SOWK 1200

1.

1 point

If your client recently lost his job, which part of the DSM axis system may he fall under?

III

V

IV

II

2.

1 point

Your client has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which axis does this fall under?

I

III

IV

II

3.

1 point

Drunk driving is an example of a behavioural emergency

True

False

4.

1 point

When dealing with a client who is mobile, it is crucial that the crisis worker is:

Worker could use any one of these approaches

Collaborative

Directive

Non directive

5.

1 point

Which of the following is not a type of anxiety disorder?

Specific Phobia

PTSD

Psychosocial Disorder

OCD

Social Anxiety Disorder

6.

1 point

In which phase of a psychotic episode are the symptoms vaguely noticeable?

Premorbid

Acute

Prodrome

Recovery

7.

1 point

Assisting clients in regaining control and mobility falls under which ABC heading?

Cognitive State

Affective State

Behavioural Functioning

Chronic State

8.

1 point

Which of the following is not a stage in the basic crisis theory?

Brief therapy

Working through the problem

Establishing rapport

Disturbed equilibrium

9.

1 point

You assess your client and rate them as a 76 for general functioning. Which axis does this belong to?

V

II

IV

III

10.

1 point

In Applied crisis theory, what are the three domains listed?

Developmental, Situational, Existential

Situational, Developmental, Equillibrium

Developmental, Existential, Ecological

Situational, Ecological, Developmental

11.

1 point

An obsession is a repetitive behaviour or mental act where they feel it will reduce anxiety.

True

False

12.

1 point

A woman is mourning the loss of her husband. This is an example of which crisis:

Ecosystemic

Developmental

Situational

Existential

13.

1 point

Which of the following is false in regards to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Uncomfortable with emotions

Attachment and Trust issues

See the grey areas in the world

Troubled childhood

Often in transcrisis state

14.

1 point

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a crisis?

Danger and Opportunity

Growth and Change

Common Traits

Resiliency

Common Symptomatology

15.

1 point

A delusion is a fixed, false belief that is real to the one experiencing it.

True

False

16.

1 point

Transcrisis state may be the result of trauma or personality issues, substance abuse, and/or environmental stressors.

True

False

17.

1 point

Hallucinations and delusions are known as a positive symptom.

True

False

18.

1 point

Which of the following is not a presenting problem of BPD

Paranoid ideation

No fluctuations in self-esteem

Poor Academics

Unusual combination of symptoms

Intense emotional reactions

All of the above are presenting problems of BPD

19.

1 point

Bullying has continued to be an issue in a local elementary school. The school social worker steps in to talk to each class in hopes it does not spread. This is an example of:

Transcrisis State

Secondary Intervention

Transcrisis Point

Basic Crisis Theory

20.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT one of the theories of crisis intervention?

Applied Crisis Theory

Situational Crisis Theory

Expanded Crisis Theory

Ecosystem Crisis Theory

21.

1 point

The ABC model when assessing a crisis stands for Affective state, Behavioural Functioning, and Chronic state

True

False

22.

1 point

Which of the following is NOT an example of a negative symptom?

Loss of drive

Thinking difficulties

Blunted emotions

Social withdrawl

All of the above are examples of negative symptoms

23.

1 point

The difference between DSM-4 and DSM-5 is that DSM-4 does not have an axis system

True

False

24.

1 point

Which of the following is not how we work with clients with BPD

Structure specific goals

Set clear limits

Be empathic

Maintain professional detachment

All of the above are how to work with clients with BPD

25.

1 point

In which phase of a psychotic episode are the symptoms experienced?

Acute

Premorbid

Recovery

Prodrome

26.

1 point

Psychoeducation refers to the education offered to those with mental illness and/or their families to help empower them and deal with their condition(s) in an optimal way

True

False

27.

1 point

A crisis is based on perception

True

False

28.

1 point

Which of the following is known as the default task?

Problem Exploration

Safety

Obtaining commitment

Support

29.

1 point

You are dealing with a younger client who is having issues building relationships at school. She is very self-centered and feels her issues are because of others and how they treat her. The focus of the counselling should be around:

Give them reality checks and promote self-awareness

Show them how their behaviour is seen by others

Focus on their talents and the behavioural consequences of sabotaging themselves

Stress their ability to survive with resources that have been helpful in the past

Stress their safety needs

30.

1 point

When a client is coming to grips with new developmental states of other dimensions of the problem. This is otherwise known as:

Transcrisis State

Transcrisis Point

Cognitive State

Affective State

31.

1 point

Developmental crises is known as:

Abnormal event causing normal result

Normal event causing abnormal result

An event

A purpose

32.

1 point

You are dealing with a client with severe paranoia. He is very secretive in the past two sessions you have seen him. The focus on your counselling session should be:

Show them how their behaviour is seen by others

Stress their safety needs

Stress their ability to survive with resources that have been helpful in the past

Build a good sense of self-esteem

Focus on their talents and the behavioural consequences of sabotaging themselves

33.

1 point

Your client has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which axis does this fall under?

I

II

IV

III

34.

1 point

Which of the following is not a form of a systemic crisis?

Death of Loved one

Recessions

Bullying Culture

Earthquake

35.

1 point

Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from poor circumstances.

True

False