Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development correct answers 1. Sensorimotor (0-2): object
permanence
2. Pre-operational (2-7): egocentrism
3. Concrete operational (7-11): conservation
4. Formal operational (12+)
Parenting Styles: Authoritarian correct answers parents impose rules and expect obedience
A Social worker is seeing a middle-aged woman who is struggling to "find herself" after being at
the same job for 22yrs, never being married, and her only child is now being off to college. She
reports feeling unhappy with life. This woman is MOST likely in which stage of psychosocial
development? correct answers Generativity vs Stagnation
A social worker is referred a client who has a history of substance use. He informs the social
worker that "he is done" and stopped using cocaine three days ago. He appears anxious,
trembling, and reports having difficulty concentrating and nightmares. In order to best meet his
immediate treatment needs, the social worker SHOULD: correct answers Arrange for him to see
a physician to address medical issues.
A social worker is working with a family whose home was recently burglarized and the family
was held at gunpoint. The 12 yr old son has begun wetting the bed and sucking his thumb,
behaviors that were not present before. The mother reports that the daughter now always wants
to sleep in bed with her. The SON is MOST likely using the defense mechanism of: correct
answers Regression
Which of the following is TRUE of youth who are LGBTQ? correct answers They may engage
in self-harm or risky behavior
A social worker is seeing a client that identifies as " Christian". The client tells the social worker
that she is pregnant and considering having an abortion and would like to get guidance from her
pastor about this decision. In response to the client's request, the social worker should FIRST:
correct answers Determine what support is needed to prepare the client for this meeting with her
pastor.
When collecting sensitive information in a social work interview, it is BEST to: correct answers
Ask sensitive questions in the latter part of the interaction/interview to establish rapport before.
A social worker at a community clinic is seeing a client who has just received a letter stating that
she will no longer be receiving housing. The client is focusing solely on the stress associated
with the financial challenges that this will cause for her that could result in her becoming
homeless. Using a systems approach, the social worker can expect this news to: correct answers
Affect other areas of her life such as her physical and mental health.