Social Work Masters Exam Prep - Question List

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71. Shayla has never owned a dog and fears them greatly. She grew up in the city and only saw dogs from afar when walking past the park. The client has ambitions to become a veterinarian’s assistant but cannot complete the task until she overcomes this one hurdle. Which of the following types of therapies could Shayla benefit from?
  1. Behavioral
  2. Phobic
  3. Cognitive
  4. Ego-functional
72. Blaming oneself for events that are beyond an individual’s control is a pattern of faulty thinking. Cognitive therapy works to recognize this problem and help clients gain knowledge of appropriate responses. Which of the following is another example of a pattern of faulty thinking within the framework of cognitive therapy?
  1. Blaming others
  2. Emotional reasoning
  3. Environmental influences
  4. Depression
73. Although humanistic therapy takes into account the influences of society and the unconscious are taken into account, its main emphasis is on freedom of choice in creating one’s experience. Humanistic therapy also emphasizes fulfillment and growth. Characteristics of this type of the rapy include open-ended responses and tentative interpretations. Which of the following is also an important aspect of humanistic therapy?
  1. Changing behaviors
  2. Altering ego perceptions
  3. Reflective listening
  4. Decision-making
74. Shelly seeks the help of a social worker for problems she is having with her personal life. She is married to John and has two daughters that are just reaching adolescence. The client reports her husband has been having extramarital affairs for three years. He doesn’t try to hide them, and Shelly is quite aware of what is going on. She will not leave John because he is the only income provider and her daughters are very close to their father. What is the ideal therapy for Shelly?
  1. Self-centered
  2. Person-centered
  3. Conflict resolution
  4. Cognitive
75. Social work providers in the medical and public health field provide many services, including support for families and individuals coping with acute, chronic, or terminal illnesses. What is another service offered by these social workers?
  1. Advice family caregivers
  2. Plan for needs after hospital discharge
  3. In-home services
  4. All of the above

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