Briefly Explain One Individual Level, One Interpersonal Level and One

question 36

Essay

Briefly explain one individual level, one interpersonal level and one societal level intervention social workers could engage in to help older adult gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Assessment

The measurement and evaluation of an individual's mental functions and capabilities, often used to identify areas of cognitive strength and weakness.

Temporality

A term used in conjunction with cognitive-behavioral assessment. The temporal dimension refers to the time the thoughts were assessed relative to when they actually occurred.

Cognitive Restructuring

A global term used to describe cognitive-behavior modification techniques that focus on identifying and altering individuals’ irrational beliefs and negative self statements or thoughts.

Cognitive Assessment

The process of evaluating an individual's mental processes, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities.