Deck 2: Assessment

Question 1

Phillip is a 24-year-old male who has been in prison on four different occasions. His criminal record includes domestic assault on a girlfriend, stealing a car, setting fire to an abandoned warehouse and drug use. Phillip's acts were not premeditated, and he claims to have little control over his actions. What disorder might a clinical social worker set out to treat?

A)Anger management
B)Destructive personality disorder
C)Impulse control disorder
D)Lack of self-esteem

Answer 1

Impulse control disorder

Question 2

Timothy is thirteen-year-old male being referred to a clinic for treatment by a detention center counselor. This teenager has been in frequent trouble with the law, demonstrating no regard for right and wrong. He often violates the rights of others, lies, behaves violently, and has a known drug addiction. Timothy is unable to fulfill the responsibilities of family or school. He should obtain treatment for what kind of disorder?

A)Conduct disorder
B)Bi-polar disorder
C)Avoidant personality disorder
D)Conflict disorder

Answer 2

Conduct disorder

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Psychopharmacological studies

Question 4

Citalopram or Celexa is often used to treat anxiety. It comes in tablet form and should be taken by mouth one time per day. This drug is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). How does citalopram work?

A)It reduces circulation
B)It speeds up circuits in the brain.
C)It increases the amount of serotonin in the brain.
D)It decreases the amount of serotonin in the brain.