Social Work Assessment & Diagnosis

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a biopsychosocial assessment in social work?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive evaluation of biological, psychological, and social factors

Answer

A biopsychosocial assessment gathers information across biological, psychological, and social domains to understand a client holistically.

Question 2

The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale measures:

Accepted Answer

Overall psychological, social, and occupational functioning

Answer

The GAF scale rates an individual's overall level of functioning in psychological, social, and occupational areas on a 0–100 scale.

Question 3

In the DSM-5, which disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and at least five symptoms lasting two weeks?

Accepted Answer

Major Depressive Disorder

Answer

Major Depressive Disorder requires five or more specified symptoms, including depressed mood or anhedonia, for at least two weeks.

Question 4

A social worker conducting a mental status examination would assess all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Family income level

Answer

The mental status examination evaluates cognitive and psychiatric functioning; family income is a social/economic factor assessed separately.

Question 5

The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is used to:

Accepted Answer

Assess the severity and frequency of suicidal ideation and behavior

Answer

The C-SSRS is a validated tool that measures the nature, intensity, and lethality of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Social Work Practice Test