Human Development and Behavior in Environment
Which theory emphasizes observable behaviors and external stimuli?
A) Behaviorism
B) Humanism
C) Attachment Theory
Answer: A) Behaviorism
Which federal act most recently expanded mental health coverage under Medicaid?
A) Mental Health Parity Act
B) American Rescue Plan
C) Affordable Care Act
Answer: C) Affordable Care Act
Which diagnosis requires symptoms to be present for at least 6 months?
A) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
B) Panic Disorder
C) Major Depressive Disorder
Answer: A) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What is the first step if a client reveals a plan to harm someone?
A) Call law enforcement
B) Conduct a risk assessment
C) Terminate treatment
Answer: B) Conduct a risk assessment
A client reports missing medication doses. The best initial response is:
A) Educate on medication importance
B) Explore barriers to adherence
C) Refer back to prescriber
Answer: B) Explore barriers to adherence
A client says, “I don’t think anyone understands me.” What stage of Erikson’s development is this related to?
A) Identity vs. Role Confusion
B) Intimacy vs. Isolation
C) Industry vs. Inferiority
Answer: B) Intimacy vs. Isolation
What is the primary purpose of a logic model in program planning?
A) Measure treatment fidelity
B) Map out resources and expected outcomes
C) Train clinical staff
Answer: B) Map out resources and expected outcomes
A client reports intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. Which diagnosis is most likely?
A) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
B) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
C) Panic Disorder
Answer: A) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
A social worker notices a colleague smelling of alcohol at work. The best action is to:
A) Report directly to the licensing board
B) Address the colleague privately
C) Ignore unless it impacts clients
Answer: B) Address the colleague privately
A client in a DV shelter wants to return home. What should the social worker do first?
A) Develop a safety plan
B) Report to law enforcement
C) Encourage the client to stay longer
Answer: A) Develop a safety plan
Which theory introduced scaffolding as a learning support concept?
A) Piaget
B) Vygotsky
C) Kohlberg
Answer: B) Vygotsky
The best research design to measure intervention outcomes over time is:
A) Cross-sectional
B) Longitudinal
C) Case study
Answer: B) Longitudinal
A teenager exhibits impulsivity, unstable relationships, and fear of abandonment. This suggests:
A) Antisocial Personality Disorder
B) Borderline Personality Disorder
C) Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Answer: B) Borderline Personality Disorder
Informed consent should be revisited:
A) Only at intake
B) Whenever there’s a significant change in treatment
C) At the end of treatment
Answer: B) Whenever there’s a significant change in treatment
Which intervention is most appropriate for a client recently discharged from inpatient care?
A) Weekly group therapy only
B) Wraparound services and case management
C) Recommend medication compliance
Answer: B) Wraparound services and case management
A 45-year-old client expresses regret over not contributing more to society. This relates to:
A) Integrity vs. Despair
B) Generativity vs. Stagnation
C) Industry vs. Inferiority
D) Intimacy vs. Isolation
Answer: B) Generativity vs. Stagnation
A social worker advocating for equitable access to public resources is engaged in:
A) Case Advocacy
B) Cause Advocacy
C) Systems Theory Application
D) Policy Analysis
Answer: B) Cause Advocacy
What is the first step when a client presents with disorganized speech and paranoia?
A) Complete a mental status exam
B) Conduct a risk assessment
C) Refer for medical evaluation
D) Start cognitive restructuring
Answer: C) Refer for medical evaluation
If subpoenaed for client records and the client objects, what’s the correct action?
A) Release records immediately
B) Consult with legal counsel
C) Ignore the subpoena
D) Only release non-clinical notes
Answer: B) Consult with legal counsel
A client shares vague suicidal ideation but denies intent. What’s the FIRST step?
A) Refer for inpatient hospitalization
B) Create a safety plan
C) Complete a formal risk assessment
Answer: C) Complete a formal risk assessment
A child assumes that their teacher knows what’s in their mind. This demonstrates:
A) Centration
B) Conservation
C) Egocentrism
Answer: C) Egocentrism
Which research method is best to evaluate causality?
A) Randomized Controlled Trial
B) Qualitative Case Study
C) Cross-Sectional Survey
Answer: A) Randomized Controlled Trial
A client reports feeling detached from their body but oriented to time and place. This suggests:
A) Dissociative Amnesia
B) Depersonalization
C) Conversion Disorder
Answer: B) Depersonalization
What is the best way to manage dual relationships in a rural community?
A) Avoid all community events
B) Set clear boundaries and consult the NASW Code of Ethics
C) Refer clients to urban areas for services
Answer: B) Set clear boundaries and consult the NASW Code of Ethics
A client with Schizophrenia expresses medication non-compliance due to side effects. The social worker should:
A) Refer back to the psychiatrist for medication review
B) Encourage the client to tolerate side effects
C) Recommend discontinuing medication temporarily
Answer: A) Refer back to the psychiatrist for medication review