Social Work Practice & Intervention Flashcards

Which of the following is a core principle of motivational interviewing?

Answer: Rolling with resistance

Motivational interviewing uses the technique of rolling with resistance, avoiding direct confrontation and instead redirecting or reframing client ambivalence.

In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), 'automatic thoughts' are best described as:

Answer: Involuntary thoughts that arise in response to situations and influence emotions

Automatic thoughts in CBT are rapid, involuntary cognitions triggered by situations that significantly affect a person's mood and behavior.

The primary goal of crisis intervention is to:

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

Crisis intervention aims to stabilize the individual and restore functioning to at least the level present before the crisis occurred.

Which model of intervention focuses on changing specific, observable behaviors through reinforcement and punishment?

Answer: Behavior modification

Behavior modification applies learning theory principles—reinforcement, punishment, and extinction—to systematically change observable behaviors.

Task-centered practice in social work is best characterized by:

Answer: Short-term, structured work on specific client-identified problems

Task-centered practice is a brief, structured model focused on resolving specific, client-defined problems through agreed-upon tasks.

Which of the following is an example of a micro-level social work intervention?

Answer: Providing individual counseling to a client

Micro-level social work focuses on direct practice with individuals and families, such as counseling, case management, and crisis intervention.