ASWB LCSW Actual Free Exam Questions & Community Discussion

Clinical social workers utilize an approach to working with clients that often has a good fit with the client
because it can be tailored to their needs. What kind of approach is it?

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 of the above?

Individual development is based on the effect family roles play within an individual's life. Healthy families
promote trust, honesty, love and positive development. The opposite of this is the dysfunctional family,
where one or more members have a problem that affects the unit. Examples include an individual that is
abusive, neglectful or has an alcohol/drug issue. Even though a family appears dysfunctional, there is still
at least one family member who is "healthy." This person will try to compensate for the problem in different
ways. One such manner is by trying to solve the issue short-term, which leads to endless deflation of
situations. What role is being described?

Scott has been in and out of traditional therapy with little effect on his problems. He feels the main focus is
on the issue rather than the solution, and this tends to place him in a passive, helpless role. He already
knows what is wrong but wants to move towards what is right. What goal would a clinical social worker
aim for with this in mind?

Cynthia is a clinical social worker in a hospital setting. She is currently taking an online course that
explains medical terminology and consults daily with physicians to clarify any questions she may have.
Clinical social workers assume the responsibility to increase and specialize in their practice knowledge.
Self-study, consultation, and on-going education are all part of what essential activity?

Many individuals with this mental condition demonstrate symptoms such as confusion, false beliefs,
losing touch with reality, mistaken perceptions, hallucinations and depression. False ideas may occur of
what is taking place, and individuals with the condition may see or hear things or have delusions.
Which of the following mental conditions is described above?

Boundaries between the outer world and inner self develop in infancy. While still young, individuals will
project feelings of denial stemming from what ego function?

Sabrina has managed to alienate all of her co-workers with bizarre behaviors. She is constantly stealing
other people's food from the refrigerator in the lunchroom, arguing with fellow employees over
unimportant issues and most recently showing up for work intoxicated. Sabrina is quick-tempered and has
even thrown a stapler at a coworker's computer. She has been ordered to seek help for observable
problems. A full assessment will more than likely display what findings?

Richard is an eight year old living in an unstable environment. He resides in subsidized housing with his
parents and sister. The child has observed his father's chronic spousal abuse towards his mother his
whole life. Richard knows not to interfere or there will be violent consequences. He is isolated from having
social contact with his friends and other adults. Richard's father communicates with him by calling the boy
stupid, dumb and retarded. What form of neglect is being described?

Professionals often utilize an approach to treat mental health that deals with imagery. Studies show that a
mind can spontaneously generate pictures, providing insight into solutions and reactions. Sex offenders
have found positive results with this method.

The social learning theory as proposed by Albert Bandura, states that most human behavior is learned
through observation and modeling. This type of learning is thought to reveal the ability of individuals to
learn new information without necessarily demonstrating the behavior. Which of the following describes
the four conditions for successful modeling?