SSW Trauma-Informed Practice 3

Question 1

When conducting a trauma assessment with a student, the school social worker should first prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Establishing safety and rapport before exploring trauma details

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Gathering a complete trauma history before building rapport

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Completing standardized assessments before any therapeutic conversation

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Contacting parents before speaking directly with the student

Question 2

Which of the following is a validated screening tool specifically designed to assess childhood trauma symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Child PTSD Symptom Scale (CPSS)

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Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

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Conners' Rating Scale

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Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales

Question 3

The concept of 'post-traumatic growth,' developed by Tedeschi and Calhoun, suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Some individuals experience positive psychological change as a result of struggling with trauma

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Traumatic experiences always result in permanent psychological damage

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Post-traumatic growth occurs only when professional intervention is provided

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Post-traumatic growth eliminates the need for trauma-focused therapy

Question 4

A school social worker working with a recently arrived refugee student should recognize that:

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The student may have experienced multiple layers of trauma including pre-migration, migration, and post-migration stressors

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Refugee students rarely experience trauma because migration represents a positive life transition

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Trauma in refugee students is best addressed by immediately beginning formal individual therapy

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Cultural background has minimal impact on how trauma symptoms are expressed

Question 5

Developmental trauma most significantly impacts which areas of functioning?

Accepted Answer

Attachment, emotional regulation, self-concept, and cognitive development

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Only academic achievement and standardized test performance

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Exclusively physical health outcomes and somatic complaints

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Only peer relationships during the adolescent developmental stage

Question 6

When a student discloses abuse during a counseling session, the school social worker's first legal obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

File a mandatory report with child protective services

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Immediately contact the student's parents or guardians

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Consult with a clinical supervisor before taking any action

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Document the disclosure thoroughly and gather more information before reporting

Question 7

Which of the following is the most consistently documented resilience factor that buffers children against the negative effects of trauma?

Accepted Answer

The consistent presence of at least one stable, supportive adult relationship

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High academic expectations consistently communicated by parents

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Access to advanced coursework and academic enrichment programs

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Regular participation in organized competitive sports