Development
The development of a person's thought processes.
What is Cognitive Development?
Developed the theory for Behavioral Development
Who is Watson and Skinner?
Medications that are SSRI's
What is lexapro, Celexa, prozac?
During a mental status examination, a client says, "I'm feeling fine, like a lime dime, what's the time?" He frequently uses rhyming strings which lack meaningful connections. This phenomenon is known as
What is Clanging?
Clanging is characterized by the use of words or phrases based on sound associations, such as rhyming or alliteration, rather than logical or meaningful connections.
Which of the following assumptions is not accepted by a social worker engaged in family treatment
(a) each person strives for a sense of relatedness and closeness with others (b) treating the scapegoated family member will help the rest of the family (c) family members explain their own sense of worth on the basis of the behavior of others (d) family boundaries are the means for individuals protect differences and maintain identity
What is B?
According to the behavioral perspective, all human behavior can be described in terms of environmental influences.
What is Behavioral child Development?
He believed that attachment theory suggested that children are born with an innate need to form attachments.
Who is John Bowlby?
Medications that are SNRI's
What is Effexor, Cymbalta?
During Mrs. S's first appointment in a family agency, the social worker encourages her to express her feelings about the recent placement of her child in a residential facility for the developmentally disabled. Mrs. S talks at length instead about her physical health problems. The social worker should:
(A) use Mrs. S's remarks about her health to identify unresolved parenting issues (B) refocus the interview on the child's behavior and the reason for the residential placement (C) explore with Mrs. S how her health problems are related to the recent placement of her child (D) listen to Mrs. S's description of her health as a beginning of a relationship and means of assessing her self-perception
What is D?
A client with a history of drug abuse was referred to a social worker by a concerned relative. The social worker should FIRST:
a. conduct a family interview
b. begin treatment, focusing on the reason for the drug abuse
c. refer the client for substance abuse treatment
d. evaluate the client’s motivation for change
What is C?
Believes that early relationships with caregivers play a major role in child development and continue to influence social relationships throughout life.
What is Attachment Development
Proposed one of the most influential theories of cognitive development.
Who is Piaget?
Anti-anxiety medications such as.
What is sedatives and Benzos?
When faced by a hostile client in an agency setting for the first time, 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
What is D?
A social worker is leading a women’s group with the purpose of improving personal and environmental circumstances. The social worker asks the members to identify the area in which they feel most competent. The social worker is following an intervention strategy BEST described as
a. reinforcement
b. endorsement
c. enhancement
d. empowerment
What is D?
By observing the actions of others, including parents and peers, children develop new skills and acquire new information.
What is Social Development?
Believed that the conditioning and reinforcement process could not sufficiently explain all of human learning
Who is Albert Bandura?
Atypical antipsychotics act on both dopamine and serotonin receptors
What are Risperdal, and Zyprexa, invega
A client who has received services for several years in a dialysis unit appears for a routine visit. The nurse notices a markedly changed affect and refers the client to the social worker. When seeing the social worker, the client seems detached, self-absorbed, and tearful. The social worker should FIRST assess the client's:
(A) life situation and recent changes (B) compliance with medical care (C) concerns about dying (D) feelings about dialysis
What is A?
A female client comes to see a social worker to discuss her relationship issues. According to the psychosocial perspective, the social worker should:
(A) have her tell you about the issues affecting her life (B) begin training behavioral techniques (C) provide a referral to a psychologist for testing (D) refer to a marriage and family therapist
What is A?
suggest that the energy of the libido was focused on different erogenous zones at specific stages.
What is the Psychosexual Development
He believed that failing to resolve the conflicts of a particular stage can result in fixations that can then have an influence on adult behavior.
Who is Sigmund Freud?
Doctors typical prescribe a stimulant for ADHD
What is Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall
Parents of a 4 yr old are referred to a social worker after a physical exam reveals no physical problem preventing the child from being toilet trained. The parents reveal that the child has not been able to separate from them to attend nursery school and he sleeps with them most nights. The most important area to focus on in the assessment phase is the:
(a) parents use of rewards and punishments with the child (b) early developmental and family history of each parent (c) parents understanding of the child’s developmental processes (d) ways in which the child interferes with the parents own relationship
What is C?
Terri showed up for his appointment very upset and anxious. She stated she is frightened because she has begun hearing the voices again. The voices that tell her she should kill herself. She has been hearing these voices for approximately 5 years and has two prior suicide attempts over this time. She states that the voices have become stronger over the past week. She says she had received a call from her mother that a friend from high school had completed a suicide attempt. Your FIRST intervention should be...
A) complete a depression screen B) discuss the need for immediate inpatient hospitalization C) Begin a complete suicide risk assessment. D) ask Terri about her current medication compliance
What is C?