The Functional Theory of Casework Differed from the Diagnostic Theory

question 5

Multiple Choice

The functional theory of casework differed from the diagnostic theory of social casework because social workers of the functional school ______.

• A) focus on the professional's role in first studying, assessing, and then, treating a client who is having difficulties in adapting to the real world
• B) interact with clients in such a way as to help them have a "corrective emotional experience"
• C) provide limits and structure or provide a warm, inviting relationship with clients who had not experienced these healthy relational elements in childhood
• D) operate from a psychology of growth and with an emphasis on creativity and the impact of social and cultural influences on human development

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Definitions:

Effort Justification

A phenomenon where individuals attribute a higher value to an outcome that required a significant effort to achieve, as part of cognitive dissonance theory.

Publishing

The activity of making content available to the public, typically through books, magazines, websites, or other forms of media.

Foot-In-The-Door

A persuasion technique where agreement to a small request increases the likelihood of compliance with a larger request later.

Self-Image

An individual's conception of themselves, including perceptions of attributes and evaluation of self-worth.