LMSW LMSW Social Work Practice Models Questions and Answers 4

Question 1

In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the term 'dialectical' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The balance between acceptance and change strategies

Answer

DBT's dialectical philosophy holds the tension between validating the client as they are (acceptance) while also working toward behavioral change.

Question 2

Which model would a social worker use when intervening immediately after a client experiences a traumatic event such as a natural disaster?

Accepted Answer

Crisis Intervention model

Answer

The Crisis Intervention model is designed for immediate, time-limited response to acute crises, aiming to restore pre-crisis functioning.

Question 3

The concept of 'unconditional positive regard' in social work practice is associated with:

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers' Person-Centered Therapy

Answer

Carl Rogers identified unconditional positive regard—accepting clients without judgment—as a core condition for therapeutic growth.

Question 4

In Bowen Family Systems Theory, 'differentiation of self' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The capacity to maintain a clear sense of self while staying emotionally connected to others

Answer

Differentiation of self in Bowen theory means balancing autonomy and emotional connection—neither fused with nor cut off from the family system.

Question 5

A social worker applying an Ecological Systems perspective would MOST likely assess:

Accepted Answer

The fit between the client and multiple environmental systems

Answer

The Ecological Systems model, associated with Bronfenbrenner and Germain, examines how individuals interact with and adapt to their environments across multiple system levels.

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW LMSW Social Work Practice Models Questions and Answers 4