MSW Practice Exam 1
1. Which of the following populations best fit this description Ans: many within this
population are able to fully function with little support, whereas some need extensive
support and care. Approximately 30% or more of individuals in this population
suffer from a mental health disorder. They commonly live with relatives. Chronic
health problems often go undiagnosed for these indi- viduals Ans: people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
2. when comparing the experience of male and female individuals within the
criminal justice system, which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. women are more likely than men to be incarcerated in jail rather than prison
b. the female offender population is increasing at a faster rate
c. Males have higher rates of mental illness than females
d. women are more likely to meet drug dependance or abuse disorder criteria-
Ans: Males have higher rates of mental illness than females
3. A school social worker is scheduled to see a 9-year-old boy regarding disruptive
behavior in the classroom. There the social worker noted the fol- lowing Ans: he
seemed to constantly fidget and squirm in his seat; he talked nonstop; he was
frequently out of his seat, running, touching, and playing with anything and
everything he could reach. The teacher's efforts to quiet him appeared to be forgotten
almost instantly. When an art period was be- gun, which engaged most children, he
still had difficulty as he was easily distracted and seemed to switch constantly from
one activity to another. He appeared unable to slow down long enough to receive even
simple and clear instructions. The few moments he was quiet, he seemed lost in
daydreaming, staring out the classroom windows. The most likely diagnosis for this
,child is Ans: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
4. Which of the following is NOT predictive of the mental health status of
LQBTQ individuals in midlife?
a. self-transcendence
b. the degree to which they have disclosed their LGBTQ identity
c. finance-related anxiety
d. body shame Ans: the degree to which they have disclosed their LGBTQ identity
5. A social worker is seeing a client who has previously been diagnosed with heroin
use disorder. He has not meet the criteria for substance use disorder, except for
craving, for 5 months. He lives at his mother's home and is using a methadone
treatment program. He would be classified as Ans: early remission
6. Which of the following is NOT true of the task-centered practice model?
,a. task-centered practice can be used as a stand-alone treatment or in con- junction
with other treatment approaches
b. the client and social worker first develop a shared understanding of the
problem and its root causes
c. by the end of each session, the client must explicitly agree to complete the planned
tasks.
d.Tasks may be developed for the social worker or others to complete, in addi- tion to
the client Ans: the client and social worker first develop a shared understanding of the
problem and its root causes
7. The following definition is the MOST accurate when describing interven- tions
based on which theory? "The client's past experiences are used to understand and
effect the change upon their current emotions and behav- iors." Ans:
Psychodynamic theory
8. George, a middle aged male, informs his social worker that he had begun using
marijuana frequently with his coworkers after hours. He reports having occasionally
used this drug when he was younger, but he had stopped use until recently. George
started a new job 3 months ago, after being laid off from his previous position, which
he had kept for 10 years. He denies any physical ailments. George's mother abused
substances when he was a child, but he no longer has any contact with her. George
says that his new job
has been stressful but he has been finding ways to cope. What approach should the
social worker use to understand the many factors involved in his situation Ans:
biopsychosocial approach
9. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding co-occurring disor- ders?
a. approximately 40% of adolescents with substance use disorders also have a mental
, health disorder
b. with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, the mental health
disorder occurs first in approximately two-thirds of individuals
c. only 25% of adults with co-occurring mental illness and substance use
disorders receive treatment for both disorders
d. one in four individuals with a mental disorder causing serious impairment also has
a substance use disorder Ans: one in four individuals with a mental disorder causing
serious impairment also has a substance use disorder
10. The MOST important protective factor for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgen- der,
and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) youth is Ans: family acceptance
11. A single mother and a teenage son present for relationship problems. The son is
actively defiant of instructions, argues regularly over minor requests,
1. Which of the following populations best fit this description Ans: many within this
population are able to fully function with little support, whereas some need extensive
support and care. Approximately 30% or more of individuals in this population
suffer from a mental health disorder. They commonly live with relatives. Chronic
health problems often go undiagnosed for these indi- viduals Ans: people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
2. when comparing the experience of male and female individuals within the
criminal justice system, which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. women are more likely than men to be incarcerated in jail rather than prison
b. the female offender population is increasing at a faster rate
c. Males have higher rates of mental illness than females
d. women are more likely to meet drug dependance or abuse disorder criteria-
Ans: Males have higher rates of mental illness than females
3. A school social worker is scheduled to see a 9-year-old boy regarding disruptive
behavior in the classroom. There the social worker noted the fol- lowing Ans: he
seemed to constantly fidget and squirm in his seat; he talked nonstop; he was
frequently out of his seat, running, touching, and playing with anything and
everything he could reach. The teacher's efforts to quiet him appeared to be forgotten
almost instantly. When an art period was be- gun, which engaged most children, he
still had difficulty as he was easily distracted and seemed to switch constantly from
one activity to another. He appeared unable to slow down long enough to receive even
simple and clear instructions. The few moments he was quiet, he seemed lost in
daydreaming, staring out the classroom windows. The most likely diagnosis for this
,child is Ans: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
4. Which of the following is NOT predictive of the mental health status of
LQBTQ individuals in midlife?
a. self-transcendence
b. the degree to which they have disclosed their LGBTQ identity
c. finance-related anxiety
d. body shame Ans: the degree to which they have disclosed their LGBTQ identity
5. A social worker is seeing a client who has previously been diagnosed with heroin
use disorder. He has not meet the criteria for substance use disorder, except for
craving, for 5 months. He lives at his mother's home and is using a methadone
treatment program. He would be classified as Ans: early remission
6. Which of the following is NOT true of the task-centered practice model?
,a. task-centered practice can be used as a stand-alone treatment or in con- junction
with other treatment approaches
b. the client and social worker first develop a shared understanding of the
problem and its root causes
c. by the end of each session, the client must explicitly agree to complete the planned
tasks.
d.Tasks may be developed for the social worker or others to complete, in addi- tion to
the client Ans: the client and social worker first develop a shared understanding of the
problem and its root causes
7. The following definition is the MOST accurate when describing interven- tions
based on which theory? "The client's past experiences are used to understand and
effect the change upon their current emotions and behav- iors." Ans:
Psychodynamic theory
8. George, a middle aged male, informs his social worker that he had begun using
marijuana frequently with his coworkers after hours. He reports having occasionally
used this drug when he was younger, but he had stopped use until recently. George
started a new job 3 months ago, after being laid off from his previous position, which
he had kept for 10 years. He denies any physical ailments. George's mother abused
substances when he was a child, but he no longer has any contact with her. George
says that his new job
has been stressful but he has been finding ways to cope. What approach should the
social worker use to understand the many factors involved in his situation Ans:
biopsychosocial approach
9. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding co-occurring disor- ders?
a. approximately 40% of adolescents with substance use disorders also have a mental
, health disorder
b. with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, the mental health
disorder occurs first in approximately two-thirds of individuals
c. only 25% of adults with co-occurring mental illness and substance use
disorders receive treatment for both disorders
d. one in four individuals with a mental disorder causing serious impairment also has
a substance use disorder Ans: one in four individuals with a mental disorder causing
serious impairment also has a substance use disorder
10. The MOST important protective factor for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgen- der,
and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) youth is Ans: family acceptance
11. A single mother and a teenage son present for relationship problems. The son is
actively defiant of instructions, argues regularly over minor requests,
