Assessment and Intervention in Individual and Family Social Work: Practice and Principles

Question 1

In social work practice, which of the following scenarios constitutes a legal exception to confidentiality?

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A social worker is subpoenaed to testify in court about a client's case.

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A client poses a threat of harm to themselves or others.

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A client requests their records to be shared with their family.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of ethical social work practice?

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Personal gain

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Confidentiality

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Informed consent

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Respect for diversity

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a potential barrier to effective social work practice?

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Professional ethics

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Lack of resources

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Bias and discrimination

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Client resistance

Question 4

Which of the following describes a strength-based treatment plan?

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Empowers the client to take an active role in their recovery

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Focuses on the client's challenges

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Primarily uses medication and external support for treatment

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Aims to change the client's personality

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of an ecological assessment?

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To analyze the client's environment and its potential impact on their well-being

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To identify the client's strengths and weaknesses

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To develop a treatment plan

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To predict the client's behavior in the future

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using standardized assessment tools?

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Promoting cultural sensitivity

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Ensuring consistency and reliability

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Reducing time spent on assessment

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Providing objective results

Question 7

What is typically the first step in the assessment process?

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Intake

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Interview

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Diagnosis

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Treatment planning

Question 8

Identify the step in the intake process NOT concerned with establishing an initial understanding of the client's situation?

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Developing a comprehensive treatment plan

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Building rapport and trust

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Gathering necessary information

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Providing referrals to appropriate resources

Question 9

Which concept emphasizes recognizing and leveraging clients' strengths in social work practice?

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Strengths Perspective

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Deficit Perspective

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Psychodynamic Perspective

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of a treatment plan in social work?

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Guiding the client's intervention journey

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Documenting the client's progress for monitoring

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Justifying the social worker's involvement

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Informing the client's support network

Question 11

Explain the primary distinction between a diagnosis and a case formulation.

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A diagnosis categorizes symptoms, while a case formulation provides a comprehensive understanding of the situation.

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A case formulation is a hypothesis, while a diagnosis is a definitive statement.

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A diagnosis determines treatment, while a case formulation develops a plan.

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They are interchangeable terms used in social work.

Question 12

What is the primary goal of incorporating evidence-based practice in social work?

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Ensuring interventions are effective and efficient

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Standardizing approaches for all clients

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Justifying the continuation of services

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Reducing potential harm to clients

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a crucial component of the intake process in social work?

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Developing a treatment plan immediately

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Gathering client history and present context

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Building a connection with the client

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Evaluating client needs and capacities

Question 14

Which tool, often used in social work, specifically assesses a client's mental health status?

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)

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The Beck Depression Inventory

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The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

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The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

Question 15

Which of these options is NOT a common type of treatment plan in social work?

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Physical therapy

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Psychodynamic therapy

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy

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Family therapy

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a vital step in the intake process?

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Terminating the session promptly

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Greeting the client warmly

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Building rapport with the client

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Conducting a comprehensive psychosocial assessment

Question 17

The fundamental purpose of a diagnosis in social work is primarily to:

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Identify the client's areas of strength and potential challenges

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Categorize the client based on a mental health condition

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Directly determine the most suitable treatment plan

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Assess the client's immediate risk of causing harm

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a goal of social work intervention with families?

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Preserving the family unit at all costs

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Improving communication and relationships

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Strengthening family resilience

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Reducing conflict and violence

Question 19

Describe the key principles of the strengths-based approach in social work assessment and intervention, and discuss its practical implications.

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Recognizes clients as active partners in the assessment and intervention process.

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Views clients as passive recipients of services.

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Assumes that clients are incapable of making positive changes.

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Focuses solely on identifying the root causes of problems.

Question 20

Which of the following is explicitly NOT a stage of the social work assessment process?

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Intervention

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Intake

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Diagnosis

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Treatment planning

Question 21

The primary purpose of a social work diagnosis is to:

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Identify the client's problems and strengths

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Label the client with a particular condition

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Provide a treatment plan for the client

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Evaluate the effectiveness of the client's treatment

Question 22

A key principle of family social work intervention is to:

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Empower the family to solve its own problems

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Provide direct services to individual family members exclusively

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Focus solely on the pathology within the family

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Ignore the role of the extended family

Question 23

The ethical principle of autonomy in social work practice primarily requires:

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Respecting the client's right to make their own decisions

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Protecting the client from harm as the sole priority

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Adhering strictly to professional standards of practice

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Maintaining the confidentiality of the client's information exclusively

Question 24

The strengths perspective in social work emphasizes primarily:

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Identifying and building upon the client's strengths and resilience

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Focusing on the client's problems and deficits

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Using a medical model of intervention exclusively

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Providing resources to the client solely

Question 25

The primary goal of treatment planning in social work is to:

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Identify the client's needs and set realistic goals

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Develop a plan that will lead to the client's recovery

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Evaluate the effectiveness of the client's treatment

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Document the client's progress

Question 26

What is a potential drawback of using technology in social work assessment and intervention?

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Accessibility difficulties for clients lacking reliable technology

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Enhanced accessibility for clients in remote locations

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Lowered data security concerns

Question 27

Which of the following is a key principle of trauma-informed care?

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Acknowledging that trauma can have lasting impacts on individuals and families.

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Valuing the client's story and point of view.

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Assuming that all clients have a history of trauma.

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Concentrating only on the symptoms of trauma.

Question 28

When conducting an assessment in social work practice, which of the following should **not** be considered a guiding principle?

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Focusing solely on an individual's weaknesses

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Adopting a holistic approach

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Maintaining objectivity and impartiality

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Demonstrating empathy and compassion

Question 29

What is the primary purpose of the intake process in social work?

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To gather initial information about the client and their situation, establishing the need for services.

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To provide immediate crisis intervention.

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To build a strong therapeutic relationship with the client.

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To assess the client's financial resources.

Question 30

What is typically the first step in the diagnostic process used by social workers?

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Gathering information through observation and listening.

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Developing a preliminary assessment.

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Conducting a structured interview.

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Administering standardized tests.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a comprehensive social work treatment plan?

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Medication prescription

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A timeline for reviewing progress and making adjustments.

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Specific, measurable goals for the client.

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Proposed interventions and strategies.

Question 32

Which theoretical framework is most commonly used to guide family social work interventions?

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Systems theory

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Cognitive behavioral therapy

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Humanistic therapy

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Psychodynamic theory

Question 33

What is the main purpose of using standardized assessment tools in social work practice?

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To ensure consistency and objectivity in evaluating client needs and progress.

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To replace the social worker's clinical judgment.

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To expedite the assessment process.

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To provide a complete diagnosis of the client's problems.

Question 34

Which of the following is considered a fundamental skill for effective social work intervention?

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Active listening and empathy

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Computer proficiency.

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Public speaking ability.

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Advanced writing skills.

Question 35

What is the primary role of supervision in social work assessment and intervention?

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To provide ongoing support, guidance, and accountability for the social worker.

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To primarily evaluate the quality of the social worker's work.

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To take over challenging cases from the social worker.

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To decide on appropriate interventions for the client.

Question 36

A social worker is assessing a family experiencing financial difficulties. What should be the MOST important consideration when developing an intervention plan?

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Identifying the family's strengths, resources, and support networks.

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Exploring the availability of government assistance programs.

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Determining the family's cultural background and beliefs.

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Focusing on the severity of the family's financial situation.

Question 37

A social worker is working with an individual who is struggling with substance use. Which of the following assessment tools is MOST commonly used to evaluate the individual's current substance use patterns and related problems?

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The Addiction Severity Index (ASI)

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The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

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The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

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The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)

Question 38

When developing an intervention plan for a family experiencing domestic violence, what is the **primary** goal for the social worker?

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To ensure the safety and well-being of all family members.

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To provide legal representation for the victim.

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To facilitate reunification of the family.

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To assist the abuser in understanding the impact of their actions.

Question 39

A client who recently lost their job is experiencing feelings of hopelessness. Which intervention strategy is **most likely** to be effective in this situation?

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Family therapy

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Group therapy

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Psychodynamic therapy

Question 40

A social worker is assessing a client experiencing symptoms of depression.  What is the **most important** factor to consider when determining if a referral to a mental health professional is needed?

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The severity and duration of the client's depressive symptoms.

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The client's cultural background.

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The client's willingness to seek professional help.

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The availability of mental health services in the community.

Question 41

A client has recently experienced a traumatic event. Which intervention approach is **most appropriate** to address their emotional distress?

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Trauma-informed care

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Solution-focused therapy

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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Psychodynamic therapy

Question 42

When setting realistic goals for a client struggling with unemployment, what is the **most important** factor for a social worker to consider?

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The client's current skills and available resources.

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The client's level of motivation.

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The client's age and work experience.

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The current economic climate.

Question 43

A social worker is working with a family experiencing child neglect. What is the **primary** ethical consideration when making decisions about the family's intervention plan?

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The safety and well-being of the child.

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The financial resources available to the family.

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The parents' right to privacy.

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The family's cultural values.

Question 44

A social worker is assessing a client struggling with substance abuse. What is the **most important** factor to consider when evaluating the client's risk of relapse?

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The client's history of substance use and previous attempts at recovery.

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The client's access to treatment services.

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The client's current social support network.