ASWB Masters MCQ 4

Question 1

A social worker begins experiencing romantic feelings toward a client. The MOST appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Seek supervision and personal therapy to address the feelings

Answer

When countertransference involves romantic feelings, seeking supervision and personal therapy is essential to protect the client and maintain professional boundaries.

Question 2

In solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), the 'miracle question' is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Help the client envision life without the presenting problem

Answer

The miracle question invites clients to imagine what their life would look like if the problem were suddenly resolved, helping generate concrete goals and exceptions.

Question 3

A social worker disagrees with a court order mandating reunification of a child with a parent the social worker believes poses ongoing risk. The BEST course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document concerns thoroughly and consult with a supervisor and legal counsel

Answer

Social workers must generally comply with court orders while thoroughly documenting professional concerns and seeking supervisory and legal guidance through proper channels.

Question 4

A client with Borderline Personality Disorder alternates between idealizing and devaluing the social worker. This behavior pattern is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Splitting

Answer

Splitting is a defense mechanism characteristic of BPD in which people are perceived as entirely good or entirely bad, without integration of both qualities.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST defines the concept of 'dual relationship' in social work ethics?

Accepted Answer

Having both a professional and a personal or business relationship with a client

Answer

A dual relationship occurs when a social worker holds more than one role with a client, such as combining a therapeutic relationship with a personal friendship or business relationship.

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB Masters MCQ 4