Entries by Daphne Hanson

How does multivariate regression analysis differ from simple correlation?

  How does multivariate regression analysis differ from simple correlation? Give an example of when one might use this process? What is the difference between simple regression and multivariate regression? What is the difference between correlation and multiple regression? Correlation quantifies the strength of the linear relationship between a pair of variables, whereas regression expresses […]

There are four primary schools of counseling theory

There are four primary schools of counseling theory:  psychodynamic, behavioral, person-centered, and multicultural.   Some contemporary theorists suggest that a 5th school exists, in which the role of the counselor is as an advocate and change agent to combat injustice and oppression. For example, counselors in this school might suggest that helping a client to […]

Value issues pertaining to cultural and family background

Value issues pertaining to cultural and family background Michael…   Value issues pertaining to cultural and family background Michael and Amy appear at your office for crisis counseling. Michael, 22, comes from a somewhat controlling Italian family. Amy, 20, comes from a large and powerful Japanese family that settled in California five generations ago. They […]

Discuss why a social worker would choose the social exchange theory

Discuss why a social worker would choose the social exchange theory and why it would appeal to them? Social workers also can use social exchange theory to understand their interactions with their clients. By identifying the intrinsic rewards that they receive from helping their clients, workers gain motivation to continue their work.  Discuss how this social […]

The purposes of confidentiality and the legal restrictions

The authors of our text write, “It is important for clients to know that disclosures in therapy sessions will be protected; however, you cannot promise everything clients to talk about will always remain confidential.  In this chapter, we consider the ethical and legal ramifications of confidentiality and explore the process, importance, and impact of informing […]

How has the mental health system changed over time?

How has the mental health system changed over time? How can the principles of community psychology assist in better serving individuals’ needs? Use scholarly sources to support your explanations, as well as specific examples from this week’s readings and/or outside research. How can the principles of community psychology assist in better serving individuals needs? How […]