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What is "Introjection" as a defense mechanism? - - -
correct answer ✅Considered the most primitive, Internalizing
outside influences as your own identity. (focus on identity,
commonly seen in adolescents)
Examples:
-in severe depression- hatred turns toward self
-A child takes on their parent's words, characteristics, or beliefs as
their own to maintain connection
-a trauma survivor takes on a victim identity
-a kid "channels" his big brother's characteristics to stand up to a
bully
-kid internalizes ideas of someone else - "I cant cry it's weak."
opposite of projection
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder - - -
correct answer ✅OCPD - a personality disorder characterized by
preoccupation with orderliness, perfection, rigidness, and control
never satisfied with achievements
ex: Steve Jobs
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Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) - - -
correct answer ✅Impulse-control disorder with repeated episodes
of unpredictable, impulsive, uncontrollable (not pre-meditated)
aggression in which client strikes out at others or destroys property.
Failure to restrain aggressive impulses, and response is
disproportionate to the situation. Can manifest through arguments,
temper tantrums, verbal/physical aggression.
Not persistently irritable mood and can be present for adults. More
severe than ODD.
Dx if at least 6+ yrs old, and "explosion" occurs 2 or more times a
week for at least 3 months (OR child has had 3 incidents of
impulsive/uncontrollable physical injury/property destruction in the
last year)
Conduct Disorder (CD) - - -
correct answer ✅a pattern of repetitive behavior in which the
rights of others or social norms are violated. Bullying, intimidating,
truancy, lack of remorse or empathy, premeditated harmful
behaviors, theft, aggression toward people or animals, destruction
of property, theft, serious transgression of rules
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Occuring within a 1-year period (with at least one symptom present
for 6 months straight), and onset before age 13.
Leads to antisocial personality disorder after 18.
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) - - -
correct answer ✅a depressive disorder in children characterized
by persistent irritability and frequent episodes of out-of-control
behavior. Involves severe, recurrent temper outbursts with a
persistent/chornic irritable and angry mood between outbursts on
most days.
Lasting at least 1 year with no more than 3 month periods between
symptom episodes
On average, outbursts occur 3+ times/wk
Age of onset before 10 yrs
Diagnosed between 6-18 yrs
What does KSA stand for? - - -
correct answer ✅knowledge, skills, and abilities
What is the order of the Social Work process? (6) - - -
correct answer ✅1. Engagement
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2. Assessment
3. Planning
4. Intervention
5. Evaluation
6. Termination
What factors influence people and their behaviors in a social
environment? (5) - - -
correct answer ✅1. Individual Characteristics
2. Interpersonal Factors
3. Institutional Factors
4. Community Factors
5. Public Policy
What are individual characteristics? - - -
correct answer ✅Knowledge, experiences, attitudes, beliefs, and
personality, unique to each client
What are interpersonal factors? - - -
correct answer ✅Social support, work relationships, friendships,
and religious community
Questions And Answers
What is "Introjection" as a defense mechanism? - - -
correct answer ✅Considered the most primitive, Internalizing
outside influences as your own identity. (focus on identity,
commonly seen in adolescents)
Examples:
-in severe depression- hatred turns toward self
-A child takes on their parent's words, characteristics, or beliefs as
their own to maintain connection
-a trauma survivor takes on a victim identity
-a kid "channels" his big brother's characteristics to stand up to a
bully
-kid internalizes ideas of someone else - "I cant cry it's weak."
opposite of projection
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder - - -
correct answer ✅OCPD - a personality disorder characterized by
preoccupation with orderliness, perfection, rigidness, and control
never satisfied with achievements
ex: Steve Jobs
,Complete ASWB LCSW Exam Prep
Questions And Answers
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) - - -
correct answer ✅Impulse-control disorder with repeated episodes
of unpredictable, impulsive, uncontrollable (not pre-meditated)
aggression in which client strikes out at others or destroys property.
Failure to restrain aggressive impulses, and response is
disproportionate to the situation. Can manifest through arguments,
temper tantrums, verbal/physical aggression.
Not persistently irritable mood and can be present for adults. More
severe than ODD.
Dx if at least 6+ yrs old, and "explosion" occurs 2 or more times a
week for at least 3 months (OR child has had 3 incidents of
impulsive/uncontrollable physical injury/property destruction in the
last year)
Conduct Disorder (CD) - - -
correct answer ✅a pattern of repetitive behavior in which the
rights of others or social norms are violated. Bullying, intimidating,
truancy, lack of remorse or empathy, premeditated harmful
behaviors, theft, aggression toward people or animals, destruction
of property, theft, serious transgression of rules
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Occuring within a 1-year period (with at least one symptom present
for 6 months straight), and onset before age 13.
Leads to antisocial personality disorder after 18.
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) - - -
correct answer ✅a depressive disorder in children characterized
by persistent irritability and frequent episodes of out-of-control
behavior. Involves severe, recurrent temper outbursts with a
persistent/chornic irritable and angry mood between outbursts on
most days.
Lasting at least 1 year with no more than 3 month periods between
symptom episodes
On average, outbursts occur 3+ times/wk
Age of onset before 10 yrs
Diagnosed between 6-18 yrs
What does KSA stand for? - - -
correct answer ✅knowledge, skills, and abilities
What is the order of the Social Work process? (6) - - -
correct answer ✅1. Engagement
, Complete ASWB LCSW Exam Prep
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2. Assessment
3. Planning
4. Intervention
5. Evaluation
6. Termination
What factors influence people and their behaviors in a social
environment? (5) - - -
correct answer ✅1. Individual Characteristics
2. Interpersonal Factors
3. Institutional Factors
4. Community Factors
5. Public Policy
What are individual characteristics? - - -
correct answer ✅Knowledge, experiences, attitudes, beliefs, and
personality, unique to each client
What are interpersonal factors? - - -
correct answer ✅Social support, work relationships, friendships,
and religious community
