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ASWB Social Work Bachelor's Exam Prep

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Angela is providing services to a client with a drug abuse problem. There has been a lot of work focused on the issue and very little improvement. Which of the following is a likely reason for lack of progress with this client?
  1. The client has been placed in a passive, helpless role
  2. The client is not adhering to legalities
  3. The social worker is not reinforcing the problem
  4. The social worker has not focused on withdrawal symptoms
Explanation
Answer: A - A client with a drug abuse problem may fail to make progress if he or she is placed in a passive, helpless role. The professional needs to move from discussing what is wrong to emphasizing what is right. Utilizing solution-focused therapy, a client becomes the expert in determining how to achieve success. Social workers need to concentrate on the future and direct the client’s thinking.
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