A Key Component of the Helping Alliance Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

A key component of the helping alliance is:

• A) Forming a collaborative relationship between the social worker and the client or community member
• B) The social worker's paternalism
• C) Instilling the belief that the social worker should make the important decisions in the helping relationship
• D) Conveying that the client or community member is solely responsible for meeting goals

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Definitions:

Homogeneous Teams

Groups whose members have similar backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives, which can foster unity but limit diversity and creativity.

Informal Groups

Informal groups are unofficial and emerge to serve special interests.

Personal Relationships

Bonds or connections formed between individuals based on factors like friendship, kinship, shared interests, or emotional ties.

Social Demands

Expectations or pressures from society that influence behavior, roles, and social interactions.