Social Work Clinical Board Exam Prep - Question List

11. As it relates to human behavior in the social environment, the aging process is marked by loss. Older adults lose many things as they age, including their ability to drive, eat or bathe on their own. Which of the following factors influence the extent to which an elderly person will interact with others?

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Parents may come to a social worker for help in controlling and disciplining their children. One approach asserts the issue rests solely with the child, and comes from a medical model which emphasizes fixing what is broken by addressing the symptoms. Social workers use a more holistic approach, called:

13. Lisa is a 14-year-old adolescent who skips school on a regular basis. She normally misses at least two days per week and reports just staying home in bed. The teen complains of being tired all the time and cannot function at school most days. A clinical social worker will identify a target behavior conducting a thorough assessment and formulating a treatment plan. What type of problem solving should be initiated by the social worker?

14. Crisis is a normal part of life, and individuals try to maintain equilibrium by using coping mechanisms. Sometimes the usual techniques do not work when a problem is threatening. People in crisis may experience guilt, feelings of anxiety, helplessness, and fear. Which of the following criteria are used to determine whether a situation constitutes a crisis?

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