ASWB LCSW Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ASWB LCSW Online Questions & Answers

• Question 141:

  The Parson family has strong religious beliefs that prevent seeking medical care for life-threatening problems. When their son becomes sick with a disease requiring hospitalization orthe possibility of death, they refuse to seek help. Is this decision illegal?

  A. No, thejudicial system is required to respect religious beliefs.
  B. Yes and no. Itvaries by state.
  C. No, competent parents can make any decision in regards to their children.
  D. Yes, a judge can find a church's beliefs unethical.
  B. Yes and no. Itvaries by state.

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  A famous case in Utah challenged the DMsion of Child and Family Services under freedom of religion and the separation of church and state, and the parents won their case. DCFS was trying to force the parents to treat their son's cancer with chemotherapy, and the parents refused, stating that they believed he would be healed byfaith. DCFS was forced to allow the parents their religious freedom. In the final outcome, the child did actually go into remission for his cancer despite DCFS insisting that he had to have chemo to doit.

• Question 142:

  Child welfare practice is impacted by changes in laws or regulations and updated practice models. It is the clinical social worker's dual responsibility to keep current on these topics and be able to explain them to clientele in a competent manner. Which resources should the social worker use to accomplish this feat?

  A. Professional journals
  B. Continuing education
  C. State and federal resources
  D. All of the above
  D. All of the above

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  Child welfare organizations are responsible for sharing new information pertaining to laws and requirements with staff in a timely manner. Clinical social workers must stay on top of local, state and federal changes that have an impact on children and families.

• Question 143:

  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 actMty?

  A. Supervision
  B. Collaboration
  C. Professional development
  D. Resource collection
  C. Professional development

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  Quality social work services can be assured when there is strong dedication to credentials, publications, training courses, education and consultation. Professionals are ethically required to be current on research, techniques and theories that guide social work practice.

• Question 144:

  Of the following types of studies, which are concerned with the effects of drugs on behavior, thought, perception, or mood?

  A. Pharmaceutical studies
  B. Psychopharmacological studies
  C. Psychoactive studies
  D. Chemical reactions
  B. Psychopharmacological studies

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  Psychopharmacology refers to the study of drug-induced changes in thinking, mood and behavior. The most widely studied drugs are those available for treatment of mental disorders. Psychopharmacology is primarily focused on chemical interactions with the brain.

• Question 145:

  Learning disabilities among children affect areas in language, reading, writing and math. These indMduals struggle with paying attention and improving motivation on their own. Often if the problem is detected early, skills at overcoming the disability can be achieved. Learning disabilities are not caused by what factor?

  A. Biology
  B. Intelligence
  C. Environmental influences
  D. None ofthe above
  B. Intelligence

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  Intelligence is not a problem with learning disabilities. The trouble lies within the processing of sensory information. Children and adults with this disorder tend to hear, see and understand things differently than others.

• Question 146:

  According to research on autism, indMduals suffering from this disorder have abnormalities in several areas of the brain. Manifestations vary according to chronological age and develop mental level. One third of people with autism have:

  A. Intelligible spoken language
  B. Appropriate peer relations
  C. Normal |Qs
  D. Emotional reciprocity
  C. Normal |Qs

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  One third of people with autism have normal |Qs. The main symptom of autism is the impaired development of social interaction and communication. Autism is a spectrum disorder characterized by a certain set of behaviors. IndMduals with autism may display these behaviors in different combinations or to different degrees.

• Question 147:

  Cynthia is a sixteen-year-old high school dropout with a six-month-old daughter. She lives with her boyfriend and his friends. The young couple relies on welfare for income and food, with no desire to seek out employment. Cynthia spends her days watching television and hanging out with her friends. There has been very little bonding between mother and child since birth. Which of the following is most likely demonstrated by the infant?

  A. Nlistrust ofthe environment
  B. Lack of social responsiveness
  C. Poor motor control
  D. Slow language development
  A. Nlistrust ofthe environment

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  Neglected children between the age of birth and one year old show a general mistrust of their environment. The emotional immaturity of the mother and inadequate relationships are likely to complicate the development of appropriate bonding. This places the child at risk for abuse or neglect.

• Question 148:

  Nlaladaptive behaviors refer to those that inhibit an indMduaI's abilityto adjust to a specific situation. They prevent people from properly adapting to the demands of everyday life and are often utilized to reduce anxiety. What answer represents a common set of maladaptive behaviors?

  A. Avoidance, substance abuse,, withdrawal
  B. Physical abuse, avoidance, withdrawal, panic
  C. Substance abuse, violence, association, withdrawal
  D. Anger, physical abuse, avoidance, withdrawal
  A. Avoidance, substance abuse,, withdrawal

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  Avoidance, substance abuse, anger, and withdrawal are four common maladaptive behaviors, also considered dysfunctional. They only provide short-term relief from anxiety and are not productive in alleviating the problem. Manytimes they will serve as reinforcements for underlying issues.

• Question 149:

  Task-centered therapy takes place on a short-term basis, usually 6 to 12 weeks. It focuses on problems and behaviors, not emotions. A clinical social worker does not direct the client; rather, the professional and client collaborate to define problems and solutions. What assumption is crucial to task-centered therapy?

  A. People do not have adequate resources to solve their problems.
  B. Financial obligations are an underlying issue to many problems.
  C. IndMduals do not have the desire to solve their own problems.
  D. Problems occur within family, indMdual, and environmental systems.
  D. Problems occur within family, indMdual, and environmental systems.

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  Task-centered therapy rests on the assumption that people want to solve their issues and have the resources to do so. IndMdual, family and environmental systems may facilitate or block resolution. Behaviors are changed outside ofthe session.

• Question 150:

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

  A. A mental disorder
  B. Burnout
  C. A physical illness
  D. All of the above
  D. All of the above

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  Large amounts of emotional distress put a person at risk for developing pathological coping mechanisms across a variety of venues - physical and emotional. Researchers have long recognized the symptom links between the mind and the body, which is one of the reasons social workers assess a person not only by history and symptoms, but also by environment.