SOCIAL WORK COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ SCORE
SOLUTION
All of the following are challenges to managing a successful
group experience EXCEPT ______________.
Subgrouping
Sad feelings about group ending
Scapegoating
Lack of group cohesion
Sad feelings about group ending
A social worker is co-leading a group for individuals that are
substance addicted and prior to the start of the group is
approached by one of the members. A gay male group
participant complains openly that no one else in the group is
gay and is upset about this as they feel they cannot relate.
What should the social worker do?
Discuss their anger related to the subject matter outside of the
group setting
,Tell them that the purpose of the group is treatment and they
will have to adjust to the group
Tell them to keep their sexual preferences private
Encourage them to voice their concerns to the group
Encourage them to voice their concerns to the group
In a group therapy situation, a client with high denial that
he/she has a problem is at high risk of:
Dropping out of the group
Sharing more personal information than needed
Not benefitting greatly from the group
Wanting to control the group's activities
Dropping out of the group
After confidentiality and trust have been established in a
group, next rules can be created to guide the group.
,True
False
False
In group therapy, J was being shy and withdrawn; another
member begins yelling at J. What should the social worker do?
Do nothing and let it play out
Tell the client yelling this is inappropriate and will not be
tolerated
Ignore and ask for the group's feelings
Remind the group of rules of conduct and redirect the
discussion to the group
Remind the group of rules of conduct and redirect the
discussion to the group
, All of the following are important cultural considerations when
facilitating a group, EXCEPT:
Acknowledging one's privilege and participation in an
oppressive culture
Accepting people's biases rather than exploring them
Understanding the cultural norms of persons with whom you
are working
Practicing cultural humility in your interactions with group
members
Accepting people's biases rather than exploring them
Which strategy below could be helpful for working with a
mandated client in a group setting?
Recognizing that mandated clients are not ready to change
Discussing consequences for not making change with
mandated clients
ANSWERS LATEST VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ SCORE
SOLUTION
All of the following are challenges to managing a successful
group experience EXCEPT ______________.
Subgrouping
Sad feelings about group ending
Scapegoating
Lack of group cohesion
Sad feelings about group ending
A social worker is co-leading a group for individuals that are
substance addicted and prior to the start of the group is
approached by one of the members. A gay male group
participant complains openly that no one else in the group is
gay and is upset about this as they feel they cannot relate.
What should the social worker do?
Discuss their anger related to the subject matter outside of the
group setting
,Tell them that the purpose of the group is treatment and they
will have to adjust to the group
Tell them to keep their sexual preferences private
Encourage them to voice their concerns to the group
Encourage them to voice their concerns to the group
In a group therapy situation, a client with high denial that
he/she has a problem is at high risk of:
Dropping out of the group
Sharing more personal information than needed
Not benefitting greatly from the group
Wanting to control the group's activities
Dropping out of the group
After confidentiality and trust have been established in a
group, next rules can be created to guide the group.
,True
False
False
In group therapy, J was being shy and withdrawn; another
member begins yelling at J. What should the social worker do?
Do nothing and let it play out
Tell the client yelling this is inappropriate and will not be
tolerated
Ignore and ask for the group's feelings
Remind the group of rules of conduct and redirect the
discussion to the group
Remind the group of rules of conduct and redirect the
discussion to the group
, All of the following are important cultural considerations when
facilitating a group, EXCEPT:
Acknowledging one's privilege and participation in an
oppressive culture
Accepting people's biases rather than exploring them
Understanding the cultural norms of persons with whom you
are working
Practicing cultural humility in your interactions with group
members
Accepting people's biases rather than exploring them
Which strategy below could be helpful for working with a
mandated client in a group setting?
Recognizing that mandated clients are not ready to change
Discussing consequences for not making change with
mandated clients
