efficacy and behavior.

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Definitions:

Cease-and-Desist Order

A legal injunction ordering an individual or organization to stop engaging in a specified activity or behavior.

Federal Trade Commission

A U.S. federal agency responsible for protecting consumers and promoting competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices.

Reasonable Basis

A logical, fact-based foundation for a belief, action, or decision, indicating that due diligence has been exercised.

Itemization

The process of listing individual items or services separately, often in billing or accounting.