Social Work Exam Prep Personality
Disorders Quiz Q&A
A social worker meets with a new client. The client recently began college and she is
having difficulty with adapting to college dorm life. She explains having a hard time
choosing courses and which outfits to wear to class. The lack of decision making is
having a negative effect on her attendance. Which initial personality disorder should
the social worker consider:
a. Schizotypal personality disorder
b. Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
c. Antisocial Personality Disorder
d. Dependent Personality Disorder - ANSWER-Dependent Personality Disorder
Juan is a 45 year old male who has been attending therapy sessions for several
years. He finds life to be uninteresting and routine. Although Juan has a supportive
wife and outgoing daughter, he defines his life as dull. I'm addition Juan stays home
instead of meeting with friends because he often feels rejected by others. Juan's
diagnosis would consist of the:
a. Antisocial Personality Disorder & Schizoid Personality Disorder
b. Persistent Depressive Disorder & Avoidant Personality Disorder
c. Reactive Attachment Disorder & Borderline Personality Disorder
d. Generalized Anxiety Disorder & Schizoid Personality Disorder - ANSWER-
Persistent Depressive Disorder & Avoidant Personality Disorder
A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder demands an immediate
appointment with the SWKR after an argument with her boss. What should the
SWKR do NEXT:
a. Assess the client for further information about the incident
b. Ask the client for further information about incident
c. Explain to the client she will be seen at the next scheduled session
d. Refer the client to a social worker who has immediate time available - ANSWER-
Explain to the client she will be seen at the next schedule session
Allen is a loner. He prefers to be alone in his room reading books. His family invites
him for Thanksgiving dinner, but he finds no desire to enjoy this time. His behavior is
consistent with the personality disorder:
a. Obsessive compulsive
b. Schizoid
c. Antisocial
d. Schizoyypal - ANSWER-Schizoid
Disorders Quiz Q&A
A social worker meets with a new client. The client recently began college and she is
having difficulty with adapting to college dorm life. She explains having a hard time
choosing courses and which outfits to wear to class. The lack of decision making is
having a negative effect on her attendance. Which initial personality disorder should
the social worker consider:
a. Schizotypal personality disorder
b. Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
c. Antisocial Personality Disorder
d. Dependent Personality Disorder - ANSWER-Dependent Personality Disorder
Juan is a 45 year old male who has been attending therapy sessions for several
years. He finds life to be uninteresting and routine. Although Juan has a supportive
wife and outgoing daughter, he defines his life as dull. I'm addition Juan stays home
instead of meeting with friends because he often feels rejected by others. Juan's
diagnosis would consist of the:
a. Antisocial Personality Disorder & Schizoid Personality Disorder
b. Persistent Depressive Disorder & Avoidant Personality Disorder
c. Reactive Attachment Disorder & Borderline Personality Disorder
d. Generalized Anxiety Disorder & Schizoid Personality Disorder - ANSWER-
Persistent Depressive Disorder & Avoidant Personality Disorder
A client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder demands an immediate
appointment with the SWKR after an argument with her boss. What should the
SWKR do NEXT:
a. Assess the client for further information about the incident
b. Ask the client for further information about incident
c. Explain to the client she will be seen at the next scheduled session
d. Refer the client to a social worker who has immediate time available - ANSWER-
Explain to the client she will be seen at the next schedule session
Allen is a loner. He prefers to be alone in his room reading books. His family invites
him for Thanksgiving dinner, but he finds no desire to enjoy this time. His behavior is
consistent with the personality disorder:
a. Obsessive compulsive
b. Schizoid
c. Antisocial
d. Schizoyypal - ANSWER-Schizoid
