Human Development: Why Are They Like This?
Naruto spent years trying to gain acceptance from his village. According to Erikson, which developmental task is most closely related to adolescence?
Before creating a treatment plan, what should a social worker complete first?
What is Assessment?
A client says, "I don't think I can quit drinking." The social worker responds, "Part of you wants to stop, but another part isn't sure." What skill is this?
What is Reflective Listening?
A client asks, "Will what I say here stay private?" Which ethical principle is involved?
What is Confidentiality?
Naruto arrives for counseling and states:
"Everybody in the village hates me. I don't even know why I should keep trying." The social worker notices Naruto is tearful and withdrawn.
What should the social worker do FIRST?
What is Assess for suicidal ideation and safety concerns?
ASWB Lesson: Safety before support.
A college freshman joins a D9 organization and begins exploring who they are through culture, service, and friendships. Which concept is being demonstrated?
What is Identity Formation?
A client says, "Sometimes I don't want to wake up anymore." What should the social worker assess immediately?
What is Suicide Risk?
A therapist helps a client identify and challenge distorted thoughts. Which intervention is this?
What is Cognitive Behavioral Thearapy?
Your cousin requests therapy from you because she trusts you. What ethical issue exists?
What is Dual Relationship?
A member of a D9 organization reports:
"I'm chapter president, taking 18 credit hours, working part-time, and helping care for my grandmother. I haven't slept more than four hours a night in months."
The social worker immediately recognizes signs of stress.
What should the social worker do FIRST?
What is Conduct a more thorough assessment of functioning, stressors, and coping abilities?
ASWB Lesson: Assess before intervening.
A child believes that because they wished their little brother would go away, his illness is somehow their fault. Which Piaget concept is this?
What is Egocentric Thinking?
During a biopsychosocial assessment, a client discusses depression, housing instability, and diabetes. Which section is the diabetes information?
What is Biological Section?
A client is in crisis after failing an LMSW exam for the second time. What should the social worker do FIRST?
What is assess safety and immediate needs?
A client tells you they intend to seriously harm a specific person tomorrow. What should you do?
What is Duty to Warn?
Ghostface begins sending threatening messages to a college student. During session the student states:
"I'm terrified to leave my apartment."The client asks the social worker:
"What would you do if you were me?"
What is Help the client explore options and develop a safety plan?
NOT: Tell them exactly what to do.
ASWB Lesson: Promote self-determination.
A horror movie character refuses to leave the haunted house because "my family has always lived here." Which systems perspective explains how family influences behavior?
What is Family Systems Theory?
A client wants to improve coping skills. Which treatment plan objective is BEST?
A. Feel better someday.
B. Stop being anxious forever.
C. Practice two coping skills three times weekly.
D. Become perfect.
What isC. Practice two coping skills three times weekly?
A college student says, "I know I need help, but I'm scared to start counseling." Which stage of change is this?
What is Contemplation?
A social worker encounters an ethical dilemma and is unsure what to do. What should they seek FIRST?
What is Seek Supervision?
A social worker receives a friend request from a current client who frequently discusses feelings of abandonment.
What should the social worker do FIRST?
What is Review professional boundaries and agency policies before responding?
A social worker considers a client's culture, family, school, religion, and neighborhood before making recommendations. What social work framework is being used?
What is Person in Environment?
client reports depression, anxiety, homelessness, unemployment, and food insecurity. Which issue should typically be addressed FIRST?
What is Basic Safety Needs?
A client says they want to stop using substances but keeps missing appointments. Which intervention approach is specifically designed to explore ambivalence?
What is Motivational Interviewing?
A coworker posts identifiable client information on social media. What NASW ethical standard is MOST directly violated?
Client Confidentiality (HIPPA)
A student social worker is interning at U.A. High from My Hero Academia. A teenage student named Carrie reports: "Sometimes I think everyone would be better off without me." Carrie then says:
"But don't tell anybody."
What is the BEST response?
What is Explain the limits of confidentiality and conduct a suicide risk assessment?