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Conduct Disorder

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-delibrate cruelty and disregard for other’s rights and property
-aggression to people, animals and destruction are common
-over the course of 1 year

-child-onset type is before age 10

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Intermittant explosive disorder

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-pattern of behavior occuring twice weekly and lasting at least 3 months, temper outbursts
-may or may not result in injury to animals or others
-episodes are not planned, but impulsive

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder

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-symptoms in categories of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, and vindictiveness
-lasts for 6+ months

-mild - one setting
-moderate - two settings
-severe - three or more settings

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Antisocial personality disorder

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-only diagnosed after age 18 with a hx of conduct disorder before age 15

at least 3 of the following:
-blatant disregard of safety of self or others
-unlawful behavior
-deceitfulness
-impulsivity
-physical aggression
-irresponsible behavior

typically do not show remorse

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which variable is most important for understanding a person’s functional ability?

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-environment in which they live

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which treatment is MOST effective for OCD in adults?

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-combination of medication and therapy

-therapy would be exposing clients to their fears and helping clients experience their thoughts

-thought stopping is not effective - blocking negative thoughts and replacing them with positive thoughts

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Somatic symptom disorders

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-symptoms associated with a medical condition that are not explained by a specific physical condition
-symptoms present for at least 6 monthsI

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Illness anxiety disorder

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-formerly hypograndiacs
-unrealistic preoccupation with having or getting a severe illness

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Factitious disorder

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Munchausan’s
-Faking an illness for attention

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Malingering

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Factious disorder (faking illness) for some sort of reward

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Interpreters during session

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-whenever possible, social worker should find interpreters that will support the client to be honest and confidentiality maintained
-Best practice NOT to have family or friends as interpreters

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micro-level interactions

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between social worker and client

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mezzo-level interactions

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-development/implimentation of social service initiatives at local and small community levels
-helping groups of people at a time

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Schizotypal personality disorder

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unusual beliefs/magical thinking, social anxiety or strange behavior.

i.e. someone who thinks they can control the weather with their mind]

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Schizophreniform

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-same as schizophrenia but at least one month, less than 6

-hallucinations
-delusions
-disorganized speech
-disorganized/catatonic behavior
-negative symptoms (dimished expression)

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Schizophrenia

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-more than six months
-symptoms present for at least 1 month

-hallucinations
-delusions
-disorganized speech
-disorganized/catatonic behavior
-negative symptoms (dimished expression)

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Brief Psychotic Disorder

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-delusion that has sudden onset but lasts less than 1 month

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conflict theory

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-power struggles between different roles i.e. administrator to janitor

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classifications in DSM 5

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-neurodevelopmental disorders
-schizophrenia spectrum/other psychotic
-bipolar disorders
-depressive disorders
-anxiety disorders
-Obsessive-compulsive disorders
-trauma and stressor disorders
-disassociative disorders
-somatic symptom and related disorders
-feeding and eating disorders
-elimination disorders
-sleep-wake disorders
-sexual dysfunctions
-gender dysphoria
-disruptive, impulse control, conduct
-substance-related disorders
-neurocognitive disorders
-personality disorders
-paraphillic
-other mental disorders

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NASW Code of Ethics Core Values

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  1. Service
  2. Social Justice
  3. Dignity and Worth of a Person
  4. Importance of human relationships
  5. Integrity
  6. Competence
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Assessment: Biopsychosocial model

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Biological: medical health/hx, genetic factors
psychological: mental health hx, emotional state, cognitive functioning
social: family, social networks, cultural background, socioeconomic status

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Erik Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development

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Infancy: Trust vs. Mistrust
Early Childhood: Autonomy vs. Shame
Preschool: Initiative vs. Guilt
School age: Industy vs. Inferiority
Adolescence: Indentity vs. Role Confusion
Adulthood: Intimicy vs. Isolation
Later adulthood: Generativity vs. Stagnation
Elderhood: Integrity vs. Despair

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Crisis Intervention Steps

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  1. Assess for safety/danger
  2. Establish rapport/connection
  3. Identify major problems
  4. Explore feelings/emotions
  5. Generate and explore alternatives
  6. Develop an action plan
  7. follow-up
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Experimental study

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manipulation of variables to determine cause and effect - treatment intentionally introduced and outcome observed, explicit control group

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Quasi-experimental study

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like experimental but without random control groups

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Correlational study

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examines relationships between variables without manipulation

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Qualitative study

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-in depth exploration of experiences, often through interviews/focus groups

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Borderline Personality Disorder

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-instability in social relationships, self-image and affect coupled with high impulsivity

5+:
-desperate attempts to escape feelings of abandonment
-unstable and intense personal relationship that goes between admiration and devaluation
-dramatic shifts in self-image
-impulsivity
-suicidal ideation/non-suicidal self-harm
-emotional instability

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Histrionic Personality Disorder

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lifelong pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior

5+:
-annoyance when not recieving attention
-sexual provocation
-shifting emotional expression
-vague speech
-exaggerated expressions
-easily influenced by others
-believes casual relationships are more intimate than they are
-uses ones appearance for attention

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Narcissistic personality disorder

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-grandious behavior + lack of empathy

5+:
-grandiousity/superiority
-fantasies of their own pattern and beuty
-belief in one’s personal uniqueness
-idealized sense of self + admiration
-exploitation of others
-lack of empathy
-envious of others or believes others are envious of them
-arrogant behaviors

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Stages of group development

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-forming - forming the group
-storming - conflict/power struggles
-norming - establishing norms/rules
-performing- working towards goals
-adjourning - terminating

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conflict theory

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-conflict brings necissary upheaval to bring change
-conflicts occur due to lack of insight into the “other” i.e. leaders to the poor

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null hypothesis

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there will be no measurable difference
-no relationship exists between two variables

-if studies results indicate significant difference, null hypothesis=rejected
-if no significant difference, study failed to reject null hypothesis

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Disassociative Amnesia

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1+ episodes of forgetfulness (not ordinary fogtfulness)
-can be after a traumatic event
-usually temporary
-with a dissociative fugue - impulsive travel

localized: unable to remember all events around a defined time period
selective- cannot recall some events pertaining to a specific time period
generalized - memory loss spanning entire life

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Depersonalization/Derealization

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-feeling outside of oneself (depersonalization)
-derealization (visual distortion)

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karyotype

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picture of individual’s chromosomes (23 pairs)

pairs missing a chromosome - monosomy
pairs with an extra chromosomes - trisomy

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case presentation

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-no identifying information of the client

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factors that influence healthy aging

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self-esteem and self-achievement

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client consent

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do not assume because someone says they have it they do - get signed consent

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most important in supporting a client’s sobriety

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-what drugs were you using?

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Female Orgasmic Disorder

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failure to reach orgasm even with proper stimulation

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Genito-pelvic pain disorder

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any form of pain that occurs during intercourse and lasts

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Schizoaffective disorder

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schizophrenia (delusions/hallucinations for 2+ weeks) + significant mood disorder (depression/mania)

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theory of change

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mapping out why you think the desired outcome will happen

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cluster evaluation

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most helpful when multiple states/programs are involved
-involves many participants

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frotteurism

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rubbing against someone unconsentually

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exceptions to confidentiality

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-court orders
-harm to self or others
-suspected child/elder abuse
-client consent for info release

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ADHD facts

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-boys 2x as likely as girls
9.4% of children
preteens/teens more likely than preschool age to have diagnosis

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EBP (Evidence Based Practice)

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-formulate clear clinical question
-search for the best evidence
-evaluate the evidence
-integrate evidence with client needs/preferences
-evaluate the outcomes
-share findings

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community organizing

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-building skills of community members
-help them develop the power to impact community well being

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which parental charectoristic will likely negatively impact a kid?

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-incarceration of a caregiver
-high risk for homelessness, poverty, criminal activity, antisocial behavior

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of those with a mental health or substance use disorder, how many will have the other at some point in their lives?

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one half (1/2)

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single subject designs

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-primarily concerned with one individual or a small group’s behavior and the impact of interventions on that behavior
-used in clinical settings to assess effectiveness of interventions
-social worker should have control over the client’s environment when using a single subject design (i.e. inpatient setting)

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Bulimia

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-Binge Eating followed by compensatory behaviors (throwing up, over exercising, etc.)

-occur at least once a week for 3 months

-mild - purging 1-3 times a week
-moderate - purging 4-7 times a week
-severe - purging 8-13 times a week
-extreme- purging 14+

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Which LGBTQ populations are most likely to have concerns?

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-middle to old age due to living through AIDS epidemic, violence, discrimination, workplace discrimination and high levels of rejection

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social worker may terminate due to non-payment after doing three things..

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-making financial contracts clear
-assessing if client poses imminent risk to self or others
-explaining clinical or other consequences of non-payment status

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systemic review

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oberservational study in which researchers identify and analyze previous studies on the topic

-much more efficient
-less comprehensive then research summary

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research summary

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compilation of all research within a practice area

-comprehensive + time intensive

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meta-analysis

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-synthesis of data from multiple studies
-fairly comprehensive, but less comprehensive than a research summary

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family life education

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practice dedicated to the wellbeing of individuals through education of relationships, family dynamics and personal development

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Primary Prevention

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-prevention before the problem occurs

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secondary prevention

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immediately after something has occured, preventing it from getting worse

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tertiary prevention

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long term responses after something has occured and dramatically effects someone

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requirements for surgery for gender dysphoria

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-therapist referral
-health screening
-psychosocial assessment

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selective incivillity

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when individuals decide who to descriminate against

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resistance

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-a client’s aim to avoid discomfort, uncomfortable thoughts/feelings

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feedback loops

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-reflective evaluation of what has been done, learned and accomplished thus far to inform current or next steps

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Bipolar One Disorder

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-Manic Episode, elevated mood for at least 1 week that leads to significant impairment
-manic phase is evident, noticible, significant, may need hospitalization
-only a manic episode is needed to diagnosis! - could have depressive episode but doesn’t need it

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Bipolar II Disorder

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-Hypomanic phase - at least 4 days - less severe manic state
-usually not requiring hospitalization - period with more energy with that crash
-one episode of Major depressive disorder

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Cyclothymic disorder

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-similar to bipolar disorder II with highs and lows but does not meet criteria for mania or MDD
-less severe than mania
-less severe than MDD
-symptoms present for at LEAST TWO YEARS

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Freud’s Psychosexual Stages

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  1. Oral (0-1) - pleasure of the mouth
  2. Anal (1-3 years) - pleasure focuses on bowels
  3. Phallic (3-6) - genitals
  4. Latency (6-puberty) dormant sexual feelings
  5. Genetil stage (puberty on) - maturation and control of sexual interests
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Id, Ego, Superego

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Id: Instinctual drives - pleasure principle
Ego: Rational mind - operates on the reality principle
Superego: Moral conscious, incorporates societal standards

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Freud’s theory of unconcious

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Levels of awareness:
1. Concious: thoughts we are aware of
2. Preconcious: thoughts we are not in immediate awareness but can be accessed
3. Unconcious: feelings, thoughts, urges, and memories outside of conscious awareness

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Psychodynamic Perspective

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-Behavior is influenced by unconcious motives and early life experiences

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Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development

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Sensorimotor stage (0-2) - coordination of senses with motor responses/sensory curiosity
Preoperational stage (2-7) - use of grammar to express concepts, imagination
Concrete Operational stage (7-11) - starting to understand basic questions + answers
Formal operation (11+) - abstract thought

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Maslow’s Hierarchy

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  1. Phsyiological
  2. Safety and belonging
  3. love/belong
  4. self esteem
  5. self actualization
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Stages of change

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-Precontimpletation - no intention to change
-Contemplation - aware of problem but no commitment to action
-Preperation - preparing to address problem
-Action - addressing problem
-Maintance - sustained change
-Termination

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Generalist Intervention Model

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-Engagement
-Assessment
-Planning
-Implementation
-Evaluation
-Termination
-Follow-up

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Informed Consent

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-Client’s right to understand treatment and voluntariness

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Service

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-Help people in need an address social problems

-Prioritize client’s well-being above other interests
-Advocate for social justice
-Empower clients

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Social Justice

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-Challenge injustice and work to promote equal rights

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Importance of Human Relationships

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-Recognize the central role of relationships in supporting and assisting clients.
-Develop strong relationships with clients
-Work collaboratively with clients and other professionals
-Help clients maintain health support systems

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Integrity

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Socialworkers behave in a trustworthy manner and are honest and transparent in their professional conduct
-Provide truthful information
-Adhere to ethical guidelines to make decisions
-Take accountability for professional conduct

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Competence

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Social workers practice within their areas of competence and seek to continually enhance skills and knowledge

-Professional development
-Supervision
-Scope of practice - provide services within areas you have training

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Parallel process

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-overidentification with the client and their issues
-client has issues that the therapist resonates with and responds to from the experience of her own life

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Countertransference

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Therapist projects their own feelings experiences or issues onto a client.

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Gottman Method

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Method of couple’s therapy focusing on assessing relationship between couples while increasing affection and empathy

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Schizoid Personality Disorder

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-Pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships
-a restricted range of emotional expression

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Translational research

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Type of research that aims to translate scientific discoveries into practical application to improve clinical practice

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NASW guidance on self-disclosure

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It should only be used as a last resort - when it is therapeutically useful and no other way to achieve the same aim

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Family Systems Therapy

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Views problems within individuals as the result of dysfunction within the whole family system - working on improving communication and relationships among family members
-homeostasis - families strive for it
-subsystems - families have subsystems with their own rules
-boundaries are important and lead to issues - emmeshment (no boundaries), disegagement (no connection)

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Structural Family Therapy

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Therapeutic approach that focuses on altering the family structure and hierarchy to improve family functioning

-clear boundaries between subsystems

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Strategic family therapy

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Therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and changing dysfunctional behaviors within the family rather than the whole family structure - ex. teenager acting out

-focuses on changing how family members interact with one another

-short term n results focused

-first order change- surface level changes in behavior
-second-order change: fundamental shifts in family structure and dynamics - more like structural family therapy

techniques:
-directives: specific tasks or assignments given to family members to change behavior
-paradoxical interventions- encouraging family to continue problematic behaviors to highlight dysfunction

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Bowen Family systems theory

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theory that emphasized understanding family dynamics through the lens of intergenerational patterns and differentiation of self

-differentiation of self- maintain separate identity while staying emotionally connected to the family

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genogram

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detailed family tree mapping emotional relationships/patterns

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Narrative therapy

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therapeutic approach that focuses on the stories people create about their lives and seeks to reframe and reauthor those narratives to empower individuals.

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Emotionally focused therapy

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used for individuals, couples families.

based on idea that emotions are connected to needs - improve emotional connection/bonding

-about encouraging open and vulnerable communication of emotions

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reality testing

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-assess the accuracy of one’s beliefs and interpretations of reality

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SOAP Treatment Planning

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Subjective (hearing the client out)
Objective: (gaining measurable data)
Assessment: therapist’s clinical judgement/interpretation
Plan: Proposed treatment plan or intervention

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risk factors to suicide

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-psychiatric disorders - MDD, bipolar, PTSD, Panic disorder, schizophrenia
-sunstance use - alcohol/drug use
-hx of attempts - strong predictor
-family hx
-life stressors - death of loved one, trauma, relationship breakdowns
-isolation
-chronic illness
-access to means
-feelings of hopelessness

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obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

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-high achievement, striving for perfectino, desire for control and lack of satisfaction

(obsessive/ritualized behavior is for the DISORDER not the PERSONALITY DISORDER)

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echolalia

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part of normal language development - decreases by age 3 - repetition of words or phrases

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serious physical illness in childhood results in…

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-delays in achieving expected milestones in academic achievement and socialdevelopmental

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substitution

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defense, replacing an unattainable goal with an attainable goal

105
Q

idealization

A

attributes exaggeratively positive traits to self or others

106
Q

undoing

A

defense, using words or actions to symbollically reverse unacceptable thoughts, feelings or actions

107
Q

compensation

A

-personmakes up for real deficiencies in another way

108
Q

projection

A

defense mechanism where someone has uncomfy thoughts and feelings and they project these onto someone else

i.e. unfaithful wife suspecting her wife of being unfaithful

109
Q

Abreaction

A

Carl Jung
-the emotional release through reliving a traumatic event

110
Q

Catharsis

A

The lively remembering of a traumatic event and the release

111
Q

Analytical/Jungian Therapy

A

-Carl Jung
-exploring deeper parts of the psyche, including collective unconcious and archetypes to achieve personal growth

112
Q

collective unconcious

A

carl jung, part of unconcious all beings share that contain arch types

113
Q

archetypes

A

universal symbols of the distinct parts of us that influence behavior and makeup personality

114
Q

persona

A

mask we put on for others, carl jung

115
Q

anima

A

feminine side, carl jung

116
Q

animus

A

masculine side, carl jung

117
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four basic aspects of personality (jung)

A

-thinking: rational process
-feeling: values/emotional responses
-sensation: percieving through the sense
-intuition: percieving through unconcious processes

118
Q

cognitive approach

A

behavior stems from thoughts - best changed by changing thoughts

-focuses on the present and is problem-focused

119
Q

do child/teen groups require guardian consent

A

yes they do!

120
Q

signs of readiness for termination

A

-attaining treatment goals
-therapeutic relationship being no longer needed
-client’s interests changing
-client not being a danger to self or others

121
Q

natural groups

A

groups that form independently and seek a moderator later

122
Q

formed group

A

groups formed around a certain issue or goal

123
Q

short-term groups

A

groups around a crisis situation (i.e. hospitalization of a loved one)

124
Q

based on the NASW, what should social workers do if they have conflicts with a supervisor

A

meet 1:1 with the employee or supervisor they’re having conflict with. If concerns are not addressed, take to HR/director

125
Q

cultural assimilation

A

-minority culture has adopted behaviors of the dominate culture - minority cultures loses culture/behavior

126
Q

ethnocentrism

A

judging other cultures based on their own beliefs

127
Q

cultural accumulation

A

when one culture adopts some trates from another culture

128
Q

cultural accomodation

A

one culture is integrated into another culture

129
Q

what happens if someone wants to make a decision for an elder/incapacitated person?

A

Check for power of attorney, if not, ask the person what they want directly

130
Q

based on the NASW code of ethics, if a peer is impaired under a substance, what should someone do?

A

-support them with help and resources
-if the peer has not taken action towards help, peer should inform the supervisor or licensing board

131
Q

how do you mobilize a community towards a common goal?

A

-create organizational structure
-engage community leaders to bring diversity to organization
-develop a shared vision
-conducts a needs assessment
-educate the community

132
Q

complimentarity

A

Complementarity refers to the way in which different roles, behaviors, or characteristics of individuals in a relationship or group interact and complement each other, leading to a balanced and functional dynamic.

133
Q

alignments

A

coalitions built by different subsystems of the family, which may or may not be problematic

134
Q

disengagements

A

when the family becomes isolated from one anothers

135
Q

if short-term therapy…

A

limit expression of deep or intense feelings

136
Q

documentation requirements

A

-straightforward, honest, accurate
-all services provided, even outside of scheduled meetings
-should be cautious about what’s said about the client because they can request their records at anytime

137
Q

ego psychology’s ego functions

A

-reality-testing: differentiate between internal world and reality
-jugement: make decisions
-impulse control: manage impulses
-affect regulation
-defense mechanisms
-synthetic function-integrate aspects of personality, experiences and conflicts into a whole
-object relations - form meaningful relationships with others
-autonomy and mastery - set and achieve goals
-stimulus barrier- manage stimulus/sensory input
-thought process’- logical thinking

138
Q

punitive parenting

A

physical and verbal abuse
-risk factor for kids

139
Q

authoritarian parenting

A

-high expectations and harsh punishments

140
Q

what shows resistance to treatment?

A

-withholding info

141
Q

delirium

A

-rapid onset - sudden, severe confusion
-fluctuating course throughout the day
-short lasting
-some type of cause (i.e. medication, illness, substance use)

142
Q

dementia

A

-slow and persistant escalation of symptoms over a period of time
-unlike delerium, not reversable
-impaired memory, cognitive decline, bavioral changes

-Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form

143
Q

senile

A

indicator of age (over 65)

144
Q

dysthymic disorder

A

-less intense symptoms of depression, occurs 2 years or more

145
Q

major depressive disorder

A

-severe depression symptoms -symptoms must be present for at least two weeks
-symptoms must occur most of the day, everyday

-recurrant episodes - multiple episodes over their lifetime

146
Q

cultural lag

A

keeping aspects of culture that may be unhelpful where they currently live

147
Q

suicide evaluaation

A

-once intent/plan is established, request client go to hospital voluntarily
-if they do not follow through, call 911

148
Q

oedipus complex

A

children have a draw towards opposite sex parent and hatred towards same sex parent

-little boy then fears father and has castration anxiety

149
Q

penis envy

A

girls want to be boys

150
Q

can a provider threaten to close a case?

A

-never, even if not showing up

151
Q

who has the highest self esteem?

A

adults at 60
-self esteem increases in early childhood, has a decrease around adolescence, and then increases until the person reacheslate adulthood

152
Q

rapproachment

A

need for infant to have independence while seeking security

153
Q

confluence

A

the loss of boundary between oneself and the environment, or between oneself and another person. It involves merging with others to the extent that individual differences and personal identity are lost.

154
Q

gestalt therapy

A

Definition: A humanistic, experiential form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual’s experience in the present moment, the therapist-client relationship, the environmental and social contexts of a person’s life, and the self-regulating adjustments people make as a result of their overall situation.

155
Q

NASW code on physical contact

A

-do not engage if it causes psychological harm to the client

156
Q

ADPIE (general problem solving)

A

-Assessment
-Diagnosis
-Planning
-Implementation
-Evaluation

157
Q

Aloplastic behavior

A

individual changes a part of the environment to better accommodate to their needs - ex quitting toxic job

158
Q

partialization

A

taking a lot of complex problems and focusing on them one at a time and setting priorities with initial focus on problem that is most crucial

159
Q

Heinz Hartmann’s ego psychology

A

-believed children are born with both ids and egos
-children have the rudimentary ability to think rationally
-ego helps individuals adapt to their environment

160
Q

compassion fatigue

A

feeling overwhelmed, numb and detached after emotional exhaustion in helping overtime

161
Q

decision-oriented approach

A

evaluation of existing agency data, along with observation, interviews and surveys

162
Q

customer/peer review

A

limited to interviews/surveys

163
Q

performance audit

A

third party auditor who reviews and rates program performance standards

164
Q

structuralist management style

A

views organizations deeply impacted by environmental factors, with conflict as inevitable but not necessarily negative if managed properly

165
Q

Minuchin’s model of structural family therapy

A

changing family structure (i.e. who has the power, what are the rules), working on subsets and boundaries within subsets, strengthen parental leadership.

166
Q

Acording to freud, one way to manage the subconscious is…

A

thinking before acting

167
Q

can you restrict a part of a client records if it’s harmful?

A

yes, just document the reasons why. Can also restrict anything that can breach confidentiality of others (i.e. reporting suspected abuse)

168
Q

fixation

A

arrested personality formation at a state short of maturation

i.e. obsessing about being a teenager as a 50 year old woman

169
Q

devaluation

A

putting negative qualities on oneself or others to cope with stress

170
Q

affiliation

A

seeking support from others instead of “going it alone”

171
Q

SOAP is a method of…

A

problem-oriented recording

172
Q

Circular questions

A

help the family members understand the standpoint of another- particularly with a family member who is misundersood

173
Q

counter-paradox

A

a problem behavior is perscribed

174
Q

positive connotation

A

reframes problematic behaviors as ways to maintain family solidarity

175
Q

neutrality

A

(systemic family therapy) alliances between the social worker and family members are discouraged to not promote triangulation

176
Q

ethnographic interviewing

A

deeper cultural insight through client narratives

177
Q

culturagram

A

identify cultural family ties and connections

178
Q

object relations

A

branch of psychoanalytics theory
derived from freud/ego psychology
-focuses on interaction of others and their internalized images of others (objects) - usually parents

179
Q

Margaret Mahler’s seperation-individuation theory

A

individual seperates from the mother to become an individual

180
Q

Melanie Klien’s object relations theory

A

early relationships with important people (i.e. ‘objects’) shape us which affect us later in life

181
Q

projective identification

A

projecting unwanted traits onto another, which they begin to inherit and act out

182
Q

exeptional eligibility programs

A

serve clients with specific common needs (i.e. Veterans affairs)

183
Q

selective eligibility programs

A

require specific eligibility to be elegible for these (i.e. income linked)

184
Q

universal programs

A

programs without any restrictions

185
Q

role discomplimentarity

A

mismatch or conflict between expectations of different roles in a system

186
Q

vicarious liability

A

a legal principle where one party is held liable for the actions or omissions of another party. In social work, this often applies to supervisors or agencies being held responsible for the actions of social workers or supervisees.

187
Q

Case management

A

assessment
planning
linking
monitoring
advocacy

188
Q

adaptive functioning

A

-when assessing degree of an intellectual disability, this is most important

189
Q

paranoid personality disorder

A

reluctance to confide in others, belief others are trying to exploit them and suspicions that lovers are unfaithful

190
Q

when is the most effective time to discuss sexual hx?

A

during assessment phase of clients 15 and older

191
Q

gestalt therapy

A

-focuses on the whole person, including thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences
-here and now
-bringing unsolved emotions that effect current behavior

192
Q

early remission of a substance

A

3-12 months symptom free except craving

193
Q

sustained remission

A

12+ months symptom free except craving

194
Q

neuroimaging cannot…

A

diagnose a mental illness

195
Q

Medicare

A

Medical insurance and hospital insurance, ages 65+

196
Q

intellectual disability

A

-cognitive impairment (iq testing)
-diagnosed before age 18

197
Q

acute stress disorder

A

similar to PTSD but last one month after the event and a shorter duration

198
Q

systemic family therapy

A

-focuses on the family as a system rather than individually
-the whole family effects human behaviors
-works on changing whole patterns within the family (i.e. communication issues)

199
Q

internal conflicts

A

part of psychodynamic theory, internal conflicts between our ego functions (i.e. id, ego, superego) causing us issues

-to cope with these conflicts we use defense mechanisms

200
Q

free association

A

part of psychodynamic theory, letting people speak freely on their thoughts

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