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Forensic Social Worker Study Questions

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Alysha meets with a social worker and discusses self-perceived problems. She reports complex mood swings that last for weeks and sometimes months. Alysha’s main concern is that her manic behaviors may one day become life threatening. When the client is in a more sullen mood, she feels sad but somewhat safer. When completing a full assessment, what might the social worker diagnose Alysha as having?
  1. Dissociative identity disorder
  2. Manic depressive disorder
  3. Bi-polar disorder
  4. Post traumatic stress disorder
Explanation
Answer: C - Individuals with bi-polar disorder suffer from both euphoric periods that can lead to risk-taking behaviors and sudden bouts of depression with symptoms of sadness, crying, and a sense of worthlessness.
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