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  1. Which theoretical orientation emphasizes that psychological problems stem from distorted thinking patterns and cognitive distortions?

    Answer: Cognitive-behavioral theory

    Cognitive-behavioral theory holds that maladaptive thoughts (cognitive distortions) drive emotional distress and problematic behavior.

  2. A social worker is facilitating a task group for adults with chronic mental illness. One member dominates every session and others have stopped participating. The BEST intervention is to:

    Answer: Implement a structured turn-taking format to balance participation

    Structured turn-taking is an effective group facilitation technique that ensures all members have equitable opportunity to contribute.

  3. According to Kübler-Ross, which stage of grief involves the client making deals with a higher power or medical team to reverse the loss?

    Answer: Bargaining

    Bargaining is the stage in which individuals seek to negotiate—often with God or fate—to undo or delay the loss.

  4. A social worker using motivational interviewing encounters a client who says 'I know drinking is a problem, but I'm not ready to change.' This client is in which stage of the Transtheoretical Model?

    Answer: Contemplation

    Contemplation involves acknowledging the problem but ambivalence about change; the person is not yet committed to action.

  5. Which federal law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities by programs receiving federal financial assistance?

    Answer: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

    Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits disability-based discrimination specifically in federally funded programs and activities.

  6. A client presents with recurrent, intrusive memories of a traumatic event, nightmares, avoidance of trauma reminders, and hypervigilance lasting more than one month. The MOST likely DSM-5 diagnosis is:

    Answer: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    PTSD requires symptoms in all four clusters (intrusion, avoidance, negative cognitions/mood, hyperarousal) lasting more than one month following trauma.

  7. In social work research, internal validity refers to:

    Answer: Whether observed changes in the outcome are actually caused by the intervention

    Internal validity refers to the confidence that the independent variable (intervention) caused changes in the dependent variable, ruling out alternative explanations.