Social Work Human Development & Behavior 2

Question 1

Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development is characterized by object permanence?

Accepted Answer

Sensorimotor

Answer

Object permanence, the understanding that objects continue to exist when out of sight, develops during Piaget's sensorimotor stage.

Question 2

A social worker using a strengths-based perspective would primarily focus on:

Accepted Answer

Client resources, capacities, and resilience

Answer

The strengths-based perspective shifts focus from problems and deficits toward the client's existing capacities, assets, and potential.

Question 3

According to Kohlberg's moral development theory, which level involves following rules to avoid punishment?

Accepted Answer

Preconventional

Answer

Kohlberg's preconventional level is characterized by moral reasoning based on consequences, particularly avoiding punishment.

Question 4

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Kübler-Ross's denial stage of grief?

Accepted Answer

Refusal to accept the reality of a loss

Answer

Denial is the first of Kübler-Ross's five stages, during which a person refuses to acknowledge the reality of loss as a defense mechanism.

Question 5

In social learning theory, Bandura emphasized that behavior is primarily learned through:

Accepted Answer

Observing and imitating others

Answer

Bandura's social learning theory holds that much human behavior is acquired through observation and modeling of others.

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