Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a three-dimensional question (3DQ)?
A) What should I share with clients?
B) What kind of information does my employer allow me to share with clients?
C) What sort of self-disclosure is appropriate with which clients and for what purpose?
D) How should I react to my client's disclosures when I disagree with their values?

Accepted Answer

A three-dimensional question (3DQ) requires deeper thought and analysis than a one-dimensional or two-dimensional question. Of the options given, only option C requires consideration of multiple dimensions, such as the appropriateness of self-disclosure with different clients and for different reasons. The other options may have multiple layers or dimensions, but they do not explicitly ask for them.

Question 2

A client asks you about your education and training and about your experiences with other clients.The client is engaged in ________.
A) transference
B) countertransference
C) overidentification
D) credentialing

Accepted Answer

The client is asking about the therapist's qualifications and training, which falls under the concept of credentialing. Transference refers to projecting feelings onto the therapist based on past experiences, while countertransference refers to the therapist's own emotional reaction to the client. Overidentification is when the therapist becomes too invested in the client's issues and loses objectivity.

Question 3

Social workers are second to police officers in the risk of work-related violence directed at them.

Accepted Answer

According to a 2018 study by the National Association of Social Workers, social workers are second only to police officers in the risk of work-related violence directed at them.

Question 4

Discuss the importance of recognizing your assumptions and stereotypes about your client groups.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following statements accurately describes assumptions and stereotypes?
A) Assumptions and stereotypes may come from experiences with previous clients.
B) The mainstream media provide accurate portrayals of most client groups.
C) To move beyond stereotypes, interns should first deny their existence and bury them.
D) Interns tend to assume that they have much in common with their clients.

Accepted Answer

Assumptions and stereotypes can stem from past experiences with certain client groups. It is important to recognize and address these biases in order to provide effective and non-judgmental care. Option B is incorrect as the mainstream media often perpetuate stereotypes and do not provide accurate portrayals of marginalized communities. Option C is also incorrect as denying the existence of stereotypes will not address the issue, and may even reinforce them. Option D may or may not be accurate for individual interns, but it is not a general statement that applies to all interns.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about assessing and minimizing risk is FALSE?
A) Studies show real and perceived risks to social workers.
B) When assessing risk, interns should consider a client's developmental stage, motivations, and immediate situational factors and conditions.
C) Nonclients may be of risk to the intern.
D) The Florida Supreme Court ruled that universities that have required internship programs cannot be held liable for an intern's injuries.

Accepted Answer

The statement that the Florida Supreme Court ruled that universities that have required internship programs cannot be held liable for an intern's injuries is false. In fact, universities can be held liable for an intern's injuries under certain circumstances. It is important for both interns and their universities to take steps to assess and minimize risk during internships.

Question 7

Clients may be wary of interns because interns are short-term employees.

Accepted Answer

Interns typically work for a limited period of time, which can cause clients to question their level of experience and commitment to the project.

Question 8

You highly value fairness.While working with your client, you learn that he is open to getting what he wants however he wants, even if his methods are unfair to others.You decide to talk to your client about why you value fairness in an attempt to influence his value system.With your actions, you are ________.
A) exposing your values to your client
B) imposing your values on your client
C) ignoring your client's values
D) working with your value differences

Accepted Answer

By attempting to influence your client's value system to align more closely with your own values, you are imposing your values on your client.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about acceptance is FALSE?
A) Most interns are concerned about whether or not their clients will accept them.
B) Technology apps can amplify typical dangers of social connections for clients between childhood and college age.
C) To accurately define problems, interns should understand and focus on the deficits inherent in a client's cultural background.
D) Interns should attempt to enter a client's world, but not get lost in it.

Accepted Answer

The statement that interns should focus on deficits in a client's cultural background in order to accurately define problems is false. Interns should focus on understanding and respecting a client's cultural background, not pathologizing it. This approach is known as cultural humility.

Question 10

What term refers to a situation when interns take on clients' feelings and reactions?
A) Transference
B) Countertransference
C) Overidentification
D) Credentialing

Accepted Answer

Overidentification refers to when interns or therapists start to take on their clients' feelings and reactions, often losing the objectivity necessary for effective therapy.

Question 11

Whenever you make a judgment about someone based on little or no factual information, you engage in stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

Stereotyping is the act of making assumptions or judgments about a person or group based on limited or inaccurate information, often influenced by societal or cultural biases.

Question 12

When helping professionals' perceptions and reactions to clients are distorted by their own past experiences and hurts, it is known as ________.
A) transference
B) countertransference
C) overidentification
D) credentialing

Accepted Answer

When helping professionals' perceptions and reactions to clients are distorted by their own past experiences and hurts, it is known as countertransference. The other options do not accurately describe this phenomenon. Transference refers to the client projecting their own feelings and experiences onto the therapist. Overidentification refers to the therapist identifying too strongly with the client's experiences, while credentialing refers to the process of verifying a professional's qualifications and education.

Question 13

At which stage of internship development is it most important for interns to find common ground with their clients?
A) Anticipation
B) Exploration
C) Competence
D) Culmination

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following terms refers to those helpers who identify with clients and patiently try to promote change?
A) Reformers
B) Innovators
C) Victims
D) Plodders

Accepted Answer

Innovators are helpers who identify with clients and patiently try to promote change.

Question 15

To find common ground with their clients, interns must focus on their common experiences.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Clients tend to mistrust interns who set clear, firm boundaries.

Accepted Answer

Clients may actually respect and appreciate interns who set clear boundaries, as it shows professionalism and maturity. However, the way boundaries are communicated is important and should be done respectfully and assertively.

Quiz 7: Working With Clients

Which of the following is an example of a three-dimensional question (3DQ) ?

A client asks you about your education and training and about your experiences with other clients.The client is engaged in ________.

Social workers are second to police officers in the risk of work-related violence directed at them.

Discuss the importance of recognizing your assumptions and stereotypes about your client groups.

Which of the following statements accurately describes assumptions and stereotypes?

Which of the following statements about assessing and minimizing risk is FALSE?

Clients may be wary of interns because interns are short-term employees.

Which of the following statements about acceptance is FALSE?

What term refers to a situation when interns take on clients' feelings and reactions?

Whenever you make a judgment about someone based on little or no factual information, you engage in stereotyping.

When helping professionals' perceptions and reactions to clients are distorted by their own past experiences and hurts, it is known as ________.

At which stage of internship development is it most important for interns to find common ground with their clients?

Which of the following terms refers to those helpers who identify with clients and patiently try to promote change?

To find common ground with their clients, interns must focus on their common experiences.

Clients tend to mistrust interns who set clear, firm boundaries.