Social Work Masters Exam Prep - Question List

51.

When utilizing cognitive therapy as a form of direct practice, a social worker's main goal is to bring about which of the following changes in behavior?

52.

The Richardson shave three children who attend a prominent school within the community. The two daughters and one son live in a financially stable environment, participating in many extracurricular activities. The Richardson's son has been displaying inappropriate behaviors for the last two years. His parents see it as simply misbehaving and being a boy. The son continuously breaks the rules at school and at home. He acts out and causes distractions when there is an authority figure present. What might a social worker see as the problem?

53. Collectivism is a cultural attribute that favors an attitude towards extended families, businesses and church. There is a focus on reward systems geared toward a whole group with a teamwork approach. People are expected to serve the group to which they belong and do not like to be singled out. What name is given to the opposite culture?

54. Scott has been in and out of traditional therapy with little effect on his problems. He feels the main focus is on the issue rather than the solution, and this tends to place him in a passive, helpless role. He already knows what is wrong but wants to move towards what is right. What goal would a social worker aim for with this in mind?

55. 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?