The Failure to Perform an Act That Should Have Been

question 100

Multiple Choice

The failure to perform an act that should have been performed is called

• A) malfeasance.
• B) misfeasance.
• C) nonfeasance.
• D) feasance.

Identify and analyze the levels and types of communication within family systems, including meta-communication.

Realize the effect of worldview differences on family assessments and social work practices.

Understand the significance of identifying family strengths and stressors for effective social work intervention.

Distinguish between explicit and implicit family rules and their impact on family functioning.

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Definitions:

Three-Ring Binder

A folder or notebook containing three metal rings that hold paper sheets or plastic sleeves, allowing for easy removal and addition of documents.

Tax Withholdings

The portion of an employee's wages deducted by the employer and sent to the government as partial payment of income tax, to ensure taxes are paid gradually throughout the year.

Stale-Dated Check

A check that has not been cashed or deposited within a specified time frame, typically six months from the date it was issued.

Void

A term used to describe something that is not legally enforceable.