LMSW Practice Questions & Answers(Latest Update 2024) During this developmental stage, a child possesses progress from concrete to abstract thinking and can comprehend past, present, future themes. Children also tend to be "egocentric" during this

LMSW Practice Questions & Answers(Latest Update 2024) During this developmental stage, a child possesses progress from concrete to abstract thinking and can comprehend past, present, future themes. Children also tend to be "egocentric" during this stage. a. Sensorimotor Stage b. Concrete Operational stage c. Preoperational Stage d. Formal Operations Stage - ANSWERc. Preoperational Stage - According to Jean Piaget and his theory on cognitive development, children between the ages of 2-7 years possess more concrete thinking and can comprehend time through past, present and future themes. During this stage they are more "egocentric". This is part of Piaget's theory on cognitive development. According to John Bowlby and his position on attachment theory, during which stage does a child begin to cry when an unfamiliar person tries to hold or closely approach them. a. Learned behavior b. Stranger anxiety c. Separation anxiety d. Separation Anxiety Disorder - ANSWERb. Stranger anxiety - Stranger anxiety begins in an infant at 5 to 9 months old when an unfamiliar person other than the child's parents attempts to hold or closely approach the child. This behavior intensifies about one year and discontinues when the child reaches 2 years of age.Learned behavior is a set of behaviors learned when the child interacts with his or her caretaker (mother) who provides food as comfort. This helps to form attachment. Separation anxiety begins around 6 to 8 months and the behaviors include being upset and anxious when the caregiver is out of his or her sight or leaves the room. Separation Anxiety Disorder occurs later in childhood and is characterized by excessive worry about being away from a caregiver. This behavior is not typical or appropriate for the age of the child at which it occurs. This term refers to the idea that one is a member of a particular cultural, national or racial group that shares or has similarities such as a common language, history, society, culture and/or religion. a. Ethnicity b. Race c. Cultural identity d. Cultural diversity - ANSWERa. Ethnicity Amy, a Program Director of a small community clinic, is in charge of determining and addressing the needs of the clinics mental health program. She wants to better understand why clients are not utilizing the therapeutic services consistently. Which assessment tool would be most appropriate to determine the needs and addressing the potential gaps of the program? a. Formative evaluation b. Summative evaluation c. Needs assessment d. Cost-benefit analysis - ANSWERc. Needs assessment - A needs assessment is a systematic process for determining and addressing gaps between current and desired conditions. It examines the strengths and weaknesses of a program with the aim of improving it in order to meet current and future challenges. There are multiple methods for conducting needs assessments, which can be conducted by consultants, staff and volunteers who are internal or external to the community clinic. "Formative evaluation" examines the processes as they occur during the implementation phase of a program. "Summative evaluation" focuses on determining a program's effectiveness or examining it outcomes. "Cost-benefit analysis" determines the financial costs of operating a program as compared with the fiscal benefits of its outcomes. This psychological assessment is an introspective self-report questionnaire with the purpose of indicating different psychological preferences in how people perceive the world around them and make decisions. a. Beck Depression Inventory b. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory c. Rorschach Inkblot Test d. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator - ANSWERd. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator - The (MBTI) is a forced-choice, self -report inventory that attempts to classify individuals along four theoretically independent dimensions on how people perceive the world around them. The four dimensions are extraverted, introverted, sensation, and intuition. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a 21-item test, presented in a multiple-choice format that assesses the presence and degree of depression in adolescents and adults. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is an objective verbal inventory designed as a personality test for the assessment of psychopathology consisting of 550 statements, 16 of which are repeated. The Rorschach Inkblot Test is used to assess one's perceptual reactions and other psychological functioning. It is one of the most widely used projective test. A social worker will be facilitating a support group for teenagers. He is currently establishing the time of the group and forming a set of plans, rules, and expectations for its members to follow. The social worker realizes that the members may initially feel emotionally distant from others in the group. At which stage in the group process is the social worker? a. Beginning b. Intermediate c. Middle d. End - ANSWERa. Beginning A batterer promises his victim, "I will never do this again" after an altercation of physical and verbal abuse. The batterer offers the victim multiple apologies and declares love and caring for the victim. In what stage of the "cycle of violence" is the batterer? a. Phase I b. Phase II c. Phase III d. Phase IV - ANSWERc. Phase III - There are only three phases on the cycle of violence. Phase I, "Tension Building" where there are signs of abuse may be present (i.e. multiple verbal arguments, anger, and blaming). Phase II "Battering incident" is the shortest period of the cycle, where the greatest abuse (physical and/or verbal) occurs. Phase III, "Loving Contrition" is where the batterer offers many apologies and states that he or she may never engage in those acts again. This stage is also called the "honeymoon stage". Phase IV does not exist. A social worker is assessing a client's history for substance abuse. Which model provides the most comprehensive explanation for the complex nature of substance abuse disorders? a. Medical Model b. Biopsychosocial Model c. Family and Environmental Model d. Social Model - ANSWERb. Biopsychosocial Model What is the difference between delusions and hallucinations when a social worker is making an assessment with a client presenting with psychiatric issues? a. Delusions are false, fixed beliefs despite evidence to the contrary, while hallucinations are hearing, seeing, smelling, or feeling something that is not real. b.Delusions are based on visual misconceptions of one's past, while hallucinations are based on visual misconceptions of one's present. c. Delusions are fixed beliefs, while hallucinations consist of loose beliefs or half-truths. d. Delusions and Hallucinations share the same concepts. - ANSWERa. Delusions are false, fixed beliefs despite evidence to the contrary, while hallucinations are hearing, seeing, smelling, or feeling something that is not real. What is the difference between Endogenous depression and Exogenous depression when a social worker is making an assessment with a client presenting with mild depressive symptoms? a. Endogenous depression is internalized, while exogenous depression is expressed externally. b. Endogenous depression is caused by the lack of family support, while exogenous depression is caused by the lack of community support. c. Endogenous depression is caused by a biochemical imbalance, while exogenous depression is caused by external events or psychosocial stressors. d. Endogenous and exogenous depression are the same. - ANSWERc. Endogenous depression is caused by a biochemical imbalance, while exogenous depression is caused by external events or psychosocial stressors. Which of the following is not a step in the problem-solving process? a. Engaging b. Assessing c. Evaluating d. Compensation - ANSWERd. Compensation According to B.F. Skinner, who developed Operant Conditioning, which operant technique uses praise or rewards to increase the probability that a behavior will occur? a. Positive punishment b. Negative punishment c. Positive reinforcement d. Negative reinforcement - ANSWERc. Positive reinforcement increases probability that behavior will occur (i.e. praising, giving tokens, or otherwise rewarding positive behavior. Positive punishment is a presentation of undesirable stimulus following a behavior for the purpose of decreasing or eliminating that behavior (i.e. hitting, shocking). Negative punishment is the removal of a desirable stimulus following a behavior for the purpose of decreasing or eliminating that behavior (i.e. removing something positive, such as a token or dessert). Negative reinforcement is behavior increase because a negative (aversive) stimulus is removed (i.e. remove shock). Which act was the key legislation of its time for addressing child abuse and neglect? This legislation now provides federal funding to states in support of prevention, assessment, investigation, prosecution, and treatment activities. Lastly, it provides grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for demonstration programs and projects. a. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. b. Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974 c. Educational for Handicapped Children Act of 1975 d. Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 - ANSWERb. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1974 is legislation that provides federal funding to states in support of prevention, assessment, investigation, prosecution, and treatment activities for addressing child abuse and neglect. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 protects the privacy of educational records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the United States Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. The Education for Handicapped Children Act of 1975 guarantees a free, appropriate public education to all children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21. Children receiving such services should be provided with Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) that are revised annually. Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 gives American Indian/Native American/Indigenous nations or organizations jurisdiction over child welfare cases that involve an American Indian/Native American/Indigenous child in order to protect the integrity of American Indian/Native American/Indigenous families. A social worker is working in this particular framework where the interventions are more involved in larger systems, stressing the importance of economic, historical, and sociopolitical, and environmental influences on client well-being and functioning. Which intervention is this social worker practicing? a. Micro b. Macro c. Mezzo/Meso d. Mini - ANSWERb. Macro - Social Work aims to solve problems in human relationships and empower their clients. They achieve this goal by engaging in three levels of intervention: Micro, Mezzo, and Macro. The "mini" intervention does not exist. The Macro intervention is the third level of intervention for social workers. This level stresses the importance of economic, historical, sociopolitical, and environmental influences on client well-being and functioning. Social workers determine how these factors can facilitate growth and/or create problems for clients. In which of the five stages of Maslow's hierarchy of needs does an individual experience his or her true calling, dealing with the world around them "as it is" and has a glimmer of what it is like to be complete? a. Esteem needs b. Safety needs c. Physiological needs d. Self-actualization - ANSWERd. Self-actualization - according to Maslow, is where a person needs to be his or herself despite one's environment. Typically, only 1% of the population consistently operates on this level. An individuals who is "self actualized" is in a position to find his or her true calling (i.e, an actor, writer, or musician). The other listed answer options are other needs in the hierarchy. Craig is a client who just entered into psychotherapy to address issues surrounding trauma. His therapist, a licensed clinical social worker, finds that he has the inability to acknowledge his true feelings when he describes the nature of this past sexual abuse. Craig states, "I just can't believe my Dad would do this to me. He wouldn't do this to me because he's my Dad". Which defense mechanism is Craig exhibiting? a. Denial b. Acting out c. Compensation d. Dissociation - ANSWERa. Denial A case worker is currently working with a client her age assisting her in accessing services through the local community center. The case worker finds the client rude and self-centered. When reviewing the case with her supervisor, the case worker informs her supervisor that the client "hates her". Which defensive mechanism is this case worker exhibiting? a. Introjection b. Projective Identification c. Projection d. Incorporation - ANSWERc. Projection - Projection, which the case worker is exhibiting, is a primitive defense, attributing one's disowned attitudes, wishes, and feelings onto some external object or person. In this case, the case worker does not like certain behaviors of the client and projects her feelings of dislike onto the client.Projective Identification is a form of projection. However, its more utilized with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), which they are unconsciously perceiving others' behaviors as a reflection of one's own identity. Introjection is generally where a person adopts or replicates the behaviors or attributes of others. Incorporation is a primitive behavior where "psychic" representations of a person (parts of a person) are figuratively ingested. This individual is not exhibiting their true authentic self. According to systems theory, what is another term for "steady state"? a. Input b. Homeostasis c. Open system d. Differentiation - ANSWERb. Homeostasis The "Micro" intervention is where social workers concentrate on helping clients solve their problems. These problems may relate to difficulties with partners/spouses, children, other family members, coworkers, and/or neighbors. At the micro level, social workers help clients to access needed services from other agencies, as well as provide direct support and counseling. The "Mezzo" intervention the second level of intervention for social workers, which is also known as "meso". Mezzo interventions apply to larger groups or communities. At the mezzo intervention level, social workers attempt to make connections between the micro and macro levels In the field of healthcare, there are many ways to organize client records and progress notes. However, the SOAP format has been widely used and accepted to capture the client's progress in receiving services in a professional progress note. What does the "A" stand for in SOAP progress note format. a. Achievement b. Assessment c. Action d. Attainment - ANSWERb. Assessment - SOAP stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan During an interview with a client, a social worker is pulling together the patterns of the client's presenting behaviors in order to gain a new understanding of the client's issues. Which interviewing technique is the social worker using? a. Universalization b. Clarification c. Interpretation d. Reframing and relabeling - ANSWERc. Interpretation A social worker is in an interview with a client for services. She is sitting up straight and leaning towards the client in a relaxed and open manner. She is commenting on the client's statements, asking open-ended questions, and making statements that show listening is occurring. Which verbal and non-verbal communication technique is this social worker utilizing with this client? a. Silence b. Active listening c. Reframing d. Exhibiting desirable facial expressions - ANSWERb. Active listening A social worker is about to interview a client, who will participate in clinical services. Which service-related form is most appropriate to use to obtain the client's consent to engage in these services? a. Informed Consent for Services b. Consent for Release of Information c. DNR d. Advance Directive - ANSWERa. Informed Consent for Services A social worker is currently working with an adult client who receives services at the local community outreach program. One day the social worker was at his son's middle school to attend a music concert that he is performing in. The social worker notices his client is also present in the lobby of the school. However, he does not engage with the client. Later, the social worker's son introduces a girl who is also performing in the concert. The client comes over and states, "I didn't know our kids were performing in the concert together?!" The social worker remains professional but feels a bit uncomfortable. During the next scheduled appointment with the client, what should the social worker do? a. Inform the client about the potential for a conflict of interest to arise and discuss the potential dual relationship and ways to appropriately address this issue. b. Inform the client that she needs to remove her child fr - ANSWERa. Inform the client about the potential for a conflict of interest to arise and discuss the potential dual relationship and ways to appropriately address this issue. - According the the NASW Code of Ethics, 1999--1.06 Conflicts of Interests, social workers should inform clients when a real or potential conflict of interest arises. In addition, the social worker should take reasonable steps to resolve the issue in a manner that makes a clients' interests primary and protects the clients' interests to the greatest extent possible. The following are part of the essential steps in ethical problem-solving in social work practice except: a. Identify ethical standards, as defined by the Advanced Practice Social Worker. b. Determine whether there is an ethical issue or dilemma c. Weigh ethical issues in light of key social work values and principles as defined by the Code of Ethics. d. Monitor for new ethical issues or dilemmas. - ANSWERa. Identify ethical standards, as defined by the Advanced Practice Social Worker. - Steps B, C, and D are part of the essential steps in ethical problem-solving in social work practice. Answer A is not part of the essential steps because the ethical standards are not defined by the Advanced Social Worker but by the NASW Code of Ethics. Social workers cannot rely on their supervisors or co-workers on the ethical standards. Social workers should refer to the Code of Ethics first when researching ethical standards of the social work profession. Which of the following is a core value of social work practice? a. Competence b. Social Justice c. Integrity d. All of the above - ANSWERd. All of the above Which of the following is not an essential part of obtaining a client's informed consent? a. Explaining what services will be provided, including risks and benefits to the client. b. Requiring that all consent forms are stored in the client's file. c. Informing the client of payment expected and consequences for nonpayment of fees. d. Ensuring the client understands service alternatives. - ANSWERb. Requiring that all consent forms are stored in the client's file. A client engaged in a therapeutic session is uncomfortable with a case worker because the case worker reminds the client of his father who was very organized. What behavior is the client exhibiting? a. Transference b. Transformation c. Projection d. Countertransference - ANSWERa. Transference - redirection of a client's feelings for a significant person to a social worker. Transference was first described by Sigmund Freud, who acknowledged its importance for a better understanding of a client's feelings. On the other hand, "countertransference" refers to the redirection of a social worker's feelings toward a client, or more generally, a social worker's emotional entanglement with a client. Projection is a primitive defense, attributing one's disowned attitudes, wishes, and feelings onto some external object or person. A case worker has been doing social work for over ten years. The case worker has enjoyed his career over those years, but has started to feel a lack of satisfaction in resolving client problems and is emotionally exhausted. The case worker is likely experiencing: a. Vicarious Trauma b. Secondary Trauma c. Compassion Fatigue d. Burnout - ANSWERd. Burnout - "Burnout" is a state of physical, emotional, psychological, and/or spiritual exhaustion. It can be manifested by cynicism or a lack of satisfaction in working with clients to resolve their problems. "Vicarious Trauma" (similar to Secondary Trauma) is the emotional exposure that counselors/therapists have from working with people as they are hearing client's traumatic experiences and become witnesses to the pain, fear, and terror that trauma survivors have endured. "Compassion Fatigue" is a syndrome consisting of a combination of the symptoms of secondary trauma and burnout. It usually represents the overall experience of emotional and physical fatigue that Social Workers can experience due to the prevalent use of empathy when treating clients who are distraught and experiencing emotional pain. Which of the following areas are included in an evaluation of a social worker's practice? a. Cultural Competence b. Having effective client relationships c. Use of supervision d. All of the above. - ANSWERd. All of the above. In a local community agency, a senior social worker is providing administrative and educational support to another fellow social worker. In addition, the senior social worker is establishing a "learning alliance" with the fellow social worker with the goal of teaching him new skills and refining existing ones. What professional action is the senior social worker performing with the fellow social worker? a. Consultation b. Peer Supervision c. Supervision d. Peer Support - ANSWERc. Supervision Cognitive behavioral therapy is a combination of the two theories. It aims to solve problems through a goal-oriented systematic procedure. Social workers who practice this intervention believe an individual's behaviors and feelings are cause by: A. People B. Thoughts C. Situations D. Events - ANSWERB. Thoughts A social worker contacts her administrator to discuss an emergency problem with a family receiving services. Due to cutbacks, the father of the familyhas been let go from his job and has not been successful in finding new work. The fuel oil has run out that provides this family with heat, and they have no current method to pay for more. The weather forecast is calling for dangerously cold temperatures within the next 48 hours, and there are twosmall children in the home. Since the human service office does not currently have the funding to provide assistance, what should an administrator do next? A. Pay the bill out of pocket and wait for reimbursement B. Staff should not have waited this long to report an emergency C. Take up a donation from all staff D. Locate another agency that may have available funding - ANSWERD. Locate another agency that may have available funding There are convincing links between parenting styles and the effects they have on children. Psychologist Diana Baumrind conducted research demonstrating that all parents display one of four parenting styles. Which of the four is the most successful? A. Authoritarian parenting B. Authoritative parenting C. Permissive parenting D. Uninvolved parenting - ANSWERB. Authoritative - Authoritative parents establish guidelines and rules their children are expected to follow. The parents are responsive and willing to listen to questions. When children fail to meet expectations, there is nurturing and forgiveness. The main motivation for authoritative parents is for their children to be assertive, socially responsible, and cooperative. Punishment is not an option. A social worker is helping a client who has had a tumultuous past. The client's main is the way his past has come full circle and resulted in problems in the present. After a thorough assessment, the social worker decides to focus on the here and now. What theory is being followed? A. Bandura theory B. Horney theory C. Gestalt theory D. Freud theory - ANSWERC. Gestalt theory - Gestalt therapy utilizes the past to solve a current problem. Clients are shown how to expand on their awareness through dialogue and experimental methods. They are taught self-regulation and lead through activities geared toward tackling the past. There are more adult children dealing with issues concerning aging parents than ever before. Many social work professionals specialize in services for senior citizens. They also initiate support groups for their families and caretakers. There are three main focuses to this practice, two of which include assessment and coordination. What is the third? A. Monitor services B. Dissolve conflicts C. Locate family members D. Provide welfare - ANSWERA. Monitor services Robert is a social work administrator in a Children's Service agency. Recently, he began an intimate relationship with one of his staff. Other employees have complained and made comments about the relationship. The NASW Code of Ethics clearly states this type of relationship should be avoided. Robert needs to take responsibility and do what? A. Robert should resign his supervisor position B. The employee should resign her position C. Professional responsibilities should be transferred to avoid a conflict of interest D. Robert should treat the employee equally among the staff - ANSWERD. Robert should treat the employee equally among the staff Al is described by friends and family as being self-centered. He has problems with anger but never wants to accept the blame. Al's relationships with two different women failed because he was physically abusive. A social worker might assess this client with reaction formation disorder. Which category of reaction formation disorder would he fall into? A. Internalizers B. Externalizers C. Inhibitors D. All of the above - ANSWERB. Externalizers - Al is most likely an externalizer. Externalizers tend to be aggressive towards others and overcompensate for fear of being wrong. Many will not only display anger physically, but also sexually and emotionally. Pamela has wanted to be a teacher her whole life. She completed the regular courses in college, but by her senior year, she was still terrified of walking into an actual classroom for her internship. Pamela feels she has made a huge mistake and may need to look into other career options. She has severe inhibitions about performing in front of people. What kind of therapy would benefit Pamela the most? A. Shyness awareness therapy B. Anti-social therapy C. Group therapy D. Career-based therapy - ANSWERC. Group therapy - Pamela would benefit most from group therapy. The goal of group therapy works is to remove discomfort from situations involving collaboration. It helps build confidence and serves as a bridge for interaction in a safe environment. A referral comes into the local Children's Protective Services in regards to a female infant. The concerns raised by the informant include a lack of nutrition and improper supervision. Neighbors hear the baby cry at all hours of the night for long lengths of time. The parents leave the home before dark and do not seem to reappear until dawn the next day. Groceries brought into the home are noticeably snack foods and alcohol. The social worker responding will need to complete what kind of assessment? A. Comprehensive family assessment B. Functional assessment C. Economic assessment D. Initial assessment - ANSWERD. Initial assessment - The initial assessment is the first priority with a new referral that may indicate a child's needs are not being met. This is brief and determines whether there are concerns of significant harm, neglect, abuse, and whether services are required. If a child is found to be in need, further assessments will be completed. Aaron seeks the help of a social worker for a problem he can no longer avoid. Recently, his employer downsized, and the client had to be placed on an afternoon shift to keep his job. Aaron does not own a vehicle and has always relied on public transportation to and from work. Because of his crippling fear of the subway system, Aaron takes the bus to work. With his new schedule, he must take a bus that gets him to work two hours early, while if he took the subway, he would be able to leave much later. Aaron is requesting help to overcome his fear of the subway system. The social worker suggests he observe others with the same fear. What form of therapy is most likely to be successful in this situation? A. Neurosis therapy B. Modeling therapy C. Behaviorism therapy D. Communication therapy - ANSWERB. Modeling therapy - Aaron could benefit from modeling therapy. In modeling therapy, an individual with a psychological disorder may overcome a problem by imitating someone else with similar needs. Modeling therapy is especially helpful for people with phobias. Psychological counseling, guidance and assistance are the main focus in the field of social work. Which kind of practice advances the community social conditions for disadvantaged individuals? A. Indirect practice B. Direct practice C. Oppression D. Group therapy - ANSWERB. Direct practice - Direct practice is a common technique for professional social workers to promote proficiency within a diverse community. Treatment may involve multicultural perspectives, cognitive therapy, and ego psychology. Lisa is completing her graduate classes in social work. One of the requirements is to observe another professional in the field. Lisa contacts an agency and requests the opportunity to take part in an actual family assessment. What is the professional's responsibility prior to this event? A. Give Lisa background information pertaining to the family B. Allow Lisa to read through the referral for services C. Describe the interview, but not allow Lisa to actually take part D. Get written consent from the family - ANSWERD. Get written consent from the family Boundaries between the outer world and inner self develop in infancy. While still young, individuals will project feelings of denial stemming from what ego function? A. Internal conflict B. External conflict C. Defensive functioning D. Collaborative functioning - ANSWERC. Defensive functioning - Identity-threatening feelings are protected by defensive functioning. Most individuals have mature reactions to handling reality, and others may have more sophisticated defenses. This is often observed as children become adults. Cassandra is a single mother who becomes upset with her social worker when a referral is made for parenting classes. The client feels that she is not a bad mother and that there is not a problem. Cassandra demands to see her records, but the social worker is concerned that some of the information found within may cause emotional harm. How should the professional deal with this problem? A. Request the client get a court order B. Warn the client and then make her a copy C. Clients are not allowed to see their records D. Read the records together to prevent confusion - ANSWERD. Read the records together to prevent confusion Samantha's week has been extremely hectic. She worked with five different families that placed children at risk, although not intentionally. The social worker fell behind in her documentation to address other more serious problems. Samantha receives a phone call from one of the clients stating they have been evicted. The social worker was supposed to connect the family with an agency who could have prevented this and helped them relocate. Which of the following chores is time sensitive? A. Risk assessment B. Documentation C. Service referrals D. None of the above - ANSWERB. Documentation What type of therapist interacts with individuals to bring about change in their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings through adaptation? A. Sex therapist B. Psychotherapist C. Behavior therapist D. Cognitive therapist - ANSWERB. Psychotherapist - A psychotherapist uses various techniques to initiate change in a client's thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Many practice controlled exposure with response intervention while others prefer cognitive behavioral therapy. Covert conditioning relies on a person's capacity to utilize imagery and is often a component of self-help methods. Psychologists have researched the ability of an individual's mind to generate these pictures as a solution to improve typical situation reactions. Covert conditioning is an example of which basic principle? A. Positive reinforcement B. Stimuli C. Behavior modification D. Imagery conditioning - ANSWERC. Behavior modification - Covert conditioning is an example of behavior modification. Covert conditioning is utilized in mental health treatment to improve clients' inner experiences and has been proven to be effective with sex offenders. The technique relies on an individual's ability to use imagery for mental rehearsal. Shelly seeks the help of a social worker for problems she is having with her personal life. She is married to John and has two daughters that are just reaching adolescence. The client reports her husband has been having extramarital affairs for three years. He doesn't try to hide them, and Shelly is quite aware of what is going on. She will not leave John because he is the only income provider and her daughters are very close to their father. What is the ideal therapy for Shelly? A. Self-centered B. Person-centered C. Conflict resolution D. Cognitive - ANSWERC. Conflict resolution - Shelly is having a conflict with her described outcome desired versus what she feels should be done. Conflict resolution therapy focuses on communication and coaching skills for resolving problems without negativity. Methods are centralized around treatment for families, couples and individuals. Kelly's doctor has concerns about the fluctuation of her weight. She has struggled with diets her whole life but is still 120 pounds over the average weight for her size. The doctor is concerned about symptoms that may indicate an eating disorder. During an examination the physician asked Kelly about her eating habits. The patient appeared to experience shame and distress when attempting to explain. She will eat between meals and often times will consume more than she needs. What disorder is being described by Kelly? A. Bulimia B. Depression C. Bingeeating D. Anxiety - ANSWERC. Bingeeating A client is receiving services from a social worker one time per week. The question is raised about possibly seeing a psychologist and the social worker reports holding a license in that field, also. When the client contacts the professional's employing agency, it is discovered the information is false. What type of violation is taking place? A. Falsifying information B. Misrepresentation C. Double billing for services D. Inconclusive therapy - ANSWERB. Misrepresentation Although humanistic therapy takes into account the influences of society and the unconscious are taken into account, its main emphasis is on freedom of choice in creating one's experience. Humanistic therapy also emphasizes fulfillment and growth. Characteristics of this type of therapy include open-ended responses and tentative interpretations. Which of the following is also an important aspect of humanistic therapy? A. Changing behaviors B. Altering ego perceptions C. Reflective listening D. Decision-making - ANSWERC. Reflective listening Lisa is a 14-year-old adolescent who skips school on a regular basis. She normally misses at least two days per week and reports just staying home in bed. The teen reports being tired all the time and cannot function at school most days. A social worker will identify a target behavior by examining the antecedent, identifying the function and identifying a positive replacement behavior. What type of problem solving should be initiated by the social worker? A. Authoritative B. Self-centered C. Collaborative D. Independent - ANSWERC. Collaborative Crisis is a normal part of life, and individuals try to maintain equilibrium by using coping mechanisms. Sometimes the usual techniques do not work when a problem is threatening. People in crisis may experience guilt, feelings of anxiety, helplessness, and fear. Which of the following criteria are used to determine whether a situation constitutes a crisis? A. An individual's view and response to an event B. How others view and respond to an event C. Instincts on what is threatening D. Conditioning as to what defines a crisis - ANSWERA. An individual's view and response to an event - When an individual sees an event as threatening with no way to cope, he or she may find themselves in crisis. This is a state of psychological disequilibrium with a number of indicators. Changes will be observed in energy levels, ability to concentrate, sleeping patterns, and social interaction with friends or relatives. One of the principles professionals adhere to in the promotion of social justice is the advocacy for basic human needs. Social workers pursue change on behalf of individuals to expand opportunity and choice. What group of people should be considered top priority? A. Children under the age of 6 B. Poor and vulnerable individuals C. Women D. Non-majority ethnic groups - ANSWERB. Poor and vulnerable individuals The Henderson family is receiving help from a Child Protective Service worker. There have been incidents of inappropriate parenting, and the social worker wants to help rectify the situation. The approach chosen for this family will identify their positive resources and abilities. What type of assessment will be completed? A. Problem-solving assessment B. Strength-based assessment C. Vulnerability assessment D. Intellectual limitation assessment - ANSWERB. Strength-based assessment A local hospital refers a regular patient to the facility's social worker. Madeline is considered a "frequent flyer" by the nurses due to her high number of visits. The patient exaggerates or creates symptoms of illness in an effort to seek treatment, attention, and sympathy. What disorder will the social worker want to focus on for intervention? A. Factitious disorder B. Psychological trauma C. Munchausen syndrome D. Hypochondriasis - ANSWERC. Munchausen syndrome Cynthia is sixteen years old and lives with lives with her boyfriend, their six-month-old daughter, and her boyfriend's friends. Cynthia spends her days watching television and hanging out with her friends. There has been very little bonding between mother and child since birth. Which of the following is likely demonstrated by the infant? A. Mistrust of the environment B. Lack of social responsiveness C. Poor motor control D. Slow language development - ANSWERA. Mistrust of the environment Person-centered therapy places most of the responsibility for treatment on the client. Professionals take a back seat and perform in a nondirective role. Therapy takes place in a supportive environment with a comfortable client/social worker relationship. What are the two goals of person-centered therapy? A. Increased self-esteem and openness to experience B. Increased self-determination and internal control C. Improvement in aggressive tendencies and control D. Improvement in attitude and external forces - ANSWERA. Increased self-esteem and openness to experience Social workers undergo annual reviews by administration. During an evaluation, a supervisor docks points with his female employees due to not wearing dresses in the job setting. He feels this is preferable work attire and should be taken seriously. Does the supervisor have the authority to complete a review in this manner? A. Yes, the social worker deserves a poor review due to the supervisor's dress code B. Yes, females should look feminine when filling the role of a professional C. No, this is stereotyping D. No, evaluation should be on performance only - ANSWERD. No, evaluation should be on performance only Kelley is a social worker seeking to enhance a client's capacity to change. The idea is to have the client address his own needs by resolving conflicts between interests and the broader society. This should be handled in a socially responsible manner and is an example of what principle value? A. Importance of human relationships B. Integrity C. Service D. Dignity and worth of the person - ANSWERD. Dignity and worth of the person Mallory is providing child welfare services to the family of a 15 year old. The adolescent states she was sexually assaulted by her ex-boyfriend. Both parents report their daughter being sexually active for the last twoyears. The ex-boyfriend reports the two were dating and sex was consensual. Mallory knows the adolescent is currently safe and in no imminent danger. Her next move is to determine whether the teen was of age to consent. What should Mallory do next? A. Remove the child from the home B. Look up age of consent on the Internet C. Talk with the ex-boyfriend's parents D. Consult with other professionals - ANSWERD. Consult with other professionals A social worker is providing services for a client whosuffered years of sexual abuse by a guardian. There is very little rapport, and the professional understands the challenges ahead. What needs to be established before therapy can be successful? A. Completion of a thorough assessment B. Foundation based on a trusting relationship C. Interaction with the perpetrator D. Intimate relationship - ANSWERB. Foundation based on a trusting relationship Individuals will develop poor personalities if they only receive unconditional positive regard with no conditions of worth. The need for positive regard from others and self allows there to be congruence between identity and experiences. This ideal human condition embodies the fully functioning person, one who is open to trust, expressing feelings, creativity and the experience to live existentially. Who developed this theory? A. Carl Rogers B. Sigmund Freud C. Erik Erikson D. Abraham Maslow - ANSWERA. Carl Rogers was a clinical psychologist who developed the humanistic personality theory. He believed that man's nature is fundamentally positive and trustworthy. Roger's conception of personality has been a valuable contribution to the study free will and the importance of self. Impulse control disorder is an umbrella term for a set of psychological disorders. Which of the following is not part of this set? A. Insomnia B. Intermittent explosive disorder C. Kleptomania D. Pyromania - ANSWERA. Insomnia Mr. Bentley has been providing social work services to a client for threeweeks based on a referral for self-esteem issues. During the course of assessment, it is discovered there are also drug abuse problems. Since this is not an area of expertise for Mr. Bentley, what should his next step be? A. Terminate services immediately B. Contact NASW for information C. Seek training in drug/alcohol abuse D. Refer the client to another professional - ANSWERD. Refer the client to another professional A social worker is establishing services for a family's daughter. She has been in trouble at school for bullying and initiating fights and, according to her parents, ran away from home twice. At the age of 12, she has already been in trouble for truancy and setting fire to a neighbor's garbage can. What do these actions indicate? A. Conduct disorder B. Oppositional defiant disorder C. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder D. Delinquency - ANSWERA. Conduct disorder A social worker meets with the Robertson family to complete a comprehensive family assessment to help recognize parental behavior. Information will be collected on who lives in the home, health history, employment and stability. Which of the following possible contributing factors should the social worker consider? A. Domestic violence B. Alcohol or drug usage C. Educational background D. All of the above - ANSWERD. All of the above Many personality disorders have long-term effects without the proper therapy and treatment. One in particular is more prevalent in females than males and involves 3% of the general population. Symptoms include a pattern of attention seeking behavior that may even become provocative in nature. Victims of this disorder may display rapidly shifting expressions of emotions, show self-dramatization and use physical appearance to draw attention to themselves.What disorder is described above? A. Histrionic personality disorder B. Narcissistic personality disorder C. Schizoid personality disorder D. Dependent personality disorder - ANSWERA. Histrionic personality disorder - People with histrionic personality disorder have difficulty achieving and maintaining intimacy in romantic relationships. Victims will often act out a role and seek to control their partner. Same-sex friend relationships are also hindered due to the provocative interpersonal style that may seem threatening. Patients often crave stimulation, excitement and novelty.