ASWB Clinical Level Social Work Licensing - LCSW Exam Practice Test
A high profile company demonstrates success through its diverse work force. Each employee is a part of
a team that has learned to accept gender, race and nationality differences. The focus instead, is on
building trust and respect through individual commonalities. What is being practiced at this level?
a team that has learned to accept gender, race and nationality differences. The focus instead, is on
building trust and respect through individual commonalities. What is being practiced at this level?
Correct Answer: B
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As it relates to human behavior in the social environment, the aging process is marked by loss. Older
adults lose many things as they age, including their ability to drive, eat or bathe on their own. Which of the
following factors influence the extent to which an elderly person will interact with others?
adults lose many things as they age, including their ability to drive, eat or bathe on their own. Which of the
following factors influence the extent to which an elderly person will interact with others?
Correct Answer: A
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Timothy is thirteen-year-old male being referred to a clinic for treatment by a detention center counselor.
This teenager has been in frequent trouble with the law, demonstrating no regard for right and wrong. He
often violates the rights of others, lies, behaves violently, and has a known drug addiction. Timothy is
unable to fulfill the responsibilities of family or school. He should obtain treatment for what kind of
disorder?
This teenager has been in frequent trouble with the law, demonstrating no regard for right and wrong. He
often violates the rights of others, lies, behaves violently, and has a known drug addiction. Timothy is
unable to fulfill the responsibilities of family or school. He should obtain treatment for what kind of
disorder?
Correct Answer: C
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Clinical social work administrators provide oversight that assures compliance with local, state, federal and
court guidelines. What other duty would a person in this position be responsible for?
court guidelines. What other duty would a person in this position be responsible for?
Correct Answer: D
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One of the most studied topics in psychology has to do with an individual's belief in their capacity to
organize and act on prospective situations. People who look forward to challenging tasks with high
confidence levels have a strong sense of what?
organize and act on prospective situations. People who look forward to challenging tasks with high
confidence levels have a strong sense of what?
Correct Answer: D
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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?
on the issue and very little improvement. Which of the following is a likely reason for lack of progress with
this client?
Correct Answer: D
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The Equal Pay Act states that men and women in the same workplace must be given equal pay for equal
work, discrimination is not tolerated. This includes bonuses, overtime pay, salary, stock options, vacation
pay, and reimbursement for travel. How is equality defined in this context?
work, discrimination is not tolerated. This includes bonuses, overtime pay, salary, stock options, vacation
pay, and reimbursement for travel. How is equality defined in this context?
Correct Answer: C
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A clinical social worker is helping Whitney cope with anxiety. The client seems reluctant and reserved,
admits she is paranoid about people, and prefers to stay home. She came to get help at the insistence of
her husband, whom she said told her that he was tired of her not doing anything around the house and
insisted she get help. On further investigation the social worker learns that the real reason Whitney never
goes anywhere is because she says her husband has not given her permission to do so until the house is
spotless. The social worker should suspect what issue might be the problem in Whitney's life?
admits she is paranoid about people, and prefers to stay home. She came to get help at the insistence of
her husband, whom she said told her that he was tired of her not doing anything around the house and
insisted she get help. On further investigation the social worker learns that the real reason Whitney never
goes anywhere is because she says her husband has not given her permission to do so until the house is
spotless. The social worker should suspect what issue might be the problem in Whitney's life?
Correct Answer: B
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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?
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?
Correct Answer: B
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Abraham Maslow's original hierarchy of needs contains five elements that must be satisfied in order, the
first being the most obvious need for survival. If lower level stages are not achieved, the effects of higher
order needs cannot be met. Maslow's theory remains valid today for understanding personal development
and human motivation. What stage is concerned with personal growth and fulfillment?
first being the most obvious need for survival. If lower level stages are not achieved, the effects of higher
order needs cannot be met. Maslow's theory remains valid today for understanding personal development
and human motivation. What stage is concerned with personal growth and fulfillment?
Correct Answer: B
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What is the first step in a psychological assessment?
Correct Answer: C
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Abusiveness in families tends to repeat itself in future generations. The cycle reoccurs when the abused
individual leaves their family for another and becomes the abuser. There are many traits to an abusive
personality. Which of the following would not be a characteristic?
individual leaves their family for another and becomes the abuser. There are many traits to an abusive
personality. Which of the following would not be a characteristic?
Correct Answer: D
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Lisa tells a few of her close friends that her brother was recently diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
One of the friends tells a co-worker that Lisa's family must be "crazy." Soon the friends start distancing
themselves from her and offer no support. Many times families will not mention mental illness due to
what?
One of the friends tells a co-worker that Lisa's family must be "crazy." Soon the friends start distancing
themselves from her and offer no support. Many times families will not mention mental illness due to
what?
Correct Answer: A
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Documentation is a necessity in the field of clinical social work. Often it is a reflection of the service quality
to clients and acts as a communication source for other professionals. Record keeping often consists of
comprehensive assessments and a plan of care. Which of the following should documentation include?
to clients and acts as a communication source for other professionals. Record keeping often consists of
comprehensive assessments and a plan of care. Which of the following should documentation include?
Correct Answer: D
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