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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) requires at least two weeks of persistent depressed mood or loss of interest, plus four additional symptoms such as changes in sleep, appetite, energy, concentration, or feelings of worthlessness. The client’s four-week history of depressive symptoms meets this threshold. Persistent Depressive Disorder requires symptoms lasting at least two years. Cyclothymic Disorder involves alternating hypomanic and depressive symptoms not meeting full criteria for bipolar or major depression. Bipolar II involves hypomanic and depressive episodes, but no mania is reported here. Thus, the presentation most accurately reflects Major Depressive Disorder.

Collectivist cultures prioritize group harmony, family decision-making, and interdependence. A social worker who assumes Western values of individual autonomy as the central goal risks cultural insensitivity and alienating the client. Respect for authority and shared responsibility align with collectivist norms. Therefore, the incorrect assumption that could hinder rapport is individual autonomy as the primary value.

In precontemplation, clients are not yet considering change. The goal is raising awareness and providing education to increase motivation. Relapse prevention, trigger identification, and coping skills are suited for later stages. Therefore, education is the appropriate intervention.

Children ages 2–7 are in preoperational thinking, marked by egocentrism and magical thinking. Believing misbehavior caused divorce is preoperational egocentrism. Concrete operations involve logic, formal operations involve abstract reasoning.

Documentation must balance accuracy and client protection. Social workers should exclude irrelevant or sensitive details when not clinically necessary. Outright refusal disregards autonomy.