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LCSW EXAM PREP 2023
Exam of 15 pages for the course NCE B at NCE B (LCSW EXAM PREP 2023)
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LCSW EXAM PREP 2023(Cluster A) - ANS-Cluster type: ODD & ECCENTRIC
Often have odd/eccentric behavior are socially isolated and withdrawn.
Paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
(Cluster B) - ANS-Cluster type: dramatic, emotional, erratic behavior
DRAMATIC & UNPREDICTABLE
(antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic)
(Cluster C) - ANS-avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive
ANXIOUS & FEARFUL CLUSTER
3 Types of Antidepressants - ANS-SSRI, Tri-cyclic, MAOIs
A social worker at a substance use treatment center meets with an adolescent client who
expresses remorse about engaging in sexual activity while drunk. The social worker tells the
client that sexual promiscuity while intoxicated may indicate alcohol use disorder. What BEST
describes the social worker's approach?
A. Education
B. Confrontation
C. Summarization
D. Clarification - ANS-A. education
A social worker facilitates a treatment group for juveniles who are court mandated to attend.
During the first session, a 13-year-old brags to the others about vandalism committed in the
neighborhood. What should the social worker do FIRST?
A. Discuss the client's behavior with the parents
B. Confront the client about the behavior
C. Encourage the client to talk about possible motivation for the behavior
D. Report the client to the court - ANS-C. Encourage the client to talk about possible motivation
for the behavior
A student's family is referred to a school social worker because the student has been disruptive
in the classroom. At the intake interview, the parents tell the social worker they are preoccupied
with finding employment and may lose their housing. What should the social worker do NEXT?
A. Tell the parents the student must behave better in school
B. Arrange an assessment interview with the student
C. Assess needs related to the issues affecting the family
D. Help the student talk to the parents about the reasons for the behavior - ANS-C. Assess
needs related to the issues affecting the family
, Acting out (defense mechanism) - ANS-(Defense Mechanism) Emotional conflict is dealt with
through actions rather than feelings
(i.e., instead of talking about feeling neglected, a person will get into trouble to get attention).
acute stress disorder - ANS-dx used for short term reactions to stress (occurs within 4 weeks of
the stressor and lasts 2 days-4 weeks). May help predict the development of more serious dx.
anorexia nervosa - ANS-intense fear of gaining weight, usually underweight, disturbance in
body image, will not eat, and over-exercise.
Common co-conditions: substance use and depression
Treatment: encourage weight gain, behavioral rewards contingent on eating, cautious using
group therapy related to shared denial with others that have the SAME condition
antianxiety medication side effects - ANS-dysarthria (slurred speech) prescycope
(lightheadedness) are common side effects of type of medication
antisocial personality disorder - ANS-A personality disorder in which the person (more often in
men) exhibits a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family members.
May be aggressive and ruthless or a clever con artist. psycho/sociopath.
Anxiety - ANS-unpleasant state characterized by subjective feelings of worry, apprehension,
[cognitive] difficulties, concentrating, [behavioral] restlessness, irritability, insomnia, [somatic]
sweat, shortness of breath, etc. ________ is pathological when the magnitude and/or duration
exceed normal limits (considering the preceding event).
authoritarian parenting - ANS-style of parenting that emphasizes obedience, and is the
STRICTIST. No discussion or compromise.
authoritative parenting - ANS-parenting style: considered the "best" because it blends caring
tone with consistency. Teaches child to be self-disciplined and parents model the behavior.
Balances discipline with freedom
avoidant personality disorder - ANS-A personality disorder characterized by consistent
discomfort and restraint in social situations, overwhelming feelings of inadequacy, and extreme
sensitivity to negative evaluation.
pattern of social discomfort
Bipolar disorders (3 dx in this category) - ANS-Bipolar I: one or more manic episodes, usually
with a history of depressive episodes or a hypomanic episode (can have psychotic aspects)
Bipolar II: one ore more depressive episodes with at least one hypomanic episode, no
psychosis
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