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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
Ans: 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
situations, but not in all situations.
b. If a significant other requests information about your patient, you
may release it without informed consent.
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c. If you are going to consult with a colleague, you must have informed
consent from your patient.
d. You must always have informed consent from your patient.
Ans: a. You must obtain informed consent from your patient in
most situations, but not in all situations.
3. A soldier with combat-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder desires
to return to combat. What is the first thing you should do?
a. Allow the soldier full self-determination, returning when he deems
appropriate.
b. Inform the client that return will likely cause an increase in
symptoms and is not advised.
c. Contact the commanding officer to determine if this is an option for
the soldier.
d. Assess progress in treatment and current level of functioning.
Ans: d. Assess progress in treatment and current level of
functioning.
4. A man is referred by his primary care provider and presents with a
diagnosis of Hypochondriasis. What is the FIRST crucial step in
treatment?
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a. History taking
b. Establishment of trust and appreciation for the patient's problems
c. Education about the link between stress, emotions and lifestyle and
physical health
d. Treatment planning
Ans: b. Establishment of trust and appreciation for the
patient's problems
5. Client: "I'm depressed. I've lost my hair at a much quicker rate than I
thought possible. I'm terribly embarrassed to go out in public. I'm
feeling extremely anxious and uneasy about my baldness." Social
Worker: "You're anxious and uneasy about the transformations that
are a natural process of aging." The social worker's response is:
a. Encouragement
b. Summarization
c. Paraphrase
d. Reflection of feeling
Ans: d. Reflection of feeling
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6. How do you find the median of a set with an even number of items?
a. The larger of the two middle numbers is the median.
b. The two middle numbers are both medians.
c. Find the average of the two middle numbers.
d. A set with an even number of items does not have a median.
Ans: c. Find the average of the two middle numbers.
7. A young, beginning social worker has some intrapersonal and
interpersonal struggles with women in authority positions that stem
from her poor relationship with her mother. The social worker's client
is a female 50-ish successful CEO of an Internet start-up. The social
worker is likely to struggle in therapy due to:
a. Counter-resistance
b. Counter-transference
c. Transference
d. Resistance
Ans: b. Counter-transference
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LMSW Practice Test Questions Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
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
Ans: 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
situations, but not in all situations.
b. If a significant other requests information about your patient, you
may release it without informed consent.
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c. If you are going to consult with a colleague, you must have informed
consent from your patient.
d. You must always have informed consent from your patient.
Ans: a. You must obtain informed consent from your patient in
most situations, but not in all situations.
3. A soldier with combat-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder desires
to return to combat. What is the first thing you should do?
a. Allow the soldier full self-determination, returning when he deems
appropriate.
b. Inform the client that return will likely cause an increase in
symptoms and is not advised.
c. Contact the commanding officer to determine if this is an option for
the soldier.
d. Assess progress in treatment and current level of functioning.
Ans: d. Assess progress in treatment and current level of
functioning.
4. A man is referred by his primary care provider and presents with a
diagnosis of Hypochondriasis. What is the FIRST crucial step in
treatment?
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a. History taking
b. Establishment of trust and appreciation for the patient's problems
c. Education about the link between stress, emotions and lifestyle and
physical health
d. Treatment planning
Ans: b. Establishment of trust and appreciation for the
patient's problems
5. Client: "I'm depressed. I've lost my hair at a much quicker rate than I
thought possible. I'm terribly embarrassed to go out in public. I'm
feeling extremely anxious and uneasy about my baldness." Social
Worker: "You're anxious and uneasy about the transformations that
are a natural process of aging." The social worker's response is:
a. Encouragement
b. Summarization
c. Paraphrase
d. Reflection of feeling
Ans: d. Reflection of feeling
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6. How do you find the median of a set with an even number of items?
a. The larger of the two middle numbers is the median.
b. The two middle numbers are both medians.
c. Find the average of the two middle numbers.
d. A set with an even number of items does not have a median.
Ans: c. Find the average of the two middle numbers.
7. A young, beginning social worker has some intrapersonal and
interpersonal struggles with women in authority positions that stem
from her poor relationship with her mother. The social worker's client
is a female 50-ish successful CEO of an Internet start-up. The social
worker is likely to struggle in therapy due to:
a. Counter-resistance
b. Counter-transference
c. Transference
d. Resistance
Ans: b. Counter-transference
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