MSW Social Work Masters 4

Question 1

A client with major depressive disorder states 'I've been thinking that everyone would be better off without me.' What should the social worker assess NEXT?

Accepted Answer

The presence of a specific plan, means, and timeline for suicide

Answer

When passive suicidal ideation is present, the immediate clinical priority is assessing lethality through plan, means, and intent.

Question 2

Which stage of Prochaska and DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model involves a person actively making behavior changes within the past six months?

Accepted Answer

Action

Answer

The Action stage is characterized by active engagement in behavior change strategies within the past six months.

Question 3

In the context of social work research, what is the primary concern with a convenience sample?

Accepted Answer

It may not be representative of the broader population, limiting generalizability

Answer

Convenience samples recruit easily accessible participants who may not reflect the target population, reducing external validity.

Question 4

Which concept describes the cumulative effect of multiple forms of oppression experienced simultaneously, such as racism and sexism?

Accepted Answer

Intersectionality

Answer

Intersectionality, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, describes how overlapping social identities create interconnected systems of discrimination and privilege.

Question 5

An adult client with intellectual disabilities wishes to refuse a medical procedure. What is the social worker's ethical priority?

Accepted Answer

Support the client's right to participate in decision-making to the greatest extent possible

Answer

Ethical practice requires maximizing client participation in decisions about their own lives, even when capacity is limited.

MSW - Master of Social Work Practice Test

MSW - Master of Social Work Practice Test

MSW Social Work Masters 4