1|Page
MSW Assessment Questions and Answers
Solutions UPDATED!!!!
Which method asks the client to write a story about themselves
as seen through the eyes of a sympathetic friend? - ANSWER
self-characterization
A therapist observes a client in everyday life and even
participates in the client's routine. This is known as: - ANSWER
observational method
Qualitative assessment methods have many benefits. Which is
not a benefit of this assessment method? - ANSWER it
eliminates the need for a standardized scale
"What is the worst thing that someone has said to you since
you lost your spouse?" is an example of a type of question a
therapist could use to give differential meaning to their
experience. Which best describes this question? - ANSWER
rating question
, 2|Page
What is the most common type of qualitative assessment? -
ANSWER interviewing
An ethnographic interview is structured to put the therapist in a
position of respect and authority in comparison with the client.
- ANSWER false
Why are rapid-assessment tools used in clinical practice? -
ANSWER they are easy to use.
Knowing about complications the client's mother had during
pregnancy is part of the diagnostic interview. - ANSWER true
When "wrapping up" a diagnostic interview, it is important to
ask the client: - ANSWER if there are any areas that were missed
during the interview that are important to understanding their
problems.
One criticism of qualitative assessment is that it does not allow
the unique perspective of the client to be understood. -
ANSWER false
MSW Assessment Questions and Answers
Solutions UPDATED!!!!
Which method asks the client to write a story about themselves
as seen through the eyes of a sympathetic friend? - ANSWER
self-characterization
A therapist observes a client in everyday life and even
participates in the client's routine. This is known as: - ANSWER
observational method
Qualitative assessment methods have many benefits. Which is
not a benefit of this assessment method? - ANSWER it
eliminates the need for a standardized scale
"What is the worst thing that someone has said to you since
you lost your spouse?" is an example of a type of question a
therapist could use to give differential meaning to their
experience. Which best describes this question? - ANSWER
rating question
, 2|Page
What is the most common type of qualitative assessment? -
ANSWER interviewing
An ethnographic interview is structured to put the therapist in a
position of respect and authority in comparison with the client.
- ANSWER false
Why are rapid-assessment tools used in clinical practice? -
ANSWER they are easy to use.
Knowing about complications the client's mother had during
pregnancy is part of the diagnostic interview. - ANSWER true
When "wrapping up" a diagnostic interview, it is important to
ask the client: - ANSWER if there are any areas that were missed
during the interview that are important to understanding their
problems.
One criticism of qualitative assessment is that it does not allow
the unique perspective of the client to be understood. -
ANSWER false
