Free ASWB LCSW Practice Test & Real Exam Questions

Jenny is 13 years old and has started to pull away from her parents in search of her own identity. The
adolescent has joined a peer group in an effort to find a safe haven for testing new ideas. Members of a
peer group often demonstrate what behaviors?

Although humanistic therapy takes into account the influences of society and the unconscious are taken
into account, its main emphasis is on freedom of choice in creating one's experience. Humanistic therapy
also emphasizes fulfillment and growth. Characteristics of this type of therapy include open-ended
responses and tentative interpretations. Which of the following is also an important aspect of humanistic
therapy?

Cognitive therapy is often used to promote professionalism within a diverse community. Sessions may
involve ego psychology and multicultural perspectives. Which specific practice within cognitive therapy
would be most effective in such sessions?

Kelly's doctor has concerns about the fluctuation of her weight. She has struggled with diets her whole life
but is still 120 pounds over the average weight for her size. The doctor is concerned about symptoms that
may indicate an eating disorder. During an examination the physician asked Kelly about her eating habits.
The patient appeared to experience shame and distress when attempting to explain. She will eat between
meals and often times will consume more than she needs. What disorder is being described by Kelly?

A referral comes into the local human service office alleging elder abuse and a clinical social worker is
assigned to assess the situation. During the initial session with family members, it is discovered that
abuse may have also occurred with a three-year-old child in the home. The social worker interviews the
child and takes the information back to the administrator. What ethical rule did this social worker violate?

Alyson was recently given a promotion at work that has increased the caseload of clients she sees on a
daily basis. Long hours have led to conflicts with her family life at home. Alyson feels frustrated and
pressured, but needs the extra money. Also, if she asks for a demotion, this would reduce her social
status within the employment agency. Alyson is currently dealing with what kind of stress?

Karen has been caring for her elderly mother the last 3 years. During that time, Karen has watched as her
parent slowly lost all recollection of her past life and surroundings due to Alzheimer's. A once close-knit
relationship has now become a strained one, due to the elderly woman thinking of Karen as a stranger.
The daughter is devastated and suffering from high levels of grief. Karen is at risk of developing:

Madeline is a clinical social worker who is at a school function with her son when she recognizes a young
boy involved in one of her cases. The child appears to be one of her son's close friends and immediately
remembers Madeline. Before the social worker can avoid the conversation, the child says, "You're the
lady that comes to my house all the time." This immediately brings up questions from Madeline's son.
What should she do?

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?

Self-determination is described as being the behavior a person demonstrates due to his/her wishes,
desires and decisions. Clinical social workers are taught throughout their profession to pro mote and
respect this trait. When would it be in the client's best interest to limit their right of self-determination?

Motor development flows along several basic principles, each one influenced by many areas. Ethnicity,
birth size, nutrition, genetics and social class all play a role. This process depends on familial patterns and
environmental factors. How is motor development defined?

There are 2 types of family-centered services utilized by clinical social workers. The first service consists
of family support with the intention of helping families cope with everyday parenting stress. The primary
focus of the professional is to prevent child maltreatment by strengthening the skills and knowledge of all
members. The second type of family-centered approach was developed to help those at serious risk or in
crisis. This service is commonly known as:

A five-year-old child has been recently diagnosed with ADHD after demonstrating shortfalls in at least two
important areas. Deficits can be observed at home, in the classroom, and in group activities. Which of the
following would not be a symptom of ADHD?

Obsessive compulsive disorder is actually an anxiety problem in which individuals have repeated and
unwanted thoughts or behaviors. Behaviors will be carried out to get rid of the obsessive ideas. Not
completing the action can cause great apprehension. Which of the following is not a true fact about OCD?