Stages, Tools, and Methods in Counseling
Scenario: A client finishes counseling, and the counselor helps them transition to independence, scheduling sessions to check progress.
Which stage of the counseling process is described in this scenario?
A. Relationship-Building
B. Termination and Follow-Up
C. Intervention and Problem-Solving
D. Formulation of Counseling Goals
ANSWER: B. Termination and Follow-Up
Scenario: A social worker collaborates with a community to organize a protest advocating for affordable housing policies.
What concept of social work is being applied in this scenario?
A. Social Service
B. Social Action
C. Social Movement
D. Crisis Intervention
Answer: B. Social Action
In which area of specialization do social workers provide emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families?
A. Medical and Health Social Work
B. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Work
C. Hospice and Palliative Care Social Work
D. Child, Family, and School Social Work
Answer: C. Hospice and Palliative Care Social Work
What is the best approach for a social worker mediating a conflict between two community groups over resources?
A. Stay out of it to remain neutral.
B. Promote unity and respect for different perspectives.
C. Impose a solution to save time.
D. Take sides to resolve the issue faster.
Answer: B. Promote unity and respect for different perspectives.
A social worker collaborates with healthcare providers to set up a mobile clinic in a remote area with no access to medical services.
A. Individual as a client
B. Group as a client
C. Organization as a client
D. Community as a client
Answer: D. Community as a client
Scenario: A counselor watches a student play with others to see how they interact and spot any social challenges.
Which counseling tool or method is being used in this scenario?
A. Sociometry
B. Autobiography
C. Interview
D. Observation
Answer: D. OBSERVATION
A program provides free healthcare services to low-income families, aiming to enhance their well-being and access to necessary medical care.
What goal of social work does this scenario represent?
A. Changing
B. Curing
C. Caring
D. Community Organization
Answer: C. Caring
Scenario: A social worker in a hospital is helping a patient who is struggling with medical bills and emotional stress due to a chronic illness.
What type of social work does this fall under?
A. Medical and Health Social Work
B. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Work
C. Hospice and Palliative Care Social Work
D. Child, Family, and School Social Work
Correct Answer: A. Medical and Health Social Work
Scenario: A client asks their social worker for a copy of their case records.
What should the social worker do?
A. Say no to protect confidentiality.
B. Refuse due to company rules.
C. Share only non-sensitive parts.
D. Give access with informed consent.
Answer: D. Give access with informed consent.
A social worker assists a veterans' organization in accessing benefits and creating support groups for retired military personnel.
A. Individual as a client
B. Group as a client
C. Organization as a client
D. Community as a client
Answer: B. Group as a client
Scenario: A counselor interviews a client and gives psychological tests to understand their issues and create a treatment plan.
What stage of the counseling process does this scenario represent?
A. Research and Evaluation
B. Formulation of Counseling Goals
C. Termination and Follow-Up
D. Assessment and Diagnosis
Answer: D. Assessment and Diagnosis
A social worker designs a reentry program to help formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society and secure employment, while also advocating for criminal justice reforms.
Which scope of social work is best demonstrated by this initiative?
A. Crisis Intervention
B. Criminal Justice
C. Child Development
D. Medical Social Work
Answer: B. Criminal Justice
What is the primary goal of the "Community Change Agent" role in social work?
A. Resolving interpersonal conflicts
B. Connecting clients to resources
C. Providing one-on-one counseling
D. Promoting community development and policy implementation
Answer: D. Promoting community development and policy implementation
Situation: A client asks a social worker to share details about another client’s case, claiming it would help them understand their own situation.
What is the ethical response?
A. Share the information to support the client’s understanding.
B. Ignore the request but continue the conversation.
C. Explain that confidentiality prevents sharing other clients’ information.
D. Report the client for asking inappropriate questions.
Answer: C. Explain that confidentiality prevents sharing other clients’ information.
Which need is addressed when a social worker focuses on transforming a community to reduce marginalization?
A. Social isolation
B. Respect for individual rights
C. Financial independence
D. Emotional well-being
Answer: B. Respect for individual rights
A counselor spends the first few sessions building trust with a new client by showing empathy, providing unconditional positive regard, and creating a safe, non-judgmental environment.
In which stage of the counseling process is the counselor working?
A. Assessment and Diagnosis
B. Relationship-Building
C. Termination and Follow-Up
D. Intervention and Problem-Solving
ANSWER: B-RELATIONSHIP BUILDING.
A social worker leads a nationwide campaign to address workplace harassment and promote policies that ensure gender equality in the corporate sector.
What social work goal does this effort primarily aim to achieve?
A. Changing
B. Curing
C. Caring
D. Crisis Intervention
Answer: A. Changing
Maria is a newly licensed social worker who wants to specialize in a field where she can support vulnerable populations, particularly individuals who face challenges due to age, disability, or involvement in the justice system. She is passionate about advocating for the rights of older adults, disadvantaged women, and individuals with disabilities.
Based on her interests, which area of specialization in social work would be the best fit for her?
A. Medical and Health Social Work
B. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Work
C. Hospice and Palliative Care Social Work
D. None of the Above
Answer: D. None of the Above
How many core beliefs and ethical conduct standards does PASWI have?
A. 8 and 3
B. 3 and 8
C. 9 and 2
D. 2 and 9
Answer: A. 8 and 3
Why do social workers use group interventions for marginalized people, like the unemployed or those with substance abuse issues?
A. Groups have fewer problems than individuals.
B. Individuals aren’t part of a community.
C. Groups share experiences and support each other.
D. Helping individuals first doesn’t work.
Answer: C. Groups share experiences and support each other.
Scenario: A client experiencing social anxiety works with a counselor to challenge unhelpful thoughts, such as "Everyone will judge me if I speak," and replace them with healthier thoughts. The counselor uses structured, goal-oriented techniques to help the client address their anxiety.
Which counseling approach is the counselor applying in this scenario?
A. Cognitive-Behavioral Theories
B. Experiential Theories
C. Psychodynamic Approach
D. Eclectic Counseling
Answer: A. Cognitive-Behavioral Theory
Scenario: Sarah is a social worker who often deals with individuals experiencing serious personal and family challenges. She helps clients understand complex systems, such as insurance and long-term care, and ensures they receive the proper support during difficult times. Her work involves emotional support, coordinating resources, and guiding people through stressful life events, often in a fast-paced environment.
Based on her role, which scope of specialization best describes her work?
A. Child Development
B. Criminal Justice
C. Crisis Intervention
D. Medical Social Work
Answer: D. Medical Social Work
Scenario: A social worker collects data on the rising rates of school dropouts in a community. Based on the findings, the social worker develops a program to provide mentorship and academic support to at-risk students.
Which role and area of specialization best fit this scenario?
A. Facilitator; Community Social Work
B. Researcher; Child, Family, and School Social Work
C. Manager; Medical and Health Social Work
D. Advocate; Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Work
Answer: B. Researcher; Child, Family, and School Social Work
Scenario:
A social worker is assigned to assist a client whose lifestyle choices strongly conflict with the social worker’s personal beliefs. The social worker feels that their ability to remain objective may be compromised.
What is the most ethical course of action?
A. Refer the client to another professional to avoid bias.
B. Encourage the client to change their lifestyle to align with the social worker’s beliefs.
C. Continue working with the client while subtly promoting personal values.
D. Avoid engaging deeply with the client to minimize internal conflict.
Answer: A. Refer the client to another professional to avoid bias.
What would be the primary focus of a social worker addressing a community where the majority imposes norms that marginalize minorities?
A. Ensure that everyone in the community conforms to the existing norms.
B. Focus only on individual counseling for minority group members.
C. Encourage the minority group to assimilate without questioning the norms.
D. Emphasize community transformation to promote inclusivity and justice for minorities.
Answer: D. Emphasize community transformation to promote inclusivity and justice for minorities.