Social Work ASWB Masters Exam Guide questions with correct answers

1.) Which of the following is NOT true about motivation to change? A. Motivation fluctuates from one time to another B. Motivation can be increased by working to remove barriers to change C. Motivation is driven by hope or the belief that life can be different D. Motivation that is imposed by external forces is more salient than that which is intrinsic - correct answer D. 2.) Evidence-based social work practice can BEST be defined as: A. Interventions that a social worker has gained training and experience in delivering B. Treatment that yields the most cost-effective outcomes according to a cost-benefit analysis C. Decision making based on the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of research knowledge, clinical expertise, social work values, and client wishes D. Practice evaluations that adhere to scientific principles - correct answer C 3.) What are the stages of change in sequential order? A. Precontemplation, preparation, contemplation, action, maintenance, and relapse B. Preparation, action, precontemplation, contemplation, maintenance, and relapse C. Preparation, precontemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance, and relapse D. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse - correct answer D 4.) Which of the following is NOT an essential step in ethical problem-solving? A. Identifying the ethical standards that may be compromised B. Determining whether there is an ethical dilemma C. Weighing ethical issues in light of social work values and principles