Assessment & Diagnosis Flashcards

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

Answer: A comprehensive evaluation of biological, psychological, and social factors

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

The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale measures:

Answer: Overall psychological, social, and occupational functioning

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

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

Answer: Major Depressive Disorder

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

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

Answer: Family income level

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

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

Answer: Assess the severity and frequency of suicidal ideation and behavior

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

Which assessment tool is commonly used to screen for alcohol use disorder in adults?

Answer: AUDIT

The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is a WHO-developed 10-item screening tool for hazardous and harmful alcohol use.