SOCIAL WORK PEL 238 PRACTICE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following students behaviors is most frequently
associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
primarily inattentive presentation ?
a.leaving the seat when reaming seated is the classroom expectation
b. interrupting others's conversation and having trouble waiting for
a turn
c.struggling with organization and loosing learning materials
d. speaking excessively during play and learning activities. Answer: C
(objective 0001) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
primarily inattentive presentation often manifests as difficulties
with time management, forgetfulness, loosing things, day dreaming
and organizational struggles.
◉ A school social worker is supporting a fourth grade teacher in
developing a lesson plan on photosynthesis for a class that includes
students with disabilities. The teacher plans to have students create
a diagram illustrating the process of photosynthesis. According to
Bloom's taxonomy, this activity is an example of which of the
following levels of learning?
a. evaluation
b. analysis
,c. comprehension
d. knowledge. Answer: B (objective 0001) Bloom's taxonomy
describes six levels of learning; knowledge, comprehension,
application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Analysis is described
as the ability to break down or distinguish parts or components of a
whole to understand the organizational structure of a whole.
◉ which of the following instructional approaches would be most
responsive to students who have a preference for kinesthetic
learning?
a. incorporating physical movement into lesson activities
b. providing printed handouts for multimedia presentations
c. developing written instructions for research assignments
d. integrating small- and large group discussions into lessons.
Answer: A. (objective 0001) students who have a preference for
kinesthetic learning respond well to activities that incorporate
physical movement and tactile experiences. This approach supports
student in understanding abstract concepts through direct physical
involvement with the content.
◉ A high school teacher consults with a school social worker about
an eleventh grade student. The teacher reports that the student, who
was recently diagnosed with depression, is withdrawn, has trouble
concentrating, cries occasionally, and has declining academic
performance. Which of the following interventions would be most
appropriate for the social worker to recommend first?
,a. providing the student with information about the effects of
depression on learning
b. suggesting that the student be evaluated by the crisis team for
sducidal tendencies
c. scheduling a meeting with the student to develop an individual
plan for classroom support
d. referring the student to an outside agency for individual
counseling related to depression. Answer: C. (objective 0001)
depression is one of the most common mental health issues among
adolescents and can effect their learning. Student with depression
need specific supports to function effectively in the school
environment, and the support should be specific to the student.
◉ According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development,
which of the following developmental challenges occurs between
ages three and five?
a. identity vs. confusion
b.initiative vs. guilt
c. trust vs. mistrust
d, intimacy vs.isolation. Answer: B (objective 0001) Erik Erikson's
theory of psychosocial development describes the impact of social
experiences across the lifespan. The theory includes eight stages and
focuses on social interactions and relationships affect development.
Between ages three and five, the key developmental challenge is
initiative verses guilt. During this period the child regularly interacts
with other children. Children begin to plan activities make up games
, and innate actives with others. If given this opportunity, children
develop a sense of initiative and feel secure in their ability to lead
others and make decisions.
◉ An eight year old student was recently evaluated by a school
psychologist. The results of the evaluation include the following
results. (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition
WISC_V)
(Verbal comprehension- 131, Perceptual Reasoning 134, Working
Memory 114, Processing Speed 115, General Ability Index 137)
The student's teacher reports that the student frequently finishes
classwork before peers and often expresses boredom in class. Based
on this information, the school social worker's most appropriate
recommendation to the teacher is to:
a. link complex assignments with the students interest and areas of
strength.
b. provide the student with additional assignments to complete.
c. engage the student as a teaching assistant to provide support to
others.
d. arrange for the student to work independently on assignments..
Answer: A (objective 000 1) According to the students scores on the
various components of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children -
Fifth Edition, the student scored within the range for giftedness in
verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, and processing speed.
Linking complex assignments to the students interest and areas of
strength is an appropriate method of differentiating instruction for
students who are gifted.
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following students behaviors is most frequently
associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
primarily inattentive presentation ?
a.leaving the seat when reaming seated is the classroom expectation
b. interrupting others's conversation and having trouble waiting for
a turn
c.struggling with organization and loosing learning materials
d. speaking excessively during play and learning activities. Answer: C
(objective 0001) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
primarily inattentive presentation often manifests as difficulties
with time management, forgetfulness, loosing things, day dreaming
and organizational struggles.
◉ A school social worker is supporting a fourth grade teacher in
developing a lesson plan on photosynthesis for a class that includes
students with disabilities. The teacher plans to have students create
a diagram illustrating the process of photosynthesis. According to
Bloom's taxonomy, this activity is an example of which of the
following levels of learning?
a. evaluation
b. analysis
,c. comprehension
d. knowledge. Answer: B (objective 0001) Bloom's taxonomy
describes six levels of learning; knowledge, comprehension,
application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Analysis is described
as the ability to break down or distinguish parts or components of a
whole to understand the organizational structure of a whole.
◉ which of the following instructional approaches would be most
responsive to students who have a preference for kinesthetic
learning?
a. incorporating physical movement into lesson activities
b. providing printed handouts for multimedia presentations
c. developing written instructions for research assignments
d. integrating small- and large group discussions into lessons.
Answer: A. (objective 0001) students who have a preference for
kinesthetic learning respond well to activities that incorporate
physical movement and tactile experiences. This approach supports
student in understanding abstract concepts through direct physical
involvement with the content.
◉ A high school teacher consults with a school social worker about
an eleventh grade student. The teacher reports that the student, who
was recently diagnosed with depression, is withdrawn, has trouble
concentrating, cries occasionally, and has declining academic
performance. Which of the following interventions would be most
appropriate for the social worker to recommend first?
,a. providing the student with information about the effects of
depression on learning
b. suggesting that the student be evaluated by the crisis team for
sducidal tendencies
c. scheduling a meeting with the student to develop an individual
plan for classroom support
d. referring the student to an outside agency for individual
counseling related to depression. Answer: C. (objective 0001)
depression is one of the most common mental health issues among
adolescents and can effect their learning. Student with depression
need specific supports to function effectively in the school
environment, and the support should be specific to the student.
◉ According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development,
which of the following developmental challenges occurs between
ages three and five?
a. identity vs. confusion
b.initiative vs. guilt
c. trust vs. mistrust
d, intimacy vs.isolation. Answer: B (objective 0001) Erik Erikson's
theory of psychosocial development describes the impact of social
experiences across the lifespan. The theory includes eight stages and
focuses on social interactions and relationships affect development.
Between ages three and five, the key developmental challenge is
initiative verses guilt. During this period the child regularly interacts
with other children. Children begin to plan activities make up games
, and innate actives with others. If given this opportunity, children
develop a sense of initiative and feel secure in their ability to lead
others and make decisions.
◉ An eight year old student was recently evaluated by a school
psychologist. The results of the evaluation include the following
results. (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition
WISC_V)
(Verbal comprehension- 131, Perceptual Reasoning 134, Working
Memory 114, Processing Speed 115, General Ability Index 137)
The student's teacher reports that the student frequently finishes
classwork before peers and often expresses boredom in class. Based
on this information, the school social worker's most appropriate
recommendation to the teacher is to:
a. link complex assignments with the students interest and areas of
strength.
b. provide the student with additional assignments to complete.
c. engage the student as a teaching assistant to provide support to
others.
d. arrange for the student to work independently on assignments..
Answer: A (objective 000 1) According to the students scores on the
various components of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children -
Fifth Edition, the student scored within the range for giftedness in
verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, and processing speed.
Linking complex assignments to the students interest and areas of
strength is an appropriate method of differentiating instruction for
students who are gifted.
