Quiz: Social Work Assessment to
Depressive Disorders
Question 1 2 pts
A mental status exam examines all of the following except...
Group of answer choices
Appearance
Social History
Speech
Reality Testing
Question 2 2 pts
When a social worker is unsure of a diagnosis the social worker should give a “provisional” qualifier
indicating that the social worker needs more time or information to make a certain diagnosis.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 3 2 pts
A _______ is a process by which a social worker or other human services professional systematical
examines the quality of a client’s mental functioning.
Group of answer choices
Biopsychosocial Assessment
Mental States Exam (MSE)
Status Check
Mental Check
Question 4 2 pts
Any classification of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders is likely to be flawed, because it is
difficult for any system to capture the complexity of human life.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 5 2 pts
The biopsychosocial framework holds only one advantage which is the provide theoretical basis for social
workers to conceptualize human behavior at several levels.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 6 2 pts
Heritability for major depression ranges from:
Group of answer choices
20 to 30 percent
31 to 42 percent
45 to 60 percent
There is not connection to heritability in depression
Question 7 2 pts
Why is it important to find out the birth history of your client?
Group of answer choices
Complications during pregnancy and delivery may place individuals at risk for mental disorders including
ADHD, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Certain maternal behaviors during pregnancy may increase the child’s risk for some disorders
Alcohol and drug use increase risk for disruptive behavior disorders.
All the above
Question 8 2 pts
The diagnosis features for ______ include persistent impairment in reciprocal social communication and
social interaction, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests, or activities. These
symptoms are present from early childhood and limit or impair everyday.
Group of answer choices
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder
Language Disorder
Intellectual Development Disorder
Question 9 2 pts
ADHD is more frequent in females than in males in the general population, with a ratio of approximately
2:1 in children and 1.6:1 in adults.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 10 2 pts
The lifetime prevalence of bipolar I disorder is equal in men and women although bipolar II disorder is
more common in women up to 6%.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 11 2 pts
Women with bipolar disorder are more likely then men to have a comorbid disorder, because more of
them are diagnosed with PTSD, eating, personality, and sleep disorders.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 12 2 pts
What is the first line intervention for bipolar disorder, given the inability of persons at either end of the
mood spectrum to effectively manage their thoughts and behaviors?
Group of answer choices
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Medication
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Strengths Based Treatment
Question 13 2 pts
What role does psychosocial interventions play in treating someone with bipolar disorder?
Group of answer choices
It teaches clients to identify early warning sings or a manic or depressive episode which can reduce the
likelihood of recurrence.
It can assist the client in medication adherence.
It can improve their functioning in work and social environments
All the Above
Question 14 2 pts
Of all the disorders that may be experience in one’s lifetime, depression is the most common.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 1 52 pts
The extent of variance that heritability explains for major depression ranges from?
Group of answer choices
10-15%
15-32 %
31 to 42%
45 to 55%
Question 16 2 pts
Adolescence is a period of risk for depression because it is the time when people develop formal
operational thinking; they can reflect upon causality for events in their lives and assume a future
orientation in which they may experience hopelessness about the future.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 17 2 pts
Many people, particularly older adults, do not see depression as a health problem that can be treated
but rather as a character weakness or a sign of being “crazy”.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 18 2 pts
The initial stage of intervention for persons who are depressed is to assess for suicidal risk, which is
associated with which of the following factors:
Group of answer choices
Presence of suicidal or homicidal ideation, with intent or plans
History of seriousness of previous attempts (a key factor)
Presence of psychotic symptoms, severe anxiety, substance use, or conduct problems
All of the above
Question 19 2 pts
When is it appropriate for a practitioner to recommend inpatient treatment for depression?
Group of answer choices
When an individual reports they are feeling sad.
When a practitioner concludes that the risk for suicidal behavior is considerable, inpatient treatment
should be considered.
When a individual reports having control over their suicidal thoughts.
None of the above.
Question 20 2 pts
What are some of the barriers to getting psychotherapy?
Group of answer choices
People cannot devote the time to treatment and certain feasibility restraints.
Things such as workloads, childcare, and transportation may present challenges.
At times it is difficult to navigate the mental health system.
All of the above
Question 21 2 pts
What types of psychotherapies are appropriate and discussed in our text for treating depression?
Group of answer choices
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Neither A nor B
Both A and B
Question 22 2 pts
In studies conducted around effective treatment for depression, CBT performed as well as medication.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 23 2 pts
Name one of the major critiques to the changes in the DSM V for depressive disorders.
Group of answer choices
Removing the bereavement exclusion from diagnosing a depressive disorder.
DSM V did not make changes to depressive disorders.
Persistent depressive disorder was added and made it clear when to code this disorder along with major
depressive disorder.
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder is clear given it’s presentation of high levels of irritability and
reactivity.
Question 24 2 pts
The following symptom fits with which diagnosis:
A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood and abnormally
and persistently increased activity or energy, lasting at least 4 consecutive days and present most of the
day, nearly every day.
Group of answer choices
Attention Deficit Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Question 25 2 pts
The following symptoms fits predominantly with which diagnosis:
Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day.
Group of answer choices
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder
Question 26 2 pts
The following symptoms fits predominantly with which diagnosis:
Restrictive, repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests or activities, as manifested by at least two of the
following, currently or by history: (1) Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, use of objects, or
speech; (2) Insistence on sameness, inflexible adherence to routines, or ritualized patters of verbal or
nonverbal behavior; (3) Highly restricted, fixated interests that are abnormal in intensity or focus; and (4)
hyper- or hyperactivity to sensory input or unusual interest in sensory aspects of environment.
Group of answer choices
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
None of the above
Question 27 2 pts
Catherine is a 38 year old married female with no children. She lives in a rural county and is court-
ordered to attend treatment at the outpatient mental health clinic for individual or group anger
management services. Two months ago, Catherine was charged with assault after stabbing her husband
in the shoulder with a steak knife during an argument at a restaurant. She is also awaiting incarceration
as a result of reckless driving without a license. She has been in jail on 5 different occasions for similar
incidents. Catherin reports her mood is often irritable, but also “up and down”. Which of the following
disorders would you evaluate Catherine for?
Group of answer choices
Anxiety related disorders
Depressive Disorders
Bipolar and related disorders
Neurodevelopmental disorders
Question 28 2 pts
Federal law mandates the provision of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for all children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 29 2 pts
Medication for Autism Spectrum Disorder assists in changing the core features of the disorder.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 30 2 pts
Which of the following behavior management interventions are recommended for a child diagnosed
with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Group of answer choices
Applied Behavior Analysis
Developmental Social Pragmatic
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Question 31 2 pts
Children with ____ behave in a way that purposely annoys and antagonizes others, whereas ____
symptoms are displayed without regard to others.
Group of answer choices
ADHD; ODD
ODD; ADHD
ADHD; Autism
Autism; ODD
Question 32 2 pts
Some of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may mimic those with ADHD.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 33 2 pts
Which of the following are possible genetic indicators of ADHD?
Group of answer choices
It is an inherited genetic disorder
Children who are born prematurely are twice the risk for ADHD as a full-term baby
Maternal smoking and drinking may independently act as a influence
All the above
Question 34 2 pts
ADHD does not pose as a risk factor for self-harm and suicidality, including ideation and attempts.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 35 2 pts
A part of psychoeducation for parents of children with ADHD includes all the following except:
Group of answer choices
Effective parenting practices
How to reinforce children’s coping strategies
How to manage parental stress
Only using positive reinforcement
Question 36 2 pts
Assessing a client’s spirituality is important because it identifies some of the client’s strengths.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 37 2 pts
A client comes in your office and is acting depressed through diminished interest and feeling
hopelessness. As a social worker always assessing your client you:
Group of answer choices
Assume your client has depression.
Refer them to their PCM for anti-depressants.
Assess their mood about 2 weeks prior to your session today.
None of the above.
Question 38 2 pts
Low social economic status is associated with the development of a number of mental disorders such as
oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder, ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, and
schizophrenia.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 39 2 pts
Which of the following mental health care system includes mental hospitals, residential treatment
facilities, psychiatric units of general hospitals, and specialized community agencies and programs?
Group of answer choices
Specialty mental health sector
General medical and primary care sector
Human services sector
Voluntary support network
Question 40 2 pts
Which of the following mental health care system is responsible for regular prenatal care, childhood
immunizations, and routine developmental screenings that protect against developmental disorders,
such as intellectual disability and for the early determination of others, such as ASD?
Group of answer choices
Specialty mental health sector
General medical and primary care sector
Human services sector
Voluntary support network
Question 41 2 pts
Which of the following mental health care system is comprised of social
welfare, criminal justice, educational, religious, and charitable services?
Group of answer choices
Specialty mental health sector
General medical and primary care sector
Human services sector
Voluntary support network
Question 42 2 pts
Which of the following mental health care system includes self-help groups
and organizations devoted to education, communication, and support?
Group of answer choices
Specialty mental health sector
General medical and primary care sector
Human services sector
Voluntary support network
Question 43 2 pts
Why is having a strength’s perspective important when working with mental health disorders?
Group of answer choices
It encourages social workers to build on client’s areas of real or potential resilience in recovering from, or
adapting to, mental disorders, and in so doing helps the client develop a greater sense of self-efficacy.
It is not an important approach because there are better evidence-based practice treatment out there.
It is assessed only for the biopsychosocial and is not something that is discussed further after the initial
assessment.
Strengths are usually not found in someone who has a mental health disorder.
Question 44 2 pts
The client’s orientation to time, person, place, and situation; quality of general intellect; memory; ability
to think abstractly; and quality of concentration is considered to be a part of:
Group of answer choices
General mental capacities
Reality Testing
Speech
Thought
Question 45 2 pts
When completing a MSE the person’s thought is considered:
Group of answer choices
The client’s overall judgement and insight
Includes mood, or how the client feels most of the time
The presence of illusions or hallucinations
What the client thinks about: whether there are any delusions, obsessions, compulsions, or phobias; any
suicidal or homicidal ideation; the client’s thought process
Question 46 2 pts
A client’s appearance judges all of the following except:
Group of answer choices
Mood
How the client looks and acts
Facial expressions
Takes into context his or her cultural milieu
Question 47 2 pts
A syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance in an individuals cognition, emotion
regulation, or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological, biological, or developmental
processes underlying mental function is the definition of:
Group of answer choices
Disability
Mental Disorder
Serious Mental Illness
None of the above
Question 48 2 pts
Competent use of the DSM V is beneficial for social workers because of the following reasons except:
Group of answer choices
Social workers are employed in a variety of settings, not just mental health facilities, where they meet
people who are vulnerable to mental health disorders because of poverty, minority status, and other
social factors.
An accurate diagnosis helps facilitate the development of an appropriate intervention plan
The DSM perspective is incorporated into professional training programs offered by a variety of human
service professionals
Insurance companies do not require a formal diagnosis for client reimbursement.
Question 49 2 pts
The biopsychosocial framework holds a number of advantages for the assessment of mental disorders.
Group of answer choices
True
False
Question 50 2 pts
Brain imaging studies indicate that Autism Spectrum Disorder is associated with an enlarged overall brain
size.
Group of answer choices
True
False
