ASWB LCSW Actual Free Exam Questions & Community Discussion

An administrator for a child welfare agency has taken a leave of absence due to medical problems. A
supervisor from another department has been asked to oversee the daily functioning and ensure
employees continue to work up to their expected standards. A clinical social worker approaches the acting
supervisor with an imminent danger situation and waits for specific directions. What should occur?

A clinical social worker is contacted by a family receiving services. Due to cutbacks, the father of the
household has been let go from his job and not been successful in finding new work. The fuel oil has run
out that provides this family with heat, and they have no current method to pay for more. The weather
forecast is calling for dangerously cold temperatures within the next 48 hours, and there are two small
children in the home. Since the human service office does not currently have the funding to provide
assistance, what should the clinical social worker do next?

Group therapy helps bridge the gap between individuals and the social world. It provides security while
building a comfort level when working with several people. Which of the following is not helpful when
initiating this type of therapy?

Al is described by friends and family as being self-centered. He has problems with anger but never wants
to accept the blame. Al's relationships with two different women failed because he was physically abusive.
A clinical social worker might potentially assess this client with a number of disorders. What should be the
primary concern?

Bill and Maria are in their late thirties. They are both prominent in their careers and well established
financially. The decision has been made to start bringing children into their small family. Maria is
concerned that her energy level may not be as high as it once was. Bill worries about living long enough to
see his children into adulthood. What positive aspects should a clinical social worker educate the couple
about?

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?

Covert conditioning, or guided imagery, relies on a person's capacity to utilize imagery and is often a
component of self-help methods. Psychologists have researched the ability of an individual's mind to
generate these pictures as a solution to improve typical situation reactions. Guided imagery is an example
of which basic principle?

The framework of all behavior is communication and when conducting psychotherapy with families,
homeostasis is often seen as negative feedback. Dysfunctional families are trapped in ineffective patterns
of communication. These families are often resistant to what concept?

Individuals who suffer from borderline personality disorder feel uncertain about their identity and
self-image. They take little responsibility for their actions and view themselves as victims. Many patients
will frantically avoid real or imaginary abandonment. What kind of therapy would a clinical social worker
find most successful for an individual with borderline personality disorder?

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 child's day care setting?

An MSW graduate in Social Work can provide treatment without a state license.