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A young child has learned that objects that fly in the sky are called "birds." The first time the child sees a
plane in the sky, she points to it and says "bird." From a Piagetian perspective, this child's response
illustrates: - AnswersAssimilation
A client who has been in therapy with a social worker for several months begins asking him many
questions about his personal life. The social worker also observes that the client has begun dressing
more nicely for her sessions. What is the BEST way for the social worker to respond to this? -
AnswersDiscuss therapeutic boundaries with the client
Which of the following practices are part of a strengths-based approach? - AnswersSystematically
assessing a clients resources
A social worker is working with a 10-year-old girl, Lana, who is severely obese. She comes from a family
that has a history of weight problems, diabetes and heart disease. Lana has been diagnosed with
polycystic ovarian syndrome and thyroid failure, both of which make it nearly impossible for her to lose
weight. What factors protect against the development of emotional and mental health problems in
overweight girls? - AnswersA strong relationship with her mother and being African American
Which of the following serves as the control in a single subject design? - AnswersThe subject
Two social workers, Ken and Mark, combine their practices to form a general partnership. Six months
later, one of Mark's clients sues him claiming that Mark has been making sexual advances toward her
during therapy sessions. Because Ken and Mark formed a general partnership, which of the following is
true about this situation? - AnswersKen could be held liable for Marks inappropriate conduct
A client is extremely thin, fears becoming fat, has a distorted perception of his body shape, and has been
engaging in binge-eating and purging behavior. What DSM-5 diagnosis is indicated for this client? -
AnswersAnorexia nervosa, binge-eating/purging type
According to observational learning theory, external reinforcement may influence the cognitive
processes involved in learning and the behavior itself, but a behavior can occur in the absence of
external reinforcement. Bandura believed that this is because performance of the behavior may be self-
reinforcing in that it increases the learner's - AnswersFeelings of self-efficacy
Of the following, which is the BEST sign that a working alliance with a client has developed? -
AnswersThe client thinks about solutions to his problem during the week
Which of the following is NOT a reason a child would be removed from their home and given an out-of-
home placement? - AnswersCaregivers are extremely low income
A social worker has been working in individual therapy with a teenager who has been living in foster
homes for 12 years. During a session, the client suddenly says that he wants to find out about his
,biological family's culture. What should the social worker do FIRST - AnswersInvite the client to tell her
why he's interested in this information
A social worker employed at a hospital learns that a medical doctor is refusing to tell a patient that the
recent tests he ran showed that she is terminally ill. The social worker objects to keeping this kind of
information from patients. What should the social worker do FIRST? - AnswersMeet with the doctor to
discuss this
Social workers involved in an episode of macro change have analyzed the problem, developed a working
hypothesis about the causes of the problem, created a working hypothesis of intervention, and selected
an approach to change (they have decided to use a program approach). Their NEXT major step is MOST
likely to be which of the following? - AnswersBuilding support for the program
Delinquency in adolescence is MOST associated with which of the following? - AnswersWeak parental
supervision and inconsistent discipline
A client becomes very fearful when a therapist closes the door of the treatment room, explaining that
the session will be more private for the client. The closed door makes her nervous, and she wants to
leave the room and end the therapy session entirely. What should the therapist do? - AnswersWork with
the client to find an appropriately private location in the building that feels safe to her. Once the session
is resumed, ask the client to explain why the closed door makes her so nervous
An individual with an internal locus of control believes that his behavior is controlled by: - AnswersFree
choice and will
In the course of development, a child would be MOST likely to do which of the following first? -
AnswersShow separation anxiety
In group therapy, when is the group leader MOST active? - AnswersIn the first stage
A client is in the developmental stage of integrity vs. despair. The statement that would be MOST
characteristic of someone with a favorable outcome in this stage would be: - AnswersOverall, I feel like
I've made the right choices
A married couple reports that they constantly argue with each other. If a social worker were using
strategic family therapy to treat this case, which of the following interventions would he or she use? -
AnswersAsk the couple to argue for at least one hour a day
A client whose husband died from cancer several days ago has accumulated large quantities of her
antidepressant medication. She states during a therapy session that she plans to take an overdose that
night. What should the social worker do? - AnswersArrange to have the client hospitalized
A social worker is working with a 25-year-old client who has reported feeling anxious in social situations
and uncomfortable dating. In the third session, the client discloses that, as a boy, he was sexually
abused by an uncle. He still sees this uncle at family gatherings and feels "panicky" in his presence. He
, says, "It makes me sick when I see him hanging around my little nieces and nephews." From a legal or
ethical standpoint, what should the social worker do? - AnswersFile a child abuse report on the uncle
1. A social worker has been conducting research on the effectiveness of a new treatment program for
veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following questions would
best guide the research study? - AnswersDo veterans experience improvement in their PTSD symptoms
as a result of participating in the program
A client says, "I don't want to get so wrapped up in my relationship with my boyfriend that I lose my
ability to make my own decisions." The social worker responds by saying, "Your independence is
important to you." What skill has the social worker used? - AnswersParaphrase
The client is a 32-year-old woman who has suffered from depression since her mid 20s. The client
started taking antidepressant medication two months ago and reports that her mood has improved
quite a bit. When asked by the social worker to describe why she has come in, the client reports that she
no longer wants to have sex, and that her husband is upset by this. Based on what is known so far about
this case, what should the social worker do in response to what the client has just shared? -
AnswersConfer with the prescribing physician about the clients medications
Early onset persistent bilateral otitis media with effusion has been linked to which of the following? -
AnswersSpecific Learning Disorder
Maggie, an 8-year-old, has been diagnosed with dyslexia. Although clearly bright, she has a great deal of
trouble learning to read. How can dyslexia MOST likely affect Maggies self-image and self-esteem? -
AnswersMaggies difficulties with learning are likely to lead to her inferior to others
The symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder are categorized in three groups in the DSM-5. These
groups are - AnswersAngry/irritable mood. Arguments/defiant behavior and vindictiveness
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) incorporates the following steps in which order? -
AnswersLearning relaxation and mindfulness techniques, identifying negative thoughts without
judgements, learning that the self is separate from the thoughts and bad moods, developing
compassionate self-acceptance
According to Sigmund Freud, obsessive-compulsive behavior is the result of fixation at what stage of
psychosexual development? - AnswersAnal
A social worker is assessing a school-age child who has been acting out in the classroom and defying her
parents. She refuses to do her homework or chores. Her parents, who are second-generation
immigrants from Korea, work long hours, and the girl's grandmother cares for her every day after
school. The social worker is using Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory to examine this child's
development. When evaluating the "microsystem," the social worker will study - AnswersThe childs
immediate environment and face-to-face relationships
A young child has learned that objects that fly in the sky are called "birds." The first time the child sees a
plane in the sky, she points to it and says "bird." From a Piagetian perspective, this child's response
illustrates: - AnswersAssimilation
A client who has been in therapy with a social worker for several months begins asking him many
questions about his personal life. The social worker also observes that the client has begun dressing
more nicely for her sessions. What is the BEST way for the social worker to respond to this? -
AnswersDiscuss therapeutic boundaries with the client
Which of the following practices are part of a strengths-based approach? - AnswersSystematically
assessing a clients resources
A social worker is working with a 10-year-old girl, Lana, who is severely obese. She comes from a family
that has a history of weight problems, diabetes and heart disease. Lana has been diagnosed with
polycystic ovarian syndrome and thyroid failure, both of which make it nearly impossible for her to lose
weight. What factors protect against the development of emotional and mental health problems in
overweight girls? - AnswersA strong relationship with her mother and being African American
Which of the following serves as the control in a single subject design? - AnswersThe subject
Two social workers, Ken and Mark, combine their practices to form a general partnership. Six months
later, one of Mark's clients sues him claiming that Mark has been making sexual advances toward her
during therapy sessions. Because Ken and Mark formed a general partnership, which of the following is
true about this situation? - AnswersKen could be held liable for Marks inappropriate conduct
A client is extremely thin, fears becoming fat, has a distorted perception of his body shape, and has been
engaging in binge-eating and purging behavior. What DSM-5 diagnosis is indicated for this client? -
AnswersAnorexia nervosa, binge-eating/purging type
According to observational learning theory, external reinforcement may influence the cognitive
processes involved in learning and the behavior itself, but a behavior can occur in the absence of
external reinforcement. Bandura believed that this is because performance of the behavior may be self-
reinforcing in that it increases the learner's - AnswersFeelings of self-efficacy
Of the following, which is the BEST sign that a working alliance with a client has developed? -
AnswersThe client thinks about solutions to his problem during the week
Which of the following is NOT a reason a child would be removed from their home and given an out-of-
home placement? - AnswersCaregivers are extremely low income
A social worker has been working in individual therapy with a teenager who has been living in foster
homes for 12 years. During a session, the client suddenly says that he wants to find out about his
,biological family's culture. What should the social worker do FIRST - AnswersInvite the client to tell her
why he's interested in this information
A social worker employed at a hospital learns that a medical doctor is refusing to tell a patient that the
recent tests he ran showed that she is terminally ill. The social worker objects to keeping this kind of
information from patients. What should the social worker do FIRST? - AnswersMeet with the doctor to
discuss this
Social workers involved in an episode of macro change have analyzed the problem, developed a working
hypothesis about the causes of the problem, created a working hypothesis of intervention, and selected
an approach to change (they have decided to use a program approach). Their NEXT major step is MOST
likely to be which of the following? - AnswersBuilding support for the program
Delinquency in adolescence is MOST associated with which of the following? - AnswersWeak parental
supervision and inconsistent discipline
A client becomes very fearful when a therapist closes the door of the treatment room, explaining that
the session will be more private for the client. The closed door makes her nervous, and she wants to
leave the room and end the therapy session entirely. What should the therapist do? - AnswersWork with
the client to find an appropriately private location in the building that feels safe to her. Once the session
is resumed, ask the client to explain why the closed door makes her so nervous
An individual with an internal locus of control believes that his behavior is controlled by: - AnswersFree
choice and will
In the course of development, a child would be MOST likely to do which of the following first? -
AnswersShow separation anxiety
In group therapy, when is the group leader MOST active? - AnswersIn the first stage
A client is in the developmental stage of integrity vs. despair. The statement that would be MOST
characteristic of someone with a favorable outcome in this stage would be: - AnswersOverall, I feel like
I've made the right choices
A married couple reports that they constantly argue with each other. If a social worker were using
strategic family therapy to treat this case, which of the following interventions would he or she use? -
AnswersAsk the couple to argue for at least one hour a day
A client whose husband died from cancer several days ago has accumulated large quantities of her
antidepressant medication. She states during a therapy session that she plans to take an overdose that
night. What should the social worker do? - AnswersArrange to have the client hospitalized
A social worker is working with a 25-year-old client who has reported feeling anxious in social situations
and uncomfortable dating. In the third session, the client discloses that, as a boy, he was sexually
abused by an uncle. He still sees this uncle at family gatherings and feels "panicky" in his presence. He
, says, "It makes me sick when I see him hanging around my little nieces and nephews." From a legal or
ethical standpoint, what should the social worker do? - AnswersFile a child abuse report on the uncle
1. A social worker has been conducting research on the effectiveness of a new treatment program for
veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following questions would
best guide the research study? - AnswersDo veterans experience improvement in their PTSD symptoms
as a result of participating in the program
A client says, "I don't want to get so wrapped up in my relationship with my boyfriend that I lose my
ability to make my own decisions." The social worker responds by saying, "Your independence is
important to you." What skill has the social worker used? - AnswersParaphrase
The client is a 32-year-old woman who has suffered from depression since her mid 20s. The client
started taking antidepressant medication two months ago and reports that her mood has improved
quite a bit. When asked by the social worker to describe why she has come in, the client reports that she
no longer wants to have sex, and that her husband is upset by this. Based on what is known so far about
this case, what should the social worker do in response to what the client has just shared? -
AnswersConfer with the prescribing physician about the clients medications
Early onset persistent bilateral otitis media with effusion has been linked to which of the following? -
AnswersSpecific Learning Disorder
Maggie, an 8-year-old, has been diagnosed with dyslexia. Although clearly bright, she has a great deal of
trouble learning to read. How can dyslexia MOST likely affect Maggies self-image and self-esteem? -
AnswersMaggies difficulties with learning are likely to lead to her inferior to others
The symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder are categorized in three groups in the DSM-5. These
groups are - AnswersAngry/irritable mood. Arguments/defiant behavior and vindictiveness
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) incorporates the following steps in which order? -
AnswersLearning relaxation and mindfulness techniques, identifying negative thoughts without
judgements, learning that the self is separate from the thoughts and bad moods, developing
compassionate self-acceptance
According to Sigmund Freud, obsessive-compulsive behavior is the result of fixation at what stage of
psychosexual development? - AnswersAnal
A social worker is assessing a school-age child who has been acting out in the classroom and defying her
parents. She refuses to do her homework or chores. Her parents, who are second-generation
immigrants from Korea, work long hours, and the girl's grandmother cares for her every day after
school. The social worker is using Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory to examine this child's
development. When evaluating the "microsystem," the social worker will study - AnswersThe childs
immediate environment and face-to-face relationships
