LCSW Online Practice Questions and Answers

Many clinical social workers utilize a therapy-not to be confused with classical conditioning-that deals with modifications of voluntary behaviors caused by environmental influences. This kind of therapy includes four basic consequences: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punish ment and negative punishment. Which ofthe following therapies is described above?

A. Focused Change

B. Solution Focused Therapy

C. Behavior Modification

D. None ofthe above

When utilizing cognitive therapy as a form of direct practice, a clinical social worker's main goal is to bring aboutwhich ofthe following changes in behavior?

A. Diminishing anger

B. Becoming more aggressive

C. Controlling mood swings

D. Controlling emotional responses

Miranda is a clinical social worker completing a family assessment. As she acquires more information from the parents on a six-year-old son and his behaviors, it becomes obvious that further evaluation will be required. The chiId's teacher has contacted the parents with complaints about his conduct at school. He does not appear to be able to focus on specific tasks and becomes bored after a few minutes, failing to complete any assignments. Running around the classroom during quiet time is becoming a daily habit, and the child forgets where he puts things. What kind of assessment will the social worker refer for this child?

A. Learning disability

B. Oppositional defiance disorder

C. Conduct disorder

D. Attention deficit hyperactMty disorder

Of the following types of studies, which are concerned with the effects of drugs on behavior, thought, perception, or mood?

A. Pharmaceutical studies

B. Psychopharmacological studies

C. Psychoactive studies

D. Chemical reactions

Psychologically abusive indMduals are more likely to also physically abuse by 95%. It frequently occurs concurrently with or prior to sexual or physical abuse. Psychological abuse is defined as explicit and malicious nonphysical acts against whom?

A. Intimate partner

B. Child

C. Dependentadult

D. All of the above

Bethany seeks the help of a clinical social worker and is soon diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client wants to know how she developed this psychiatric disorder and what she can do to alleviate the symptoms. The social worker brings in some of Bethany' s family members to get background information. It is soon discovered that prior studies done on schizophrenia were correct in their findings. A high degree of influence relies on what?

A. Environment

B. Physical health

C. Heredity

D. Alcoholism

The first interactive relationship of an infant's life is the emotional attachment with a caregiver. This nonverbal experience determines how an indMdual will relate to other people throughout their life. A successful attachment gives one the ability to find happiness in being with others and maintain an emotional balance. If this connection is unsuccessful, there may be a failure to shape future intimate relationships. Children who become unable to attach to their caregiver are often diagnosed with which of the following?

A. Reactive Attachment Disorder

B. Conduct Disorder

C. Failure to Thrive

D. Attachment Conduct Disorder

Task-centered therapy focuses on the belief that indMduals have both the resources and the desire to solve their problems. Family and environmental systems may block or facilitate resolution. Collaboration between therapist and client is utilized to define problems and solutions. Treatment is short-term, and focuses on what?

A. The environment milieu

B. Specific interventions to resolve problems

C. The final outcome desired

D. The cIient's thoughts about the problems

The Parson family has strong religious beliefs that prevent seeking medical care for life-threatening problems. When their son becomes sick with a disease requiring hospitalization orthe possibility of death, they refuse to seek help. Is this decision illegal?

A. No, thejudicial system is required to respect religious beliefs.

B. Yes and no. Itvaries by state.

C. No, competent parents can make any decision in regards to their children.

D. Yes, a judge can find a church's beliefs unethical.

A family seeks the help of a clinical social worker when problems increase at school with their seven-yearold daughter, Madison. It is reported by the parents that Madison has struggled through Kindergarten and first grade. Second grade is not any better, and the family fears there may be a learning disability. Which of the following would not be affected by difficulties in learning?

A. Reading

B. Reasoning

C. Reacting

D. Recalling

Nlaladaptive behaviors refer to those that inhibit an indMduaI's abilityto adjust to a specific situation. They prevent people from properly adapting to the demands of everyday life and are often utilized to reduce anxiety. What answer represents a common set of maladaptive behaviors?

A. Avoidance, substance abuse,, withdrawal

B. Physical abuse, avoidance, withdrawal, panic

C. Substance abuse, violence, association, withdrawal

D. Anger, physical abuse, avoidance, withdrawal

Governance structures are imperative to promoting human rights, dignity and the common good. Lower

levels of govern ment insure self-determination and empowerment. Higher levels provide leadership and

set policies.

What is the clinical social worker's role?

A. Engagement in social and political action

B. Clinical social workers are advised to not get involved

C. Government action is illegal for clinical social workers

D. Advise clients to take political action

It is the clinical social worker's ethical responsibility to expand opportunities for all indMduals. Special provisions should be made for those who are oppressed, vulnerable, explogted or disadvantaged. In regards to social and political action, what stand should a professional take?

A. Clinical social workers should never take part in politics

B. Political campaigning is unethical

C. Professionals should engage in political action

D. Clinical social workers should donate fundsto political candidates

OlMa sees a professional for post-traumatic stress disorder. She was the victim of a house fire that left 25% of her body scarred and she suffers from recurring nightmares. The clinical social worker has decided to approach OlMa 's problem with a technique-driven treatment in a group setting. All members of the group will focus on present issues and ways to disrupt automatic reactions by developing and utilizing pattern changes. What type of therapy is being utilized?

A. Stress disorder therapy

B. Exposure therapy

C. Cognitive behavioral therapy

D. Sleep deprivation therapy

Cognitive behavior therapy is the ideal treatment for many mental health problems. It was developed by combining behavior therapy and cognitive therapy. Both practices are utilized for identifying present issues and finding ways to eliminate symptoms of certain disorders. Another similar intervention which takes feelings into account as well is called

A. Reality Therapy

B. Cognitive Emotion Focused Therapy

C. Anchor-based Behavioral Therapy

D. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy