SOCIAL WORK CONTENT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
A school social worker is providing support to a 14-year old eighth grade
student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). the student has difficulties with
anxiety, transitions, time management, and independent work. Which of the
following strategies by the social worker would be most appropriate for the
student?
a. providing the student with a daily planner
b. asking the principal or teacher to mentor the student
c. developing a visual schedule for the student
d. giving the student frequent verbal reminders of expectations - ANSWER- C
(objective 0003) visual schedules provide a pictorial representation of the day's
activities. this approach is appropriate for student with autism because it
reinforces the routine of the day, provides student with a handy reminder of
what happens next, helps student remain calm, and support independent
functioning.
A school social worker is planning an intervention for a student with post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who exhibits verbal outbursts and aggression
when triggered . When working with the student to address these behaviors, the
social worker should emphasize which of the following approaches?
a.exploring the role of trauma in the student's behaviors and how it influences
the student individually and ecologically
b. asking staff members who interact with the student to collect data related to
the student's trauma and behaviors
c. discussing with the student's parents/ guardians the need for outside therapy
to address the student's trauma and behaviors
d. identifying a point person at the school that the students can speak to
following incidences of trauma- related behaviors - ANSWER- A (objective
0003) Trauma informed practice is an evidence based approach for addressing
,the needs of students who have experienced various types of trauma. Trauma
informed practice is most effective when providers and individuals explore the
relationship between the trauma and specific behaviors how the trauma affects
the student, and the effects of the trauma- related behaviors on the systems in
which the student functions.
A school social worker is forming a counseling group at the high school fr tenth
grade students who are recovering from addiction. During the first meeting with
the group, the social worker should focus on which of the following tasks?
a. obtaining information from group members related to demographics, mental
health, and medical history
b. asking group members to share their personal goals in the areas of academics
and social/ emotional development
c. requisition that group members disclose what they hope to achieve through
participation in the group
d. setting guidelines with group members regarding ground rules,
confidentiality, and expectations for participation - ANSWER- D (objective
0003) During the initial group counseling session, it is important for school
social workers to accentuate the importance of ground rules, the boundaries fi
confidentiality and the expectations for participation. In, addition it is important
for group members to agree to these rules, boundaries, and expectations. This
task will facilitate the development of sense of safety and trust for group
members.
Seventh grade students in social skills group are familiarizing themselves with
the tasks and roles in the group and learning about other members of the group.
These behaviors are characteristic of which of the following stages of group
developing?
a. storming
b. preforming
c. forming
,d. adjourning - ANSWER- C (objective 0003) Groups go through a number of
stages to achieve maximum performance. the first stage of group development
is "forming" and it is during this stage that members are preoccupied with
familiarizing themselves with group task and one another. At this stage group
members depend most heavily on the facilitator (school social worker) to
provide guidance and support
Which of the following theories posits that children are born with basic mental
structure on which future learning and knowledge are based on?
a. Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory
b. John Bowlby's attachment theory
c. Jean Piaget's cognitive developmental theory
d. Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory - ANSWER- C. (objective 00001)
Jean Piaget's cognitive developmental theory explains the mechanisms and
process by which an infant and child develop into an individual who can think
hypothetically and reason abstractly. According to Piaget's theory cognitive
development is a progressive reorganization of the basic mental structure
through maturation and environmental experiences.
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
AND ANSWERS
A school social worker is providing support to a 14-year old eighth grade
student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). the student has difficulties with
anxiety, transitions, time management, and independent work. Which of the
following strategies by the social worker would be most appropriate for the
student?
a. providing the student with a daily planner
b. asking the principal or teacher to mentor the student
c. developing a visual schedule for the student
d. giving the student frequent verbal reminders of expectations - ANSWER- C
(objective 0003) visual schedules provide a pictorial representation of the day's
activities. this approach is appropriate for student with autism because it
reinforces the routine of the day, provides student with a handy reminder of
what happens next, helps student remain calm, and support independent
functioning.
A school social worker is planning an intervention for a student with post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who exhibits verbal outbursts and aggression
when triggered . When working with the student to address these behaviors, the
social worker should emphasize which of the following approaches?
a.exploring the role of trauma in the student's behaviors and how it influences
the student individually and ecologically
b. asking staff members who interact with the student to collect data related to
the student's trauma and behaviors
c. discussing with the student's parents/ guardians the need for outside therapy
to address the student's trauma and behaviors
d. identifying a point person at the school that the students can speak to
following incidences of trauma- related behaviors - ANSWER- A (objective
0003) Trauma informed practice is an evidence based approach for addressing
,the needs of students who have experienced various types of trauma. Trauma
informed practice is most effective when providers and individuals explore the
relationship between the trauma and specific behaviors how the trauma affects
the student, and the effects of the trauma- related behaviors on the systems in
which the student functions.
A school social worker is forming a counseling group at the high school fr tenth
grade students who are recovering from addiction. During the first meeting with
the group, the social worker should focus on which of the following tasks?
a. obtaining information from group members related to demographics, mental
health, and medical history
b. asking group members to share their personal goals in the areas of academics
and social/ emotional development
c. requisition that group members disclose what they hope to achieve through
participation in the group
d. setting guidelines with group members regarding ground rules,
confidentiality, and expectations for participation - ANSWER- D (objective
0003) During the initial group counseling session, it is important for school
social workers to accentuate the importance of ground rules, the boundaries fi
confidentiality and the expectations for participation. In, addition it is important
for group members to agree to these rules, boundaries, and expectations. This
task will facilitate the development of sense of safety and trust for group
members.
Seventh grade students in social skills group are familiarizing themselves with
the tasks and roles in the group and learning about other members of the group.
These behaviors are characteristic of which of the following stages of group
developing?
a. storming
b. preforming
c. forming
,d. adjourning - ANSWER- C (objective 0003) Groups go through a number of
stages to achieve maximum performance. the first stage of group development
is "forming" and it is during this stage that members are preoccupied with
familiarizing themselves with group task and one another. At this stage group
members depend most heavily on the facilitator (school social worker) to
provide guidance and support
Which of the following theories posits that children are born with basic mental
structure on which future learning and knowledge are based on?
a. Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory
b. John Bowlby's attachment theory
c. Jean Piaget's cognitive developmental theory
d. Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory - ANSWER- C. (objective 00001)
Jean Piaget's cognitive developmental theory explains the mechanisms and
process by which an infant and child develop into an individual who can think
hypothetically and reason abstractly. According to Piaget's theory cognitive
development is a progressive reorganization of the basic mental structure
through maturation and environmental experiences.
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
