FREE LMSW Trivia Questions and Answers Flashcards

Which crisis intervention model emphasizes assessing lethality, ensuring safety, and providing immediate stabilization?

Answer: Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model

Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model is widely used in crisis work and includes lethality assessment as a core early step.

According to Erikson's psychosocial development theory, the central conflict of middle adulthood (ages 40–65) is:

Answer: Generativity vs. stagnation

Erikson identified generativity vs. stagnation as the core conflict of middle adulthood, centered on contributing to society and future generations.

In psychopharmacology relevant to social work, SSRIs are primarily prescribed to treat:

Answer: Depression and anxiety disorders

SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are first-line pharmacological treatments for depression and anxiety disorders.

A social worker is seeing a client from a culture where direct eye contact with an authority figure is considered disrespectful. The social worker should:

Answer: Recognize this as a cultural norm and adjust expectations accordingly

Culturally competent practice requires understanding that communication norms vary across cultures and adapting practice accordingly.

The biopsychosocial model in social work assessment integrates which three domains?

Answer: Biology, psychology, and sociology

The biopsychosocial model examines biological factors, psychological factors, and social/environmental factors as interconnected influences on health and behavior.

When a social worker uses 'reframing' in therapy, they are:

Answer: Changing the conceptual context of a situation to alter its meaning

Reframing involves offering an alternative perspective on a situation to help the client see it differently and potentially respond differently.

Under HIPAA, a covered entity may disclose a client's protected health information (PHI) without authorization in which of the following situations?

Answer: When required by law, such as for mandatory reporting

HIPAA permits disclosure of PHI without authorization when required by law, including mandatory reporting of abuse or public health requirements.