Freudian Slips
Let's Get Ethical
Developmental Stages
Diagnosis Unknown
Legally Speaking
100

This is the primitive and instinctual part of the mind, according to Freud's psychoanalytic theory.

What is the id?

100

Responsibility to the Legal System, which includes guidance on providing testimony, conflicting roles and custody disputes, is a part of this code of ethics but not the NASW code of ethics.

What is the CAMFT Code of Ethics?

100

He created the psychosocial model of development that stretches across the lifespan and consists of developmental tasks that must be mastered in each life stage.

Who is Erik Erikson?

100

Negative symptoms such as diminished emotional expression and avolition (lack of motivation) are commonly associated with this psychotic disorder.

What is schizophrenia?

100

Commonly used name for the legal duty to warn and protect in cases where there is a serious risk of harm to an identifiable victim.  

What is Tarasoff? (Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California)

200

The first stage of psychosexual development, in which needs are met through the mouth.

What is the oral stage?

200

A social worker or therapist's primary responsibility is to this group...most of the time...

Who are clients?

200

During Piaget's sensorimotor stage, typically lasting from birth to age 2, babies learn that things (including their mother) continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, also known as this.

What is object permanence?

200

Someone who has difficulty making decisions without excessive advice and reassurance from others, feels uncomfortable when alone due to fear of not being able to take care of themselves, and who urgently seeks care and nurturance from a relationship after a close relationship ends may possibly meet criteria for this diagnosis.

What is dependent personality disorder?

200

Mandate that one provide testimony or documents at a specific time and location, such as a court hearing.

What is a subpoena?

300

Though many of Freud's theories are difficult to prove or apply to therapy today, this concept, related to the patient's feelings toward the therapist and the therapist being a "blank screen" or mirror, remains relevant.

What is transference?

300

This type of relationship with a client/former client is always considered unethical according to the NASW Code of Ethics, and unethical during treatment and before 2 years post-termination according to the CAMFT Code of Ethics.

What is a sexual relationship?

300

This is the developmental task of the psychosocial stage of early adulthood lasting from approximately age 19 to 40.

What is intimacy versus isolation?

300
Someone who has experienced at least one major depressive episode, a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated or irritable mood and increased activity lasting at least 4 days, and symptoms such as inflated self-esteem and decreased need for sleep may meet diagnostic criteria for this disorder.

What is Bipolar II disorder?

300

A report for suspected child abuse must be given immediately (or as soon as possible) over the phone, and the written report submitted electronically or via fax within this timeframe.  

What is 36 hours?

400

According to Freud, this aspect of the personality is the last to emerge and consists of the conscience and the ego ideal. 

What is the superego?

400

This type of behavior is not necessarily considered unethical, unless it results in a therapist or social worker's impairment. 

What is substance use?

400

The concrete operational stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, during which a child begins thinking more concretely and logically and can understand the concept of conservation, occurs during this age range. 

What is age 7 to 11?

400

This diagnosis is characterized by exposure to a life-threatening event and symptoms of intrusion, negative mood, avoidance, dissociation, and arousal lasting from 3 days to 1 months following the event.

What is acute stress disorder?

400

A minor of this age may consent to mental health treatment without parental knowledge if the attending clinician believes that the youth is mature enough to participate. 

What is 12 years old?

500
This is said to occur when someone is unable to proceed from one psychosexual stage to the next, either due to frustration in getting needs met or due to overindulgence in a particular stage's methods of meeting the libido's needs. 

What is fixation?

500

Providing consultation, addressing concerns about practice directly before going to the licensing board, and respecting information shared in confidence are all aspects of this ethical standard for both social workers and therapists.

What is responsibility to colleagues?

500

This psychologist created the Separation-Individuation Theory of Child Development, in which a baby separates (mentally separates from their mother) and individuates (develops self-concept) upon successfully completing the tasks of early development.

Who is Margaret Mahler?

500

Someone diagnosed with this condition has social and interpersonal difficulties, discomfort with and reduced capacity for close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentric behavior.   

What is schizotypal personality disorder?

500

In addition to submitting a report by telephone, a mandated reporter has this amount of time to submit a written or internet report of elder or dependent adult abuse.

What is two working days?