ASWB ASWB Certifications LCSW Questions & Answers

• Question 121:

  The theory of ecological systems was developed by Urie Bronfenbrenner. This idea explains why a child 's environment affects how they grow and develop while outlining four levels of environmental influence. Which level of influence includes a chiId's day care setting?

  A. Microsystem

  B. Mesosystem

  C. Exosystem

  D. Macrosystem

  Correct Answer: A

  The microsystem is considered the immediate environment a child lives in. Interactions include all close relationships or organization. These consist of family, caregivers, school, and daycare. A child will grow positively if the immediate environment is nurturing and encouraging.

• Question 122:

  Jeremiah grew up in a family where college is of utmost importance. His parents and siblings have all graduated from prestigious colleges. When Jeremiah does not get accepted to the college of his choice, he decides to change his plans for the future. He begins to feel that education is overrated and that it would be better to seek employment before getting any older. This motivation to change a belief or behavior to avoid a distressing feeling is part of what theory'?

  A. Avoidance

  B. Cognitive dissonance

  C. Identity perception

  D. Psychosocial

  Correct Answer: B

  Changing a belief or behavior to avoid a distressing feeling is an example of cognitive dissonance. Social psychologist Leon Festinger is known for his theories on cognitive dissonance. IndMduals will change their attitude towards something if they feel it may result in failure. Important issues with greater discrepancy between behavior and belief will cause a higher degree of dissonance.

• Question 123:

  Cynthia is a sixteen-year-old high school dropout with a six-month-old daughter. She lives with her boyfriend and his friends. The young couple relies on welfare for income and food, with no desire to seek out employment. Cynthia spends her days watching television and hanging out with her friends. There has been very little bonding between mother and child since birth. Which of the following is most likely demonstrated by the infant?

  A. Nlistrust ofthe environment

  B. Lack of social responsiveness

  C. Poor motor control

  D. Slow language development

  Correct Answer: A

  Neglected children between the age of birth and one year old show a general mistrust of their environment. The emotional immaturity of the mother and inadequate relationships are likely to complicate the development of appropriate bonding. This places the child at risk for abuse or neglect.

• Question 124:

  Sandra is the single mother of two teenage girls. She has very few demands on her children and does not expect anything in return. Both girls refuse to help around the house, even though their mother is working two jobs. When Sandra's daughters want something, they will cry until they get it. Avoiding confrontation appears to be Sandra's main focus, and she tries to keep peace in the home. What parenting style is Sandra demonstrating?

  A. Authoritarian Parenting

  B. Permissive Parenting

  C. Authoritative Parenting D. Uninvolved Parenting

  Correct Answer: B

  Sandra is demonstrating permissive pa renting, which is sometimes referred to as indulgent parenting. Children with these caretakers are rarely disciplined due to low expectations for self-control and maturity. Permissive pa rents are more lenient and avoid confrontation. They prefer to be a friend to their children instead of a parent.

• Question 125:

  Task-centered therapy focuses on the belief that indMduals have both the resources and the desire to solve their problems. Family and environmental systems may block or facilitate resolution. Collaboration between therapist and client is utilized to define problems and solutions. Treatment is short-term, and focuses on what?

  A. The environment milieu

  B. Specific interventions to resolve problems

  C. The final outcome desired

  D. The cIient's thoughts about the problems

  Correct Answer: B

  Task-centered therapy identifies specific approaches to address problems in a short period of time. In collaboration with the client, barriers are identified and teamed with specific interventions to address them.

• Question 126:

  The Parson family has strong religious beliefs that prevent seeking medical care for life-threatening problems. When their son becomes sick with a disease requiring hospitalization orthe possibility of death, they refuse to seek help. Is this decision illegal?

  A. No, thejudicial system is required to respect religious beliefs.

  B. Yes and no. Itvaries by state.

  C. No, competent parents can make any decision in regards to their children.

  D. Yes, a judge can find a church's beliefs unethical.

  Correct Answer: B

  A famous case in Utah challenged the DMsion of Child and Family Services under freedom of religion and the separation of church and state, and the parents won their case. DCFS was trying to force the parents to treat their son's cancer with chemotherapy, and the parents refused, stating that they believed he would be healed byfaith. DCFS was forced to allow the parents their religious freedom. In the final outcome, the child did actually go into remission for his cancer despite DCFS insisting that he had to have chemo to doit.

• Question 127:

  According to research on autism, indMduals suffering from this disorder have abnormalities in several areas of the brain. Manifestations vary according to chronological age and develop mental level. One third of people with autism have:

  A. Intelligible spoken language

  B. Appropriate peer relations

  C. Normal |Qs

  D. Emotional reciprocity

  Correct Answer: C

  One third of people with autism have normal |Qs. The main symptom of autism is the impaired development of social interaction and communication. Autism is a spectrum disorder characterized by a certain set of behaviors. IndMduals with autism may display these behaviors in different combinations or to different degrees.

• Question 128:

  Behavior therapy involves obtaining information from clients pertaining to behaviors that reduce the quality of life or cause stress. Training usually occurs in the form of environmental modifications, relaxation, and desensitization. Clinical social workers can utilize this practice for other psychological conditions such as what?

  A. ADHD

  B. Depression

  C. Obsessive compulsive disorder

  D. All of the above

  Correct Answer: D

  Clinical social workers can use behaviortherapyto help clients with ADHD, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder. This practice is also successful in the treatment of certain addictions. The theory behind behavior therapy is to promote positive reinforcement, modeling, and social skills. Information is gathered from clients and temporary changes made in certain actMties.

• Question 129:

  Indirect practice benefits all indMduals, but especially the population targeted by social welfare programs and policies. Social workers begin working with indMduals based on what foundational principle reinforced by the NASW Code of Ethics?

  A. Social justice

  B. Affirmative action

  C. The dignity and worth of a person

  D. Discrimination The collective need of society forfairness

  Correct Answer: C

  A primary tenet of the NASW Code of Ethics is the dignity and worth of a person. From this principle is built the concepts of social justice, empowerment, and all others from which a social worker may organize interventions.

• Question 130:

  A small community is located across from a town garbage dump. There are no fences surrounding the unsanitary grounds, methods to prevent water seepage, or attempts to keep the pest problem to a minimum. A clinical social worker decides to take these concerns to town hall with the threat of notifying the Board of Health. Soon, changes begin to be noticeable, and the community can be comfortable in their environment. What authority was exercised by the professional?

  A. Competency

  B. Knowledge

  C. Behavior Modification

  D. Advocacy

  Correct Answer: D

  The clinical social worker utilized advocacy skills to bring about positive changes to the community. To advocate means to step in and support indMduals or communities who lack the leadership, skills, resources, or access to help themselves.