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ASWB Social Work Bachelor's LCSW

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Impulse control regulates the capacity to act responsibly. The entire process is based on identifying possible courses of action, evaluating consequences, and making decisions as to what is appropriate in specific circumstances. A deficiency in impulse control can cause what problem?
  1. A prison sentence
  2. Poor responses
  3. Short life-span
  4. Danger to others
Explanation
Answer - D - A deficiency in impulse control can be dangerous to an individual and others close to them. Social workers in direct practice often deal with clients having difficulty with the capacity to act responsibly. This problem can affect how a family functions and may add to inappropriate behaviors that place others in danger.
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