ASWB ASWB Certifications LCSW Questions & Answers

• Question 211:

  Clinical social workers may utilize a therapy that is similar to the existential approach. An emphasis is on fulfillment and growth through self-perception. The presumption is that everyone's true nature is good. Which ofthe following therapies is described above?

  A. Self-centered therapy

  B. Gestalt therapy

  C. Realtytherapy

  D. Humanistic therapy

  Correct Answer: D

  Humanistic therapy is based on self-mastery and self-examination. It focuses on the belief that humans want to improve and reach high levels of success. A clinical social worker will still consider the influences of society and the unconscious.

• Question 212:

  Many clinical social workers utilize a therapy-not to be confused with classical conditioning-that deals with modifications of voluntary behaviors caused by environmental influences. This kind of therapy includes four basic consequences: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punish ment and negative punishment. Which ofthe following therapies is described above?

  A. Focused Change

  B. Solution Focused Therapy

  C. Behavior Modification

  D. None ofthe above

  Correct Answer: C

  Behavior modification looks at the antecedent and consequences that cause negative behaviors. Reinforcement and punishment are the main tools ofthis therapy.

• Question 213:

  When applying behavior analysis, assessment guides the recognition of target behaviors and the development of an intervention. What are the four methods utilized to obtain a complete understanding of a person's behavior?

  A. Direct observation, self-report, testing and collateral contacts

  B. Indirect observation, interviews, tests and medical records

  C. Interviews, checklists, problem identifying and observation

  D. Direct observation, interviews, checklists and tests

  Correct Answer: D

  The four major methods of obtaining assessment information are direct observation, interviews, checklists and tests. These methods allow a clinical social worker to identify target behaviors, which must be observable and measurable. Typically there are multiple behaviors identified and the social worker must prioritize for intervention.

• Question 214:

  Ash|ey's family has sought out the services of a clinical social worker to determine what kind of problems their child is having. She tends to display involuntary movements such as repeatedly blinking her eyes and saying things at inappropriate times. These issues have worsened with age. Her father states that there is an uncle in the family who demonstrates the same behaviors. What might be the findings of the social worker's assessment?

  A. Obsessive compulsive behavior

  B. Narcissistic disorder

  C. Tourette syndrome

  D. Alter-ego disorder

  Correct Answer: C

  People with Tourette syndrome display behaviors that they think need to be performed before they can relax or calm down. Tics, or involuntary body movements, will increase with anxiety and excitement. Family members with the same disorder can be found in one third of all cases.

• Question 215:

  A clinical social worker ensures that an assessment plan flows naturally from children and family to service planning. Face-to-face meetings are conducted to assess needs and recognize positive strengths. Other agencies may be involved including teachers, therapists, and other community support systems. What type of assessment encompasses all ofthe above?

  A. Cognitive behavioral assessment

  B. Family fundamentals assessment

  C. Community relations assessment

  D. Functional assessment

  Correct Answer: D

  A functional assessment is one of the key factors in achieving the well -being, safety and permanence of a child. The family and children are engaged as partners in the entire process. Family assessments are needs- based, team-based and strengths-based. They make use of family systems relationships.

• Question 216:

  Psychoanalysis is part of Sigmund Freud's structural id -ego-superego model of an indMduaI's mind. Practice components focus on pathological development and management of aggressive impulses. How one adapts to reality is called:

  A. Reality theory

  B. Ego functioning

  C. Behaviorism

  D. Cognitive development

  Correct Answer: B

  Freud's theory studies the normal ego functions of judgment, defensive planning, affect regulation, synthesis and object relations. There are two main forces known as external and internal world responses.

• Question 217:

  Lisa is a clinical social worker who has received a case referred for possible child abuse. She realizes keeping the children safe is her top priority. The household consists of two parents and three children. There are steps to determine if abuse may have occurred or if the family is at-risk. What kind of assessment should she use to determine the best possible assistance for this referral?

  A. Financial assessment

  B. Child welfare assessment

  C. Parent assessment

  D. Family-centered assessment

  Correct Answer: D

  The family-centered assessment focuses on the family as a whole with full participation. All cultures and ethnicities are considered throughout. Families will identify their strengths, needs and resources in an effort to develop a functioning service plan to maintain safety and permanency.

• Question 218:

  A referral is obtained bya clinical social worker in regards to a female infant. The concerns raised by the informant include a lack of nutrition and improper supervision. Neighbors hearthe baby cry at all hours of the night for long lengths of time. The parents leave the home before dark and do not seem to reappear until dawn the next day. Groceries brought into the home are noticeably snack foods and alcohol. What type ofabuse is suspected?

  A. Family Neglect

  B. Child Neglect

  C. Substance Abuse

  D. Child Endangerment

  Correct Answer: B

  This is an example of child neglect, rather than child endangerment, which is putting a child in a life-threatening situation.

• Question 219:

  A clinical social worker is helping a client who has had a tumultuous past. The cIient's main issue is the way his history has come full circle and now presents current problems. After a thorough assessment, the social worker decides to focus on the here and now. What therapy might she utilize?

  A. Holistic therapy

  B. Brief therapy

  C. Gestalt therapy

  D. Cognitive behavioral therapy

  Correct Answer: C

  Gestalt therapy utilizes the past to solve a current problem. Clients are shown how to expand on their awareness through dialogue and experimental methods. They are taught self-regulation and lead through actMties geared toward tackling the past.

• Question 220:

  This theory, unlike most psychological and behavioral theories, focuses on the inner relational transactions between systems. All existing elements play an equal role in maintaining balance. Which theory describes indMduals as being surrounded by supportive networks?

  A. Environmental systems approach

  B. Strength-based theory

  C. Nature vs. nurture theory

  D. Ecological systems perspective

  Correct Answer: D

  The ecological perspective is based on the idea that people are in continual interaction with their environment. IndMduals are always creating, restructuring, and adapting. The ecological theory looks at people, families, cultures, politics, and community as a way to identify systemic strengths or weaknesses.