MSW FREE Master of Social Work MCQ Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of conducting a biopsychosocial assessment in social work practice?

Accepted Answer

To gather comprehensive information about biological, psychological, and social factors affecting the client

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To diagnose mental health disorders using the DSM-5

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To determine the client's eligibility for government assistance programs

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To evaluate the client's cognitive functioning through standardized testing

Question 2

Under the NASW Code of Ethics, when is it permissible for a social worker to break client confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

When there is an imminent risk of serious harm to the client or others

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When the client's family requests information about treatment progress

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When the social worker believes it would benefit the client's recovery

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When a colleague asks for clinical consultation without client consent

Question 3

Which defense mechanism involves redirecting emotions from a threatening target to a safer substitute?

Accepted Answer

Displacement

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Projection

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Sublimation

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Reaction formation

Question 4

A social worker using a strengths-based perspective would MOST likely ask which of the following questions during an initial assessment?

Accepted Answer

What skills or resources have helped you cope in the past?

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What problems brought you here today?

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What diagnosis have you previously received?

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What medications are you currently taking?

Question 5

Which legislation established the legal framework for protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities in the United States, including access to public services?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

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Social Security Act of 1935

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Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Mental Health Parity Act of 1996

Question 6

In crisis intervention theory, what is the typical timeframe during which a person is considered to be in an active state of crisis?

Accepted Answer

4 to 6 weeks

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24 to 48 hours

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1 to 2 weeks

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3 to 6 months