MSW FREE Master of Social Work MCQ Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which theoretical framework emphasizes the impact of multiple interconnected systems, such as family, community, and society, on an individual's behavior?

Accepted Answer

Ecological systems theory

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Psychodynamic theory

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Cognitive behavioral theory

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Rational choice theory

Question 2

A social worker suspects that a client's 8-year-old child is being physically abused. What is the social worker's FIRST legal obligation?

Accepted Answer

File a report with child protective services

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Confront the suspected abuser directly

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Discuss the concern with the client before taking action

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Refer the family to a counseling program

Question 3

In motivational interviewing, what does the acronym OARS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, Summarizing

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Observe, Analyze, Respond, Summarize

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Outline, Assess, Reframe, Support

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Open dialogue, Active listening, Restatement, Solution-focused

Question 4

Which stage of Erikson's psychosocial development involves the conflict of generativity vs. stagnation?

Accepted Answer

Middle adulthood (40-65)

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Young adulthood (18-40)

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Late adulthood (65+)

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Adolescence (12-18)

Question 5

A social worker is providing services to a client who offers a generous gift at the end of treatment. According to the NASW Code of Ethics, what should the social worker do?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate whether accepting the gift could create a dual relationship or boundary concern

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Accept the gift to avoid offending the client

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Accept the gift but document it in the case file

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Immediately terminate the therapeutic relationship

Question 6

Which type of group is specifically designed to help members who share a common problem provide mutual aid and emotional support to one another?

Accepted Answer

Support group

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Task group

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Psychoeducational group

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Therapy group