Deck 9: Psychotherapy

Question 1

What type of professional interacts with individuals to bring about change in their thoughts, behaviors and feelings through adaptation?

A)Case manager
B)Agency administrator
C)Clinical social worker
D)Probation officer

Answer 1

Clinical social worker

Question 2

A clinical social worker is determining a client's problem in order to develop treatment using a framework that includes exploration; socialization; and feedback. What kind of therapy is being described?

A)Cognitive-behavioral
B)Group
C)Person-centered
D)Gestalt

Answer 2

Group

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Question 4

Clinical social workers require the ability to understand their own emotions, limitations, strengths, and motives. This self-awareness prevents confusion between the professional and client. Self-awareness is just one of four components necessary to express appropriate empathy. Which one of the following is not a part of this network?

A)Mental flexibility
B)Affective sharing
C)Emotion regulation
D)Conscious reaction

Question 5

Howard Gardner developed the Multiple Intelligence Theory. This model demonstrates and measures capabilities people actually possess. There are 7 original features that Gardner interpreted. The first six include: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. What is the 7^th feature of the Multiple Intelligence Theory?

A)Sensory
B)Bodily-kinesthetic
C)Emotional-behavioral
D)Physical

Question 6

Clinical social workers will sometimes intentionally allow or create an atmosphere that reminds the client of an emotional past. This psychotherapy method can be harmful if not utilized appropriately. Clients will often react in terms of what they are afraid of or need to see, not really knowing why they feel that way. Professionals use this technique to find connections between the clients' past and how they misread the present. What is the method being described?

A)Transference
B)Counter-transference
C)Histrionic development
D)Displacement

Question 7

The framework of all behavior is communication and when conducting psychotherapy with families, homeostasis is often seen as negative feedback. Dysfunctional families are trapped in ineffective patterns of communication. These families are often resistant to what concept?

A)Resolution
B)Change
C)Coherence
D)Equilibrium

Question 8

Gerald begins court-ordered therapy for a drug abuse problem. It is evident to the professional that he denies being controlled by the drugs and is not interested in abstinence. At the onset of treatment this should not be a required goal. Moderation goals help the social worker focus on treatment rather than a quick process of change. What kind of therapy is being offered?

A)Moderation affect
B)Self-actualization
C)Harm reduction
D)Symbolic control

Question 9

Psychodynamic therapy plays an important role in helping a client identify patterns of interacting, thinking and feeling that may be contributing to problems. Evolving from the teachings of Freud, the theory emerges that emotional problems originate in childhood. The goal of psychodynamic therapy is to change an aspect of the client's personality or identity that was missed during an earlier stage of development. What should be the professional's primary focus?

A)Unconscious thought processes
B)Childhood maltreatment
C)Developmental delays
D)Emotional neglect

Question 10

Behavioral therapy is based on the idea that learning comes from experience. The primary focus of the professional is to help the client define problems, analyze behaviors, and set goals. There are several approaches often utilized. Which of the following may be observed during a therapy session?

A)Empathy
B)Boundary recognition
C)Assertiveness training
D)Dysfunctional awareness

Question 11

Individual development is based on the effect family roles play within an individual's life. Healthy families promote trust, honesty, love and positive development. The opposite of this is the dysfunctional family, where one or more members have a problem that affects the unit. Examples include an individual that is abusive, neglectful or has an alcohol/drug issue. Even though a family appears dysfunctional, there is still at least one family member who is "healthy." This person will try to compensate for the problem in different ways. One such manner is by trying to solve the issue short-term, which leads to endless deflation of situations. What role is being described?

A)Scapegoat
B)Hero
C)Lost child
D)Mascot

Question 12

During a crisis situation, it is important to prevent extreme mental, physical, behavioral and emotional reactions. A system of interventions begins shortly after the incident by a team of highly skilled professionals. This team normally includes mental health experts, support personnel and clergy. The intervention system includes support groups, stress management and one-on-one programs. What system is being described?

A)Critical incident stress management
B)Critical incident post reactive
C)Positive debriefing
D)None of the above

Question 13

Anger management helps the individual deal with their feelings in an assertive not aggressive manner. This is the healthiest way to express oneself without hurting others. Being assertive helps make a person's needs clear without behaving in a demanding manner. Expression is just one of three approaches utilized by clinical social workers when dealing with anger management. What are the other two?

A)Suppressing and calming
B)Passive-aggressive and transference
C)Criticism and behavior
D)Respect and hostility

Question 14

Beverly is a 72 year old female who suffers from diabetes. She lives independently, but her health was recently diagnosed by a doctor as slowly failing. The medical professional sees the cause as being a lack of nutrition and failure to take medication as prescribed. Beverly does not drive and stays within her home. Neighbors have noticed a lack of food in the house and Beverly not appearing to be very clean. A clinical social worker is assigned to handle case management. What will be this individual's main function?

A)Short-term communication and planning
B)Assessment, education and coordination of services
C)Administering medication, daily living skills, assessment
D)Preparing the individual for assisted living

Question 15

A multi-disciplinary team supports the progress and development of individuals with disabilities. The focus of the group is to ensure the person maintains as full a life as possible. Often the members include doctors, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, teachers and clinical social workers. Which of the following areas would a professional social worker typically not engage?

A)Identifying gaps in service provision
B)Promoting the rights of disabled individuals
C)Locating respite and family support
D)Diagnosing the disability

Question 16

The multi-disciplinary approach involves individuals from several professions that are responsible for the delivery of services. Each team member is only accountable for activities related to their discipline. Although this method is easy, it is not always effective. What approach involves constant interaction between professionals, working towards the same goal?

A)Trans-disciplinary
B)Individualism
C)Interdisciplinary
D)None of the above

Question 17

Clinical social workers learn to identify deficiencies in knowledge when working with individuals. Professionals collaborate with other advocates to obtain necessary information and resources. Once obtained, it is important to express all information to the client in an understanding manner. What role is the clinical social worker portraying?

A)Supervisor
B)Educator
C)Administrator
D)Therapist

Question 18

Documentation is a necessity in the field of clinical social work. Often it is a reflection of the service quality to clients and acts as a communication source for other professionals. Record keeping often consists of comprehensive assessments and a plan of care. Which of the following should documentation include?

A)Goals and planning
B)Referral sources
C)Receipts and disbursements
D)All of the above

Question 19

There are 2 types of family-centered services utilized by clinical social workers. The first service consists of family support with the intention of helping families cope with everyday parenting stress. The primary focus of the professional is to prevent child maltreatment by strengthening the skills and knowledge of all members. The second type of family-centered approach was developed to help those at serious risk or in crisis. This service is commonly known as:

A)Foster care
B)Family crisis intervention
C)Family preservation
D)Target identification

Question 20

Clinical social workers providing treatment to individuals have the responsibility to allow full participation of the client when determining goals. Expected outcomes and the treatment of termination should be clearly specified and understood by both parties. What is the best way to develop this mutual understanding?

A)Therapeutic observation
B)Treatment contracts
C)Court order
D)Task-centered education

Question 21

All clinical social work services should be directed at meeting a specific goal with a pre-determined outcome defining the time of termination. Professionals can provide their opinions based on the need for further care and help the client achieve these recommendations. Termination of services is primarily up to what party?

A)Psychologist
B)Clinical social worker
C)Client
D)Referent

Question 22

When clinical social work services have been terminated, this does not mean that treatment has necessarily ended. Many clients will require long-term supportive care to ensure stability. With these factors in mind, there are two elements to the definition of termination. The first is the accomplished improvements that can be maintained on an on-going basis by case managers. The second includes:

A)Achievement of predefined treatment goals
B)Collaboration with long-term care providers
C)Recommendations by third-party providers
D)Education of third party entities

Question 23

Conflict resolution is an area that clinical social workers find themselves practicing frequently. One such technique that professionals are often called upon to perform, involves helping clients solve problems and engage in empowerment. What application builds on communication, problem analysis and intervention?

A)Organizational development
B)Mediation
C)Family resolution
D)Transformative goals

Question 24

Goals play a major role in effective treatment planning by shifting the focus from what a client cannot do, to what can be successfully accomplished. The importance is the ability to track an individual's progress towards problem solutions. Goals are also productive for increasing a client's awareness of choices and allowing them full participation in the therapeutic process. Self-determined goals are consistent with what perspective?

A)Personification
B)Self-awareness
C)Strengths-based
D)Conflict resolution

Question 25

Clinical social workers will have success with self-determined goals when the client feels it is within their capacity. Commitment can be obtained when the individual feels the goal is important through their active participation. Performance is affected through four mechanisms. Which of the following is not related?

A)leads to the discovery of task-relevant knowledge
B)persistence
C)attention is moved away from irrelevant activities
D)acknowledgement of interaction

Question 26

The immediacy of crisis intervention ensures the safety of an individual and his/her family. Clinical social workers often find resistance as being a response from the victim. There are three phases professionals follow when intervening. The first involves establishing rapport with the individual through empathy, while the second includes gathering information for assessment. What is the third phase?

A)Setting a goal to return to the pre-crisis level of functioning.
B)Averting the crisis
C)Determining what the crisis means
D)Determining who will be affected by the crisis

Question 27

Logan has sought the help of a clinical social worker for his generalized anxiety disorder. The professional determines that cognitive behavioral therapy will help the client successfully overcome the problem. Logan demonstrates maladaptive interactions among physiological response systems in the form of avoidance and slowed decision-making. What is the foundation of cognitive behavioral therapy based upon?

A)Self-monitoring
B)Physician's assessment
C)Group therapy
D)Perceptions of the world

Question 28

Clinical social workers that provide one-on-one therapy determine evaluation strategies around the client's specific needs. This client-centered approach compares the current situation to the one upon entry of counseling. The professional utilizes the individual as his/her own control group, making changes as necessary. What does this type of evaluation take into consideration?

A)Ethnicity
B)Income level
C)Educational level
D)All of the above

Question 29

Group therapy is intended to help clients associate with other individuals dealing with the same conflicts or problems. An individual can share feelings and thoughts while others provide feedback. One specific type of group therapy helps clients having difficulties coping with problems in their lives. The goal is to improve personal development and solve emotional dilemmas. What form of group therapy is being described?

A)Client-centered
B)Psychotherapy
C)Cognitive therapy
D)Behaviour therapy

Question 30

Clinical social work interventions often require therapy to help a client overcome dysfunctional thinking. A professional would start by identifying assumptions the individual makes and locate those thoughts that are unrealistic. What form of therapy is being described?

A)Behavior therapy
B)Reality therapy
C)Cognitive therapy
D)Antipathy therapy

Question 31

Professionals often utilize an approach to treat mental health that deals with imagery. Studies show that a mind can spontaneously generate pictures, providing insight into solutions and reactions. Sex offenders have found positive results with this method.

A)Behavioral conditioning
B)Guided imagery
C)Structured imagination
D)Behavioral imagery