School SWK Content Exam 184 Study Guide

Successful pre-referral interventions generally involve... A. A problem-solving approach B. Diagnosis of a learning disability C. Isolating the student from peers during the pre-referral process D. All of the above

A. A problem-solving approach

When making a diagnosis using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV) and it's multi-axial assessment system, depression would fall under which of the following axes A. Axis 1 B. Axis 2 C. Axis 3 D. None of the above

A. Axis 1

When attempting to identify the early warning signs of violent or aggressive behavior that could put other students in the school at risk, school social workers should... A. Be careful to view behavior in a developmental and social context B. Use stereotypes to identify students that should be watched more closely C. avoid forming close relationships with students who are exhibiting early warning signs D. Respond aggressively if a student showed even a single warning sign

A. Be careful to view behavior in a developmental and social context

A new student with a rare learning disability has just enrolled in school and Ms. Leyva the school social worker, is unfamiliar with the disability. In order to learn more about the disability and ensure that the student receives appropriate accommodations, Ms. Leyva should ... A. Conduct research on reliable internet sites or at her local library to become more familiar with her learning disability B. Ask the students' parents to provide more information about the disability C. Enroll in a college course that covers the disability that the student has D. Suggest that the student attend another school where the school social worker is more familiar with the student's disability

A. Conduct research on reliable internet sites or at her local library to become more familiar with her learning disability

Which of the following correctly states an implication of Social learning theory A. If a student sees other students following the rules and being rewarded for good behavior, that student is more likely to mimic their good behavior B. Ensuring that the group members are either all the same gender or a relatively equal mix of boys and girls C. Ensuring that the students involved in the group are relatively equal in terms of attention span and maturity D. Ensuring that each student shares some common traits with at least one another member of the group

A. If a student sees other students following the rules and being rewarded for good behavior, that student is more likely to mimic their good behavior

The Rosenberg Scale and the Coppersmith Inventory are both tests that measure... A. Self-esteem B. Emotional Disturbance C. Reading comprehension D. Writing ability

A. Self-esteem

When explaining the circumstances of a tragic event to a child who is at the pre-operational stage in Piaget's stage theory of cognitive development, a school social worker should keep in mind that ... A. The child cannot think abstractly, and needs a clear, concrete explanation of the circumstances B. The child has completed all stages of cognitive development, and it would be appropriate and effective to use metaphors to explain the situation C. The child has probably not acquired any language skills yet D. It may be helpful to ask the child to write a poem or story to express his or her feelings about the tragedy

A. The child cannot think abstractly, and needs a clear, concrete explanation of the circumstances

Which of the following statements is true of a child with language delay, but NOT true of a child with speech delay? A. The child will have difficulty developing reading skills B. The child will have difficulty communicating with others C. The child will probably have difficulty developing normal relationships with peers D. All of the above

A. The child will have difficulty developing reading skills

In evaluating the success of a plan to increase collaboration between regular and special education teachers, participants noted that the biggest factor that prevented the plan from being more successful with a lack of planning time. The schools social worker has been asked to assess the program and recommend ways to improve it. Which of the following would be the most effective recommendation given the findings of the evaluation A. Provide more training about collaboration strategies B. Have the school administrators schedule time during the school day for joint planning sessions C. Give teachers greater incentives to successfully collaborate D. Schedule weekly meetings to evaluate further progress toward successful collaboration

B. Have the school administrators schedule time during the school day for joint planning sessions

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the goals is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) A. They should be challenging, but also realistic and attainable B. They do not need to be measurable so long as they are clearly stated C. They are comprised of smaller, short-term objectives D. They must be accompanied by an explanation of how they'll be accomplished

B. They do not need to be measurable so long as they are clearly stated

Which of the following steps does NOT occur during the pre-referral process A. Brainstorming possible interventions B. Writing an Individualized Education Plan C. Implementing interventions in the classroom D. Evaluating the success of interventions

B. Writing an Individualized Education Plan

Which of the following is an example of a teaching strategy that uses intrinsic motivation A. Proving students with extra credit for completing homework assignments B. Calling students parents to tell them when their children do a good job in class C. Designing lessons that tap into students own personal interest D. Providing positive consequences like free time for good classroom behavior

C. Designing lessons that tap into students own personal interest

An individual is typically considered mentally retarded if their IQ falls below ... A. 100 B. 85 C. 75 D. 70

D. 70

Students for whom English is a second language... A. Typically have above-average math skills B. Have much lower IQ scores than students for whom English is a first language C. Exhibit a range of IQ scores that is about the same as that of students for whom English is a first language D. Cannot be expected to read at grade level

The answer is.... C. Exhibit a range of IQ scores that is about the same as that of students for whom English is a first language

Omar has been enrolled in his current school for six months, and his parents, who speak very little English, have requested a Full and Individual Evaluation. How long does the school have after Omar's parents sign the Consent for/Notice of Full and Individual Evaluation to complete the Full and Individual Evaluation? A. 60 days B. 120 days C. Six months D. One year

A. 60 days

Which of the following students would most likely qualify for protection under Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but not the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) A. A student who is in a wheelchair, but has no other disabilities B. A student who has an auditory disorder that affects her ability to learn C. A student who has an emotional disability that prevents him from functioning in a normal classroom D. A student with ADHD who cannot concentrate on assignments

A. A student who is in a wheelchair, but has no other disabilities

Mr. Pieta is a special education teacher who is developing a set of classroom rules and collaboration with the school social worker. He is looking for a strategy to make the students feel more invested in the rules, and thus more likely to follow them. Which of the following should the social worker suggest? A. Allow the students to participate in the creation of the classroom rules B. Allow each student to make his or her own personal set of rules C. Require each student to read and sign a copy of the classroom rules D. Engage the students in role-playing exercise in which they act out rule violations and consequences

A. Allow the students to participate in the creation of the classroom rules

Which of the students described below is LEAST likely to be entitled to special education services? A. Amanda, who has suffered a mild brain injury but who shows no evidence of disability and performs well in the classroom B. Tom, who has an emotional disability and for whom classroom interventions have not been successful C. Sandra, who has a behavioral disability and needs a more structured classroom environment D. Alonzo, who has a learning disability that would require the school's curriculum to be modified in order for him to progress

A. Amanda, who has suffered a mild brain injury but who shows no evidence of disability and performs well in the classroom

Ivan Pavlov's classical conditioning theory of learning and B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning model are both best described as... A. Behaviorist B. Constructivist C. Cognitive D. Humanist

A. Behaviorist

A norm-referenced test would be most appropriate for... A. Determining where a student stands in relation to her peers B. Measuring a student's ability to perform a specific academic task C. Assessing a student's mastery of an academic concept D. Tracking a student's improvement over time in a specific area

A. Determining where a student stands in relation to her peers

Amelia, a 5th grader, has extreme difficulty forming letters and numbers and routinely avoids writing and drawing tasks. However, her teacher has observed that she is excellent at explaining her thoughts verbally. Which of the following would be the most likely diagnosis for Amelia? A. Dysgraphia B. Dyslexia C. Dyscalculia D. None of the above

A. Dysgraphia (students who can explain their ideas verbally but have difficulty with the physical act of forming letters and numbe

A school social worker is considering holding group counseling sessions for children of divorced parents at the school where she works. Which of the following should NOT be a consideration in selecting the group members A. Ensuring that the group includes children of widely varying ages, which world allow older students to mentor young students B. Ensuring that the group members are either all the same gender or a relatively equal mix of boys and girls C. Ensuring that the students involved in the group are relatively equal in terms of attention span and maturity D. Ensuring that each student shares some common traits with at least one other member of the group

A. Ensuring that the group includes children of widely varying ages, which world allow older students to mentor young students

Francisco is a 7th grade student whose grandmother has legal custody of him. According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acts (FERPA), a school would need to obtain his grandmother's permission to release Franco's educational records in all but which of the following situations? A. Francisco is transferring to another school and the new school needs his records B. Francisco's mother calls the school to ask how Francisco is doing C. The school newspaper is listing honors students, and wants to find out if Francisco qualifies D. Permission would need to be obtained in all of these situations

A. Francisco is transferring to another school and the new school needs his records

Which if the following statements is NOT true or cultural competence? A. It generally focuses on the weakness of the culture in question so that social workers can help to correct the negative effects of those weaknesses B. It's principles can be applied when interacting with individuals from different age groups, ethic groups, sexual orientations, and other diverse groups C. It is a continuous process that requires openness to new ideas and values D. It is a critical skill for school social workers who want to work successfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds

A. It generally focuses on the weakness of the culture in question so that social workers can help to correct the negative effects of those weaknesses

The ability to take turns with others during a conversation and change one's manner of speaking depending upon one's audience would fall under which of the following categories of language development? A. Pragmatic B. Semantics C. Phonology D. Grammar

A. Pragmatic

The person-in-environment system was developed primarily to... A. Provide a standardized classification system for social workers B. Replace the DSM 4 as the primary diagnostic tool for mental illness C. Provide a classification system for physical illnesses that was more accessible to social workers D. Make the diagnostic process more culturally inclusive

A. Provide a standardized classification system for social workers

A school social worker has noticed that a particular teacher is not providing appropriate accommodations for his special education students. In order to address this problem, what would be the most appropriate first step for the social worker to take? A. Speak with the teacher privately to document the concerns and suggest resources for improvement B. Ask other teachers at the school if they have noticed similar behavior from this teacher C. Write a letter to the school's administration documenting the concerns D. Hold a conference with the special education students' parents to express the concerns

A. Speak with the teacher privately to document the concerns and suggest resources for improvement

Which of the following is generally NOT true of students with emotional disabilities? A. They have strong interpersonal skills and high self-esteem B. They frequently experience anxiety and depression C. They struggle academically as a result of their emotional disability D. They often demonstrate inappropriate behaviors in normal social settings

A. They have strong interpersonal skills and high self-esteem

Which of the following is true of pre-referral interventions A. They must be tried and found ineffective before a student can be referred for special education services B. They are generally ineffective C. They are designed by each of the student's classroom teachers individually D. Their main goal is to lay the groundwork for the student's eventual referral to special education

A. They must be tried and found ineffective before a student can be referred for special education services

Which of the following communication techniques best demonstrates consideration of one's audience A. Using simpler vocabulary words when speaking to children as opposed to adults B. Changing one's tone to communicate a sense of urgency or seriousness C. Writing a letter as opposed to speaking in person D. Writing an outline of what you plan to say before meeting with a parent

A. Using simpler vocabulary words when speaking to children as opposed to adults

Shauna is a 4th grade student who has been diagnosed with dysgraphia, but who has not demonstrated a need for special education services in the past. Because the 4th grade curriculum requires students to complete much more complex writing tasks than were required in previous grades, Shauna's teacher has asked the school social worker to suggest some strategies to help Shauna succeed in these more difficult tasks. Which of the following should the social worker suggest? A. Allow Shauna to type of distaste all of her assignments and completely steer her away from handwriting practice because it will weaken her confidence B. Allow Shauna to type or dictate her written assignments so that she can practice her handwriting C. Require Shauna to hand write all assignments and monitor her progress D. Immediately refer Shauna for special education services because she will not be able to succeed with the more complex 4th grade writing assignments

B. Allow Shauna to type or dictate her written assignments so that she can practice her handwriting

Andrea is a 4th grade student who has been identified as having an emotional disability. Her chronic need for attention often causes her to misbehave in class, and her emotional instability can lead to loud outbursts and refusal to participate in class activities and assignments. She also has a marked difficulty building relationships with her peers, and is frequently ostracized by her classmates. Which of the following would be an appropriate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal for Andrea? A. Andrea will not attend school if she feels that she might get into trouble that day B. Andrea will raise her hand and wait for permission to speak during class C. Andrea will make more friends D. Andrea will not yell at other students

B. Andrea will raise her hand and wait for permission to speak during class

Jose is a 6 year old whose parents have consistently used threats of abandonment to control his behavior. His parents' inconsistent care and frequent neglect have caused Jose to expect rejection from his parents. Jose's fear of attachment and expectation of rejection is best described as... A. Anxious resistant attachment B. Anxious avoidant attachment C. Insecure attachment D. None of the above

B. Anxious avoidant attachment

A school social worker has notes that many parents of students at his school are hesitant to attend parent-teacher conferences because they have limited English skills. He has suggested that professional translators be hired, but the requests was denied due to budget constraints. Which of the following approaches would be most effective for increasing attendance at conferences A. Asking bilingual students to translate at conferences B. Asking bilingual community members to translate at conferences C. Requiring teachers to take weekly foreign language classes so that they can communicate with parents D. Scheduling conferences at students' homes so that parents will feel more comfortable

B. Asking bilingual community members to translate at conferences

Which of the following statements would be most consistent with a systems approach to school social work A. Excluding parents from child therapy B. Considering family therapy to help a troubled chid C. Considering a child's medical history when designing interventions D. Recommending play therapy for a child

B. Considering family therapy to help a troubled child

Although Marco demonstrates strong academic aptitude, he is frequently distracted in class. He has extreme difficulty concentrating on task, planning and organizing for events in the future, and controlling his impulses. As a result, Marco's academic performance is poor and he frequently becomes frustrated with tasks that take too long or require planning or organizing. Which of the following statements is true of Marco? A. He demonstrates strong executive function, but probably has an emotional disability B. Despite Marco's strong academic aptitude, he is failing in school because he has poor executive function C. Marco's poor academic performance is probably caused by inattentive or overly permissive parents D. Marco's poor academic performance could be easily remedied if his teacher provided him with more challenging assignments

B. Despite Marco's strong academic aptitude, he is failing in school because he has poor executive function

Mr. Ulrich is a social worker at a high school with large numbers of disadvantaged students in low graduation rates. While the school administration is convinced that graduation rates can be increased as students academic engagement and performance in the ninth grade can be improved, Mr. is convinced there is a very strong link between school attendance and dropout rates. He believes that the schools drop out prevention funds could produce better results if they were spent on programs to improve school attendance in the ninth and 10th grade levels. How can Mr. most effectively promote his alternative policy approach to the schools administration? A. He can recruit several students whose personal stories support his point to speak at the next administration meeting B. He can use the schools data on attendance, ninth grade academic performance, and dropout rates to demonstrate empirically that his approach would be more effective C. He can ask teachers who agree with him to write letters to the schools administration D. He can schedule a one on one meeting with the school principal to discuss his idea

B. He can use the schools data on attendance, ninth grade academic performance, and dropout rates to demonstrate empirically that his approach would be more effective

Ms. Johns is a school social worker who has decided to conduct a needs assessment of physical and emotional safety within the school community. Now that she has identified the purpose of the assessment, what should her next step be A. Select a survey instrument B. Identify the specific population within the community to be studied C. Collect and analyze data D. Conduct exploratory interviews

B. Identify the specific population within the community to be studied

Functional behavior assessments are designed to create behavior interventions that differ from traditional interventions in what major way A. Interventions created using functional behavior assessments focus on comparing a student's behavior at home with his behavior at school B. Interventions created using functional behavior assessments attempt to identify the purpose served by a particular behavior and substitute a replacement behavior for it, while traditional interventions simply penalize undesirable behaviors C. Traditional interventions are student-centered while interventions created using functional behavior assessments are teacher-centered D. Traditional interventions are proactive, while interventions created using a functional behavior assessments are reactive

B. Interventions created using functional behavior assessments attempt to identify the purpose served by a particular behavior and substitute a replacement behavior for it, while traditional interventions simply penalize undesirable behaviors

A school social worker is planning a training session to facilitate collaboration between regular in special education teachers. In order to be effective the session should focus on... A. Emphasizing the job responsibilities of special education teachers so that regular education teachers will understand how challenging their role is B. Introducing strategies for collaboration such as joint unit and lesson planning C. How teachers can identify students who may need special education services D. Explaining what an Individualized Education Plan is, and how it should be used

B. Introducing strategies for collaboration such as joint unit and lesson planning

Which of the following statements is NOT true of a developmental history assessment A. It is created in consultation with the student's parent or caretaker B. It is a quantitative assessment that provides scalable results C. It can be used by a professional knowledgeable about child development to identify areas of developmental delay D. It typically includes a family history

B. It is a quantitative assessment that provides scalable results

Providing toys and the opportunity to play is an important strategy for school social workers to use in building relationships with young clients because ... A. It allows children to escape from their problems B. It puts children at ease and can provide important revelations about the child's feelings and experiences C. It gives the child a sense of what a "normal" home is like D. It stimulates the child's creativity and allows him or her to build self-esteem

B. It puts children at ease and can provide important revelations about the child's feelings and experiences

Which of the following children would NOT be an appropriate candidate for play therapy A. It allows children to escape from their problems B. It puts children at ease and can provide important revelations about the child's feelings and experiences C. It gives the child a sense of what a "normal" home is like D. It stimulates the child's creativity and allows him or her to build self-esteem

B. It puts children at ease and can provide important revelations about the child's feelings and experiences

Which of the following would fall under Axis 4 of the multi-axial assessment system in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 4) A. Alcohol dependence B. Physical abuse by parents C. Diabetes D. Schizophrenia

B. Physical abuse by parents

Which of the following statements is true of language development in children? A. All normal children develop language at exactly the same rate B. Receptive language ability develops more quickly than expressive language ability C. Normal children begin to understand simple instructions and utter basic words at about 2 years old D. Children do not normally develop a grasp of basic pragmatic until 7 to 8 years of age

B. Receptive language ability develops more quickly than expressive language ability

Which of the following student would MOST LIKELY need to be tested for dyslexia? A. Ellen, who has difficulty writing at grade level but can express her thoughts clearly when she is given the opportunity to answer questions orally B. Sandra, a second grader who still struggles with phonological awareness and blending C. Phillip, a 5th grader who still has not grasped basic math facts and has difficulty organizing his math homework in a logical way in paper D. All of these students should be tested for dyslexia

B. Sandra, a second grader who still struggles with phonological awareness and blending

Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding professional competence and development for school social workers? A. School social worker may branch out into new practice areas if they attain appropriate training and supervision B. Social workers should avoid straying beyond their areas of expertise, even if a patient requires services in which they are not well-versed C. School social workers should approach emerging areas of practice with caution if recognized standards for those areas do not yet exist D. Social workers should not represent themselves to clients as being competent in areas in which they are not

B. Social workers should avoid straying beyond their areas of expertise, even if a patient requires services in which they are not well-versed

A school social worker has identified a gifted and talented student who recently began causing trouble in her classes. The student's teachers report that she is frequently off-task and distracts other students from their work. What should the social worker's first step be in remedying this problem? A. Find out what disciplinary measures the student's teachers have taken, and schedule a parent conference B. Speak with the student and her teachers to find out whether the curriculum is sufficiently modified to meet her needs C. Ask the student to write a letter to her teachers offering an apology and explaining why she has been behaving this way D. Test the student to see if she qualifies for special education services

B. Speak with the student and her teachers to find out whether the curriculum is sufficiently modified to meet her needs

Sarah is a 15 year-old high school student whose family has contacted the school to express their disagreement with grades and comments that one teacher has placed on Sarah's report card. While Sarah's other teachers have given her excellent grades and have complimented her classroom behavior, Mrs. Sikes has consistently awarded her only average grades and has commented that Sarah is rude and disrespectful in class. Not only does Sarah believe that her work warrants higher grades, but she maintains that she has never been rude or disrespectful in Mrs. Sikes class. The school has determined that they will not amend Sarah's educational record. According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acts (FERPA), if Sarah's parents choose to pursue the matter further, they can request... A. That a note documenting their dispute with the record be placed in Sarah's file B. That the school holds a formal hearing on the matter C. That the teacher in question be terminated D. They do not have the right under FERPA to request further action at this point

B. That the school holds a formal hearing on the matter

Mrs. Sanders is holding a support group for children of divorce, and she is composing a confidentiality contract for the group. Which of the following elements would be the most important to include in the contract? A. A stipulation that children can tell their parents about disclosures by other students in the group B. A reminder that any student who breaches the contract will be removed from the group C. A statement emphasizing that confidentiality must be maintained even after a member leaves the group or the group is disbanded D. A detailed list of disclosures that the social worker leading the group would have to report to authorities if they are mentioned (abuse, neglect, etc.)

C. A statement emphasizing that confidentiality must be maintained even after a member leaves the group or the group is disbanded

Which of the following is NOT consistent with a culturally competent approach to education? A. A school social worker has recently been assigned to a school with a large Native American population, so she strives to educate herself about the students culture B. A school administrator invites an expert to lead a session in which teachers examine their own individual cultural values and explore ways in which they might conflict with the values of students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds C. A teacher whose classes are very diverse avoids mentoring cultural differences for fear of offending her students D. A school social worker acknowledges and explores differences between her own cultural background and the backgrounds of families with which she consults

C. A teacher whose classes are very diverse avoids mentoring cultural differences for fear of offending her students

A school social worker is a member of a pre-referral intervention team that is developing interventions for a student who has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following interventions should the social worker suggest? A. Giving the student shorter tests and assignments B. Allowing the student to take short, scheduled activity breaks during tests and assignments C. Allowing the student to take tests orally D. Allowing the student to complete assignments in a group or what a partner

C. Allowing the student to take tests orally

Maria is a 6th grade student who tells her school's social worker that she is struggling in school because her parents do not help her with her homework. Which of the following would be the best initial step for the social worker to take towards helping Maria address this problem? A. Call Maria's parents and ask them to hire a private tutor B. Ask Maria's teacher to arrange to help Maria with homework before or after school C. Arrange a conference with Maria's parents to find out what is preventing them from helping Maria with her homework and suggesting community resources that could assist in resolving these issues D. Let Maria and her parents know that she will be receiving after school detention if she does not complete future homework assignments

C. Arrange a conference with Maria's parents to find out what is preventing them from helping Maria with her homework and suggesting community resources that could assist in resolving these issues

A school's pre-referral intervention team (PST) has identified several students in Mr. Arbuckle's class whom they would like to evaluate for special education services. However, Mr. A seems reluctant to refer students and participate in the intervention plans that the team designs even after the team has spoken with him about the importance of participating. Which of the following approaches should the team try first to elicit more cooperation and participation from Mr. A? A. Explain the situation to the school principal and ask her to speak with Mr. A B. Contact the parents of the students in the teacher's class and ask them to speak with the teacher about the importance of referring their children C. Ask a fellow teacher who Mr. A respects and admires to speak with him D. Give up and focus attention on students in other classes with more cooperative teachers

C. Ask a fellow teacher who Mr. A respects and admires to speak with him

Which of the following is NOT advocated by the National Association of Social Workers' S Tankards for Cultural Competence A. Providing appropriate support for clients whose first language is not English B. Taking steps to increase diversity in the social work profession C. Avoiding political or legal advocacy on behalf of clients from diverse cultural backgrounds D. Developing the knowledge and skills necessary for interacting with diverse client groups

C. Avoiding political or legal advocacy on behalf of clients from diverse cultural backgrounds

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is appropriate only for children... A. Under 3 years old B. Between 3 and 6 years old C. Between 6 and 16 years old D. Between 6 and 12 years old

C. Between 6 and 16 years old

Which of the following is an example of task analysis A. Demonstrating the process for using a pay phone B. Guiding a student through the process of brushing teeth using prompts C. Breaking down the process for tying shoelaces into component parts so that it can be taught to a student using chaining D. Gradually weaning a student from completing a task with assistance to completing it independently

C. Breaking down the process for tying shoelaces into component parts so that it can be taught to a student using chaining

Terrance is an 8th grade student who has been through several foster homes during the past year, and has recently enrolled in Middle View School after owing in with a new foster family. The social worker at the school needs information about Terrance's academic and behavioral history to determine if he needs special education services. How can the social worker most effectively go about getting this information about Terrance A. Schedule an interview with Terrance's new foster parents B.. call Terrance's previous school C. Consult with Terrance's case worker D. Contract Terrance's previous foster parents

C. Consult with Terrance's case worker

A school social worker is writing a letter to parents encouraging them to allow their students to participate in an upcoming volunteer program at the school. Which of the following would likely be the most effective strategy for encouraging participation? A. Starting that participation is required and that students who do not attend the program will be penalized B. Explaining that a neighboring school has achieved a 95 percent participation rate C. Describing the ways in which participation will promote the students' sense of personal and social responsibility D. Describing the ways in which volunteering has enriched the social worker's own life

C. Describing the ways in which participation will promote the students' sense of personal and social responsibility

A school social worker has noticed an increase in conflict situations among students at the middle school where he works. The most effective response to this increase would be to.... A. Initiate a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program B. Work with the local police department to increase security at the school C. Develop and implement a comprehensive school conflict resolution plan, or reevaluate the existing plan if one already exists D. Work with the school's administration to identify ways to remove troublesome students from the school

C. Develop and implement a comprehensive school conflict resolution plan, or reevaluate the existing plan if one already exists

Which of the following is NOT one of the core values of the social work profession, according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) A. Service B. Dignity and Worth of the person C. Educating others about social work D. Social Justice

C. Educating others about social work

Mr. Franklin is a school social worker who is holding a crisis intervention group for 4 students who were rescued after their school building collapsed in an earthquake. He has encouraged students to provide a vivid description of the traumatic event and emphasized that their emotional reactions were normal. He has also encouraged the students to identify strengths and benefits they have derived from the traumatic experience. Which step in the standard crisis intervention protocol for children did Mr. Franklin leave out? A. Asking the children to draw pictures that represent their feelings during the event B. Helping the students assign blame for the traumatic experience C. Explaining the facts of the event in language that the children can understand D. Telling the students what will happen next in the rebuilding process

C. Explaining the facts of the event in language that the children can understand

Repetition of problems across several generations can be identified using a... A. Tripartite Assessment B. DSM IV C. Genogram D. Culturogram

C. Genogram

Mr. Winters is a white school social worker who has 10 are of experience working at a school where the vast majority of students were also white, but he recently accepted a job at a school where 93 percent of the students are African Americans. Based on the National Association of Social Workers' Standards for Cultural Competence, how should Mr. Winters approach this new experience? A. He should not acknowledge that his cultural background differs from the students and should not alter his social work practice in any way B. He should assume that he can never fully understand a culture to which he does not belong, so he should not bother to explore his new students culture C. He should acknowledge that his culture background differs from that of his students and attempt to learn as much as he can about African American culture while focusing on its strengths D. He should attempt to find as many similarities as possible between himself and his students so that he is able to relate to them

C. He should acknowledge that his culture background differs from that of his students and attempt to learn as much as he can about African American culture while focusing on its strengths

Maria is a troubled 7th grader who has a history of lying to teachers and spreading false rumors about other students. Mariah has approached the social worker at her school to disclose that her friend's father attempted to sexually abuse her. The social worker is suspicious that Mariah is making up the story to hurt her friend because they have been fighting recently. He presses this question with Mariah, but she insists she is telling the truth. Glen Mariah's history, how should the social worker respond? A. He should ignore the disclosure because Mariah's story is not credible B. He should bring in the student whose father Mariah implicated to find out if she thinks the story is credible C. He should inform the authorities, and include the facts of mariah's background in his disclosure D. He should inform mariah's parents and let them decide whether authorities should be contacted

C. He should inform the authorities, and include the facts of mariah's background in his disclosure

A teacher approaches a school social worker to tell her about suspicious that one of her students is being physically abused at home. The student has not confirmed that abuse has occurred, but the student's physical condition suggest strongly that this is the case. What advice should the social worker give? A. He should advise the teacher not to take any action unless the student admits that abuse has occurred B. He should suggest that the teacher schedule a conference with the parents to confront them C. He should inform the teacher of her legal responsibility to contact authorities as soon as possible D. He should remind the teacher that is is dangerous to jump to conclusions in these situations

C. He should inform the teacher of her legal responsibility to contact authorities as soon as possible

Which of the following competencies is not considered in a traditional strengths-based assessment A. Interpersonal skills B. School Functioning C. Intelligence D. Affective Strength

C. Intelligence

A school social worker has learned that only 15 percent of students' parents attended the most recent parent-teacher conferences at her school, and she wants to design a plan to increase attendance at future conferences. Which of the following would constitute the most constructive step towards achieving this goal? A. Holding a meeting with teachers to explain the importance of parents attending conferences B. Sending a letter to parents explaining the benefits of attending conferences C. Interviewing parents, teachers, and community members to identify their attendance obstacles and reduce them D. Refusing to release students' report cards unless parents attend conferences

C. Interviewing parents, teachers, and community members to identify their attendance obstacles and reduce them

Which of the following statements is true of the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) A. It is an effective replacement for psychotherapy B. It can only be used with high-risk adult professional groups like firefighters and paramedics C. It is designed to prevent extreme reactions to crises and reduce the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder D. It is usually delivered between one and three weeks after a crisis has taken place

C. It is designed to prevent extreme reactions to crises and reduce the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder

Which of the following is typically NOT part of a comprehensive school conflict resolution plan A. Curriculum B. Mediation C. Negotiation D. Evaluation

C. Negotiation

A recent survey of teachers at FrankField middle school indicates that they do not have a clear understanding of the school social worker's role and are not aware of many of the resources that the social worker has to offer. Which of the following would be the most effective way to make teachers more aware of these resources in a timely manner A. meet individually with each teacher to explain the resources they offer and discuss specific students for which those resources might be appropriate B. Send all teachers an email welcoming them to make an appointment with the social worker if they would like more information about the resources she provides C. Prepare and distribute a brief letter containing contact information and an outline of the resources offered by the social worker D. Require all teachers to attend a series of classes to educate them about the resources that the social worker has to offer

C. Prepare and distribute a brief letter containing contact information and an outline of the resources offered by the social worker

Sonia is a 7th grade student who has been struggling academically and getting into trouble at both home and school. In contrast, her twin sister Trina, with whom she frequently fights, is very successful academically and is popular with both teachers and other students. Sonia frequently blames others for her own failures. According to Bernard Weiner's attribution theory, Sonia would make which of the following attributions for Trina's success? A. She would acknowledge that her sister is successful because of her own effort and innate talent B. She would argue that Trina is only succeeding in order to make her look bad C. She would insist that Trina's success is only due to external factors like luck, rather than a results of her own efforts D. She would deny that Trina is more successful academically and socially than she is

C. She would insist that Trina's success is only due to external factors like luck, rather than a results of her own efforts

Which of the following statements is true of physical and sexual contact between school social workers and their clients A. It is acceptable for a school social worker to engage in consensual sexual activities with last clients who are of legal age B. While school social workers are prohibited from engaging in physical or sexual contact with clients, this prohibition does not extend to the families of their clients C. Social workers may engage in physical but non-sexual contact with clients if they have set clear, appropriate boundaries with the client and see certain that no psychological harm will result D. It is acceptable for school social workers to work with a student when the social worker has has a sexual relationship with the student's parent in the past

C. Social workers may engage in physical but non-sexual contact with clients if they have set clear, appropriate boundaries with the client and see certain that no psychological harm will result

Which of the following statements is consistent with Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory? A. Linguistic and mathematical intelligence are the 2 main types of intelligence B. Students can only excel in one academic subject C. Students who do not succeed in traditional academic subjects are likely to have other strengths that may be overlooked by teachers D. students who have strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills will not be successful academically

C. Students who do not succeed in traditional academic subjects are likely to have other strengths that may be overlooked by teachers

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that students with special needs be placed in... A. The most beneficial environment B. A classroom with a low student-teacher ratio C. The least restrictive environment possible D. A school setting in which they feel safe

C. The least restrictive environment possible

The peer mediation strategy for conflict resolution among students has which of the following advantages A. Teachers and administrators guide the process and determine the final outcome B. The students involved can work out their problems without the interference of a third party C. The students involved in the conflict have a fellow student present to help them work out their differences D. The students can choose not to come to an agreement

C. The students involved in the conflict have a fellow student present to help them work out their differences

Under which of the following circumstances would a Full and Individual Evaluation probably Not be conducted A. When general education classes cannot provide the necessary alternative instruction for the student B. When the student has a demonstrated need for a more structured classroom with a smaller student-teacher ratio C. When the student has a disability, but has responded positively to interventions and has shown continued improvement in a general education setting D. When curriculum modifications would be necessary to maintain the student's academic progress

C. When the student has a disability, but has responded positively to interventions and has shown continued improvement in a general education setting

Students who need to be evaluated for special education services are typically referred by... A. Their regular education teachers B. Their parents C. Special education teachers D. A and B

D. A and B

A school social worker has a student who has come to her to explain that her family has recently become homeless. Which of the following would be an appropriate referral to make? A. She should refer the student to the school psychologist (if available) to identify and treat any trauma the student might be feeling as a result of this experience B. She should refer to student to a local social service agency so that a case worker can be assigned C. She should immediately refer the student a local hospital to be checked for signs of abuse D. A or B

D. A or B

Which of the following scenarios would be MOST likely to create a conflict of interest for a school social worker? A. A school social worker is working with 2 students who are brother and sister B. A school social worker is related to the special education teacher at the school C. A school social work is one of several social workers employed at the school that her daughter attends D. A school social worker is working with a student whose parent is his ex wife

D. A school social worker is working with a student whose parent is his ex wife

A curriculum that is designed to teach students about conflict resolution would most likely include which of the following A. Emphasis on the fact that conflict is a normal part of life B. Training students to value diversity C. Role-playing to practice conflict resolution strategies D. All of the above

D. All of the above

In conducting a tripartite assessment, factors from which of the following categories should be considered A. Individual B. Support system C. Situational D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following activities should be undertaken in collaboration with a student's parents and teacher's A. Creating a student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) B. Designing a school-to-work transition plan C. Implementing pre-referral interventions D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following factors is MOST LIKELY to render a student eligible for special education services A. Lack of quality instruction in the student's prior school B. Limited English proficiency C. Cultural or socioeconomic disadvantage D. Emotional disability

D. Emotional disability

The National Association of Social Workers' (NASW) Standards for School Social Work Services requires that school social workers do all but which of the following A. Manage their workloads efficiently B. Provide consultation to local education agency personnel C. Safeguard the confidentiality of information about students and their families D. Formally evaluate the effectiveness of special education teachers

D. Formally evaluate the effectiveness of special education teachers

Over the last year, a school social worker has noted a marked increase in the number of enrolled students for whom English is a second language (ESL). Unfortunately, this is a new phenomenon at the school, and the school does not have any resources to support these students. How should the social worker respond to this problem? A. Tell the students' parents to attend a school board meeting and demand more funding for ESL students B. Transfer some of the students to a nearby district that has more resources for ESL students C. Refer the students' parents to free local program that teaches English to immigrants D. Identify and apply for state and federal funding that world pay for ESL resources and professional development for teachers

D. Identify and apply for state and federal funding that world pay for ESL resources and professional development for teachers

Which of the following children would NOT be an appropriate candidate for play therapy A. Amelia who has anxiety so severe that she cannot function in a normal classroom setting and frequently misses school B. Nathan a 5th grade student who is a recent victim of sexual abuse C. Maricela who was traumatized by a home invasion in which her parents were killed D. Jonas who has a learning disability, but does not exhibit signs of low self-esteem or other emotional problems

D. Jonas who has a learning disability, but does not exhibit signs of low self-esteem or other emotional problems

Which of the following statements is true of self-assessment for school social workers A. It is only necessary within the context of cross-cultural knowledge and skills B. It is only required for licensed professionals during the first three years of practice C. School social workers are typically required to complete routine self-assessments to maintain their licensure D. School social workers should continually asses their personal strengths and needs to find ways to improve their practice

D. School social workers should continually asses their personal strengths and needs to find ways to improve their practice

Which of the following statements about the requirements of Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is true? A. Both section 504 and IDEA require that students demonstrate that their disability interferes with their learning in order to qualify for protection B. Students who qualify for protection under section 504 automatically qualify for protection under IDEA C. Students who qualify for protection under section 504 and those who qualify for protection under IDEA are both entitled to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) D. Section 504 protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination; IDEA provides procedural safeguards for children who have disabilities that interfere with their learning

D. Section 504 protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination; IDEA provides procedural safeguards for children who have disabilities that interfere with their learning

Which of the following is a correct list of basic ethical values to which school social workers and other social work personnel are required to adhere A. Confidentiality, self-determination, and client protection B. Judgement, confidentiality, and self-determination C. Child prioritization, judgement, and confidentiality D. Self-determination, confidentiality, and client participation

D. Self-determination, confidentiality, and client participation

Which of the following is NOT part of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team A. The student and his or her parents B. The special education teacher C. The student's classroom teachers D. The school administrator

D. The school administrator

When interviewing a client, a school social worker should ... A. Never use confrontation techniques, because they can cause further harm to the client B. Never use self-disclosure, because this automatically crosses a professional boundary C. Only ask open-ended questions, because closed-ended questioning the client feel uncomfortable D. Use restatement and clarification to demonstrate comprehension of what the client has said

D. Use restatement and clarification to demonstrate comprehension of what the client has said

Which of the following adaptations would be most appropriate for a student with a mild hearing impairment? A. Refer the student for special education services because she cannot succeed in a mainstream classroom B. Ask the student's teachers to stand very near the student and speak very loudly at all times C. Give the student extra homework so that her parents can explain the lessons to her D. Ask the teacher to ensure that instructions is delivered in a loud and clear voice, and to go back over the main points with the student after instruction is given to ensure that she heard and understood it

The answer is ... D. Ask the teacher to ensure that instructions is delivered in a loud and clear voice, and to go back over the main points with the student after instruction is given to ensure that she heard and understood it

A parent approaches a school social worker with an article he found online about ADHD, and asks the social worker to implement the methods suggested in the article. The best way for the social worker to determine whether or not the information in the article is reliable would be to... A. Read the article and use her personal judgement to determine whether or not the article's suggestions make sense B. Ask her colleagues if they have heard of the author C. Conduct research on the Internet or at a library to determine whether or not research has been published in a peer-review journal D. Use a search engine to find out if the author of the article has a degree in a relevant discipline

The answer is... C. Conduct research on the internet or at a library to determine whether or not research on the internet or at a library to determine whether or not research has been published in a peer-review journal

A school social worker is compiling a list of students who need an academic intervention. The list is based on both their classroom performance and their standardized tests scores. The social worker wants to create a chart showing the percentage of students who fall into certain categories based on the data, and to present this information to the school's administration. Which of the following software programs would be most appropriate for accomplishing this? A. Microsoft Excel & Word B. Microsoft Word & Access C. Microsoft Access & PowerPoint D. Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

The answer is... D. Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

A teacher has reported to the school social worker that one of her 5th grade students is showing signs of ADHD. In order to conduct an initial screening to determine whether or not the student should receive more formal testing, the social worker should... A. Have the student complete a written assessment B. Call the student's parents in to the school to interview them about the student's behavior at home C. Ask the student's teacher to complete an observational assessment during instruction D. Visit the student's classroom and personally conduct an observational assessment of the student's behavior

The answer is... D. Visit the student's classroom and personally conduct an observational assessment of the student's behavior

The parents of a student have presented a school social worker with test results from an independent expert stating that their child has a learning disability and needs special education services. The school social worker is concerned that the test is not accurate because it lacks eternal validity. Which of the following statements would best summarize this concern for the parents? A. The test questions do not measure various aspects of the disability effectively B. The environment in which the test is conducted is not realistic, and so the child's behavior during the test does not reflect the way in which she actually behaves and learns in real life C. The test results contain significant measurement error D. The experts who conducted the test is not qualified to perform it

The answer is... B. The environment in which the test is conducted is not realistic, and so the child's behavior during the test does not reflect the way in which she actually behaves and learns in real life

Researcher A administered a test to a group of 50 subjects, and administered the same test again on five different occasions to the same subjects. The researcher was most likely attempting to evaluate which characteristic of the test? A. Internal Validity B. External Validity C. Reliability D. Design

The answer is... C. Reliability

Students with Cultural or Socioeconomic backgrounds that differ from the backgrounds of the majority of the students at their schools will likely be affected in which of the following ways? A. They will have a different body of background knowledge than their fellow students which may adversely affect their academic performance B. They are more likely than their peers to need special education services C. They will be less motivated than their peers because of a lack of parental interest in their academic performance D. Their overall academic performance will be reduced because their reading skills will be below grade level

The answer is.... A. They will have a different body of background knowledge than their fellow students which may adversely affect their academic performance

Julio is a 7th grade student who has lived in the U.S. for only 6 months, and English is his second language. Tests conducted by the school psychologist show that he possesses normal intelligence, and he does not appear to have any learning disabilities, but he is struggling academically. Which of the following interventions is likely to be the most appropriate for Julio in this situation? A. Referring Julio for Special Education services B. Lowering academic standards for Julio because he does not speak English fluently C. Telling Julio's parents that they should only speak English at home D. Asking Julio's teachers to adapt their classes to meet Julio's need by speaking more slowly, rephrasing complex instructions, providing more visual aids, etc.

The answer is.... D. Asking Julio's teachers to adapt their classes to meet Julio's need by speaking more slowly, rephrasing complex instructions, providing more visual aids, etc.