PRACTICE I: FINAL EXAM EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about motivational interviewing (MI)?
ANSWER
1) The decisional balance technique used in MI is appropriate for use with all clients.
2) MI is a relatively new approach and should be used with caution until it is further tested.
Question 2.
What are the categories of ethical standards identified in the NASW code of ethics?
ANSWER
Responsibility to clients, colleagues, in practice settings, as professionals, to the social work
profession, and to the broader society.
Question 3.
What is the difference between a value and an ethical standard?
ANSWER
Values are abstract, whereas ethical standards are attempts to apply values
Question 4.
A social work- er might fail to address an ethical dilemma for several reasons. Which option is NOT one
of those reasons?
ANSWER
The code of ethics does not provide a clear guidance to determine which values supersede
others
, Question 5.
Which of the following statements about
the ecobehavioral approach to practice is TRUE?
ANSWER
It incorporates evidence-based components of solution focused brief treatment, including the
miracle question and exceptions.
Question 6.
All of the following are true of goals/goal statements, EXCEPT the following:
ANSWER
Goal statements help us understand the antecedents of, and reinforcers for, focal issues.
Question 7.
Which of the following is an example of compliance monitoring (i.e., task monitoring)?
ANSWER
Recording the client's compliance with taking prescribed medications
Question 8.
Which of the following best describes the biggest
limitation of evidenced-based practice?
ANSWER
Limited research has been conducted for specific populations, particularly various racial and
ethnic groups
Question 9.
The miracle question, exceptions, and compliments are often used as a part of___________
ANSWER
Solution-focused interventions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about motivational interviewing (MI)?
ANSWER
1) The decisional balance technique used in MI is appropriate for use with all clients.
2) MI is a relatively new approach and should be used with caution until it is further tested.
Question 2.
What are the categories of ethical standards identified in the NASW code of ethics?
ANSWER
Responsibility to clients, colleagues, in practice settings, as professionals, to the social work
profession, and to the broader society.
Question 3.
What is the difference between a value and an ethical standard?
ANSWER
Values are abstract, whereas ethical standards are attempts to apply values
Question 4.
A social work- er might fail to address an ethical dilemma for several reasons. Which option is NOT one
of those reasons?
ANSWER
The code of ethics does not provide a clear guidance to determine which values supersede
others
, Question 5.
Which of the following statements about
the ecobehavioral approach to practice is TRUE?
ANSWER
It incorporates evidence-based components of solution focused brief treatment, including the
miracle question and exceptions.
Question 6.
All of the following are true of goals/goal statements, EXCEPT the following:
ANSWER
Goal statements help us understand the antecedents of, and reinforcers for, focal issues.
Question 7.
Which of the following is an example of compliance monitoring (i.e., task monitoring)?
ANSWER
Recording the client's compliance with taking prescribed medications
Question 8.
Which of the following best describes the biggest
limitation of evidenced-based practice?
ANSWER
Limited research has been conducted for specific populations, particularly various racial and
ethnic groups
Question 9.
The miracle question, exceptions, and compliments are often used as a part of___________
ANSWER
Solution-focused interventions
