Deck 3: Practice: Therapy and Counseling

Question 1

Olivia sees a professional for post-traumatic stress syndrome. She was the victim of a house fire that left 25% of her body scarred and suffers from recurring nightmares. The social worker has decided to approach Olivia's problem with a technique-driven treatment in a group setting. All members of the group will focus on present issues and ways to alleviate them. What type of therapy is being utilized?

A)Stress disorder therapy
B)Exposure therapy
C)Cognitive behavioral therapy
D)Sleep deprivation therapy

Answer 1

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Question 2

Michelle meets with her therapist once a week in a small café. They usually sit at the same booth and drink coffee together. While Michelle discusses different situations, the therapist listens attentively, pays attention to everything the client is saying, and displays unconditional positive regard and reaction. This form of therapy is called what?

A)Positive reaction therapy
B)Emotional understanding therapy
C)Person-centered therapy
D)Reciprocal-based therapy

Answer 2

Person-centered therapy

Question 3

What type of therapist interacts with individuals to bring about change in their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings through adaptation?

A)Sex therapist
B)Psychotherapist
C)Behavior therapist
D)Cognitive therapist

Answer 3

Psychotherapist

Question 4

Motivational enhancement therapy is utilized primarily with adolescents suffering from drug or alcohol problems. Strategies in this therapy include client-centered counseling, cognitive therapy, and social persuasion. The main task of the motivational enhancement therapist is to:

A)Persuade the client to behave appropriately.
B)Distinguish a client's main problem.
C)Create conditions that enhance motivation.
D)Build a relationship with the client.

Question 5

Pamela has wanted to be a teacher her whole life. She completed the regular courses in college, but by her senior year, she was still terrified of walking into an actual classroom for her internship. Pamela feels she has made a huge mistake and may need to look into other career options. She has severe inhibitions about performing in front of people. What kind of therapy would benefit Pamela the most?

A)Shyness awareness therapy
B)Anti-social therapy
C)Group therapy
D)Career-based therapy

Question 6

Group therapy helps bridge the gap between individuals and the social world. It provides security and aids in building a comfort level with working with other people. Which of the following is not helpful when initiating this type of therapy?

A)Provide a safe social environment
B)Goal setting and risk taking
C)Avoidance techniques
D)Giving and receiving feedback

Question 7

A social worker is providing services for a family that has a lot of unresolved conflict. Once the presenting problem is distinguished, the process of change can begin. The professional has to assess the interactions and discover a method the family unconsciously follows. What type of therapy is being utilized?

A)Self-perception therapy
B)Cognitive therapy
C)Structural family therapy
D)Reality therapy

Question 8

Aaron seeks the help of a social worker for a problem he can no longer avoid. Recently, his employer downsized, and the client had to be placed on an afternoon shift to keep his job. Aaron does not own a vehicle and has always relied on public transportation to and from work. Because of his crippling fear of the subway system, Aaron takes the bus to work. With his new schedule, he must take a bus that gets him to work two hours early, while if he took the subway, he would be able to leave much later. Aaron is requesting help to overcome his fear of the subway system. The social worker suggests he observe others with the same fear. What form of therapy is most likely to be successful in this situation?

A)Neurosis therapy
B)Modeling therapy
C)Behaviorism therapy
D)Communication therapy

Question 9

Which of the following therapies is commonly used, is based on the belief that people have the capacity for self-understanding and choice, and has been found to be effective with individuals suffering from drug and alcohol abuse?

A)Biomedical therapy
B)Behavioral therapy
C)Humanistic therapy
D)Self-enhancement therapy

Question 10

Rachel is receiving therapy to help her confront negative internal forces and learn to act and think responsibly. Her social worker stresses the belief that each individual is responsible for making meaning out of life. What kind of therapy is Rachel undergoing?

A)Existential therapy
B)Cognitive-behavioral therapy
C)Humanistic therapy
D)Collaborative therapy

Question 11

Person-centered therapy focuses on increasing an individual'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

Question 12

Impulse control regulates the ability to act responsibly while managing aggressive desires. Individuals who suffer from this impulse control disorder may display problems with which behavior?

A)Defensive control
B)Sexual promiscuity
C)Reality
D)Sleep patterns

Question 13

The social workers does not force a client to change her way of thinking. Instead, the social worker helps the client through the process by testing assumptions and locating thoughts that become distorted. The intention is for the clients to want to change her behavior. What type of therapy is described above?

A)Behavior therapy
B)Judgment therapy
C)Cognitive therapy
D)Impulse control therapy

Question 14

Blaming oneself for events that are beyond an individual's control is a pattern of faulty thinking. Cognitive therapy works to recognize this problem and help clients gain knowledge of appropriate responses. Which of the following is another example of a pattern of faulty thinking within the framework of cognitive therapy?

A)Blaming others
B)Emotional reasoning
C)Environmental influences
D)Depression

Question 15

Shayla has never owned a dog and fears them greatly. She grew up in the city and only saw dogs from afar when walking past the park. The client has ambitions to become a veterinarian's assistant but cannot complete the task until she overcomes this one hurdle. Which of the following types of therapies could Shayla benefit from?

A)Behavioral
B)Phobic
C)Cognitive
D)Ego-functional

Question 16

Covert conditioning relies on a person's capacity to utilize imagery and is often a component of self-help methods. Psychologists have researched the ability of an individual's mind to generate these pictures as a solution to improve typical situation reactions. Covert conditioning is an example of which basic principle?

A)Positive reinforcement
B)Stimuli
C)Behavior modification
D)Imagery conditioning

Question 17

A social worker meets with a client in a quiet spot at the local library. This is a spot the client describes as supportive, and both the client and the social worker enjoy reading and find it relaxing. The social worker acts as an active listener and demonstrates sensitivity towards the client.
Which of the following types of therapy is described above?

A)Complimentary therapy
B)Self-centered therapy
C)Person-centered therapy
D)Behavioral therapy

Question 18

Angela is providing services to a client with a drug abuse problem. There has been a lot of work focused on the issue and very little improvement. Which of the following is a likely reason for lack of progress with this client?

A)The client has been placed in a passive, helpless role
B)The client is not adhering to legalities
C)The social worker is not reinforcing the problem
D)The social worker has not focused on withdrawal symptoms

Question 19

Although humanistic therapy takes into account the influences of society and the unconscious are taken into account, its main emphasis is on freedom of choice in creating one's experience. Humanistic therapy also emphasizes fulfillment and growth. Characteristics of this type of the rapy include open-ended responses and tentative interpretations. Which of the following is also an important aspect of humanistic therapy?

A)Changing behaviors
B)Altering ego perceptions
C)Reflective listening
D)Decision-making

Question 20

A social worker is determining a client's problem in order to develop treatment using a framework that has four themes: meaninglessness, isolation, freedom, and the inevitability of death. In this type of therapy, the professional's role is to help the client see possibilities for his or her future.
What kind of therapy is described above?

A)Cognitive-behavioral
B)Existential
C)Person-centered
D)Humanistic

Question 21

Cognitive therapy is often used to promote professionalism within a diverse community is a common. Sessions may involve ego psychology and multicultural perspectives. Which specific practive within cognitive therapy would be most effective in such sessions?

A)Direct practice
B)Self-determination
C)Diversity practice
D)Indirect practice

Question 22

Boundaries between the outer world and inner self develop in infancy. While still young, individuals will project feelings of denial stemming from what ego function?

A)Internal conflict
B)External conflict
C)Defensive functioning
D)Collaborative functioning

Question 23

Luke is providing social work services to a client having difficulty overcoming an anxiety problem. He will help the individual identify issues while changing behaviors, responses, and dysfunctional thinking. What type of therapy is Luke providing?

A)Self-centered therapy
B)Behavioral therapy
C)Cognitive therapy
D)None of the above

Question 24

Person-centered therapy places most of the responsibility for treatment on the client. Professionals take a back seat and perform in a nondirective role. Therapy takes place in a supportive environment with a comfortable client/social worker relationship. What are the two goals of person-centered therapy?

A)Increased self-esteem and openness to experience
B)Increased self-determination and internal control
C)Improvement in aggressive tendencies and control
D)Improvement in attitude and external forces

Question 25

Cassandra suffers from anxiety that is starting to affect her daily functioning. During an initial assessment, the social worker asks her to keep a daily log of significant events associated with her problem. This is a form of self-help that will focus on the here and now. What kind of treatment is being practiced?

A)Reality therapy
B)Desensitizing therapy
C)Ego functioning
D)Cognitive behavioral therapy

Question 26

Emily is a four-year-old girl referred for services from the Rape and Domestic Violence Center. She and her mother are currently living in a homeless shelter. Emily was present when her mother was severely beaten by a live-in boyfriend. What kind of child-centered treatment will be most successful?

A)Domestic violence therapy
B)Anger management therapy
C)Play therapy
D)All of the above

Question 27

Shelly seeks the help of a social worker for problems she is having with her personal life. She is married to John and has two daughters that are just reaching adolescence. The client reports her husband has been having extramarital affairs for three years. He doesn't try to hide them, and Shelly is quite aware of what is going on. She will not leave John because he is the only income provider and her daughters are very close to their father. What is the ideal therapy for Shelly?

A)Self-centered
B)Person-centered
C)Conflict resolution
D)Cognitive

Question 28

Group therapy gives individuals the opportunity to associate with others suffering from the same problem. Goals related to improving life situations are developed within focus groups that are open-ended. Individuals come and go whenever services are needed. Time-limited groups have a set:

A)Number of members
B)Beginning, middle and end
C)Length for each session
D)All of the above

Question 29

Social workers practice in various environments, including schools. They work with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure individuals reach their academic potential. Most social work professionals within the school system provide services specifically for what group of students?

A)Kindergarten students
B)Difficult students
C)Disabled students
D)Adult students

Question 30

Social work providers in the medical and public health field provide many services, including support for families and individuals coping with acute, chronic, or terminal illnesses. What is another service offered by these social workers?

A)Advice family caregivers
B)Plan for needs after hospital discharge
C)In-home services
D)All of the above

Question 31

There are more adult children dealing with issues concerning aging parents than ever before. Many social work professionals specialize in services for senior citizens. They also initiate support groups for their families and caretakers. There are three main focuses to this practice, two of which include assessment and coordination. What is the third?

A)Monitor services
B)Dissolve conflicts
C)Locate family members
D)Provide welfare

Question 32

Strengths-based assessments emphasize the pathology and dysfunction of clients while focusing on strengths instead of weaknesses. When working with pathology, a professional should pay special attention to which three client characteristics?

A)Strength, growth potential, and self-confidence
B)Sense of social injustice, immediate danger, and harm to oneself
C)Dysfunction analysis, hypersensitivity and inadequacy
D)None of the above

Question 33

The strength-based assessment process has two stages. The first includes the ability to define the problem area and the second involves evaluating the situation. What are the two dimensions of strength-based assessment?

A)Safety and self-determination
B)Skill ability and sensitivity
C)Internal and external strengths
D)Vulnerability and oppression

Question 34

Psychological counseling, guidance and assistance are the main focus in the field of social work. Which kind of practice advancesthe community social conditions for disadvantaged individuals?

A)Indirect practice
B)Direct practice
C)Oppression
D)Group therapy

Question 35

Many social workers utilize a specific method for extinguishing anxiety. The client first imagines the scene causing such behavior and is then exposed to a sequence of high-anxiety images. This treatment is accompanied by highly emotional reactions. After a few treatment sessions, the anxiety will be extinguished. What is this method called?

A)Implosive therapy
B)Explosive therapy
C)Exposure therapy
D)Emotional therapy

Question 36

Habit reversal training is most effective for clients with Tourette syndrome. It is comprised of four main components. First, awareness training brings attention to tics in an effort to help the client gain self-control. Second, the client develops a competing response to replace the inappropriate behavior. Third, the client builts motivation by making a list of problems that were caused by the disorder. What is the fourth component?

A)Role reversal
B)Generalization
C)Ego functioning
D)Impulsiveness

Question 37

Awareness training is a method for bringing attention to inappropriate behaviors. IT has four stages. First, a client describes in detail the behavior being demonstrated, then the therapist points out the behavior each time it is displayed, and next the individual begins to identify early warning signs. What is the final steop in awareness training?

A)Recognizing what the behavior means to other people
B)Recognizing how the behavior affects family
C)Calculating the amount of time spent performing the behavior
D)Identifying the situations in which the behavior occurs

Question 38

For those who do not wish to meet face to face, which of the following alternate options for group therapy is possible?

A)Chat groups
B)List serves
C)E-mail groups
D)All of the above

Question 39

Therapy is defined as the application of any technique to improve a person's mental, social, and interpersonal functioning. Individuals seek out this practice for a variety of reasons, from serious mental illness to a desire to talk about their problems. Who can benefit from therapy?

A)Children
B)Aging adults
C)Adolescents
D)Anyone

Question 40

Task-centered therapy takes place on a short-term basis, usually 6 to 12 weeks. It focuses on problems and behaviors, not emotions. A social worker does not direct the client; rather, the social worker and client collaborate to define problems and solutions. What assumption is crucial to task-centered therapy?

A)People do not have adequate resources to solve their problems.
B)Financial obligations are an underlying issue to many problems.
C)Individuals do not have the desire to solve their own problems.
D)Problems occur within family, individual, and environmental systems.

Question 41

Social workers assisting individuals and families as they approach the end of life utilize multidimensional assessments and interventions. What kind of therapy practice is likely to be most important in an end-of-life care situation?

A)Cognitive therapy
B)Grief counseling
C)Direct therapy
D)Family counseling

Question 42

Person-centered therapy revolves around the demonstration of empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. Active listening is very important. In order for the approach to be successful, what kind of relationship should there be between therapist and client?

A)Loyal and true
B)Close and personal
C)Standoffish
D)Loving and sympathetic

Question 43

Indirect practice benefits all individuals, but especially the population targeted by social welfare programs and policies. Due to universal entitlement, a social worker strives to manage what problem?

A)Diverse populations
B)Racism
C)Just social order
D)Discrimination

Question 44

A small community is located across from a town garbage dump. There are no fences surrounding the unsanitary grounds, methods to prevent water seepage, or attempts to keep the pest problem to a minimum. A social worker decides to take these concerns to town hall with the threat of notifying the Board of Health. Soon, changes begin to be noticeable, and the community can be comfortable in their environment. What authority was exercised by the professional?

A)Competency
B)Knowledge
C)Leadership
D)Advocacy

Question 45

Operant behavior conditioning is a practice that deals with modifying voluntary behavior in reference to environmental influences. Reinforcement and punishment are at the core of successful treatment. What should a social worker seek when searching for causes to a negative behavior?

A)Discrimination
B)Prejudice
C)Poverty and oppression
D)Antecedent and consequence

Question 46

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a combination of the two theories. It aims to solve problems through a goal-oriented systematic procedure. Social workers who practice this intervention believe an individual's behaviors and feelings are cause by:

A)People
B)Thoughts
C)Situations
D)Events

Question 47

Inner child therapy is often necessary for adults with low self-esteem and feelings of worthlessness. Negative conditioning is the antecedent for these thoughts. If there has been trauma in childhood, what part of the individual is damaged?

A)Spontaneity
B)Flexibility
C)Understanding
D)Thought processes

Question 48

Behavior therapy involves obtaining information from clients pertaining to behaviors that reduce the quality of life or cause stress. Training usually occurs in the form of environmental modifications, relaxation, and desensitization. Social workers can utilize this practice for other psychological conditions such as what?

A)ADHD
B)Depression
C)Obsessive compulsive disorder
D)All of the above

Question 49

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. Specific psychological disorders receive direct treatment that is:

A)Evidence-based
B)Technique-driven
C)Based on exposure
D)None of the above

Question 50

According to research on autism, individuals suffering from this disorder have abnormalities in several areas of the brain. Manifestations vary according to chronological age and developmental level. One third of people with autism have:

A)Intelligible spoken language
B)Appropriate peer relations
C)Normal IQs
D)Emotional reciprocity

Question 51

Individuals who suffer from borderline personality disorder feel uncertain about their identity and self-image. They take little responsibility for their actions and view themselves as victims. Many patients will frantically avoid real or imaginary abandonment. What kind of therapy would a professional find most successful for an individual with borderline personality disorder?

A)Group therapy
B)Individual therapy
C)Self-centered therapy
D)Task-centered therapy

Question 52

Task-centered therapy focuses on the belief that individuals have both the resources and the desire to solve their problems. Family and environmental systems may block or facilitate resolution. Collaboration between therapist and client is utilized to define problems and solutions. Treatment is short-term, normally lasting how long?

A)6 to 12 months
B)2 weeks
C)4 months
D)6 to 12 weeks

Question 53

The id-ego-superego model focuses on development, aggressive impulses, and what else?

A)Adaptation to reality
B)Deferring thoughts
C)Negotiating with the outside world
D)none of the above