Timothy is thirteen-year-old male being referred to a clinic for treatment by a detention center counselor.
This teenager has been in frequent trouble with the law, demonstrating no regard for right and wrong. He
often violates the rights of others, lies, behaves violently, and has a known drug addiction. Timothy is
unable to fulfill the responsibilities of family or school. He should obtain treatment for what kind of
disorder?

• A. Avoidant personality disorder
• B. Bi-polar disorder
• C. Conflict disorder
• D. Conduct disorder

During a crisis situation, it is important to prevent extreme mental, physical, behavioral and emotional
reactions. A system of interventions begins shortly after the incident by a team of highly skilled
professionals. This team normally includes mental health experts, support personnel and clergy. The
intervention system includes support groups, stress management and one-on-one programs. What
system is being described?

• A. None of the above
• B. Critical incident post reactive
• C. Positive debriefing
• D. Critical incident stress management

Task-centered therapy takes place on a short-term basis, usually 6 to 12 weeks. It focuses on problems
and behaviors, not emotions. A clinical social worker does not direct the client; rather, the professional
and client collaborate to define problems and solutions. What assumption is crucial to task-centered
therapy?

• A. Financial obligations are an underlying issue to many problems.
• B. Problems occur within family, individual, and environmental systems.
• C. People do not have adequate resources to solve their problems.
• D. Individuals do not have the desire to solve their own problems.

A clinical social worker is providing services to a woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She
experiences frequent manic episodes that include motor hyperactivity, elation, poor judgment, pressured
speech and hostility. To try and bring about normalization of symptoms, what is the best choice for
medication?

• A. Adderall
• B. Citalopram
• C. Effexor
• D. Lithium

Scott has been in and out of traditional therapy with little effect on his problems. He feels the main focus is
on the issue rather than the solution, and this tends to place him in a passive, helpless role. He already
knows what is wrong but wants to move towards what is right. What goal would a clinical social worker
aim for with this in mind?

• A. Empowerment
• B. Positive attitude
• C. Cognition
• D. Structured therapy