Quiz 1

Question 1

Akathisia

Answer 1

A sustained pattern of fidgety movements, such as swinging of legs, rocking, tapping the feet or hands, pacing, and being unable to remain in a position for long.

Question 2

Interjection

Answer 2

A mental mechanism in which the individual derives feelings from another person or object and directs them internally to an imagined form of the object or person

Question 3

Crisis

Answer 3

An internal experience of emotional change and distress; precipitated by a perceived life problem resulting in internal discord because the individuals typical coping strategies are inadequate.

Question 4

Secondary Gain

Answer 4

The advantages or benefits one derived from a physical or mental illness, such as attention, freedoms from responsibility, and disability benefits

Question 5

Differential Diagnosis

Answer 5

The process of distinguishing between similar mental disorders or social problems on the basis of the compared and unique characteristics.

Question 6

Resistance

Answer 6

Conscious or unconscious avoidance behavior used by the client to protect oneself from the influence of the social worker.

Question 7

Defense Mechanism

Answer 7

A mental process that protects an individual from anxiety, feelings of guilt( or unacceptable thoughts.

Question 8

Flat Affect

Answer 8

The appearance of apathy in mood, sometimes seen as a symptom of schizophrenia or depression.

Question 9

Partialization

Answer 9

The social work process of temporarily considering a client’s interconnected problems as separate entities so that work toward their solution can be more manageable.

Question 10

Developmental Stages

Answer 10

The progression of physical and mental changes occurring over time that result in clusters of identifiable and predictable characteristics tending to occur during specific periods

Question 11

Bereavement

Answer 11

The emotional and physical reaction to loss of a loved one

Question 12

Enabler

Answer 12

Often indicates the actions of one who facilitated the dysfunctional behavior of another.

Question 13

Reaction Formation

Answer 13

A defense mechanism in which the person behaves or thinks in ways or assumes values that are the opposite of the original unconscious trait.

Question 14

Role are-equalization

Answer 14

The process that takes place between two or more people to end conflict; this is usually achieved by clarifying mutual expectations.

Question 15

Akinesia

Answer 15

Reduced or minimal motor movement

Question 16

Dystonia

Answer 16

A sustained abnormal postures or muscle spasms, symptomatic of mental disorders.

Question 17

Eco map

Answer 17

A diagram of family relationships used to depict a variety of reciprocal influences between the client and those people related to the client, relevant social institutions, and environmental influences.

Question 18

Genogram

Answer 18

A diagram often used in family therapy to depict family relationships extended over at least three generations.

Question 19

Boundary

Answer 19

A central concept in family systems theories pertaining to the implicit rules that determine how the family members or subsystems are expected to relate to one another and to nonfamily members.

Question 20

Intervention

Answer 20

The treatment process and other activity to sold or prevent problems or achieve goals

Question 21

Values

Answer 21

The customs, beliefs, standards of conduct, and principles considered desirable by a culture, a group of people, or an individual.

Question 22

Manipulative Behaviors

Answer 22

Actions intended to control and often exploit the thoughts, feelings, or responses of others; may be intentional or unconscious.

Question 23

Referral

Answer 23

The social work process of directing a client to an agency, resources, or a professional known to be able to provide needed services.

Question 24

Consultation

Answer 24

An interpersonal relationship between an individual or organization possessing special expertise and someone who needs that expertise to solve a specific problem.

Question 25

Assessment

Answer 25

The process of determining the nature, cause, progression, and prognosis of a problem.

Question 26

Rapport

Answer 26

In the social work interview, the state of harmony, compatibility, and empathy that permits mutual understanding and working relationship between the client and the social worker.