Assessment and Intervention Planning Flashcards

In a functional behavioral assessment, the 'ABC' model stands for:

Answer: Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence

ABC tracks the trigger (antecedent), the behavior itself, and the result that follows (consequence).

A client in acute crisis after a house fire arrives at the agency. What is the PRIMARY goal of crisis intervention?

Answer: Restore the client to at least their pre-crisis level of functioning

Crisis intervention is short-term and aims to stabilize the client and restore pre-crisis functioning.

According to Maslow's hierarchy, which need should a social worker address FIRST with a client who is homeless and hungry?

Answer: Physiological needs such as food and shelter

Basic physiological needs must be met before higher-level needs can be addressed well.

Which factor most increases a client's risk of suicide?

Answer: A previous suicide attempt

A prior suicide attempt is one of the strongest predictors of a future attempt.

Which piece of information belongs in the 'O' (Objective) section of a SOAP note?

Answer: Client was tearful, with a flat affect, and arrived 15 minutes late

The Objective section records what the worker can observe and measure, not what the client reports.

During assessment, a social worker notices their own assumptions about a client's culture are shaping their conclusions. What is the best response?

Answer: Practice cultural humility by reflecting, asking the client, and seeking supervision

Cultural humility involves self-reflection, learning from the client, and consulting a supervisor to reduce bias.

In an intervention plan, which element specifies WHO will do WHAT and BY WHEN?

Answer: Tasks or action steps

Tasks or action steps assign responsibility and timelines so objectives can be carried out.