Social Work Clinical Board Exam Prep - Question List

16. 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, and focuses on what?

17.

The Parson family has strong religious beliefs that prevent seeking medical care for life-threatening problems. When their son becomes sick with a disease requiring hospitalization to prevent the possibility of death, they refuse to seek help. Is this decision illegal?

18.

Cynthia is an imnfant who lives with her teenage parents, and her parent's friends. There has been very little bonding between parents and child since birth. Which of the following is likely demonstrated by the infant?

19. Sandra is the single mother of two teenage girls. She has very few demands on her children and does not expect anything in return. Both girls refuse to help around the house, even though their mother is working two jobs. When Sandra’s daughters want something, they will cry until they get it. Avoiding confrontation appears to be Sandra’s main focus, and she tries to keep peace in the home. What parenting style is Sandra demonstrating?

20. There are 2 types of family-centered services utilized by clinical social workers. The first service consists of family support with the intention of helping families cope with everyday parenting stress. The primary focus of the professional is to prevent child maltreatment by strengthening the skills and knowledge of all members. The second type of family-centered approach was developed to help those at serious risk or in crisis. This service is commonly known as: