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Monday, August 21, 2023

Free Social Work Exam Practice


From the SWTP blog, here's a new series of questions. Click through for answer--and ton of valuable information on each question's topic. 

A social worker meets with a client who reports hearing voices and occasionally seeing shadows for ever since he turned 22, a few months ago. What is the most likely diagnosis for this client?
A) Schizophrenia
B) Major Depressive Disorder
C) Brief Psychotic Disorder
D) Schizophreniform Disorder

What's your answer? 

Check it here

A client reports taking a “mystery drug” at weekend-long party which resulted in a combination of euphoria, increased energy, and heightened alertness. Coming down, they experienced fatigue, some depression, and difficulty sleeping. Which of the following substances did the client most likely use?

A) Alcohol

B) Cocaine

C) Marijuana

D) Heroin

How do you answer? 

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A social worker has a client who recently moved to a new city for a job opportunity. The client has been struggling to make friends and establish meaningful connections in the new environment. The client expresses feelings of loneliness and isolation, which have started to impact their self-esteem. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of need is most relevant to the client's situation?

A) Physiological Needs

B) Esteem Needs 

C) Love and Belonging 

D) Safety Needs

Do you know? 

Answer and details here.

A teenager who is struggling with intense feelings of attraction toward their best friend starts openly expressing strong disgust and disapproval whenever the topic of dating comes up. This behavior is an example of which defense mechanism?

A) Repression 

B) Reaction Formation 

C) Projection 

D) Rationalization

Got it? 

Answer and a Freud primer here.

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