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ASWB Complete Exam Practice
Questions And Verified Answers
1. In which of the following circumstances is task-centered treatment NOT
recommended?
A. When the client wants to see immediate results or changes in circumstances
B. When the client is anxious to be an active part of the change process
C. When there is a time limited period in which to work with the client
D. When the client is addressing long-standing problems that are complex in
nature - correct-answer - D
A task-centered approach aims to quickly engage clients in the problem-solving
process because it is usually delivered in a time-limited environment. The client is
an active part of the change process and the approach is highly structured to
attempt to achieve immediate results as goals are broken into defined tasks.
Termination begins in the first session. This approach is too brief to address long-
standing problems that are complex.
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2. A client is currently taking Clozaril for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The
client is MOST likely going to be required to undergo what medical monitoring
due to this medication use?
A. Weight checks
B. Blood work
C. Dietary restrictions
D. Exercise regimen - correct-answer - B
Clozaril increases the risk of agranulocytosis (low white blood cell count).
Monitoring of the white blood cell count through regular blood work is required.
3. Which of the following inhibits the establishment of a therapeutic relationship?
A. A universalism approach or the acceptance of a standard set of norms or
standards
B. A pluralistic approach that values cultural pluralism
C. Clients examined as being influenced by their environment with problems
being seen as resulting from role ambiguity rather than individual deficits
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D. Flexible treatment approaches that take into account the subjective realities of
clients - correct-answer - A
Universalism is based on one acceptable norm or standard for everyone versus
many valid standards that have been developed by clients that they have
determined to be most useful to them.
4. Which of the following is NOT an exception to a social worker's duty to protect
confidentiality?
A. When a client poses a serious risk to self and others
B. When child abuse is suspected
C. When a client has violated criminal laws and has not been properly prosecuted
D. When there is an imminent threat by a client to an identifiable third party -
correct-answer - C
In all other instances, there is a serious threat to the health and safety of self or
others. D is required under duty to warn (Tarasoff decision).
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5. Which of the following theories is used to explain why clients in battering
relationships will not leave until the benefits exceed the risks?
A. Psychoanalytic
B. Problem solving
C. Functional
D. Social exchange - correct-answer - D
Social exchange theory is based on the idea of totaling potential benefits and
losses to determine behavior. A client will leave a battering relationship when the
alternative is seen as better than the current situation (rewards outweigh costs).
6. A social worker is working with a client who is anxious about public speaking.
The social worker asks the client to close her eyes, visualize herself speaking to a
large group, and describe her feelings related to the imaginary situation in detail.
This technique by the social worker is known as:
A. Covert modeling
B. Self-modeling
C. Live modeling
D. Symbolic modeling - correct-answer - A
ASWB Complete Exam Practice
Questions And Verified Answers
1. In which of the following circumstances is task-centered treatment NOT
recommended?
A. When the client wants to see immediate results or changes in circumstances
B. When the client is anxious to be an active part of the change process
C. When there is a time limited period in which to work with the client
D. When the client is addressing long-standing problems that are complex in
nature - correct-answer - D
A task-centered approach aims to quickly engage clients in the problem-solving
process because it is usually delivered in a time-limited environment. The client is
an active part of the change process and the approach is highly structured to
attempt to achieve immediate results as goals are broken into defined tasks.
Termination begins in the first session. This approach is too brief to address long-
standing problems that are complex.
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2. A client is currently taking Clozaril for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The
client is MOST likely going to be required to undergo what medical monitoring
due to this medication use?
A. Weight checks
B. Blood work
C. Dietary restrictions
D. Exercise regimen - correct-answer - B
Clozaril increases the risk of agranulocytosis (low white blood cell count).
Monitoring of the white blood cell count through regular blood work is required.
3. Which of the following inhibits the establishment of a therapeutic relationship?
A. A universalism approach or the acceptance of a standard set of norms or
standards
B. A pluralistic approach that values cultural pluralism
C. Clients examined as being influenced by their environment with problems
being seen as resulting from role ambiguity rather than individual deficits
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D. Flexible treatment approaches that take into account the subjective realities of
clients - correct-answer - A
Universalism is based on one acceptable norm or standard for everyone versus
many valid standards that have been developed by clients that they have
determined to be most useful to them.
4. Which of the following is NOT an exception to a social worker's duty to protect
confidentiality?
A. When a client poses a serious risk to self and others
B. When child abuse is suspected
C. When a client has violated criminal laws and has not been properly prosecuted
D. When there is an imminent threat by a client to an identifiable third party -
correct-answer - C
In all other instances, there is a serious threat to the health and safety of self or
others. D is required under duty to warn (Tarasoff decision).
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5. Which of the following theories is used to explain why clients in battering
relationships will not leave until the benefits exceed the risks?
A. Psychoanalytic
B. Problem solving
C. Functional
D. Social exchange - correct-answer - D
Social exchange theory is based on the idea of totaling potential benefits and
losses to determine behavior. A client will leave a battering relationship when the
alternative is seen as better than the current situation (rewards outweigh costs).
6. A social worker is working with a client who is anxious about public speaking.
The social worker asks the client to close her eyes, visualize herself speaking to a
large group, and describe her feelings related to the imaginary situation in detail.
This technique by the social worker is known as:
A. Covert modeling
B. Self-modeling
C. Live modeling
D. Symbolic modeling - correct-answer - A
