Social Work
Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?
A. Do you feel sad?
B. Are you employed?
C. What has been most stressful for you recently?
D. Do you live alone?
C. What has been most stressful for you recently?
What is not an example of a social work theory?
a. cognitive theory
b. attachment theory
c. ecological systems
d. social learning theory
c. ecological systems
A social worker is approached by a family member asking for therapy, what is the most appropriate course of action:
A. Accept them as a client but emphasize boundaries
B. Refer them to another therapist
C. Ignore them
D. Accept them as a client and then tell the rest of your family about their problems
B. Refer them to another therapist
Which level of social work practice focuses on changing large-scale systems, such as state or federal laws and policies?
A) Micro-level practice
B) Mezzo-level practice
C) Macro-level practice
D) Clinical-level practice
C) Macro-level practice
Define a pathological transference.
A. Emotions that are drawn out through interaction with a therapist.
B. An intense subconscious feeling rooted in trauma that is enacted in a relationship.
C. A therapist's reaction or emotions towards a client.
D. Seeking validation from the therapist regardless of whether the client agrees or doesn't
B. An intense subconscious feeling rooted in trauma that is enacted in a relationship.
Brian has OCD and has joined a treatment group at the suggestion of his therapist. In this group, he learns about his diagnosis, completes in-group assignments, and exchanges ideas with peers. What type of group is this?
a. psychoeducational group
b. therapy group
c. support group
d. growth group
a. psychoeducational group
DAILY DOUBLE
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) has used the Mustang mascot since at least the 1960s, with traditions like homecoming parade floats featuring mustangs dating back to that era. What is the name of the WNMU mascot?
A. Bucky
B. Silver
C. Rawhide
D. Bullseye
C. Rawhide
A school social worker notices a student has frequent absences, appears withdrawn, and has declining grades. What is the MOST appropriate first step?
(a) Contact Child Protective Services immediately
(b) Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the student’s situation
(c) Suspend the student for truancy
(d) Refer the student for special education services
(b) Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the student’s situation
Borderline personality disorder is characterized by all of the following characteristics except?
(a) intense long-term relationships
(b) primitive delusional fantasies
(c) lack of control of aggressive drives
(d) self-destructive behavior
(a) intense long-term relationships
A ten years old child is having a meeting with a school social worker, and during the appointment, the child discloses that their parent has been keeping them in a dark closet for many hours when he misbehaves. First and foremost, what is the action that the social worker is supposed to take?
(a) Make a report to Child Protective Services (CPS).
b) Discuss the matter with the principal of the school.
c) Conduct an interview with the parent in order to get insight into their perspective.
d) Offer the child therapy in order to help manage fear.
(a) Make a report to Child Protective Services (CPS).
A client is having a difficult time finding the motivation to quit alcohol. What is the most appropriate modality to use?
A. Motivational interviewing
B. CBT
C. Narrative therapy
D. Art therapy
A. Motivational interviewing
Which of the following conditions would be most effectively treated with role modeling?
a. personality disorder
b. depression
c. social anxiety
c. social anxiety
Under the NASW Code of Ethics, when is a social worker legally and ethically required to breach client confidentiality?
A) If the client admits to using an illegal substance
B) If the client's spouse requests information about their treatment
C) If there is a reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect
D) If the client moves to a different state
C) If there is a reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect
What is the primary goal of an initial social work assessment?
A. To diagnose the client immediately
B. To understand the client’s needs, strengths, and concerns
C. To give advice right away
D. To complete paperwork only
B. To understand the client’s needs, strengths, and concerns
A client who has a history of depression shares with a social worker: "I've begun to give away my personal belongings, and I do not think I'll be around for much longer." As a social worker, what should the first step be?
(a) Make an appointment with a psychiatrist for an immediate evaluation.
(b) Assess the client for suicidal ideations and plan.
(c) Engage the client in conversation about how they feel about their family members.
(d) Get in touch with the client's designated emergency contact.
(b) Assess the client for suicidal ideations and plan.
What is not an example of evidence-based interventions?
a. cognitive behavioral therapy
b. motivational interviewing
c. problem solving model
d. narrative therapy
b. motivational interviewing
Which skill is most important when building rapport with a client?
A. Giving direct advice
B. Active listening
C. Taking control of the conversation
D. Avoiding emotional topics
B. Active listening
When collaborating with teachers and parents, a school social worker is primarily focused on:
(a) Diagnosing students with mental health disorders
(b) Enforcing school discipline policies
(c) Supporting the student’s academic, social, and emotional success
(d) Replacing the role of the school counselor
(c) Supporting the student’s academic, social, and emotional success
A client whose mother dies following a long term illness states to the social worker that he believes
that his angry thoughts about his mother caused the death. This is an example of:
(a) delusions
(b) grandiosity
(c) ideas of reference
(d) magical thinking
(d) magical thinking
When faced by a hostile client in an agency setting, it is BEST for the social worker to:
(A) suggest that the client's attitude is making the situation worse
(B) accept the client's hostility and talk about nonthreatening topics
(C) set limits and structure on the interview session
(D) acknowledge the client's feelings and encourage discussion of them
(D) acknowledge the client's feelings and encourage discussion of them
A social worker meets with a 75-year-old client whose wife died 6 months ago. During the intake interview, the client reports losing weight, having very little energy, difficulty getting motivated to do things. What should the social worker do first?
A. Complete a suicide risk assessment of the client
B. Explore available family and community resources
C. Suggest that the client schedule an appointment with a doctor
D. Refer the client to a local bereavement group
A. Complete a suicide risk assessment of the client
A client comes to you insisting that the CIA has bugged his phone. He is convinced the CIA is following him and tracking his actions in order to frame him and have him arrested. There is no credible evidence to support this belief. This client is experiencing:
a. delusions
b. severe social anxiety
c. hallucinations
d. depression
a. delusions
A social worker notices that many high school aged LGBTQ+ students come to their therapy clinic as a result of discrimination at school. What should the social worker do?
A. Tell the students to be tougher
B. Write an angry letter to the principal
C. Work with student government and the school's LGBTQ+ club to find a solution
D. Put on a LGBTQ+ support week at the school with the principal's support
C. Work with student government and the school's LGBTQ+ club to find a solution
What features define a borderline personality?
A. persistent depression
B. Severe Anxiety
C.Sever Anger
D. Distorted perceptions of reality
D. Distorted perceptions of reality
What is the DSM-5?
The DSM-5 is a manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental health disorders.