LCSW Real Exam Prep DEMO

Question 2: Cassandra works as a clinical social worker for Child Protective Services. A new family she has
been
helping has a parent that is starting to raise red flags. The mother is the sole caretaker for the
children but
is demonstrating some peculiar behaviors. She has not kept consecutive doctor's appointments, has
difficulty utilizing public transportation and fails to follow through with basic directions. This parent is
always accompanied by another adult when she leaves the home on an errand. When Cassandra
starts
questioning the mother on her background, it is discovered that she attended special education
classes
and did not graduate from high school. These factors should arouse concern in what area?
A. Child neglect
B. Child abuse
C. Intellectual limitations
D. Financial distress
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Parents with intellectual limitations often demonstrate less positive child-rearing
practices.
They fail to recognize their children's needs and lack the skills to advocate for them. A clinical social
worker should help the parents become aware of eligible community resources. The social worker
should
keep in mind that the mother's difficulties may result from a lack of resources and life skills. In social
work,
problems do not always have to be pathological. People of lower socioeconomic status, in particular,
may
suffer as a result of lack of resources, education, social status, training, etc.,