LMSW FREE LMSW Trivia Questions and Answers 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'strengths perspective' in social work practice?

Accepted Answer

Identifying and building on the client's existing resources, capacities, and resilience

Answer

The strengths perspective, associated with Dennis Saleebey, focuses on clients' assets and potential rather than deficits and problems.

Question 2

A social worker is conducting a mental status exam. Which domain assesses whether the client is oriented to person, place, and time?

Accepted Answer

Orientation and sensorium

Answer

Orientation and sensorium assess whether a client knows who they are, where they are, and what the current date/time is.

Question 3

In group therapy, the stage characterized by conflict, competition, and challenges to the group leader is known as:

Accepted Answer

Storming

Answer

Tuckman's model describes the storming stage as marked by interpersonal conflict and testing of authority within the group.

Question 4

The ethical concept of 'informed consent' in social work requires that the client:

Accepted Answer

Understand the nature of services, risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing to participate

Answer

Informed consent requires clients to receive adequate information about services including risks, benefits, and alternatives so they can make a voluntary and knowledgeable decision.

Question 5

According to DSM-5 criteria, a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder requires that symptoms are present for at least:

Accepted Answer

Two weeks

Answer

DSM-5 requires that at least five depressive symptoms, including depressed mood or anhedonia, be present for a minimum of two consecutive weeks.

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

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LMSW FREE LMSW Trivia Questions and Answers 5