Human Development & Behavior
At what stage does Erikson say identity vs. role confusion occurs?
A: Adolescence
• Rationale: This stage occurs during
adolescence (12–18 years) as individuals
explore their identity.
What is the primary manual used for diagnosis in social work?
A: DSM-5
• Rationale: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.
What is the first step in intervention planning?
A: Assessment
• Rationale: Assessment informs goals, planning, and appropriate services
Before sharing client information with another professional, a social worker must first obtain?
A: Informed Consent
• Rationale: This is an ethical obligation. The client should know what information will be shared, with whom it will be shared with, why it's being shared and any potential risks or benefits of disclosure.
This Texas law requires mental health professionals to report if a client poses a serious threat of harm to themselves or others?
A: Duty to Warn
• Rationale: This law protects public safety, balances the client's rights to confidentiality with the need to prevent harm, is enforced under Texas laws and professional ethical codes. Failing to act on this law can result in legal liability for the clinician.
Piaget’s formal operational stage begins at what age?
A: Around age 12
• Rationale: Formal operational stage begins at 12, characterized by abstract and moral reasoning
Which disorder includes symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity?
A: ADHD
• Rationale: ADHD is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity
During intervention planning, what should guide the selection of treatment goals?
A: The client's identified needs and priorities.
• Rationale: Intervention planning is a collaborative process that must remain client-centered.
Confidentiality can be broken when?
There is risk of harm
Rationale: Ethically mandated when harm to self/others is suspected
In Texas, if an LCSW learns their client is HIV positive but refuses to inform their partner, the LCSW should?
A: Encourage client to self disclose to their partner, should they decide to do so, support the client through the process.
• Rationale:
1.07 Privacy and Confidentiality
(a) Social workers should respect clients’ right to privacy. Social workers should not solicit private information from or about clients except for compelling professional reasons. Once private information is shared, standards of confidentiality apply.
What attachment style results from inconsistent caregiver response?
A: Ambivalent
• Rationale: Ambivalent attachment arises when a caregiver is sometimes responsive, sometimes not.
What must be ruled out before diagnosing Major Depressive Disorder?
A: Medical conditions
• Rationale: Thyroid issues or vitamin deficiencies can mimic depression
Motivational interviewing is best used with clients who are?
A: Ambivalent about change
• Rationale: It enhances intrinsic motivation for those unsure about changing
Accepting gifts from clients is discouraged because it can create this type of conflict?
A: Dual relationship
• Rationale: Accepting gifts from clients can blur professional boundaries, it also violates the NASW Code of Ethics.
Which board governs LCSW licensure in Texas?
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
• Rationale: BHEC oversees social work licensure and compliance
Which theorist emphasized the impact of culture on development?
A: Vygotsky
• Rationale: Vygotsky highlighted social interaction and cultural context in learning
Which tool is commonly used to assess suicide risk?
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
• Rationale: C-SSRS helps assess risk severity and guide intervention
Which approach uses rewards to increase positive behavior?
A: Behavioral therapy
• Rationale: Behavioral therapy uses reinforcement techniques
What should you do if you suspect a colleague is impaired?
A: Address your concerns with the colleague.
• Rationale:
If you suspect a colleague is impaired according to the NASW Code of Ethics, you should:
Consult with the colleague: When feasible, approach your colleague directly and offer help. This is the first step in addressing the impairment.
Texas law mandates reporting abuse of?
A: Children, elderly, and disabled persons
• Rationale: Mandatory reporting protects vulnerable populations
At what stage does object permanence develop?
A: Sensorimotor
• Rationale: Object permanence emerges during Piaget's sensorimotor stage (0–2 years)
A child with repetitive behaviors and social deficits may be diagnosed with?
A: Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Rationale: ASD includes communication deficits and restricted/repetitive behaviors
What is the first thing a social worker & client decide on together before starting an intervention?
A: Goals
• Rationale: Once the assessment is complete, the first step in intervention planning is to set clear, measurable goals with the client.
Boundary crossings vs. violations differ how?
A: Intent and harm
• Rationale: Crossings may be harmless; violations harm the client or therapeutic relationship
In Texas, client records must be kept for how long after termination?
A: 5 years
• Rationale: Texas law requires retaining records for at least 5 years