LCSW Online Practice Questions and Answers

Angela is referred to a clinical social worker for unusual displays of attention-seeking behavior, such as dramatic displays of emotion. She has been let go from three different jobs due to frequent anger episodes and impulsive acts towards other employees. Little responsibility is ever taken for these inappropriate behaviors, and most recently Angela has been cutting on her arms. Therapy should focus on what disorder?

A. Obsessive compulsive disorder

B. Bi-polar disorder

C. Anger management

D. Borderline personality disorder

A serious disorder requiring therapy is characterized by systemized delusions and the frequent projection

of personal conflicts. The outcome may be hostility towards others where aggressive acts are believed to

take place in self-defense. Symptoms of delusion appear slowly, and a patient may be suspicious, jealous,

irritable, and bitter.

What type of personality disorder is described above?

A. Dependent

B. Paranoia

C. Self-centered

D. Cognitive

Borderline personality disorder makes indMduals feel uncertain about their identity and self-image. Those suffering from this problem tend to take little responsibility for their pred icaments and view themselves as victims. This disorder can have long-term chronic patterns, often affecting work and relationships. Which of thefollowing symptoms is not associated with borderline personality disorder?

A. Impulsiveness

B. Obsession

C. Substance abuse

D. Sexual relationships

IndMduals will develop poor personalities if they only receive unconditional positive regard with no conditions of worth. The need for positive regard from others and self allows there to be congruence between identity and experiences. This ideal human condition embodies the fullyfunctioning person, one who is open to trust, expressing feelings, creatMty and the experience to live existentially. Who developed this theory?

A. Carl Rogers

B. Sigmund Freud

C. Erik Erikson

D. Abraham MasIow

Jeremiah grew up in a family where college is of utmost importance. His parents and siblings have all graduated from prestigious colleges. When Jeremiah does not get accepted to the college of his choice, he decides to change his plans for the future. He begins to feel that education is overrated and that it would be better to seek employment before getting any older. This motivation to change a belief or behavior to avoid a distressing feeling is part of what theory'?

A. Avoidance

B. Cognitive dissonance

C. Identity perception

D. Psychosocial

The Equal Pay Act states that men and women in the same workplace must be given equal pay for equal work, discrimination is not tolerated. This includes bonuses, overtime pay, salary, stock options, vacation pay, and reimbursement fortravel. How is equality defined in this context?

A. Men and women should be paid according to theirjob title

B. Job content, not job title determines equality

C. Men and women in differentworkplaces should be given equal pay D. None ofthe above

Self-determination is described as being the behavior a person demonstrates due to his/her wishes, desires and decisions. Clinical social workers are taught throughout their profession to pro mote and respect this trait. When would it be in the client's best interest to limit their right of self-determination?

A. When the decisions do not benefit others

B. When the wishes and desires hinder therapy progress

C. When the social worker feels the client has an underlying mental disability

D. When the cIient's decisions poses a risk to themselves or others

Person-centered therapy focuses on increasing an indMduaI's insight and self-understanding. Three attitudes necessary for success in person-centered therapy are positive reaction, unconditional positive regard, and:

A. Collaboration

B. Congruence

C. Empathy

D. Formality

Cognitive behavior therapy is the ideal treatment for many mental health problems. It was developed by combining behavior therapy and cognitive therapy. Both practices are utilized for identifying present issues and finding ways to eliminate symptoms of certain disorders. Another similar intervention which takes feelings into account as well is called

A. Reality Therapy

B. Cognitive Emotion Focused Therapy

C. Anchor-based Behavioral Therapy

D. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Clinical social workers learn to identify deficiencies in knowledge when working with indMduals. Professionals collaborate with other advocates to obtain necessary information and resources. Once obtained, it is important to express all information to the client in an understanding manner. What role is the clinical social worker portraying?

A. Supervisor

B. Educator

C. Administrator

D. Therapist