Maladaptive behaviors refer to those that inhibit an individual's ability to adjust to a specific situation. They
prevent people from properly adapting to the demands of everyday life and are often utilized to reduce
anxiety. What answer represents a common set of maladaptive behaviors?
Lisa is a clinical social worker who has received a case referred for possible child abuse. She realizes
keeping the children safe is her top priority. The household consists of two parents and three children.
There are steps to determine if abuse may have occurred or if the family is at-risk. What kind of
assessment should she use to determine the best possible assistance for this referral?
Madeline is a single parent who works for a very controlling boss. He is demeaning and gives her jobs
that others refuse. Madeline is afraid to speak up for herself due to needing the money to support her
family. When she comes home in the evenings, immediately Madeline begins yelling at her children
because the house is a mess. What behavior is the mother displaying?
The first interactive relationship of an infant's life is the emotional attachment with a caregiver. This
non-verbal experience determines how an individual will relate to other people throughout their life. A
successful attachment gives one the ability to find happiness in being with others and maintain an
emotional balance. If this connection is unsuccessful, there may be a failure to shape future intimate
relationships. Children who become unable to attach to their caregiver are often diagnosed with which of
the following?
The theory of ecological systems was developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner. This idea explains why a child's
environment affects how they grow and develop while outlining four levels of environmental influence.
Which level of influence includes a child's day care setting?
