For this writing assessment, choose ONE of the following prompts to respond to:Option 1Based on the Psychology Today therapy overviews and Spytska’s article on AI in psychotherapy, analyze how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence could reshape the therapeutic relationship. What benefits or ethical concerns should social workers anticipate, especially when balancing human-centered care with tech-driven interventions?-OR-Option 2Compare at least two therapeutic modalities from the assigned Psychology Today readings. What assumptions about the client or healing process do they reflect, and how might a social worker decide which approach to use in practice? (Modalities to choose from include: cognitive behavioral therapy, eclectic therapy, EMDR, existential therapy, forensic therapy, humanistic therapy, solutions-focused therapy, strengths-based therapy, and person-centered therapy.)

One of Stan’s duties is to check the laboratory equipment and machines each morning when he arrives at the office. This morning, when he checked the temperature in the laboratory refrigerator, he discovered that the temperature was 62°F. What should Stan do?

One of Stan’s duties is to check the laboratory equipment and machines each morning when he arrives at the office. This morning, when he checked the temperature in the laboratory refrigerator, he discovered that the temperature was 62°F. What should Stan do?

Which of the following  can help overcome communication barriers?

Which of the following is not  part of the cycle of infection?

This is the study of the way people work and perform repetitive tasks that often develop work-related musculoskeletal disorders. 

One of Stan’s duties is to check the laboratory equipment and machines each morning when he arrives at the office. This morning, when he checked the temperature in the laboratory refrigerator, he discovered that the temperature was 62°F. What should Stan do?

Based on your reading for the week, but in your own words, describe what generalist practice is in the context of social work. What kinds of roles do generalist social workers take on, and with what types of clients or systems do they typically work? Provide at least one example of a situation where a generalist social worker might intervene and describe how they would help.

Exposure to which of the following would be considered an exposure incident?

Analyze how the concept of intersectionality helps social workers understand and address the unique needs of clients who hold multiple marginalized identities (e.g., a Black, nonbinary youth or an immigrant elder with a disability). In your response, define intersectionality, discuss at least two intersecting identities, and illustrate how failure to recognize those intersections could lead to less effective interventions. Be specific in your examples.