Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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?

Accepted Answer

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 13

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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:

Accepted Answer

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 15

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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?

Accepted Answer

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 18

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 3: Practice: Therapy and Counseling