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Aaron seeks the help of a social worker for a problem he can no longer
avoid. Recently, his employer downsized, and the client had to be placed
on an afternoon shift to keep his job. Aaron does not own a vehicle and has
always relied on public transportation to and from work. Because of his
crippling fear of the subway system, Aaron takes the bus to work. With his
new schedule, he must take a bus that gets him to work two hours early,
while if he took the subway, he would be able to leave much later. Aaron is
requesting help to overcome his fear of the subway system. The social
worker suggests he observe others with the same fear. What form of therapy
is most likely to be successful in this situation?


A. Neurosis therapy
B. Modeling therapy
C. Behaviorism therapy
D. Communication therapy
Verified Answer -B. Modeling therapy - Aaron could benefit from modeling
therapy. In modeling therapy, an individual with a psychological disorder
may overcome a problem by imitating someone else with similar needs.
Modeling therapy is especially helpful for people with phobias.


Psychological counseling, guidance and assistance are the main focus in
the field of social work. Which kind of practice advances the community
social conditions for disadvantaged individuals?


A. Indirect practice
B. Direct practice
C. Oppression

,D. Group therapy
Verified Answer -B. Direct practice - Direct practice is a common
technique for professional social workers to promote proficiency within a
diverse community. Treatment may involve multicultural perspectives,
cognitive therapy, and ego psychology.


Lisa is completing her graduate classes in social work. One of the
requirements is to observe another professional in the field. Lisa contacts
an agency and requests the opportunity to take part in an actual family
assessment. What is the professional's responsibility prior to this event?


A. Give Lisa background information pertaining to the family
B. Allow Lisa to read through the referral for services
C. Describe the interview, but not allow Lisa to actually take part
D. Get written consent from the family
Verified Answer -D. Get written consent from the family


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Boundaries between the outer world and inner self develop in infancy.
While still young, individuals will project feelings of denial stemming from
what ego function?


A. Internal conflict
B. External conflict
C. Defensive functioning
D. Collaborative functioning
Verified Answer -C. Defensive functioning - Identity-threatening feelings
are protected by defensive functioning. Most individuals have mature

,reactions to handling reality, and others may have more sophisticated
defenses. This is often observed as children become adults.




Cassandra is a single mother who becomes upset with her social worker
when a referral is made for parenting classes. The client feels that she is
not a bad mother and that there is not a problem. Cassandra demands to
see her records, but the social worker is concerned that some of the
information found within may cause emotional harm. How should the
professional deal with this problem?


A. Request the client get a court order
B. Warn the client and then make her a copy
C. Clients are not allowed to see their records
D. Read the records together to prevent confusion
Verified Answer -D. Read the records together to prevent confusion


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Kelly's doctor has concerns about the fluctuation of her weight. She has
struggled with diets her whole life but is still 120 pounds over the average
weight for her size. The doctor is concerned about symptoms that may
indicate an eating disorder. During an examination the physician asked
Kelly about her eating habits. The patient appeared to experience shame
and distress when attempting to explain. She will eat between meals and
often times will consume more than she needs. What disorder is being
described by Kelly?


A. Bulimia

, B. Depression
C. Bingeeating
D. Anxiety
Verified Answer -C. Bingeeating


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A client is receiving services from a social worker one time per week. The
question is raised about possibly seeing a psychologist and the social
worker reports holding a license in that field, also. When the client contacts
the professional's employing agency, it is discovered the information is
false. What type of violation is taking place?


A. Falsifying information
B. Misrepresentation
C. Double billing for services
D. Inconclusive therapy
Verified Answer -B. Misrepresentation


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Although humanistic therapy takes into account the influences of society
and the unconscious are taken into account, its main emphasis is on
freedom of choice in creating one's experience. Humanistic therapy also
emphasizes fulfillment and growth. Characteristics of this type of therapy
include open-ended responses and tentative interpretations. Which of the
following is also an important aspect of humanistic therapy?

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