Multiple Choice
1. Social histories:
a.
Are uniform from agency to agency
b.
Vary widely from profession to profession in terms of format
c.
Can be almost indiscernible from place to place
d.
Generally contain the same information though wording and format can differ markedly
2. Open questions are a useful tool for both obtaining crucial information and _____________the interview.
a.
Condensing
b.
Shortening
c.
Softening
d.
Steering
c
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3. The first sentence of the “Presenting Problem” section is meant to:
a.
Form the initial basis for diagnosis
b.
Draw a mental picture of the client, problem, and the background
c.
Form the basis of the comprehensive picture which will be the “Presenting Problem” paragraph.
d.
Include the client’s name, age, and problem necessitating treatment only
b
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4. Mr. Parsons is divorced. His children live with their mother who received full legal custody. Which of the following is
deemed very important to ascertain?
a.
Child-support arrangements
b.
Recent court judgments
c.
How the client believes his or her children feel
d.
The degree of contact which the client has with his children
d
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5. Therapeutically speaking, when interviewing the client about his or her religious affiliation, it is important to pay
particular attention to:
a.
Discomfort
b.
Anger
c.
Overdependence
d.
Nonfulfillment
a
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6. A comprehensive medical assessment requires all but which of the following?
a.
Allergies
d
Introduction
b.
Childhood illnesses
c.
Surgeries
d.
Fears and phobias associated with medical care
7. The “Impressions and Recommendations” section of the social history includes the initial findings of the professional
and insight and input which will form the basis of:
a.
The counseling approach
b.
The treatment plan as devised by the counselor
c.
The treatment plan as coplanned by the counselor and client
d.
The theoretical approach of the counselor as pertains to treatment
c
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8. Brief intakes are:
a.
Mostly for therapy of short duration
b.
A result of external pressures placed upon counseling professionals
c.
For clients whose problems are generally clearly defined
d.
Considered more effective as they take the focus off of unimportant issues
b
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9. Which of the following is not considered a common mistake in completing a social history?
a.
The use of adversarial language
b.
Leading: finishing the unfinished sentences of a client or filling in the blanks
c.
Recommendations that skip the actual “recommended activity”
d.
Glossing over gaps in history
b
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10. It is considered _______________ that no questions be skipped during the social history assessment.
a.
Generally unimportant
b.
Somewhat important
c.
Very important
d.
Critical
a
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Subjective Short Answer
11. What are 3 things that are part of a person’s background information for a social history?
Answers will vary
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12. Write one question a case manager might ask a client for their assessment of the problem.
d
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13. What are the 3 things that should be included on a brief social history?
14. Name 2 things a case manager might note under impressions.
Essay
15. There are advantages to taking a social history in a client’s home. Briefly discuss what they are and what are the
disadvantages.
16. What is a valid concern when using electronic or mobile devices in taking social histories? What are ways to remedy
that?