Human Development
According to Erikson, this is the primary psychosocial task during early adulthood.
What is Intimacy vs Isolation?
The GAF score is used by mental health professionals to assess how well a person is functioning in their daily lives. True or False
TRUE; the GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning assesses a person's overall psychological, social, and occupational level of functioning.
This is the first step in crisis intervention by a social worker
What is establishing safety and rapport?
A social worker begins to feel a strong emotional attraction toward a client. The client later expresses romantic interest in the social worker. What is the MOST appropriate action for the social worker to take?
Seek supervision or consultation and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
A client from a cultural background unfamiliar to the social worker expresses distrust of mental health services. What is the BEST response?
Explore the client’s perspective and discuss cultural concerns openly.
According to Piaget's theory, a child who understands that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or appearance has reached this stage of development.
What is Concrete Operational?
Name clinical symptoms that present with a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Depressed mood, loss of interest/pleasure, sleep/appetite changes, fatigue, guilt
This is the overall goal of cognitive behavioral therapy
Challenge and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors
A social worker realizes a former client has started dating their friend. What should the social worker do?
Maintain client confidentiality and avoid discussing the case.
This is the role of a social work case manager
Coordinate services and advocate for client needs
Define “object permanence” and the stage it appears in using Piaget's theory of child development.
What is understanding objects exist when out of sight; Sensorimotor Stage?
State the differences between delusions vs hallucinations
Delusions are false beliefs, whereas hallucinations are false sensory perceptions
This is the goal of motivational interviewing
What is enhancing client motivation to change through resolving ambivalence?
A social worker receives a court order for confidential client records. What is the FIRST action?
Consult with the supervisor or legal counsel before releasing information.
Name the differences between micro, mezzo, and macro
Micro = individuals/families; Mezzo = groups; Macro = policy/community
Name at least one of the five major early childhood developmental milestones that typically occur between ages 0-3.
1) Gross motor skills
2) Fine motor skills
3) Language development
4) Social/Emotional
5) Cognitive
This DSM-V TR diagnosis is often given to a child or adult who has varying levels of difficulty with social interactions, and may self-soothe using repetitive behavior in response to environmental stimuli.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
This is the purpose of triangulation in family therapy
A third person is brought into a dyad to reduce tension/conflict
A client tells a social worker that they are having thoughts of killing a specific individual and describe a detailed plan to do so. What is the social worker's MOST appropriate response?
Contact the intended victim and appropriate authorities immediately
In using a strengths perspective, this is what a social worker should focus on with clients
client abilities, resources, and potential for growth
According to Freud's theory of human development, children go through a series of psychosexual stages that lead to the development of the adult personality. Name the stage of psychosexual development that occurs from 6-12 years of age.
What is the Latency Stage?
This suicide risk assessment tool is frequently used when addressing the severity of suicidal ideation.
What is the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) ?
This therapy treatment model is frequently used with children and adolescents who present with PTSD and treat associated symptoms.
What is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)?
A social worker is beginning treatment with a new client who has never been in therapy before. Which of the following actions BEST reflects the ethical requirement for obtaining informed consent?
A. Begin treatment immediately and explain policies as issues arise
B. Provide the client with a written summary of agency rules and procedures
C. Discuss the nature, risks, benefits, and limits of therapy before beginning services
D. Have the client sign a confidentiality form during the second session
These are the needs that should be focused on when conducting an initial assessment with a client
Client’s immediate needs, safety, and presenting problem