Forensic Social Worker Study Questions - Question List

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176. John has always avoided situations that required him to be in contact with strangers. He never gave speeches in high school or college and never attended assemblies where people came together for a particular cause. His employment choices have been poor but allowed him to work independently. John has the knowledge and educational background to work for a major computer company, but he does not know how to overcome his fear of strangers. What diagnosis would a professional more than likely give John?
  1. Paranoia
  2. Anti-social behavior
  3. Schizophrenia
  4. Social anxiety disorder
177. A serious disorder requiring therapy is characterized by systemized delusions and the frequent projection of personal conflicts. The outcome may be hostility towards others, causing aggressive acts 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?
  1. Schizophrenia
  2. Paranoia
  3. Self-centered
  4. Cognitive
178. Padre is a legal immigrant living in the United States. He and his family reside in subsidy housing with other individuals from a similar ethnic background. There are fewer opportunities for Padre to succeed than there are for the rest of society. The social pressure and lack of control over his own life place him in what group?
  1. Ethnic
  2. Low-income
  3. Minority
  4. Insubordination
179. People are often classified into groups based on their racial characteristics. A group of people who have religious, racial, and linguistic traits in common is best describe as what?
  1. A racial group
  2. An ethnic group
  3. A religious group
  4. A national group
180. A five-year-old child has been recently diagnosed with ADHD after demonstrating shortfalls in at least two important areas. Deficits can be observed at home, in the classroom, and in group activities. Which of the following would not be a symptom of ADHD?
  1. Difficulty focusing
  2. Memory loss
  3. Boredom
  4. Defiance

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