Masters Flashcards
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A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder tells the social worker, 'I've been giving away my belongings and I finally feel at peace.' The social worker should FIRST:
Answer: Conduct a thorough suicide risk assessment
Giving away possessions and sudden calmness after depression are warning signs of suicidal intent, requiring immediate risk assessment.
The biopsychosocial model of assessment is valuable in social work practice because it:
Answer: Considers biological, psychological, and social factors as interconnected influences on functioning
The biopsychosocial model provides a holistic framework by recognizing that health and behavior result from the interaction of biological, psychological, and social variables.
A social worker receives a subpoena for a client's therapy records. The BEST course of action is to:
Answer: Notify the client and consult with an attorney before releasing any records
Upon receiving a subpoena, the social worker must notify the client and consult legal counsel; a subpoena does not automatically waive privilege.
In motivational interviewing, 'rolling with resistance' means the social worker should:
Answer: Avoid arguing and instead explore the client's perspective without confrontation
Rolling with resistance avoids confrontation and instead invites the client to examine their own perspective, preserving the therapeutic alliance.
A social worker at a community mental health center has a very high caseload and feels emotionally exhausted and detached from clients. This is MOST consistent with:
Answer: Burnout
Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced sense of accomplishment resulting from chronic workplace stress.
When facilitating a support group for cancer survivors, a member begins to monopolize every session. The group leader's BEST response is to:
Answer: Privately speak with the member and set clear participation expectations
Addressing monopolizing behavior privately and respectfully protects group dynamics while maintaining the member's dignity.
Which of the following best describes the principle of 'least restrictive environment' in social work practice?
Answer: Interventions should use the minimum level of restriction necessary to meet the client's needs
The least restrictive environment principle holds that services should be provided in the setting that maximizes client freedom while still meeting their care needs.