Experimental Design (Topic=Research Methods) - ANSWER people are randomly assigned to groups
Sublimation(Topic= Defense Mechanisms) - ANSWER Turns emotions into something good
What is the number one goal when it comes to child abuse/neglect reporting? (Topic= Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting) - ...
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Experimental Design (Topic=Research Methods) - ANSWER people are randomly assigned to groups
Sublimation(Topic= Defense Mechanisms) - ANSWER Turns emotions into something good
What is the number one goal when it comes to child abuse/neglect reporting? (Topic= Child
Abuse/Neglect Reporting) - ANSWER Protect the child at ALL Times
Signs of child sexual abuse (Topic= Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting) - ANSWER -marked change in
behavior that is not age appropriate
-sexually action out on others
-not bathing
-falling asleep in class
signs of child physical abuse (Topic= Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting) - ANSWER -bruises in unusual spots
in the shape of on object (hand)
When a social worker has enough information to report child abuse/ neglect (Topic= Child
Abuse/Neglect Reporting) - ANSWER reasonable suspicion
Steps related to reporting child abuse/neglect (Topic= Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting) - ANSWER -Have
reasonable suspicion
, -File the report
-talk to the family about why the report was filed
Characteristics of child abuse/neglect perpetrators (Topic= Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting) - ANSWER -
usually someone the child knows
-usually a victim of abuse themselves
-poor impulse control
-low frustration tolerance
What question should be asked to parents when discussing child abuse/neglect? (Topic= Child
Abuse/Neglect Reporting) - ANSWER how do you discipline your children?
How old does someone have to be to be considered an elder?(Topic= Elder Abuse/Self-Neglect
Reporting) - ANSWER 65 and older
When an elderly client requires the care of someone else to function (Topic= Elder Abuse/Self-Neglect
Reporting) - ANSWER dependent client
(in a wheelchair, on SSI, severe cognitive impairments)
Types of elder abuse and neglect (Topic= Elder Abuse/Self-Neglect Reporting) - ANSWER -self-neglect
-caretaker neglect
-physical abuse
-financial abuse
-medical abuse
, -social isolation
Signs of Domestic Violence (Topic= Domestic Violence) - ANSWER -reports of past violence
-if a client is fearful of partner
-reports partner is controlling or jealous (ask about physical harm)
the cycle of domestic violence (Topic= Domestic Violence) - ANSWER -violence occurs with a dominant
perpetrator
-honeymoon phase begins and apologies and promises are made
-tension building phase occurs and the perpetrator gets angry and violent again
interventions for domestic violence (Topic= Domestic Violence) - ANSWER -create a safety plan when
there is a hx of violence and person is still in the relationship
-dont push person to leave and support their decision to stay
-confront ambivalence about remaining in the relationship
legality of domestic violence (Topic= Domestic Violence) - ANSWER social workers do not report
domestic violence, only medical providers do. Referrals to medical provider should be made
Domestic violence and children (Topic= Domestic Violence) - ANSWER social workers do not report this
unless child has witnessed the domestic violence and was hurt or caregiver failed to protect causing
negative mental health impairment
What should a social worker do if a couple reports issues with domestic violence (Topic= Domestic
Violence) - ANSWER -The social worker SHOULD NOT proceed with couples therapy, provide victim
resources, and refer to individual therapy
-couples therapy can escalate violence
Suicide/Self harm risk factors (Topic= Suicide and Self-harm) - ANSWER -expression of hopelessness
-recent loss
-poor coping skills
, -increased depression
-shame/guilt
How to assess for Suicide/Self Harm (Topic= Suicide and Self-harm) - ANSWER 1) asses the situation and
as about self-harm and suicidality
2) If suicidality indicated ask about plan and intent
3) if no plan indicated talk about these feelings and increase weekly sessions. If plan indicated ask about
means/resources
4) If client has means DO NOT LET THEM LEAVE and pursue a 51/50 (involuntary hospitalization)
Tarasoff Case (Topic= Danger to Others) - ANSWER duty to warn possible victims/police about any
threats or harm
Why do client report to therapy when they are in crisis? (Topic= Crisis Intervention) - ANSWER There is a
disruption in homeostasis that has been brought on by stressors causing difficulty coping skills
Crisis intervention interventions (Topic= Suicide and Self-harm) - ANSWER -focus on returning client back
to previous level of functioning (homeostasis)
How to diagnose Substance use disorders (Topic= Substance Use) - ANSWER -rule out a medical diagnosis
-rule out substance abuse
Substance use is indicated within a question on the exam (Topic= Substance Use) - ANSWER need to find
the best answer that addresses the substance use
Diagnostic criteria for substance use (Topic= Substance Use) - ANSWER -want to cut down but cant
-taking large amounts of substances for prolonged periods of time
-impacting daily/social functioning
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