Defenses
A man who is having problems at work finds that he is yelling at his children more and has begun to have marital issues with his wife.
Displacement
Which theory approach is the basis of projective tests?
a. Psychoanalytic
b. Cognitive Behavioral
c. Self Psychology
Psychoanalytic
Which is a physical sign of trauma:
a. Flashbacks
b. Feeling disconnected
c. Muscle Tension
Muscle Tension
A social worker is assessing a 9-year-old who reports being bullied at school. What is the FIRST action the social worker should take?
A. Teach the child coping skills
B. Contact the school immediately
C. Assess the child’s safety and severity of bullying
Assess the child’s safety and severity of bullying
A client is experiencing ego-dystonic homosexuality. Upon enquiring, she tells the SW that the receptionist appeared uncomfortable "because she thinks I'm gay."
Projection
When completing a MSE, a social workers is MOST likely assessing:
a. Psychiatric issues or problems
b. Level of Suicidality or Lethality
c. Judgment or insight
Judgement or Insight
A client states she dates people who aren't good for her and rejects loving partners. She recontacted her ex-partner but is fearful of commitment. What is most likely her attachment style?
a. Dissmisive-avoidant
b. Anxious-preoccupied
c. Disorganized
Disorganized
At what age do MOST children begin to understand the irreversibility of death?
a. 10
b. 5
c. 3
5
A client just found out that her child has been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. For an hour, she talks to the SW in detail about the condition without showing any emotion.
Intellectualization
A client with social anxiety will MOST likely be prescribed:
a. Zoloft (sertraline)
b. Mellaril (thioridazine)
c. Valium (diazepam)
Zoloft
Which of the following client emotional needs must be met during termination?
a. Loss
b. Hope
c. Belonging
Loss
Client: 11yr old boy who is malnourished and dirty. Performs well in school. Has few friends and makes eye contact. Cannot participate in PE because he has not worn sneakers. What is most likely the situation?
a. Child neglect
b. Physical Abuse
c. Emotional Abuse
Child Neglect
A 17yr old studsent with poor academic achievement has spent increasing time developing his artistic ability. He has become a very accomplished painter.
Compensation
What type of disorder is disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)
a. Depressive Disorder
b. Neurodevelopmental Disorder
c. Disruptive, Impulse control, and conduct disorder
Depressive disorder
A client reports nightmares, hypervigilance, and avoidance beginning three weeks after a serious car accident. Symptoms have caused significant distress but have not yet lasted one month:
a. Acute Stress Disorder
b. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
c. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder
Which is an incongruent communication?
a. Smiling at a person who is being annoying
b. Hugging a person in pain
c. Yelling at a person who is upsetting
Smiling at a person who is being annoying
A woman has strong feelings of resentment and anger towards her sister, rooted in childhood. However, throughout her childhood, she reports them being inseparable. She even recently bought her a necklace saying "Best Sister Ever."
Reaction Formation
Which is MOST critical to viewing addiction as a disease?
a. Addiction is chronic and progressive if untreated
b. Addiction results in death or other negative biological impacts
c. Addiction is so powerful it cannot be controlled
a. addiction is progressive and chronic
A client begins dissociating and becomes emotionally numb while recounting a traumatic event during session. What is the BEST immediate clinical intervention?
a. Continue exploring the traumatic memory
b. Redirect to grounding techniques and present-moment awareness
c. Shift to psychoeducation about trauma
Redirect to grounding techniques and present-moment awareness
Which is the MOST significant barrier to innovations in interviewing children who are alleged victims of abuse?
a. Consent of Children
b. Fear of False positive findings
c. Training of professional interviewers
Fear of false positive findings