SWRK379: Chapter 1-8 EXAM 1 Answers
SWRK379: Chapter 1-8 EXAM 1 Question 1 Why is it useful to move beyond what the client has stated? a. It is dangerous to do so because it involves making conjectures that may or may not be true. b. It uses the practitioner’s assumptions to understand the client’s current situation. c. It often helps the client gain new understanding or insight. d. It requires the client to become creative in his/her responses. Question 2 Which of the following is NOT one of the circumstances in which a practitioner is required to break confidentiality? a. When the client states that she was sexually assaulted 20 years ago, as a 10-yearold child, by a man who is now dead b. When the client indicates in session that her elderly neighbor with dementia is being locked in her room and tied to her chair by the neighbor’s daughter, to prevent her from wandering off and getting lost c. When the client states in session that her live-in boyfriend burns her one-year-old daughter with cigarette butts d. When the client threatens to hurt herself Question 3 Commonalities among the ethical codes in the various helping disciplines include all of the following EXCEPT: a. informed consent. b. confidentiality. c. assessment. d. payment. Question 4Core interpersonal qualities essential for the development of a good working relationship between clients and practitioners include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Indifference. b. Genuineness. c. Warmth. d. Respect. Question 5 Your friend calls you and tells you that his therapist is suggesting cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). You mention that you have been learning CBT at your practicum, and that it is an empirically validated therapy. Your friend then asks if you would be willing to conduct phone therapy with him, and he would be willing to pay you to be his therapist. He feels that, because you have known him for a long time, you will be better able to understand his situation than his new therapist. What would be an appropriate response? a. I would, but I’m not licensed yet. Ask me again after I become licensed. b. Sure! My hourly rate is $35. c. It’s actually against my code of ethics to enter into professional relationships with friends. I think you should work with your current therapist, and I would be happy to support you as a friend. d. I’d be happy to do therapy with you, but I won’t accept payment since you are my friend. Question 6 A practitioner notices that one client tends to communicate in a story form, while another client tends to jump from one topic to another. This practitioner is noticing the clients’: a. talk therapy. b. style of communicating. c. jargon and colloquialisms. d. meaning. Question 7When language differences exist between practitioner and client, it is especially important to frequently: a. reflect or summarize. b. ask leading questions. c. find commonalities. d. ignore mistakes in understanding. Question 8 Regarding culture, it is important for the practitioner to a. accept that how he/she sees the world is only one way of many equally valid ways of viewing the world. b. take on the cultural practices of the client to develop true empathy. c. debate the pros and cons of various cultural beliefs with clients to help them understand their false cultural beliefs. d. convince the client that the practitioner’s cultural assumptions are valid in order to broaden the client’s worldview. Question 9 One way to get the most from supervision is to: a. only share your successes with your supervisor. b. engage in nonjudgmental self-reflection that allows you to share successes and missteps with your supervisor. c. engage in self-criticism to highlight areas of discouragement. d. let the supervisor know that you are doing fine with your clients so he/she knows what a great therapist you are. Question 10 In subsequent meetings, a common beginning phrase is: a. “Hello.” b. There is no common beginning phrase.c. “Where would you like to start?” d. “Why are you always late for our meetings?” Question 11 It is essential that your ____ guide your behavior as a practitioner, even when your ____ clash with them. a. professional ethics; personal values. b. professional ethics; licensing requirements. c. personal values; professional ethics. d. personal values; licensing requirements. Question 12 Some of the firmest constructs of the self are developed __________. a. in childhood. b. in adolescence. c. individually. d. in vitro. Question 13 A practitioner views a client’s stealing as unacceptable behavior but understandable given the context. The practitioner is likely practicing from a(n): a. constructivist perspective. b. ecological perspective. c. dual perspective d. empowerment perspective. Question 14 From an ecological perspective, if a client decides to engage regularly in cocaine use, her behavior would be considered: a. maladaptive.b. dysfunctional. c. acceptable. d. sensible given the context. Question 15 All of the following are characteristics of a closed family system EXCEPT a. Families hold onto their established values and traditions. b. As the family matures, changes are tolerated and supported. c. Family members are suspicious of outsiders. d. They tend to exist in relative isolation. Question 16 When working with an individual client, which seating arrangement is most conducive to open discussion? a. Sitting behind the client so the client may free associate. b. All seating arrangements have the same effect. c. Sitting across from a client so the client feels comfortable. d. Sitting behind a desk to increase professionalism. Question 17 All of the following are examples of unhelpful responses EXCEPT: a. “Tell me about something you tried to address this problem in the past.” b. “You are never given more than you can handle.” c. “Everything will be fine after a few days.” d. “Everything happens for a reason.” Question 18 The empty nest occurs when a. spouses drift apart, and each feels empty inside.b. people move into a bigger house, and the house feels emptier. c. one of the spouses passes away, and the other spouse feels lonely. d. children move away from home, and the parents feel their absence. Question 19 When working with clients, the professional should: a. focus on understanding a situation or problem from the client’s point of view. b. apply his/her own point of view to the client’s situation to provide alternative solutions. c. base suggestions on personal opinions and on what the professional would do in the situation. d. allow personal values to influence professional behavior. Question 20 Which of the following is NOT an aspect of empathy? a. Grasping the assumptions that influence the person’s worldview b. Seeing the world as the person sees it, not as you would see it were you in their place c. Understanding the meaning that the person is giving to events d. Feeling sorry for the person in that particular situation Question 21 Some good ways to develop empathy and understanding include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Attending classes or workshops focused on specific groups of people. b. Talking to, getting to know, and joining activities of others who have different experiences. c. Making assumptions about people after meeting them once. d. Reading novels and professional literature about people from different backgrounds. Question 22Nonverbal communication includes all of the following EXCEPT: a. breathing patterns. b. posture. c. facial expressions. d. unclear words Question 23 The client has been talking about his current stress regarding his job situation. The practitioner then states, “Let me see if I understand what you are telling me. It sounds like you are quite scared about potentially losing your job, since your friend recently lost his position at the company. You worry about the impact this will have on your marriage and your family’s finances. Does that sound correct?” This is an example of: a. reflecting feelings. b. summarizing. c. making a hypothesis. d. reflecting content. Question 24 You are working with a client who has an alcohol abuse problem. Which of the following is NOT a good example of a way to enhance your competence as a professional in this case? a. Engaging in binge drinking to understand your client’s experience b. Seeking supervision from an experienced substance abuse counselor c. Attending a workshop on substance abuse d. Doing a literature search on effective treatments for substance abuse and reading the most recent articles Question 25 Your client tells you that his wife is quite ill and that he is worried about her. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate response? a. “My wife also has cancer, so I know how you feel.” b. “It sounds like it’s been hard for you to have your wife ill.”c. “I notice that your eyes are tearing up. I wonder if you’re feeling sad.” d. “You seem to be quite anxious about her.” Question 26 The advantage of having two leaders in a group session is that: a. dual relationships are allowed in this case since both leaders have relationships with the members of the group. b. leaders do not have to make any observations during the session since they can depend on the other leader to do so. c. one leader can scan the group while the other one is leading. d. each leader can pay attention to half the clients. Question 27 A practitioner wants to prepare for the next client session. Which of the following is NOT one of the things she/he would do? a. Obtain available client information b. Develop goals for the client to achieve based on the referral information c. Plan out an agenda d. Possibly discuss the case with a supervisor or co-worker Question 28 Telling the client that “everything will be okay” can have all of the following impacts EXCEPT: a. Motivating the client to solve his or her problems. b. Making the client feel that his or her concerns are not important. c. Leading the client to feel misunderstood or disrespected. d. Discouraging the client from sharing additional information with the practitioner. Question 29 Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of the ecological perspective? a. Adaptationsb. Life stressors c. Individuality d. Person-environment fit Question 30 When clients feel safe and accepted by the practitioner, they may likely: a. Ask the practitioner questions about him or herself. b. Decide to end the relationship abruptly. c. Be wary and show a lack of trust toward the practitioner. d. Be open to exploring their problems and willing to collaborate with the practitioner. Question 31 Which of the following is MOST true about confidentiality and informed consent? a. Once the client has been given the statement of confidentiality and informed consent forms to read and sign, the practitioner has met his/her responsibility. b. The statement of confidentiality and informed consent forms may be given to the client at any time throughout the course of treatment. c. Informed consent is not required from adult clients as their attendance of the sessions can be considered as consent. d. It is the responsibility of the practitioner to be sure the client understands written or spoken communication about confidentiality and consent. Question 32 Effective supervision involves all of the following EXCEPT: a. having your supervisor observe you working with clients. b. having your supervisor watch examples of your work. c. discussing cases with your supervisor. d. having your supervisor tell you you’re doing a great job without providing areas for improvement.Question 33 Since people from different backgrounds may give different meanings to events, it is important for the practitioner to _______ when expressing his/her understanding of the client’s meaning. a. be forceful b. be tentative c. be understanding d. be gentle Question 34 Which of the following is an example of stigma? a. The client does not believe that she has a mental illness. b. The client is hesitant to seek counseling for fear that a psychiatric diagnosis may affect his ability to obtain future employment. c. The practitioner is required to file a child abuse report when the client tells the practitioner that her partner burns her child with cigarettes. d. The client enjoys sharing what he learns in sessions with his family members and friends. Question 35 Which of the following is NOT an example of reflecting content? a. Client: I don’t know what to do anymore. We’ve had one crisis after another. Practitioner: It sounds like you’ve experienced many hardships lately. b. Client: He cheated on me, and I just don’t know if I want to be with him any longer. Practitioner: It sounds like you’re considering ending the relationship. c. Client: I don’t know if we’re ready to select an option.Practitioner: It sounds like you think we should explore the options some more. d. Client: Mom is sick a lot. It’s awful at my house. Practitioner: It sounds like you’re really scared and sad about your mom. Question 36 Which of the following is NOT one of the tasks that must always be completed in the first meeting? a. Signing a “no suicide” contract b. Setting the tone c. Reviewing confidentiality and the limits of confidentiality d. Explaining the process Question 37 All of the following may be discussed near the end of the meeting EXCEPT: a. the possibility of future meetings. b. confidentiality and informed consent. c. the client’s feelings about seeking help. d. a review of what was covered in the meeting. Question 38 In groups, the practitioner should: a. direct all questions to the person who is talking. b. not only look at the person speaking but also scan the other group members. c. encourage members to refrain from speaking to others in the group. d. only look at the person who is speaking and give him or her undivided attention. Question 39 Which of the following is NOT an example of noticing nonverbal communication?a. You notice that your client sits with slumped shoulders. b. You notice that your client mostly looks at the floor during your sessions. c. You notice your client speaking faster and at a higher pitch. d. You notice your client tends to talk about the stress he is experiencing at work. Question 40 Which of the following is FALSE about professional relationships? a. The relationship is collaborative in many ways. b. The practitioner is responsible for structuring the relationship and for making it work as effectively as possible. c. There is equal focus on the client’s and the professional’s problems. d. Conversations are more goal-oriented than in personal relationships. Question 41 Common mistakes that can disrupt working relationships with clients include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Working collaboratively with clients to set goals. b. Blaming, arguing, and acting defensively. c. Reassuring the client that everything will be all right. d. Working harder than the client to solve the client’s problem. Question 42 Once you are a licensed professional: a. you need to remain dedicated to on-going learning. b. you no longer need to engage in learning activities. c. you may choose whether or not to engage in professional development. d. professional development is only necessary if you change jobs. Question 43Which of the following is NOT one of the items that may be included in an administrative contract? a. Rights of the client to review records b. What to do in case of emergencies c. Payment terms d. The practitioner’s personal address and phone number Question 44 All of these qualities may be demonstrated in work with clients EXCEPT: a. Inflexibility, using the same approach regardless of the situation. b. Creativity, helping clients find multiple ways to reach their goals. c. Accepting, acknowledging with a smile or an encouraging nod. d. Sensitivity, being aware of the feelings of others. Question 45 General information about a specific cultural group should: a. give the practitioner a starting point for understanding the client’s worldview. b. show you that your culture is better than the other culture. c. be humorous and contain slang. d. apply to all individuals since it is broad information and you can assume that it is accurate. Question 46 Warmth may be expressed nonverbally in all of the following ways EXCEPT: a. Smiling or using whatever facial expression fits with what the client is expressing. b. Being interested and attentive. c. Giving your full attention to the client. d. Sitting close to the client and maintaining eye contact at all times. Question 47Which of the following is one way to show respect to clients? a. Being unaware of the client’s nonverbal as well as verbal communication b. Treating the client as an expert on his or her experience c. Lacking knowledge about the client’s culture d. Disregarding clients’ thoughts, feelings, or abilities Question 48 Why might physical contact be an inappropriate way of expressing warmth? a. Physical contact is considered moral corruption by some. b. It may make the client feel guilty about his/her physical appearance. c. The practitioner may inadvertently hurt the client. d. It may be seen as an intimate exchange rather than a way of expressing professional caring. Question 49 Gender is a_____________ based concept. a. developmentally b. culturally c. individually d. biologically Question 50 Which of the following case examples illustrates secondary traumatic stress? a. A client requests treatment primarily for alcohol use, with traumatic stress as a secondary issue to be explored. b. A practitioner starts to feel overwhelmed and starts experiencing trauma symptoms after working for a few weeks with a client who is dealing with the loss of her entire family in a recent severe earthquake. c. A client is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness shortly after experiencing a traumatic rape.d. A client only experiences a few days of trauma symptoms.
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swrk379 chapter 1 8 exam 1
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why is it useful to move beyond what the client has stated
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which of the following is not one of the circumstances in which a practit
