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General Exam- LMSW questions with complete solutions 2023
If your records are subpoenaed, you should: A. No release the records under any circumstances B. Refuse to release the records C. Assert priviledge an... [Show More] d try to obtain client consent D. Provide the information, unless the client is considered mentally unstable C. Assert prviledge and try ot obtain client consent Which of the following is an example of a continuous variable? A. Gender B. Females C. Present income D. Age D. Age. Both height and age are examples of continuous variables. Gender is a discrete variable and there are only two accepted options: Male and Female. As a supervisor, it is important to realize that different social workers may have different theoretical backgrounds. For example, one social worker may employ a "psychoanalytic" approach, while another may use a "cognitive" approach. In dealing with these possible differences, the supervisor should: A. Get all social workers, which you supervise, to follow an established guideline to practice, regardless of their varying practice approaches. B. Only supervise social workers that practice in a manner similar to the supervisors. C. This issue is not relevant to the practice of social work. D. Assume that, regardless of their orientation, all social workers will do their best to maintain professionalism. A. Get all social workers, which you supervise, to follow an established guideline to practice, regardless of their varying practice approaches. P., a five year old child is told that he will. Need an operation that involves inserting a catheter into the child's groin.. The procedure was explained to him. P. States that he is not afraid of the operation but is worried about the catheratization. From a psychodynamic point of view, his anxiety stems from: A. Fear of mutilation B. Fear of parental separation C. Fear of pain D. Fear of annihilation A. Fear of mutilation Fear of mutilation is probably the best choose here. This child is afraid that he will be harmed by the procedure and focuses on the concrete aspects of it. The most common psychological cause of sexual dysfunction's are generally related to: A. Fear and anxiety B. Depression C. Impotence D. Ignorance A. Fear and anxiety. Clearly the most common psychological cause of sexual dysfunction is fear and anxiety. According to the NASW Ethical Code, which of the following is true with regard to confidentiality? A. Because they are easily misinterpreted, client's should not have access to their social work records. B. Social workers should never share confidences revealed by client's without their verbal consent. C. Social workers should obtain informed consent from client before tape recording a therapy session. D. NASW does not discuss ethics C. Social workers should obtain informed consent from client before tape recording a therapy session. A social worker has been contacted to evaluate a five- year- old boy. His teacher claims that he is bullying the other children and often makes menacing or sexual gestures toward the other children. The social worker is most likely to suspect: A. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder B. Sexual abuse C. Parental neglect D. Conduct disorder B. Sexual abuse The type of behavior is very unusual for such a young child and warrants investigation. A social worker is seeing a family in therapy. The parents of a 16 year- old male are concerned that the son is dating an older female. The female he is dating is 19. years old and the parent's suspect they are sexually involved. The parents want to know if they can report the girlfriend for child abuse, since their son is a minor. The social worker should advise the parents that: A. The social worker has no choice and is mandated to report the situation. B. The son clearly needs further individual therapy. C. The situation does not necessarily indicate a situation that is reportable. D. Tell the parents to report the girlfriend immediatley. C. The situation does not necessarily indicate a situation that is reportable. This is not a clear case of child abuse. It sounds like both individuals are consenting and there is no indication evidence that anything has occurred that is harmful to the male. Although there is a legal definition of intoxication, it is important to realize that when individuals are legally intoxicated: A. Some individuals show no signs of alcohol consumption B. All individuals show obvious signs of intoxication C. Some individuals become intoxicated even if they have not yet received the legal limit. D. Intoxication is not walkway alcohol related. C. Some individuals become intoxication even if they have not yet received the legal limit. It is very important to know that metabolism, body size and weight, etc can affect how intoxicated a person gets. Some can and do become intoxicated even if they have not yet reached the legal limit. In the first session with a couple, the couple tells you that they are gay and recently one of the par enters has tested HIV positive. During therapy, it becomes clear that the infected partner is having difficulty expression his feelings and appears hostile and angry toward other partner. It is reported that the infected partner is also having difficulty performing everyday tasks. As a social work practitioner, your first step should be to: A. Refer the couple to a gay therapist B. Help the infected partner deal with his expected loss of functioning. C. Help the couple deal with relationship issues, which may arise because of the illness. D. Consider your own feelings about treating homosexual before proceeding with therapy. C. Help the couple deal with relationship issues, which. May arise because of the illness. Although, it is true that social workers must recognize their own feeling and how they feel about treating a gay couple, once in the initial session, the first thing the social worker should do is address the crisis issue at hand, which involves the relationship (communication) issues. If need be, after helping the couple to recognize and address the issue(s) the referral to another therapist can be made. Your client is a twenty- three year old woman, who recently divorced and is seeing a social worker in order to assist her in adapting to her new life style. During one session, the woman appears particularly anxious, and states that she is suddenly feeling "out of control". The social worker should first: A. Call the police B. Refer for a medical evaluation C. Consider safety issues of others around her D. Discuss the women's definition of "out of control" D. Discuss the women's definition of "out of control" It is unclear what the client means by "out of control" and she must be first asked to clarify it. One of the most important considerations for establishing membership in a therapy group is: A. Diagnoses B. Cohesion of group members C. Race D. Goals of the group A. Diagnoses The diagnosis is the most important in establishing membership in a therapy group. The key word in this question is "establish". Diagnosis and race are important, yet diagnosis is considered more important than race. In group therapy there are several stages of group development. The best indicator of the group's stage of development is: A. The therapist's level of empathy B. The amount of self- disclosing done by the therapist C. A presence of counter- transference D. The cohesion level within the group D. The cohesion level within the group. The level of cohesion is an important indicator of over-all group progress. The other answers relate directly to the therapist (not the group) and the one dealing with counter- transference is clary not the best answer. When is it acceptable for a social worker to have a sexual relationship with his/ her client? A. Only after he/ she has terminated therapy B. Only if there is no coercion by the social worker C. It is never acceptable D. Only when there is no coercion on the part of the client C. It is never acceptable.. It is never acceptable for a social worker to have sex with a previous or a current client. In crisis intervention, the MOST important factor is: A. Providing homogeneity in the session B. Providing support for the client C. Become a firm leader for the client D. Understanding pat behavior B. Providing support for the client. [Show Less]
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LMSW Test Prep (Practice Questions, Definitions, etc.)2023
A couple requests help in improving their seven-year marriage. When you ask them about their goals, they begin to argue almost immediately. The husband sta... [Show More] tes his wife nags him too much about chores. The wife states her husband is lazy. How should you proceed with establishing treatment goals? A. Assist them in setting a goal to help them resolve their arguments around household responsibilities. B. Assist them in establishing treatment goals to help them learn to improve their communication and resolve conflict. C. Recommend they receive individual treatment to help them work on individual issues. D. Recommend that they each attend sessions with you individually to set separate goals to work on until they are ready to work together in a session. B. Assist them in establishing treatment goals to help them learn to improve their communication and resolve conflict. It is correct to help them learn new skills that they can use to address the problem of disagreements over chores as well as other problems in their relationship. When establishing treatment goals, it is important to teach people skills that they can use during and after treatment. Sometimes solving the current problem will not give them these skills. Teaching people new skills and how to apply them to their lives can assist them in making progress after treatment ends. In couples therapy, sometimes each person wants their spouse to be "fixed." It is important to keep longer-term goals in mind while helping the couple with their immediate marital issues. A family has adopted a seven-year-old boy who had previously experienced severe neglect. The adoptive parents are meeting with a social worker because they are frustrated that he continues to hoard food. They report that they often find food under his bed and he "steals" extra food to put in his backpack for school. What recommendations should the social worker make? A. They should install locks on the cupboards and the refrigerator so they can better monitor his food intake. B. The parents should take away privileges each time they discover that he is hoarding food. C. They can provide the child with a food basket where he can keep his healthy snacks and they can refill the basket when it is nearing empty. D. The parents should ignore the behavior as it will likely go away on its own once the child realizes that the family has plenty of food. C. They can provide the child with a food basket where he can keep his healthy snacks and they can refill the basket when it is nearing empty. Supporting the child and helping him learn that he will not go without food is important in helping him overcome the neglect he experienced. Children who have experienced neglect sometimes hoard food, even when they are placed in foster or adoptive homes. They have learned this as a survival skill and should not be punished. Instead, they should be given support. Caregivers can help them learn to recognize that their needs will be taken care of. Over time, with helpful reinforcement, these behaviors are likely to diminish. A social worker is meeting with a 50-year-old African-American male who acknowledges he has some suicidal ideation. He was previously diagnosed with major depression and was recently discharged from an inpatient hospitalization. He reports that following his hospitalization he has more energy and feels better. He lives at home with his wife and his adult children have moved out of the home. He works in construction and states that he works about 60 hours per week. What suicide risk factors should the social worker pay close attention to? A. Having adult children who have moved out of the home puts him at a higher risk. B. The long hours that he works put him at a higher risk of suicide. C. His improvement during his hospitalization may actually give him the energy to complete suicide. D. The client is African-American and therefore, statistically, a higher suicide risk. C. His improvement during his hospitalization may actually give him the energy to complete suicide. His improvement in the hospital puts him at a higher risk because he may now have the energy to plan and follow through with suicide. Social workers need to know what sorts of factors may place clients at a higher risk for suicide. This client is at particular risk due to his depression and the improvements he experienced during his hospitalization. When people are feeling better, they sometimes find the energy to plan and follow through with suicide. A 55-year-old male has been meeting with a social worker to address his alcohol dependence. Over the past few weeks he has cut down on his drinking. He arrives at his scheduled appointment sweating. He states he has been vomiting and he has a noticeable tremor in his hands. How should the social worker respond? A. Encourage the client to decrease his alcohol intake more slowly as he is less likely to suffer such serious withdrawal symptoms. B. Call 911, even if the client refuses to consent, as the client is likely detoxing and may experience seizures or possibly death. C. Talk to the client about the possible dangers of alcohol withdrawal and allow the client to make his own decision about whether or not to seek medical help. D. Encourage the client to withstand the uncomfortable symptoms for a few days as they will likely pass after the painful process of detox. C. Talk to the client about the possible dangers of alcohol withdrawal and allow the client to make his own decision about whether or not to seek medical help. Unless there's a medical emergency, the proper course is to explain the possible risks to the client and discuss whether or not he wants to seek medical treatment. When people decrease or stop using substances, they will experience withdrawal symptoms if they were dependent on those substances. Withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous, but unless there's an obvious medical emergency, it is up to the client to determine if he wants to seek medical attention. A social worker is conducting an initial assessment with a client. What the best way for the social worker to inquire about the client's sexual orientation? A. "Are you attracted to men, women, both, neither?" B. "Do you consider yourself to be gay or straight?" C. "Tell me about your sexuality." D. "What is your sexual preference?" A. "Are you attracted to men, women, both, neither?" This question, asked in a non-judgmental fashion, is the most effective way to encourage a discussion of sexual preference. When addressing issues about sexual preference, ask questions in a non-judgmental fashion and make it clear what information you are looking for. During an assessment, this closed-question approach can help put clients at ease and encourage them to answer clearly and succinctly. A 32-year-old man is referred to a social worker after his children were removed by child protective services due to allegations of neglect. He tells the social worker that he is not sure that he wants to fight to get them back. He states he doesn't think he wants to go through all the things child protective services wants him to do only to not regain custody in the end. Which response is the best thing the social worker should say to the client? A. "It may be helpful to work toward regaining custody initially, and if at any time you decide you want to to give up, you can do so." B. "Your children will benefit from knowing that you at least tried to regain custody, even if you aren't successful." C. "It's important to look at how not attempting to get custody of the children will be viewed by child protective services." D. "You are free to choose whether or not you want to try to regain custody of the children." D. "You are free to choose whether or not you want to try to regain custody of the children." It is appropriate to tell the client that he has the right to choose how to respond to child protective services. A core principle of social work is the client's right to self-determination. The NASW Code of Ethics is clear that social workers should support a client's right to self-determination, unless a client is posing a risk to self or someone else. Social workers should set aside their own values and encourage clients to make their own choices based on what they think is right for them. Although it may be appropriate at times to discuss the pros and cons of a decision, clients need to know that ultimately the decision is up to them. A 16-year-old client is seeking services from an outpatient social worker after becoming the victim of a sexual assault. The client's mother has signed a general release of information that allows the social worker to talk to the school. The social worker receives a call from the client's math teacher who states the client's grades have declined and she wants to know if there is something "going on" with the client lately. How should the social worker respond? A. Contact the client's mother to determine how much information she is comfortable with the teacher knowing. B. Tell the math teacher that the client was sexually assaulted. C. Talk to the client about whether or not she would want any information disclosed and the possible implications of disclosing information. D. Contact a supervisor before disclosing any information. C. Talk to the client about whether or not she would want any information disclosed and the possible implications of disclosing information. It is appropriate to discuss with the client whether or not she wants her teacher to be made aware of the assault, and she should be warned of the possible implications. Adolescents have a right to confidentiality. Unless the adolescent poses a risk to self or others, the information the client discloses should be protected. Even when there is a release of information in place, disclosure should be on a need-to-know basis, and the client should participate in any discussion about whether or not to disclose the information. A social worker is employed at a doctor's office. The program director, who is a doctor at the office, reports that the office will begin providing services via video conferencing to established clients who live in rural areas. The purpose is to increase access to services for clients who lack reliable transportation. What should the social worker do? A. Inform the program manager that social workers are not allowed to provide telemedicine. B. Begin services with clients who have already begun receiving service via video conferencing with a doctor. C. Explain to the program manager that social workers cannot establish therapeutic relationships with clients when clients are not physically present. D. Discuss with each client the potential risks, benefits, and consequences of receiving services via electronic media. D. Discuss with each client the potential risks, benefits, and consequences of receiving services via electronic media. It is important to discuss the risks and potential consequences with clients so that clients are aware how services delivered via electronic media differ from face-to-face contact. The NASW states that social workers should use caution when providing services via electronic media. Social workers should ensure that clients are aware of the potential risks as well as benefits so they can make an informed decision about whether or not they wish to have this service. A social worker has started to treat a woman who has been diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. The woman reports a variety of failed relationships. She acknowledges that she often makes unhealthy choices in the kinds of partners that she picks. When establishing a therapeutic relationship with the client, what sort of information should the social worker keep in mind? A. Establishing rapport will be difficult and the client is likely to drop out of treatment early. B. The client is likely to have difficulty expressing her emotions and most likely lacks basic social skills. C. The client may be superficially compliant with treatment to try and gain approval but may struggle to make lasting change. D. The client's dramatic presentation and desire to be the center of attention may interfere with developing the therapeutic relationship. C. The client may be superficially compliant with treatment to try and gain approval but may struggle to make lasting change. Clients with dependent personality disorder typically need approval and reassurance, so they often try to appear cooperative to please the social worker. People with dependent personality disorder often want to please their providers, so they may appear cooperative and compliant on the surface. They are likely to seek frequent reassurance and may be in danger of becoming dependent on the social worker to meet their need for approval and attention. When developing a therapeutic relationship, it is important to set healthy boundaries and keep in mind that the client may feel a strong desire to gain positive reinforcement. A social worker is working on values clarification with a client who has a dependence on alcohol. The social worker is also assisting the client in recognizing the consequences and the impact his behaviors have on others. The social worker uses a readiness ruler to help assess the client's readiness to change. These methods are most likely to be effective when the client is in which stage of the Transtheoretical Model? A. Action B. Precontemplation C. Preparation D. Maintenance B. Precontemplation All these strategies are most likely to be effective with a client who is precontemplative. When clients are precontemplative they can often benefit from interventions that help them assess the pros and cons of their behaviors and their willingness and readiness to change. Motivational interviewing is an excellent strategy to help clients who are precontemplative. [Show Less]
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ASWB LMSW Exam (Full) with correct answers latest 2023
Erik Erikson known for his 8-stage theory of psychosocial development focusing on resolving successive identity crises Basic Trust Vs Mistrust (Eri... [Show More] kson) infants learn trust and develop a sense of safety through the consistency of the caregiver meeting their needs (birth to one year) Autonomy Vs Shame & Doubt (Erikson) toddlers learn to do things for themselves through encouragement and support (1-3 years) Initiative Vs Guilt (Erikson) preschoolers learn to initiate tasks and carry out plans or they feel guilty about their efforts at independence (3-6 years) Industry Vs Inferiority (Erikson) school-age children learn the pleasure of applying oneself to a task, or they feel inferior (6-12 years) Identity Vs Role Confusion (Erikson) teenagers develop a sense of self by testing roles and then integrating them to form a single identity, or they become confused about who they are (12-20 years) Intimacy Vs Isolation (Erikson) young adults work on forming and maintaining intimate relationships or they feel socially isolated (20-25 years) Generativity Vs Stagnation (Erikson) middle-aged adults discover a sense of contributing through family or work, or they may feel a lack of purpose (25-65 years) Ego Integrity Vs Despair (Erikson) older adults reflect on satisfaction with their lives or feel a sense of failure (65 years to death) Social Development - Micro learning how to behave and interact well with others; learning how to manage feelings in a way that is productive rather than counterproductive Social Development - Macro learning how people interact in groups and society (family, community), especially in regards to social norms, institutional change, and inclusion Emotional Development learning self-awareness, self-regulation, social skills, cooperation, attention, transitioning from one activity to another, self-confidence, forming and maintaining relationships Six Levels of Cognition knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation (KCAASE) Knowledge rote memorization, recognition, recall of facts (1st level of cognition) Comprehension understanding what facts mean (2nd level of cognition) Application correct use of facts, rules, or ideas (3rd level of cognition) Analysis breaking information down into its component parts (4th level of cognition) [Show Less]
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LMSW Test bank with complete solutions 2023
Anal Which of the following stages coincides with Erikson's stage of autonomy vs. shame? Splitting The defense mechanism that is used at the young... [Show More] est age is Task A group worker who attempts to organize members so everyone has an opportunity to participate is probably in a ____________ group. Down syndrome An infant displaying a small skull and protruding tongue generally has First few months Prototaxic mode occurs during the Scripts Transactional analysis entails Isolation of affect With borderline personality disorder, it is most likely that the individual has a problem with which of the following defense mechanisms? Continue treatment The social worker's first recommendation for this client upon release would be to Bowen Triangulation is a central concept for which theorist? Preaffiliation stage During an hour of observation of an adolescent group, you notice several different small groups talking between themselves and laughing. At a very serious time when one member is trying to speak, another member distracts the group with a story about his latest drug experience. Most likely this group is the Give the client opportunity to talk about the situation further A new client informs you at the beginning of the first session that she had sex with her former therapist. You know who this therapist is and have always thought very highly of him. Your next step should be to Gestalt therapy In a therapeutic session, the client starts speaking to an empty chair as if someone is sitting there. This is most likely occurring in Contact a homeless shelter The doctor who saw the client during her inpatient stay noted that getting in touch with the client was difficult because she was homeless. As a social worker in the hospital, it would be your responsibility to Talk with the director At an agency whose funding has diminished, the new budgetary manager insists that 90% of all clients must have insurance from this point on. This is up from 50%. You are concerned with the impact this will have on clients. Your first step would be to Open group A therapeutic group in an impatient setting of an adult psychiatric hospital is designed to provide feedback and therapeutic care to patients while in residence. The average stay of a hospital patient is two weeks. The patients range in age from 18 to 65 and have a variety of problems. A patient who is psychotic and can't seem to get under control has been disruptive in the group. Intermittently An established behavior pattern is more likely to be strengthened if the reinforcement is provided Conventional According to Kohlberg, the level of morality most individuals reach is Creates mental retardation PKU is an illness that Doing to oneself what one wants to do to others Retroflexion entails Premack principle Utilizing a high-probability behavior to reinforce a low-probability behavior is an example of Intensity of extremes The difference between bipolar I and bipolar II is Scapegoating All of the following are circular models of [Show Less]
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LMSW Review Exam I: Direct & Indirect Social Work test bank 2023
1. In determining the appropriateness of a client for a therapy group the most important single factor is A) Major events in the life history of the cli... [Show More] ent. B) Social relationships with the family. C) Physical or intellectual strengths. D) Attitudes toward him/herself, adaptive operations, perception of reality. Attitudes toward him/herself, adaptive operations, perception of reality. 2. Willard, age 13, comes from a family well known in the community for its members' involvement with drugs and alcohol. Willard's two brothers and his mother, though employed in marginal jobs have serious drug and alcohol problems. His father died from cirrhosis of the liver associated with massive alcohol abuse. Willard is in school, seems well cared for, and has been doing well, but he has recently started to cut classes. In planning a social work intervention with Willard, the social worker will need to consider A) How to help Willard's mother encourage him to continue to work hard. B) How to intervene with the entire family to help them manage their substance problems. C) That family substance abuse is a major factor in becoming a substance abuser and that Willard will need special help to avoid following in the family path. D) That an abuse report should be filed. That family substance abuse is a major factor in becoming a substance abuser and that Willard will need special help to avoid following in the family path. 3. During a first interview, a young married woman, who has recently given birth to her first child, complains of loss of appetite and inability to sleep. She seems somewhat disheveled and disorganized, displays a mournful demeanor, and says she feels unmotivated and overworked. The social worker's first activity would be to: A) Assess the suicidal risk B) Determine the frequency and duration symptoms C) Record a thorough history D) Provide reassurance now that the client has sought treatment Determine the frequency and duration of symptoms 4. When one individual in a family markedly improves another simultaneously deteriorates this would be recognized as an example of A) Role complementarily B) Pseudomutuality C) Family homeostasis D) Family fusion Family homeostasis 5. A social worker who uses behavioral techniques would be least interested in A) Operant conditioning B) A social work relationship C) Contract D) Model presentation A social work relationship 6. Social workers who work with cancer patient support groups use flexible contracts because A) The treatment circumstances of each member vary and influence both attendance and level of participation. B) Clearly established agreements raise issues of authority and control which interfere with a support group's autonomy. C) Support groups are not effective when contracting is defined and shaped by sponsoring agencies. D) Contracts that are flexible make it possible to compose groups of patients with a wider diversity of issues which strengthen mutual aid prosperities in the group. The treatment circumstances of each member varies and influences both attendance and level of participation. 7. The school social worker initiates an interview with Marie's family because of her poor grades. Now in fourth grade, Marie seems motivated and presents no behavioral problems. She lives in an intact, working-class family; the discussion with Marie's father makes it clear that he feels humiliated about her academic problems. During the interview, the mother says little. When she speaks, the father interrupts her. How should the worker first proceed? A) Make a report to the child protective services B) Note that Marie's performance problems are a reflection of the school's failure C) Reassure the parents that Marie's performance problems in school can be helped through cooperative effort by both the school and the family D) Refer the family for family treatment and parenting workshops Reassure the parents that Marie's performance problems in school can be helped [Show Less]
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LMSW Exam 2019(updated) questions and answers rated A+
AASPIRINS A: acknowledge & assess S: start where the client is P: protect Life (preventing danger to self and others) I: informed Consent R: rule out ... [Show More] medical conditions, send to Dr. if medical I: intoxication (don't treat if intoxicated) N: non-judgmental S: support self-determination For "Best"/"Worst" or "MOST reasonable" questions AREAFI What to do "FIRST" or "NEXT": A: Acknowledge/Assess feelings R: Refer E: Educate A: Advocate F: Facilitate I: Intervene Levels of cognition knowledge (teaching facts, theories, etc) comprehension application analysis synthesis (creating something new) evaluation (judging quality) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Physiological Safety Love/belonging Esteem Self-actualization Types of groups Shared problem, Counseling, Activity self help, natural group, closed group, open group, structured, reference, crisis Individual self-actualization occurs through... - release of feelings that block social performance - support from others - orientation to reality and check out own reality with others - reappraisal of self Bowenian Family Therapy change through understanding multigenerational dynamics -driven to achieve balance of internal and external differentiation Logotherapy change through finding meaning in life, understanding purpose Problem solving therapy (aka Task Centered) change through supporting client to take actions to address problems; client defined problems -Short term -Good for lower functioning, schizophrenia, homeless Dialectical Behavior theory Aims to change behavioral, emotional, and thinking patterns associated with dysfunction -teaches mindfulness, suicidal behavior, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness • Good for Borderline Personality Disorder Narrative therapy Change occurs by externalizing problem and creating a new narrative or story, which emphasizes the client's competencies and strengths. -Problem separate of client, externalize the problem Feminist Therapy Change through recognizing disempowering social forces and empowering client. -Good for eating disorders. Emotional Triangulation Network of relationship between 3 people. Stable until anxiety starts between dyad, then 3rd party is used to reduce anxiety. structual family therapy SW engages family in restructuring; boundaries are determined with Interpersonal, boundaries w/ outside world, hierarchal organization of the family Interpersonal family structure Family is defined. Promoted differentiation and autonomy Boundaries of the outside world (Structural family therapy) Defines family. Must be permeable enough to maintain well functioning open system hierarchal organization (Structural family therapy) in all families and cultures. Maintained generationally; parent-child roles, rights, obligations, etc. Strategic Family Therapy - Pretend technique -1st order changes (superficial behavior changes) -2nd order changes (systematic interaction patterns) -Family homeostasis (preserve family organization and communication) -Relabeling (change label attached to problem or person) -Paradoxical directive (prescribe symptomatic behavior so client realize it can be controlled) Suprasystem (systems theory) An entity that is served by a number of component systems organized in interacting relationships Throughput (system theory term) Energy that is integrated into the system so it can be used by the system to accomplish its goals [Show Less]
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ASWB questions to become LMSW with verified solutions 2023
If a client is diagnosed with anxiety which medication will he/she most likely be taking A. Oxicodone (OxiConton) B. Atravastatin (Lipitor) C. Alprazola... [Show More] m (Xanax) D. Haloperidol (Haldol) C. Alprazolam (Xanax) is the correct answer. A.Oxycodone is used to treat severe pain. B.Atravastatin is used to manage cholesterol. and D. Haloperidol is an anti-psychotic medication typical. A couple meets with a SW about concerns in their relationship. Both partners report the other person does not offer emotional support of affection. What should the SW explore FIRST? A. Gender roles B. Safety risks C. Relationship expectations D. Relationship development C. Relationship expectations is the correct answer. By first exploring expectations SW is focusing on presenting problem. Gender roles and safety maybe later but make assumptions not known at this point. Relationship development may occur later but is not the first area of exploration. A SW leads a parenting skills group during a session a 3 year old roars like a lion and gestures. The parents appear embarrassed and scold the child. The SW should do what? A. Discuss importance of pretend play. B. Suggest parents take child to the zoo. C. Demonstrate approval of child's behavior. D. Use a animal song to normalize behavior. A. Discuss importance of pretend play is the correct answer. Educate parents of age appropriate healthy development of 3-year-old's pretend play. A zoo visit or song does not address parents response it demonstrates approval also does not take into account parents reaction. A hospital SW has a client who is non-compliant with management of diabetes. The client believes that the illness is Gods will and God will provide a cure. What should the SW do first. A. Assure the client that God want the client to be compliant. B. Educate the client on the health consequences of being non-compliant. C. Explore the role that religion plays in the clients overall self care. D. Inform the client that managing diabetes is not a spiritual issue. C. The SW should strive to promote clients self determination and respect differing values toward the role of religion. Understanding the role that religion plays is a part of the assessment process. A B D do not start where the client is at and disregard his or hers personal values. After first exploring with the client the role that religion plays in his beliefs system educating may be the appropriate intervention. A family services agency has a high number of clients that don't keep appointments the agencies SW administration conducts a client satisfaction survey which reveals clients believe the agency is not welcoming to their children. To alleviate the clients concern. What should the administrator do first. A. Create specialized activities for kids. B. Evaluate the need to change agency's programs. C. Obtain consultation to develop an action plan. D. Form a committee of clients and staff to identify solutions. D. Engaging those who are directly involved is an important first step. Forming a committee. D engages the clients and staff in formulating solutions after forming a committee A B C may follow. A SW facilitated a group for domestic violence perpetrators. A group member is now able to recognize the triggers for anger and is committed to changing resulting reactions. According to the trans theoretical model of change what stage is the group member most likely experiencing. A. Precontemplation B. Contemplation C. Maintence D. Termination B. Because the group member recognizes triggers and is a committed to change but has not determined action steps contemplation is most likely the stage. To take into account the information processing deficits of clients with schizophrenia what should SW do to best structure group treatment. A. Encourage the free flow of ideas. B. Use expressive therapy tools. C. Enforce a rigid agenda for the group. D. Schedule a variety of brief activities. D. This item requires understanding of schizophrenia and the information processing deficits that are typically present. Because of characteristics of schizophrenia a free flow of ideas use encouraging of expressive tools and enforcing rigid agenda are not indicated providing a schedule of brief activities is best suited for clients with schizophrenia. A SW who recently graduated begins working at a drug treatment program the SW notices that clients have many needs including medical attention, mental health services, social services, housing assistance, and employment training. The SW feels overwhelmed. What should the SW do first. A. Establish priorities B. Be aware of countertansference C. Obtain supervision D. Plan to write a grant to hire an additional worker C. Obtaining supervision is necessary Establishing priorities and being aware of counter transference may occur but not first. Option D assumes that the problem can be resolved with more staffing. It may simply be the SW experience level causing the stress. C will help SW to understand the situation. A SW at a community mental health program includes a spiritual assessment as part of the intake interview. The program serves members of a local tribal community. What is important for the SW to remember when working with clients who are Native Americans/Indigenous people. A. Close-ended questions with in a structured protocol should be used B. The assessment must be kept brief and storytelling minimized C. Clinical language should be used to create a safe environment D. Trust should be established before asking sensitive information. D. The item requires an understanding of the cultural aspects of working with Native peoples communities. B C and A are barriers because story telling is a cultural tradition story telling should be included not minimized making option B incorrect. [Show Less]
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3 Areas to identify in each question (PPL) 1. Problem 2. Person 3. Last Sentence (guide to answer question) Key words 1. Person/Client "hot seat... [Show More] " 2. SAFETY Red Flags - suicide, abuse, life-threatening, unexplained marks, alcohol, recent loss 3. Strong words/adjectives 4. Age 5. Diagnosis 6. Symptoms/Duration 7. Who are you? 8. Where are you in session? 9. Quotations 10. Direct requests/concerns 11. Qualifiers (First/Next/Best) Distractors FARM GRITS ROAD - Answers that look appealing at first glance but are often wrong - ELIMINATE! Exam is here and now DO NOT CHOOSE FARM GRITS ROAD 1. FOCUS on unresolved issues/past 2. ADVICE - giving/judging 3. RECOMMEND "to a support group" 4. MAKE an appt. 5. GIVE pamphlets/literature 6. RECOMMEND a session 7. INFORM parents/speak to parents (when child/ado) 8. TERMINATE (Exceptions: Moving, client reaches goals/no new crisis, client does not pay) 9. SPEAK to supervisor (except transference/counter) 10. RESPECT self-determination (If mentally UNSTABLE) 11. OFFER contract as a reminder 12. ALLOW the clients to lead the session 13. DO nothing/say nothing How do you answer first/next questions? 90% of exam is SAFETY FIRST. How does the exam want you to have a CLEAR understanding of client's issues? ASSESS BEFORE ACTION. RUSAFE 1. RULE out medical 2. UNDER the influence/delusional/hallucinating Do Not Treat 3. SAVE Lives - Safety first (Answers: Duty to warn, report child/elder abuse, 911, mobile crisis, ER) 4. ASSESS before action - (Answers: ASSESS, ASK or DICE - Determine, Identify,Clarify, Explore) 5. FEELINGS - (Answers: ACKNOWLEDGE person's feelings) CONCERNS (AID ASSIST, INFORM client, DISCUSS concerns) 6. EMPOWER - If client is mentally stable/alert (Answers: Respect client's decisions) COE: Ethical responsibilities towards clients 1. Client's best interests are primary 2. Respect/promote right to self-determination if client is mentally alert/stable, NOT unstable/intoxicated/psychotic 3. Informed consent, written agreement by client to undergo treatment, risks/benefits/costs disclosed 4. Avoid conflicts of interest (Things that interfere with SW's impartial judgment/discretion) 5. DO NOT promote individual therapy sessions to ppl who have a relationship w/ each other (except couples, family, group treatment) - Provide family members with appropriate referrals 6. Avoid dual/multiple relationships 7. Avoid bartering (unless common practice in community) 8. Obtain a professional translator FIRST if client does not speak the language of SW 9. Do not disclose client information w/out consent unless req'd by law 10. Provide client with reasonable access to records (First explore/discuss reason for request) Follow laws of state. 11. Ensure CONTINUITY of services 12. NO relations with clients past or present Mandated reporting SW's are req'd and responsible for reporting any instances of abuse that is suspected. Abuse includes physical, emotional, sexual, neglect, CHILD AND ELDER ABUSE Duty to Warn SW's MUST WARN a threatened victim of any harm that his/her client may cause when there is a REAL INTENT (PLAN) HIV Decisions NOT DUTY TO WARN! 3 options: 1. FIRST urge client to disclose to partner 2. FIRST encourage client to engage in safe sex 3. Research/follow state laws as needed Subpoena by the court SW may be req'd by law to disclose confidential information COE: Ethical responsibilities to colleagues 1. Refer to colleague who may be better trained in an area than SW. SW can take client but must be COMPETENT. 2. When CONSULTING with colleague, disclose least amount of information 3. FIRST speak to a colleague to discourage/prevent/correct unethical behavior 4. AVOID relationships with colleagues (conflict of interest) COE: Ethical responsibilities in practice settings 1. Accurately document services in client's records while keeping best interests in mind 2. Maintain records securely for a period of time consistent with state laws COE: Ethical responsibilities as professionals 1. MONITOR/EVALUATE policies and implementation of programs 2. ADVOCATE when necessary HMO Insurance/Short term Care/MANAGED CARE 1. Emphasizes short term, discourages long term treatment 2. Cases assigned to case manager to whom provider must justify necessity for treatment for payment and services. 3. More precise diagnosis = greater likelihood of reimbursement 4. Encourages Cognitive/Behavioral short term TX. 5. Contracts are INFLEXIBLE, abide by rules to receive reimbursement [Show Less]
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1. According to Beck, a depressed person does not see the positive aspects of his/her situation because of: a. Precipitating factors b. Lack of support... [Show More] c. A dysfunctional schema d. Lack of adaptive coping strategies c. A dysfunctional schema 2. It is necessary to obtain informed consent prior to giving out data about a patient. Which of the following statements is MOST correct regarding this issue? a. You must obtain informed consent from your patient in most situations, but not in all situations. b. If a significant other requests information about your patient, you may release it without informed consent. c. If you are going to consult with a colleague, you must have informed consent from your patient. d. You must always have informed consent from your patient. a. You must obtain informed consent from your patient in most situations, but not in all situations. 3. A soldier with combat-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder desires to return to combat. What is the first thing you should do? a. Allow the soldier full self-determination, returning when he deems appropriate. b. Inform the client that return will likely cause an increase in symptoms and is not advised. c. Contact the commanding officer to determine if this is an option for the soldier. d. Assess progress in treatment and current level of functioning. d. Assess progress in treatment and current level of functioning. 4. A man is referred by his primary care provider and presents with a diagnosis of Hypochondriasis. What is the FIRST crucial step in treatment? a. History taking b. Establishment of trust and appreciation for the patient's problems c. Education about the link between stress, emotions and lifestyle and physical health d. Treatment planning b. Establishment of trust and appreciation for the patient's problems 5. Client: "I'm depressed. I've lost my hair at a much quicker rate than I thought possible. I'm terribly embarrassed to go out in public. I'm feeling extremely anxious and uneasy about my baldness." Social Worker: "You're anxious and uneasy about the transformations that are a natural process of aging." The social worker's response is: a. Encouragement b. Summarization c. Paraphrase d. Reflection of feeling d. Reflection of feeling 6. How do you find the median of a set with an even number of items? a. The larger of the two middle numbers is the median. b. The two middle numbers are both medians. c. Find the average of the two middle numbers. d. A set with an even number of items does not have a median. c. Find the average of the two middle numbers. 7. A young, beginning social worker has some intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles with women in authority positions that stem from her poor relationship with her mother. The social worker's client is a female 50-ish successful CEO of an Internet start-up. The social worker is likely to struggle in therapy due to: a. Counter-resistance b. Counter-transference c. Transference d. Resistance b. Counter-transference 8. When treating elder adults with depression, the BEST approach to treatment is: a. Cognitive behavioral therapy coupled with family interventions. b. Significant reliance on psychiatry because medication management is most important. c. Treatment of elder adults is similar to other adults, so no significant alterations are needed. d. Coordination between medical and mental health due to the influence of medical conditions on psychiatric symptomatology. d. Coordination between medical and mental health due to the influence of medical conditions on psychiatric symptomatology. 9. Professional ethics and professional values differ in which of the following: a. Values are a subset of ethics. b. Values deal with what is right or wrong in practice, and ethics deals with the principles of practice. c. Values and ethics are basically the same and are evaluated based on the specific situation. d. When a social worker makes a judgment that is ethical, you can assume it is a judgment that also upholds professional values. b. Values deal with what is right or wrong in practice, and ethics deals with the principles of practice. 10. What is the first thing to assess in on-site basic crisis intervention, such as in the aftermath of a natural disaster? a. Immediate needs for physical safety, food and clothing b. Trauma response c. Future mental health risk d. Needs for various concrete services (e.g., transportation, alternate housing) a. Immediate needs for physical safety, food and clothing 7-year-old child is refusing to sleep in his own bed at night. When the parents sit with him in his room, he is fine. When they leave the room, he begins to cry. When they come back in, he stops crying. This is an example of Operant conditioning Classical conditioning Punishment cycles Higher order conditioning operant conditioning Older individuals are often misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's when, in fact, the more accurate diagnosis is Anxiety Depression Thyroid Disorder Delirium Depression. Approximately 55% of the elderly suffer from depression and are often misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's or Dementia. Anxiety (answer #1) is not correct, although anxiety can be a problem in older adults; anxiety is not a characteristic that would be a symptom of Alzheimer's. Thyroid disorder (answer #3) is not correct because this condition is a malfunction of the thyroid gland, resulting in a variety of medical symptoms, usually not similar to symptoms of Alzheimer's. Delirium (answer #4) is not correct, as Delirium is characterized by a disturbance of consciousness and a change in cognition that develop over a short period of time. A social worker is seeing a new client, who is a college student, for therapy. After speaking with the client about her current enrollment at the university, the social worker spent a significant amount of time urging the client to work less so she could focus on school. The social worker wants the client to get all "A" grades this semester because she reminds him of his daughter at that same stage in life, as well as the anxieties that he experienced during that time in his life. The client really wants to please the social worker because he reminds her of her dad. Which of the following is reflected in the client? Transference Counter-transference Projection A dual relationship Tranference. In a therapeutic context, transference refers to redirection of a client's feelings from a significant person to the social worker. Counter-transference (answer #2) is incorrect because this is the redirection of a social worker's feelings toward a client, or more generally speaking a social worker's emotional entanglement with a client, which was reflected in the first part of the question; however, this does not describe what is being reflected in this client. Projection (answer #3) is demonstrated when a person's own unacceptable or threatening feelings are repressed and then attributed to someone else, which is not occurring in this case example. A dual relationship (answer #4) is incorrect, as this refers to a situation where multiple roles exist (not just perceived) between a social worker and a client, such as an actual father and daughter relationship between a social worker and client. A client was recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She immediately began to learn everything she could about the illness: reading books, journal articles, and the latest experimental research. The client's response to her diagnosis is representative of which defense mechanism? Intellectualization Regression Sublimation Repression Intellectualization [Show Less]
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D. Motivation that is imposed by external forces is more salient than that which is intrinsic Which of the following is NOT true about motivation to chang... [Show More] e? A. Motivation fluctuates from one time to another B. Motivation can be increased by working to remove barriers to change C. Motivation is driven by hope or the belief that life can be different D. Motivation that is imposed by external forces is more salient than that which is intrinsic C. Decision making based on the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of research knowledge, clinical Evidence-based social work practice can BEST be defined as: A. Interventions that a social worker has gained training and experience in delivering B. Treatment that yields the most cost-effective outcomes according to a cost-benefit analysis C. Decision making based on the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of research knowledge, clinical expertise, social work values, and client wishes D. Practice evaluations that adhere to scientific principles D. Pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse What are the stages of change in sequential order? A. Precontemplation, preparation, contemplation, action, maintenance, and relapse B. Preparation, action, precontemplation, contemplation, maintenance, and relapse C. Preparation, pre-contemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance, and relapse D. Pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse D. Asking a supervisor to monitor practice to identify new ethical issues or dilemmas Which of the following is NOT an essential step in ethical problem solving? A. Identifying the ethical standards that may be compromised B. Determining whether there is an ethical dilemma C. Weighing ethical issues in light of social work values and principles D. Asking a supervisor to monitor practice to identify new ethical issues or dilemmas D. Delusion A young boy is stopped by a police officer and claims that he is a member of the armed forces, though it is obvious that he is not. This assertion by the boy is MOST likely a: A. Comorbid thought B. Dissociation C. Folie a deux D. Delusion B. Unethical because this is a conflict of interest A social work administrator is having trouble finding a group home manager for a new program scheduled to open in 2 weeks. Further delays in locating staff will delay clients from moving into the program. The administrator temporarily hires her niece, who just graduated with a social work degree, for this position This action is: A. Ethical because the niece is clearly qualified for the position B. Unethical because this is a conflict of interest C. Ethical because the position is temporary and ensures clients get the services needed D. Unethical because clients will experience staff turnover when a new manger is hired D. Formative A social worker is interested in seeing the extent to which current clients are satisfied with a new relapse prevention program. The social worker distributes a client satisfaction survey to those in the program. The social worker then collects the surveys and analyzes the results are presented to a management team in the agency. The social worker is conducting which type of evaluation? A. Summative B. Experimental C. Quasi-experimental D. Formative D. Children from affluent households receive a better public education than those from low-income households. Which of the following is an example of social stratification? A. A child is not included in group activities in school because. of his or her poor social skills B. Children who are violent need to be segregated from their peers C. A child with social deficits is assumed to be delayed in cognition without additional assessment D. Children from affluent households receive a better public education than those from low-income households. C. Conduct a safety assessment During an intake interview, a client reports that she is extremely depressed and has self-destructive thoughts. She has had prior suicide attempts, but tells the social worker not to worry as she wont "do it again". The social worker should FIRST: A. Tell the client that her decision not to harm herself is a good one B. Explore with the client what is causing her depression C. Conduct a safety assessment D. Refer the client to psychiatrist for a medication evaluation A. Zoloft (sertraline) A client with a Social Anxiety Disorder will MOST likely be prescribed which of the following medications to take on an ongoing basis? A. Zoloft (sertraline) B. Mellaril (thioridazine) C. Thorazine (chlorpromazine) D. Valium (diazepam) D. Obtain information from school personnel and records after obtaining parental consent A social worker is appointed by the court to conduct a child custody evaluation for a couple that is divorcing. The mother reports that her husband is verbally abusive, controlling, and neglects the children when they are in his care. She reports that the children have missed a lot of school when staying with their father because he does not assist with getting them ready for school or doing their homework. The father states that his wife is lazy, irresponsible, and cannot meet the children's basic needs. He reports that the school frequently has to provide lunch for the children because the mother does not supply it when they are in her care. In order to BEST evaluate the legitimacy of the information, the social worker should: A. Ask the husband and wife to put their allegations in writing and sign them, attesting to their accuracy. B. Determine whether the husband or wife have had any past instances with being unfaithful. C. Always speak to the husband and wife together so that they are more likely to be honest D. Obtain information from school personnel and records after obtaining parental consent B. Suggest that the client bring this topic up in the group next week to see if others are having similar problems A social worker is facilitating a psychotherapy group for individuals who are in recovery from substance abuse. After group, a client mentions that she has been having problems dealing with job stress without the use of substances. In order to meet this client's needs, the social worker should: A. Recommend that the client see the social worker individually in addition to the group therapy because she appears to need some additional support B. Suggest that the client bring this topic up in the group next week to see if others are having similar problems C. Evaluate whether group therapy is the best treatment modality for the client due to the issue being mentioned to the social worker outside of the group context D. Determine if there is an employee assistance program in the client's work setting to assist. [Show Less]
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