ASWB LCSW Actual Free Exam Questions & Community Discussion

Angela is providing services to a client with a drug abuse problem. There has been a lot of work focused
on the issue and very little improvement. Which of the following is a likely reason for lack of progress with
this client?

Psychologically abusive individuals are more likely to also physically abuse by 95%. It frequently occurs
concurrently with or prior to sexual or physical abuse. Psychological abuse is defined as explicit and
malicious nonphysical acts against whom?

Geriatrics focuses on the promotion of health and prevention of disease or disability in older adults. To
assess the needed level of care, a team approach is often utilized. Trained professionals skilled in caring
for the elderly work together in preparing an evaluation. These often include: nurses, social workers,
nutritionists, and physical therapists. What is the team not considering in their assessment?

A clinical social worker is providing services for a client who suffered years of sexual abuse by a guardian.
There is very little rapport, and the professional understands the challenges ahead. What needs to be
established before therapy can be successful?

Susan holds power of attorney over her great aunt's estate. Doctors have diagnosed the elderly woman
with Alzheimer's disease and recommended she be taken care of in a nursing home facility. Susan
realizes there is no cure and her great aunt will not be coming home. She signs the house over to herself
and sells off all personal possessions belonging to the great aunt to purchase a car. This is an example of
what?

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?

Dysfunctional families do not talk about their feelings or activities. Non-communication and secrecy is
seen as the solution to unsolvable problems. Members within the family feel that opening up to someone
will make them vulnerable to judgment. Due to a lack of communication and the existence of secrets,
dysfunctional families live with constant:

Bethany seeks the help of a clinical social worker and is soon diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client
wants to know how she developed this psychiatric disorder and what she can do to alleviate the
symptoms. The social worker brings in some of Bethany's family members to get background information.
It is soon discovered that prior studies done on schizophrenia were correct in their findings. A high degree
of influence relies on what?

Angela is referred to a clinical social worker for unusual displays of attention-seeking behavior, such as
dramatic displays of emotion. She has been let go from three different jobs due to frequent anger
episodes and impulsive acts towards other employees. Little responsibility is ever taken for these
inappropriate behaviors, and most recently Angela has been cutting on her arms. Therapy should focus
on what disorder?

Larry has knowledge that a fellow colleague is teaching parenting skills during his sessions with clients.
This is not a field of expertise, and the colleague's instruction is based on personal parenting experiences.
Larry has tried to discuss this issue with the fellow clinical social worker but has not been successful.
What ethical standard is the colleague violating?

Sarah has been assessed as having a bond with her infant of 6 months old. The mother is eager to give
her daughter care and a nurturing environment. However, it appears that Sarah does not hold an
attachment to the child. What is missing from the relationship?