10 MCQs to Test Your Knowledge of the Three Types of Diagnosis in Social Case Work

Here are 10 MCQs on the three types of diagnosis in the social case work process:

1. Which of the following is NOT a type of diagnosis in social case work?

   • a. Dynamic diagnosis
   • b. Clinical diagnosis
   • c. Etiological diagnosis
   • d. Functional diagnosis
   • Answer: d

2. Which type of diagnosis is concerned with the explanation of the beginning of the life history of the problem of the client?

   • a. Dynamic diagnosis
   • b. Clinical diagnosis
   • c. Etiological diagnosis
   • d. Functional diagnosis
   • Answer: c

3. Which type of diagnosis includes the client's personality, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors?

   • a. Dynamic diagnosis
   • b. Clinical diagnosis
   • c. Etiological diagnosis
   • d. Functional diagnosis
   • Answer: a

4. Which type of diagnosis is used to classify the client by nature of his/her sickness or problem?

   • a. Dynamic diagnosis
   • b. Clinical diagnosis
   • c. Etiological diagnosis
   • d. Functional diagnosis
   • Answer: b

5. Which type of diagnosis is most likely to be used by a social worker to understand why a client is struggling with depression?

   • a. Dynamic diagnosis
   • b. Clinical diagnosis
   • c. Etiological diagnosis
   • d. Functional diagnosis
   • Answer: a

6. Which type of diagnosis is most likely to be used by a social worker to classify a client with a personality disorder?

   • a. Dynamic diagnosis
   • b. Clinical diagnosis
   • c. Etiological diagnosis
   • d. Functional diagnosis
   • Answer: b

7. Which type of diagnosis is most likely to be used by a social worker to understand why a client is struggling with addiction?

   • a. Dynamic diagnosis
   • b. Clinical diagnosis
   • c. Etiological diagnosis
   • d. Functional diagnosis
   • Answer: c

8. Which type of diagnosis is most likely to be used by a social worker to develop a treatment plan for a client?

   • a. Dynamic diagnosis
   • b. Clinical diagnosis
   • c. Etiological diagnosis
   • d. Functional diagnosis
   • Answer: a

9. Which type of diagnosis is most likely to be used by a social worker to assess the client's functioning in different areas of life?

   • a. Dynamic diagnosis
   • b. Clinical diagnosis
   • c. Etiological diagnosis
   • d. Functional diagnosis
   • Answer: d

10. Which type of diagnosis is most likely to be used by a social worker to understand the client's strengths and resources?

    • a. Dynamic diagnosis
    • b. Clinical diagnosis
    • c. Etiological diagnosis
    • d. Functional diagnosis
    • Answer: d

I hope this helps!