Social Work Masters Flashcards

Leonor, a 14-year-old adolescent, frequently skips school. She usually reports missing at least two days a week and just lounging around the house. The adolescent claims to be always exhausted and is unable to concentrate in class most days. By looking at the antecedent, determining the function, and selecting a beneficial replacement behavior, a social worker can locate the target behavior. What kind of problem-solving should be the social worker's first step?

Answer: Collaborative

When working with an adolescent like Leonor, whose behavior suggests underlying issues, a social worker's initial approach should be collaborative. This involves engaging the client, and often their family, in identifying the problem, understanding its function, and developing solutions together. A collaborative approach fosters trust, empowers the client, and increases the likelihood of successful intervention and adherence to replacement behaviors.

An mentality that supports extended families, companies, and the church is known as collectivism. Systems of rewards that emphasize teamwork and are targeted toward the entire group are in the spotlight. People dislike being singled out since they are expected to serve the group to which they belong. What is the name of the culture that is the opposite?

Answer: Individualism

Collectivism is a cultural value that emphasizes the importance of the group over the individual, prioritizing group harmony, interdependence, and collective goals. Its direct opposite is individualism, which places a high value on personal autonomy, self-reliance, individual rights, and personal achievement. In individualistic cultures, people are expected to look after themselves and their immediate families.

Jai's anxiousness is being managed by a social worker. The customer has struggled to find a solution to her issue, and the tactics employed seem to be failing her. Jai has discovered how to stop engaging in antisocial conduct, dominate people, and look for approval of her deeds. What theory's symptoms can be seen in her unpredictable behavior?

Answer: Neurosis

Neurosis, in a broad sense, refers to a class of functional mental disorders involving distress but not delusions or hallucinations, where behavior is often driven by unconscious conflicts or maladaptive coping mechanisms. Symptoms like anxiety, difficulty finding solutions, antisocial conduct, dominating others, and seeking approval can be manifestations of underlying neurotic patterns, reflecting internal struggles and maladaptive ways of relating to the world.

A client of a social worker is receiving services after being sexually abused by a guardian for years. There is hardly any chemistry, and the professional is aware of the difficulties ahead. What prerequisites must be met before therapy can be effective?

Answer: Foundation based on a trusting relationship

For therapy to be effective, especially with clients who have experienced trauma like sexual abuse, establishing a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust is paramount. Without trust, clients may be unwilling to share sensitive information, engage in difficult emotional work, or accept interventions. The social worker must prioritize building rapport and creating a safe, non-judgmental space before deeper therapeutic work can proceed.

A married couple with four kids resides with the elderly mother of the husband. The woman has two children from a previous marriage and is of Asian origin. Despite being German, the husband was born and reared in America. One of the kids has autism and needs special education services. What kind of variety does this represent?

Answer: Family diversity

This scenario describes a complex family unit that encompasses multiple dimensions of diversity within its structure and composition. It includes cultural differences (Asian, German-American), blended family dynamics (children from previous marriage), generational differences (elderly mother), and disability (child with autism). All these elements collectively represent the broad concept of 'family diversity,' highlighting the varied forms and characteristics families can take.

A group of psychological problems are together referred to as impulse control disorders. Of the following, which is not a part of this group?

Answer: Insomnia

Impulse control disorders are characterized by difficulties resisting urges or impulses to perform acts that are harmful to oneself or others. Kleptomania (impulse to steal), pyromania (impulse to set fires), and intermittent explosive disorder (recurrent behavioral outbursts) are all classified as impulse control disorders. Insomnia, however, is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, and it is not categorized as an impulse control disorder.

The best results from habit reversal training come from patients with Tourette syndrome. It is made up of four primary parts. First, in an effort to aid the client in gaining self-control, awareness training draws attention to tics. The client then creates a counterproductive response to take the place of the incorrect behavior. Third, the client develops motivation by compiling a list of issues that the disease contributed to. What constitutes the fourth element?

Answer: Generalization

Habit reversal training (HRT) is a multi-component behavioral therapy often used for tic disorders like Tourette syndrome. The four main components are: Awareness Training, Competing Response Training, Motivation and Compliance Enhancement, and Generalization Training. Generalization involves practicing skills in various real-world settings to ensure they are maintained and applied outside of therapy sessions, which is crucial for long-term success.