ASWB : Association of Social Work Boards
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Example Question #11 : Advanced Generalist Examination
Which of the following are considered to be psychosocial stressors?
Problems related to the social environment
Problems associated with one's occupation
All of these
Problems associated to the interaction with the legal system
All of these
All of the choices are considered to be psychosocial stressors. Psychosocial stress is any sort of stress that originates from the interaction with people or society. This stress occurs when an individual creates a mental interpretation of a social threat and worry they may not have the resources to necessary to respond. These worries may be real or imaginary; however, they cause psychosocial stress in the individual.
Example Question #12 : Advanced Generalist Examination
According to gerontologists, which of the following would not be considered to be an invisible disability?
None of these
Debilitating pain
Vision impairment
Learning difference
None of these
The correct choice is the following: "none of these." Gerontologists study the social implications of aging and the role of aging adults in society. They define "invisible disabilities" as symptoms that limit an individual's ability but are not readily apparent to observers. All of the listed symptoms are considered to be invisible disabilities.
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