SOWK 435 Midterm Exam 2023 Answered.

In the early 1980’s, service members could be treated for illegal drug use under which program? Group of answer choices Veterans Rehabilitation Act Family Advocacy Programs Limited Privilege Communication Program None of the above Question 2 3 pts What is the purpose of SAPRO? Group of answer choices To be a rehabilitation center for veterans To monitor and report on the sexual assault cases that take place in the military To be a mental health definition in order to diagnose and treat people None of the above Question 3 3 pts True or False: The DoD has preferred that social workers have two years of postgraduate experience and/or a license to practice independent clinical social work before serving in the armed forces. Group of answer choices True False Question 4 3 pts During which operation were social workers first deployed to a combat zone? Group of answer choices Vietnam Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Desert Shield/Storm Question 5 3 pts True or False: The National Committee for Mental Hygiene was one of the mayor organizations responsible for the establishment of a social work branch in the U.S. Army. Group of answer choices True False Question 6 3 pts It is hypothesized that __________may impact a veteran’s ability to successfully transition into the civilian world and may influence his or her ability to develop rapport in the therapeutic relationship (especially if the client’s identity clashes with that of the civilian therapist). Group of answer choices Worldview Combat experience Over-identification with military culture none of the above Question 7 3 pts Which of the following is typically the most salient difference between civilian culture and military culture? Group of answer choices Devotion to duty Form of communication Uniforms Education Question 8 3 pts True or False: Military culture provides a purpose which is to support the mission through loyalty, obedience, and honor. Group of answer choices True False Question 9 3 pts The metaphor “fortress” describes which of the following? Group of answer choices Military base Military culture Military families Combat zone Question 10 3 pts True or False: Achieving true cultural competence involves a practitioner’s ability to grasp the “broad worldviews of the cultural group” while examining the “individual expression of these views.” Group of answer choices True False Question 11 3 pts The traditional rationale(s) for maintaining women out of the active fighting units include(s) which of the following? Group of answer choices Possibility of inappropriate male to female interactions Distractions in the combat zone Romance occurring between service members Being physically weaker than their male counterparts All of the above Question 12 3 pts True or False: Military academies do not admit women candidates due to their emotion-based characteristics. Group of answer choices True False Military verbal abuse Military enacted violence Question 13 3 pts The shortage of women in top leadership positions in the military has been hypothesized to be due to which of the following? Group of answer choices Women lack the motivational traits that are needed to fit the stereotypical military culture The female officer is unable to perform specific strength exercises and lacks upper body strength She has made the choice to stay home and not mobilize The female officer has less combat experience Question 14 3 pts Self-control and stoicism are some of the stereotypical masculine qualities that women demonstrate in the military in order to mostly gain what? Group of answer choices Acceptance Combat military occupational specialty (MOS) Promotion Self-esteem Question 15 3 pts Which of the following statements is NOT true about PTSD? Group of answer choices Being connected with a specific etiological agent is a similarity shared with most other psychiatric diagnoses Different people exposed to the same catastrophically traumatic event will differ in their ability to cope and with regards to whether they develop PTSD A history of physical injury during deployment is associated with a higher prevalence of PTSD during postdeployment Because of individual differences in cognitive and emotional processes, different people appear to have different trauma thresholds Question 16 3 pts Which of the following statements is/are true about contemporary theories or models of PTSD? Group of answer choices Each sees it as a stress response No one model has been scientifically proven to be predictive of clinical impairment in veterans The models differ with regard to what particular traumatized population they focus on All of the above are true Question 173 pts As defined in the DSV-IV-TR, PTSD typically develops following exposure to an occurrence that is threatening or is perceived to be threatening to the wellbeing of oneself or another person, where symptoms are grouped into which of the following clusters? Group of answer choices Re-experiencing the event Avoidance and emotional numbing Hyperarousal All of the above Question 18 3 pts PTSD was first formally recognized as a specific syndrome etiologically linked to traumatic events with veterans of: Group of answer choices World War I World War II The Vietnam War The Gulf War Question 19 3 pts PTSD is unique among psychiatric diagnoses because of the great importance placed upon what? Group of answer choices Person Dreams Traumatic stressor Community Question 20 3 pts True or False: The two major strategies to treat PTSD in patients or clients are prolonged exposure therapy (PET) and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapies, including cognitive processing therapy (CPT). Group of answer choices True False Question 21 3 pts Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that can be used by clinicians to treat PTSD. The primary goal of cognitive processing therapy is to: Group of answer choices Help the patient or client to forget the trauma Reconcile the client’s pretrauma beliefs and posttrauma information Develop a posttrauma reality None of the above Question 22 3 pts Oftentimes PTSD can be manifested in nightmares and the images are reexperienced when the individual is awake. These intrusive symptoms are characteristically very vivid and may contain which of the following? Group of answer choices Somatosensory components Audiovisual components Affective components All of the above Question 23 3 pts True or False: The increase of amygdalae activity in the brain is a hallmark of strong emotional responses and traumatic memory retrieval in PTSD patients. Group of answer choices True False Question 24 3 pts True or False: Imaginal exposure entails engaging mentally with the fear structure through repeatedly revisiting the traumatic event in a safe environment. Group of answer choices True False Question 25 3 pts Which of the following statements is/are true about VRE treatment? Group of answer choices Although it seems theoretically sound, no rigorous research has yet been done on its effectiveness While conducting the exposure, the clinician should prompt the client to report what is happening in the present tense The VRE exposure phase begins in Session 1 All of the above are true Question 26 3 pts Which of the following statements is/are an advantage of virtual reality exposure (VRE) therapy? Group of answer choices Military personnel may be more comfortable participating in VRE therapy than in traditional therapy approaches because of their familiarity with gaming and training simulation technology It facilitates effectively visualizing the traumatic event and circumvents the natural avoidance tendency The emotional intensity of scenes can be controlled by the clinician according to the client’s wishes All of the above Question 273 pts True or False: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic condition that occurs in a significant majority of persons who experience life-threatening traumatic events. Group of answer choices True False Question 28 3 pts Which of the following statements is NOT true about VRE treatment? Group of answer choices The VRE exposure phase is followed by a processing of material that emerged during exposure The VRE environment is the same regardless of the client’s traumatic event Homework assignments are used Breathing relaxation or cognitive restructuring may or may not be used Question 29 3 pts Which of the following statements is/are true regarding gaba-aminobutyric acid? Group of answer choices It is an inhibitory neurotransmitter It contributes to a state of relaxation It is present throughout the brain All of the above are true Question 30 3 pts Which of the following statements is/are true about what clinical social workers should know about pharmacology when treating military service personnel or veterans? Group of answer choices They should understand the language of the prescribing physician They should be able to answer client questions about side effects They should know about potential benefits and risks so they can help the client make an informed decision about referral for medical evaluation None of the above; pharmacological knowledge goes beyond what is reasonable to expect from social workers Choices a, b, and c are true Question 31 3 pts Which of the following SSRI antidepressants has/have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for pharmacologic treatment of PTSD? Group of answer choices Sertraline Paroxetine Fluoxetine Venlafaxine Sertraline and paroxetine Question 32 3 pts Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding medications for PTSD? Group of answer choices If the correct medication is provided, other treatment components will not be needed All medications for PTSD come with potential side effects Some medications might lead to increased avoidance symptoms Some medications may interfere with the optimal arousal needed for traumafocused therapy to be effective Question 33 3 pts Which of the following statements is/are true about the history of U.S. military families? Group of answer choices During the Korean War the initial training manual for military social workers placed an extremely strong emphasis on families During the Vietnam War several family-oriented programs were introduced. Despite the impact of women’s movement, the problem of domestic violence was ignored by the armed services until long after the Vietnam War ended. All of the above are true. Question 34 3 pts Which of the following statements is NOT true about the ABC-X model of military family stress? Group of answer choices A = the family stressors B = the family’s resources C = the family’s perception of the stress X = the social environment Question 35 3 pts Which of the following statements is/are true about the history of U.S. military families? Group of answer choices During World War I social workers who worked for the Red Cross provided services to military families. During the Revolutionary War, families were not allowed to be near their soldiers in military camps. Because of the Great Depression, the U.S. government became less generous to families during World War II. All of the above are true. Question 36 3 pts Prior to the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142), which branch of service introduced the Children Have a Potential (CHAP) program to support families of children with disabilities? Group of answer choices Army Marine Corps Air Force Navy Question 37 3 pts What occurred with the end of conscription and the advent of the allvolunteer military force? Group of answer choices The importance of the family’s impact on the soldier’s decision to re-enlist became recognized Family symposia were held on military installations during the early 1980s The Army officially recognized the family as part of the Army team All of the above occurred. Question 38 3 pts True or False: Today, across all service branches, more than half of personnel are married, and 40 percent have children. Group of answer choices True False Question 39 3 pts Which of the following statements is true about the predeployment stage in the cycle of deployment? Group of answer choices There is very little stress during this phase because the service member is still at home. This stage can be particularly stressful, both from a logistics standpoint and from an emotional standpoint. This stage is stressful from a logistical standpoint, but not from an emotional standpoint. None of the above are true. Question 40 3 pts Which of the following statements is true about the deployment stage in the cycle of deployment? Group of answer choices It is stressful for the service member, but not for the family. It is stressful for the family, but not for the service member. It is stressful for both the service member and the family. It is the least stressful phase for both the service member and the family. Question 41 3 pts Which of the following statements is/are true about the postdeployment (reintegration) stage in the cycle of deployment? Group of answer choices It begins with a honeymoon period that is followed by a period of struggle as roles and responsibilities have to be renegotiated It is unique for every family Spouses are at risk of developing secondary traumatic stress during this phase All of the above are true Question 42 3 pts In the Global War on Terror, National Guard and Reserve service members tend to experience the following during postdeployment: Group of answer choices Have difficulty returning to their civilian jobs postdeployment despite protection offered the Uniformed Services and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994. Are not hired by some small businesses because the businesses fear the threat of potential deployments. Are less likely to experience the same level and consistency of camaraderie during deployment as do the active components of the military. All of the above are true. Question 43 3 pts True or False: The term transmigrants refers to the concept of non-U.S. citizens serving in the U.S. military. Group of answer choices True False Question 44 3 pts In the Global War on Terror, National Guard and Reserve service members: Group of answer choices Move between two different cultures during cycles of deployment. Experience the same cultural conditions as do the active components of the military. Have the same health-care arrangements for themselves and their families as do the active components of the military. Have a greater advantage of receiving social support from their families during deployment than do the active components of the military. Question 45 3 pts True or False: Upon deployment, Reserve component (RC) service members leave families who may not have had any exposure to military culture. Group of answer choices True False Question 46 3 pts The concept