ASWB Masters Trivia 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'structural family therapy' as developed by Salvador Minuchin?

Accepted Answer

Restructuring dysfunctional family hierarchies and boundaries

Answer

Minuchin's structural family therapy targets family organization, including subsystems, hierarchies, and boundaries, to alleviate symptomatic behavior.

Question 2

A social worker uses 'reframing' during a session. This technique is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Offering an alternative perspective on a situation to change its meaning

Answer

Reframing changes the conceptual or emotional context of a situation so the client can perceive it differently, opening new possibilities for response.

Question 3

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), social service agencies are required to provide 'reasonable accommodations.' This means:

Accepted Answer

Making modifications that do not cause undue hardship to the organization

Answer

The ADA requires reasonable accommodations that do not impose an undue hardship (significant difficulty or expense) on the organization.

Question 4

Which practice model emphasizes identifying and building on existing client strengths rather than focusing on deficits?

Accepted Answer

Strengths-based perspective

Answer

The strengths-based perspective, associated with Dennis Saleebey, focuses on clients' assets, capacities, and resources rather than pathology.

Question 5

A social worker who accepts expensive gifts from grateful clients is violating which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Boundary maintenance and conflict of interest

Answer

Accepting significant gifts creates a conflict of interest and blurs professional boundaries, violating NASW standards on dual relationships and conflicts of interest.

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB Masters Trivia 5