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Which theoretical framework emphasizes that behavior is shaped by reinforcement and punishment rather than unconscious drives?
Answer: Behavioral theory
Behavioral theory holds that behavior is learned through conditioning processes including reinforcement and punishment.
A social worker discovers that a client's 10-year-old child has unexplained bruises on their arms and legs. What is the social worker's primary obligation?
Answer: Report the suspected abuse to child protective services
Social workers are mandated reporters and must report suspected child abuse to child protective services regardless of client relationship.
In motivational interviewing, the technique of 'rolling with resistance' refers to:
Answer: Avoiding arguments and reflecting client ambivalence without pushing change
Rolling with resistance means the social worker does not oppose client resistance but instead reflects and explores it to avoid power struggles.
Which of the following best describes 'secondary traumatic stress' in social workers?
Answer: Vicarious traumatization from exposure to clients' traumatic material
Secondary traumatic stress (STS) results from indirect exposure to trauma through clients' experiences and can mirror PTSD symptoms.
The NASW Code of Ethics identifies which of the following as a core value of social work?
Answer: Social justice
Social justice is one of the six core values in the NASW Code of Ethics, alongside service, dignity, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.
In structural family therapy, the term 'enmeshment' describes a family pattern where:
Answer: Boundaries between family members are diffuse, limiting individual autonomy
Enmeshment, as described by Salvador Minuchin, refers to overly diffuse boundaries where individuals lose a sense of separate identity.
A client tells the social worker they plan to stop taking their prescribed antipsychotic medication without consulting their psychiatrist. The social worker's best initial response is to:
Answer: Explore the client's reasons for wanting to stop and discuss potential risks
The social worker should first explore the client's reasoning and educate them about risks while respecting autonomy, before considering further action.