How Are Behavior Theories Consistent with Social Work Values

question 32

Multiple Choice

How are behavior theories consistent with social work values?

• A) Behavior theories acknowledge human beings' freedom or self-determination in creatively problem solving and in responding to their own unique needs.
• B) Behavior theories are easily applied to the practice with diverse client populations based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and sexual expression.
• C) Behaviorally-oriented social workers view their use of behaviorist interventions with clients as demonstrating the greatest level of professional competence.
• D) Behavioral approaches are often able to sustain treatment effects after treatment has ended and when clients return to live in their natural, social environments.

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Definitions:

Patient-Focused Intervention

Healthcare strategies or treatments designed with the patient's specific needs, preferences, and values at the forefront, aiming to improve health outcomes.

Medical Errors

Mistakes in healthcare provision that can lead to unintended harms to patients.

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention

A therapeutic approach that seeks to modify negative thoughts and behaviors through the combination of cognitive and behavioral therapies.

"Nonperson" Treatment

A social or interpersonal interaction where an individual is treated as if they are invisible or not worthy of recognition or respect.