Social Work

Question 1

Drawing names out of the hat is an example of

a. Simple random sample
b. convenient random sampling
c. stratified random sampling
d. all of the above

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following statements is FALSE

a. A sample is any group on which information is obtained
b. A sample represents one subtest of a larger group called the population
c. One way to make samples more like the population from which they were drawn to decrease the sample size
d. A target population is defined by the researcher and partly subjective

Answer 2

C

Question 3

________ pertains to the probability that any particular sample member will be included in the final sample

a. target population
b. sample
c. randomness
d. representative

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Purposeful sampling referes to

a. sampling procedures designed before data collection
b. strategies to find information-rich cases simultaneously while one collects data
c. Mapping the filed to select subunits for un-depth study
d. both b and c

Answer 4

D

Question 5

In a study attempting to determine the effects of one spouse’s anxiety on marital relationships, a sample was randomly drawn from a graduate psychology class. What is most likely the researcher’s intended target population?

a. Anxious adults
b. Anxious graduate students
c. anxious children
d. anxious married adults

Answer 5

D

Question 6

This type of sampling is the most common sampling procedure used in human subject research mainly because of time and money restraints:

a. cluster sample
b. stratified sample
c. multistage sample
d. convenience sample

Answer 6

D

Question 7

Stratified randome sampling:
A. Ensures that each element in the population has an equal possibility of being included in the sample
b. Simply a group of subjects who happens to be available
c. Divides the population into various levels, then draws a random sample from each level proportional to the population.
d. None of the above

Answer 7

C

Question 8

Three types of samples are

a. simple, random, choice
b. volunteer, multistage, random
c. simple, stratified, convenience
d. Random, convenience, credit.

Answer 8

C

Question 9

A sampling procedure that involves giving every member of a population an equal chance of being selected and selecting each sample member independently is referred to as:

a. Sample representative
b. simple random sampling
c. stratified random sampling
d. convenience sampling

Answer 9

B

Question 10

What does a researcher need in order for research results to be generalized?

a. a small convenience sample
b. a large representative sample
c. Data on the whole population of interest
d. information from interviews and other global measures

Answer 10

B

Question 11

A stratified random sample

a. uses existing physical conditions in order to form groups
b. takes random samples from each subgroup
c. is less efficient than simple random samples
d. needs more subjects than simple random sampling.

Answer 11

B

Question 12

You have been counseling a young woman who is victim of domestic violence. Several times she has gone to a domestic violence shelter when her husband attacked her. Each time she returned home to her husband within 24 hours. How can you best intervene?

a. find another shelter for her to go to as this one doesn’t appear to provide the support she needs
b. continue counseling the young women to build her self esteem, set goals for financial independence and help her look at this pattern of behavior. Try to help her predict violence and go to the shelter before she is attacked.
c. accept that this is typical of victims of domestic violence
d. call the song woman’s husband and insist he come in for counseling.

Answer 12

B.

Question 13

When a 15 yr old comes to you on her own for treatment in a federally funded drug-treatment program, you should:
a. get a release from the legal guardian
b. consult with your supervisor
c. treat the client
d let the parents of the client know she is there for treatment

Answer 13

C

Question 14

The ability to plan, organize, and remain in touch with reality is the portion of the personality that Freudian Theory would refer to as 
A. Super ego
B. adult
C. Ego
D. Id

Answer 14

C

Question 15

The primary approach to intelligence taken by information processing is:
A. Verbal rather than non-verbal
B. Content as opposed to process
C. Alterations in schemes and abilities
D. Developmental stages

Answer 15

C

Question 16

The foundation for attachment in monkeys as determined by Harlow was:
A. Nourishment
B. Breastfeeding
C. Contact comfort
D. Reinforcement

Answer 16

C

Question 17

Stroking, game/racket, and structural analysis belong to this group orientation:
A. RET
B. Gestalt
C. Transactional Analysis
D. Adlerian

Answer 17

C

Question 18

A proper definition for negligence might be a social worker’s failure to:
A. Act prudently
B. All of these are appropriate
C. Recognize that a significant problem exists
D. Act

Answer 18

B

Question 19

During a family therapy session, it becomes clear the 16-yearold girl has been sexually abused by her father. The father admits to sexually abusing his daughter, but says it was only once or twice and that it happened more than two years ago. The daughter validates the information and the parents plead with the therapist not to report the abuse to the abuse hotline. They promise to continue therapy and the therapist agrees not to report the abuse. Since the family is committed to getting help and the abuse was more than 2 years ago, the therapist feels comfortable with the decision. Is the therapist behaving ethically?
A. There are too many variables in this hypothetical to make a definitive judgement
B. No, the therapist is acting unethically by not making a report to the appropriate authorities
C. Yes, the therapist is making a professional judgement in the best interest of the clients
d. Yes, the therapist is acting ethically because of the time elapsed since the last reported incident of abuse

Answer 19

B

Question 20

You have been working for a family agency for 10 years. A new director takes over and tells you that you must limit your sessions to three per client, the number that will be reimbursed by insurance. What do you do first?

a. if the families need more than three sessions, secretly provide the service but do not turn in a record of the client contact to the billing department
b. let families know that you can only see them for threes sessions
c. quit the agency immediately
d. agree to try a brief therapy model but bring up with your clinical supervisor that there will be times when counseling cannot ethically be terminated after 3 sessions. Strategize with your supervisor how to approach the director with your concerns.

Answer 20

D

Question 21

The concepts of conceivability, aesthetic qualities, disruptiveness and origin relate to:

a. Negative reinforcement
b. culture
c. stigma
d. class

Answer 21

C

Question 22

You are a social worker assigned to a hospital emergency room. a physician comes to you and says he has just evaluated a 5 year old and highly suspects child abuse. He adds “Please report this.” what do you do first?
a. report the abuse with the verbal information from the physician
b. suggest family counseling for the family as they are having trouble coping.
c. Tell the physician that he must report the abuse but that you will, as your role dictates, do your own assessment, assist him with the reporting process and help explain the situation to the family
d Educate the physician as to the signs of child abuse and neglect

Answer 22

C

Question 23

Which describes formal operational period?
A. logical reasoning based on reality
b. logical reasoning about potentialities
c. accommodations vs assimilation
d. object permanence

Answer 23

B.

Question 24

You are new to a school social work role. You are asked to give a talk on Child Abuse and Neglect. Which scenario would you use to illustrate emotional abuse?

a. A mother who repeatedly tells her son that she never wanted him and won’t comfort him when he is crying or show him affection.
b. parents who don’t provide 2 meals a day for their children and complain that it’s because they have no money at the end of the month.
c. a mother who is grieving the loss of her father and cries in front of her child
d. a father who beats his son with a belt.

Answer 24

A.

Question 25

In preparing for an interview with a client who is receiving ongoing series, what is the social worker’s Most important task?
A. clearly identify the purpose of the upcoming interview
b. review previous case notes in the client’s folder
c determine if there are new agency policies that apply to this client
d. mentally review progress the client has made towards coal attainment.

Answer 25

A.