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Which of the following stages coincides with Erikson's stage of autonomy vs. shame? correct answer: Anal The defense mechanism that is used at the youngest age is correct answer: Splitting A group worker who attempts to organize members so everyone has an opportunity to participate is probably in a ____________ group. correct answer: Task An infant displaying a small skull and protruding tongue generally has correct answer: Down syndrome Prototaxic mode occurs during the correct...

A social worker is meeting with a 55- year old lesbian who has a history of depression and substance abuse. The client says she feels "pretty good" about most things in her life, but wants to have a lont-term relationship and has never achieved this. She reports feeling disconnected from the gay community because she is politically conservative and "doesn't fit in". The social worker should FIRST: A. Recommend that the client join a group for gay singles in the area. B. Make a psychia...

What to do first correct answer: Feelings- acknowledge client's feelings Assessment- collect info Refer Educate- teach skills Facilitate- use empathy, positive regard, genuineness to enable clients to make their own changes Intervene- "Therapy" Communication Skills correct answer: Non-Verbal Prompt Minimal Prompts Paraphrase Reflexive Listening Accurate Empathy Summarization Ethnic Note: Convey Acceptance with/without Approval Motivational Interviewing 5 Steps correct answe...

1. According to Beck, a depressed person does not see the positive aspects of his/her situation because of: a. Precipitating factors b. Lack of support c. A dysfunctional schema d. Lack of adaptive coping strategies correct answer: c. A dysfunctional schema 2. It is necessary to obtain informed consent prior to giving out data about a patient. Which of the following statements is MOST correct regarding this issue? a. You must obtain informed consent from your patient in most situat...

3 Areas to identify in each question (PPL) correct answer: 1. Problem 2. Person 3. Last Sentence (guide to answer question) Key words correct answer: 1. Person/Client "hot seat" 2. SAFETY Red Flags - suicide, abuse, life-threatening, unexplained marks, alcohol, recent loss 3. Strong words/adjectives 4. Age 5. Diagnosis 6. Symptoms/Duration 7. Who are you? 8. Where are you in session? 9. Quotations 10. Direct requests/concerns 11. Qualifiers (First/Next/Best) Distr...

If a client is diagnosed with anxiety which medication will he/she most likely be taking A. Oxicodone (OxiConton) B. Atravastatin (Lipitor) C. Alprazolam (Xanax) D. Haloperidol (Haldol) correct answer: C. Alprazolam (Xanax) is the correct answer. A.Oxycodone is used to treat severe pain. B.Atravastatin is used to manage cholesterol. and D. Haloperidol is an anti-psychotic medication typical. A couple meets with a SW about concerns in their relationship. Both partners report the other per...

Which of the following is NOT true about motivation to change? A. Motivation fluctuates from one time to another B. Motivation can be increased by working to remove barriers to change C. Motivation is driven by hope or the belief that life can be different D. Motivation that is imposed by external forces is more salient than that which is intrinsic correct answer: D. Motivation that is imposed by external forces is more salient than that which is intrinsic Evidence-based social work prac...

Experimental Design (Topic=Research Methods) correct answer: people are randomly assigned to groups Sublimation(Topic= Defense Mechanisms) correct answer: Turns emotions into something good What is the number one goal when it comes to child abuse/neglect reporting? (Topic= Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting) correct answer: Protect the child at ALL Times Signs of child neglect (Topic= Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting) correct answer: -not bathing -not clean (odor) -malnourished -child re...

Theories of Human Development--Physical correct answer: How the body grows and develops. Different milestones that should be reached Theories of Human Development--Social correct answer: Erik Erikson--identity crisis. Different crisis led to different stages of development. 8 stages and the person needs to have successful completion of the stages in order to have a healthy personality. Micro level: Learning how to behave and interact with others. Macro level: Commitment that development p...

A physician has recommended nursing home placement for a 92-year-old patient who is currently in the hospital with leg problems and Neurocognitive issues. The patient's 80-year-old wife insists that she can continue caring for him at home. As part of the discharge plan, the hospital SWKR should: a) convince the wife that the physician's recommendations should be followed b) support the wife in finding a second opinion c) assist the wife to explore home health care service options d) recommend ...