SW rules

Question 1

When should SW make a mandated report?

Answer 1

Only when there is clear evidence of abuse, neglect, or imminent harm. Ambiguous or culturally normative practices require assessment first.

Question 2

FIRST step when adult client is in unsafe relationship?

Answer 2

Safety planning — NOT relocation, empowerment, or exploring reasons.

Question 3

What is ALWAYS higher priority than insight work?

Answer 3

Stabilization, safety, assessment, consent, or evaluating medical/psychiatric need.

Question 4

If the client is an adult, what must SW always protect?

Answer 4

Autonomy and self-determination, unless capacity is compromised.

Question 5

Trauma exposure witnessed by children — first step?

Answer 5

Assess for PTSD, not CPS report.

Question 6

If question contains “identity crisis”?

Answer 6

Psychosocial (Erikson) — ALWAYS

Question 7

If SW wants to record session?

Answer 7

Must obtain explicit consent — informing is NOT enough

Question 8

Highest level of Maslow’s expanded hierarchy

Answer 8

Self-transcendence — helping others reach their potential.

Question 9

Eating disorder family structure (classic system theory)?

Answer 9

Enmeshed, rigid, conflict-avoidant.

Question 10

OCD diagnostic requirement

Answer 10

Must include both obsessions AND compulsions — checking alone ≠ OCD.

Question 11

Adjustment Disorder criteria

Answer 11

Symptoms occur within 3 months of stressor; no trauma required.

Question 12

Moral model of addiction

Answer 12

Addiction = choice, willpower, personal failure.

Question 13

Social Learning model of addiction

Answer 13

Use begins through modeling, exposure, or relationship reinforcement.

Question 14

Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD)

Answer 14

Combines dyspareunia + vaginismus + anxiety around penetration.

Question 15

What is “presenting request”?

Answer 15

What the client wants from treatment (not why they were referred)

Question 16

Earliest developmental sign of behavioral issues

Answer 16

Hyperactivity (preschool age).

Question 17

When is DV homicide risk highest?

Answer 17

During pregnancy.