ASWB ASWB Certifications LCSW Questions & Answers

• Question 131:

  MentaI disorders are commonly caused by developmental processes. Experience, genetics and environmental contexts come into play. Most psychological or behavioral patterns are related to a disability or distress. In extreme cases, involuntary detention may be court ordered. What proportion of people will experience a mental disorder in their lives?

  A. 1 in 50

  B. 1 in 1000

  C. 1 in 3

  D. 1 in 100

  Correct Answer: C

  1 in 3 people will suffer from a mental disorder at some point in their life, with 50% of those who do develop a disorder having a DSM diagnosis before age 18. Psychotherapy and psychiatric medications are the two main treatments.

• Question 132:

  Cognitive Behavior Therapy works with clients to first identify inappropriate or maladaptive behaviors, then to change these behaviors through physical and/or mental interventions. This type of therapy relies on what for it to have a chance of being successful?

  A. Following prescribed practices

  B. Client awareness of the behaviors

  C. Group treatmentfor positive outcomes and practice

  D. Development of particular protocols to address behavior

  Correct Answer: B

  A client must first have an awareness of the problem behavior before they can begin to address behavioral change. That is the cognitive connection.

• Question 133:

  The definition of extended families has changed over the years. More recently, a family is usually spread out across the country. MiddIe and upper class indMduals tend to move away based on occupational opportunities. Lower class families tend to move toward each other when locating housing or financial stability. With the geological isolation coming into play, families are found to be more private than they once were. What is one ofthe consequences of children having fewer adults in their lives?

  A. Less knowledgeable of family history

  B. More emotionally dependent on parents

  C. Further isolated among peers

  D. Unable to socialize appropriately

  Correct Answer: B

  When fewer adults are present in a chiId's life, they will not consider a seldom seen relative important. Their focus and dependency lies solely with the parents. Children miss out on sharing values, tasks and attitudes.

• Question 134:

  IndMduals will develop poor personalities if they only receive unconditional positive regard with no conditions of worth. The need for positive regard from others and self allows there to be congruence between identity and experiences. This ideal human condition embodies the fullyfunctioning person, one who is open to trust, expressing feelings, creatMty and the experience to live existentially. Who developed this theory?

  A. Carl Rogers

  B. Sigmund Freud

  C. Erik Erikson

  D. Abraham MasIow

  Correct Answer: A

  Carl Rogers was a clinical psychologist who developed the humanistic personality theory. He believed that man's nature is fundamentally positive and trustworthy. Roger's conception of personality has been a valuable contribution to the study of free will and the importance of self.

• Question 135:

  The Hierarchy of Needs developed by Abraham MasIow was intended to be followed in exact order to

  achieve successful personal development. If any of the stages are not oompleted, others will be affected

  or diminished.

  What is the correct order?

  A. Biological and physical, safety, belongingness and love, esteem, self-actualization

  B. Safety, biological and physical, esteem, belongingness and love, self-actualization

  C. Safety, belongingness and love, biological and physical, self-actualization, esteem

  D. Belongingness and love, biological and physical, safety, self-actualization, esteem

  Correct Answer: A

  Abraham MasIow developed his Hierarchy of Needs in the order of: 1) biological and physiological needs such as air, food, drink, warmth, shelter, sex and sleep 2) safety needs include protection from the elements, order, law, security, stability and limits 3) belongingness and love needs for family, affection, relationships and work 4) esteem needs such as achievement, mastery, independence, prestige and status 5) self-actualization needs for realizing personal potential, seeking personal growth and self-fulfillment.

• Question 136:

  The 8th stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial model occurs in late adulthood, usually 60 years of age or older. Some people in this life cycle begin to experience a sense of mortality, thinking back upon their lives and coming to terms with their choices. Others will see the wrong choices they made and feel life is too short to make any changes. What is the name of this life stage?

  A. Ego integrity versus despair

  B. Intimacy versus isolation

  C. GeneratMty versus self-absorption

  D. Identity versus role confusion

  Correct Answer: A

  Older adults who are satisfied with their |ife's accomplishments have a sense of integrity. Those who realize integrity was not achieved, feel the outcome of despair which can cause bitterness and hopelessness. The elderly population at this stage of "ego integrity versus despair" reaches an understanding of the reality that death is close. They can have a positive or negative outlook, but must accept their lives as coming to an end.

• Question 137:

  The first interactive relationship of an infant's life is the emotional attachment with a caregiver. This nonverbal experience determines how an indMdual will relate to other people throughout their life. A successful attachment gives one the ability to find happiness in being with others and maintain an emotional balance. If this connection is unsuccessful, there may be a failure to shape future intimate relationships. Children who become unable to attach to their caregiver are often diagnosed with which of the following?

  A. Reactive Attachment Disorder

  B. Conduct Disorder

  C. Failure to Thrive

  D. Attachment Conduct Disorder

  Correct Answer: A

  Children who become unable to attach to their caregiver are often diagnosed with an attachment disorder like RAD. The ability to shape all future relationships is based on the first emotional attachment with a mother or caregiver. Mothers who respond to their infant's needs create a sense of security. The strong basis of an attachment bond enables the child to be trusting, self-confident, and comfortable in the face of conflict. In cases where child ren's lives are disrupted at an early stage, such as being placed in a series of different foster homes, these children are at risk for being unable to form a bond with a caregiver, as they have no consistent caregiver in their lives.

• Question 138:

  Generalizations or assumptions are often made about the characteristics of members in a group based on an image. When one imagines what a person is like without looking at them as an indMdual, errors are often made. Example: A couple gets lost in a big city and finds themselves in a low-income community. They lock their doors and try not to make eye contact with the children and adults walking on the sidewalk. The couple fears everyone lMng in this environment will try to steal from them because they are too lazy to find a job. This is an example of what theory?

  A. Social avoidance

  B. Racial grouping

  C. Stereotyping D. Discrimination

  Correct Answer: C

  IndMduals like to simplify and predict the world by categorizing blocks of information. Prior assumptions lead to stereotyping groups of indMduals into standard conceptions. This occurs when people find it difficult to accept all the complexities of others.

• Question 139:

  Clinical social workers should accept and respect differences in peopIes' experiences and culture including those stemming from race, ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, age, and socioeconomic status - is an example of what concept?

  A. Prejudice

  B. Diversity

  C. Anti-Racism

  D. Nurturing

  Correct Answer: B

  The definition of diversity is the inclusion of different types of people in an organization or group. It is the exploration of these variations in a positive and nurturing environment. The dimensions of diversity include embracing and understanding the unique traits contained within each indMdual.

• Question 140:

  There are convincing links between parenting styles and the effects they have on children. Psychologist Diana Baumrind conducted research demonstrating that all parents display one of four parenting styles. Which of the four is the most successful?

  A. Authoritarian parenting

  B. Authoritative parenting

  C. Permissive parenting

  D. Uninvolved parenting

  Correct Answer: B

  Authoritative parents establish guidelines and rules their children are expected to follow. The parents are responsive and willing to listen to questions. When children fail to meet expectations, there is nurturing and forgiveness. The main motivation for authoritative parents is for their child ren to be assertive, socially responsible, and cooperative. Punishment is notan option.