ASWB Flashcards

1
Q

Steps for change

A
precontemplation
contemplation
preparation
action 
maintenance
relapse
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2
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Motivation for change

A

If change is internal, it’s more likely that the change effort will be sustained.

SW can instill hope and assist in removing barriers.

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3
Q

Formative evaluations examine the process of _________ _________.

A

delivering services.

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4
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A client has self harmed in the past but is having SI. The SW should do what first?

A

Safety assessment

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5
Q

Mellaril and Thorazine are used to treat_______.

A

psychosis.

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6
Q

In group therapy the ______ is the helping agent.

A

group

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7
Q

SOAP stands for

A

Subjective, objective, assessment and plan.

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8
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Aphasia

A

A change in cognition that is characterized by difficulty understanding language or using language to speak or write

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9
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Ataxia

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Difficulty with common motor skills

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10
Q

Agnosia

A

Difficulty remembering familiar objects

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11
Q

Paradoxical intent or directive prescribes the__________ ________so that the client _______ _______ over it and uses the ______ ___ _________ to change

A

symptomatic behavior
realizes control
strength of resistance to change

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12
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Task centered approach aims to

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  • quickly engage clients in the problem solving process
  • The client is an active part of the change process
  • goals are broken down into defined tasks
  • termination starts during the first session

*too brief to address long-standing problems that are complex.

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13
Q

Clorazil is used for what? It also increase the risk for what?

A

Antipsychotic

increases the risk for low white blood cell count.

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14
Q

Social Exchange theory is based on the idea of ______ _______ _______ and losses to determine _______.

A

totaling potential benefits

behavior

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15
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Covert Modeling

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Clients are asked to use their imagination, visualize the desired behavior and describe it in detial

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16
Q

Six levels of cognition are

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knowledge
comprehension
application
analysis
synthesis
evaluation
17
Q

“Not otherwise specified” (NOS) categories for disorders that ___ ___ _____under specific disorder categories are replaced.

A

do not fit

18
Q

“Other specified” categories are used when a social worker provides the _____ _____ ______ the condition does not qualify for a specific diagnoses.

A

the reason why

19
Q

“unspecified” when ____ ____ ______ is provided as to why a disorder does not meet the usual criteria

A

no additional explanation

20
Q

magical thinking is a hallmark of which piaget stage of cognitive development?

A

Preoperational