Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Practice Test (Latest Update )
100% Correct Questions & Answers
A teacher has noticed some dramatic behavioral changes in a 7-year-old boy over the
recent weeks and has referred him to the school social worker. The child appears
distracted in class, no longer finishes his daily assignments, has become aggressive
toward peers, has soiled his pants on two occasions, and appears apprehensive
around adults. Which of the following might likely be the cause of this child's
behaviors?
Possible neglect at home
Possible sexual abuse
Onset of Conduct Disorder
Recent death of a loved one - Correct answer Possible sexual abuse
A 30-year-old gay male is seeking treatment in a mental health agency. The intake
social worker begins to gather information to determine this individual's qualification
for services. The client states that he has been feeling sad and hopeless, and is losing
interest in activities in which he used to participate. He states that he and his partner
,have recently broken up and that he has been spending less time with his parents and
siblings. The intake worker should refer this individual for treatment and identify his
presenting problem as
His Homosexuality
Relationship issues
Family issues
Depression - Correct answer Depression
A client asks the social worker to view his therapy records. The social worker knows
that showing the records to the client will be harmful given the client's profile. What is
the social workers ethical responsibility?
The social worker should show the client his or her records as the client has the right
to view them
The social worker should limit the client's access to his records and provide
assistance in interpreting the records shown to the client
The social worker should deny the client access and explain the reasons for doing so
,The social worker should consult with a colleague - Correct answer The social worker
should limit the client's access to his records and provide assistance in interpreting
the records shown to the client
A politician recently admitted his arrangement with the pharmaceutical industry, which
involved writing key legislation to mandate vaccinations if the industry would, in
return, finance the majority of his re-election campaign. According to Kohlberg's
Theory of Moral Development, at which level of moral development was the politician
operating?
Pre-conventional Morality
Conventional Morality
Post-Conventional Morality
Morality of Social Contract - Correct answer The correct answer is #1 - Pre-
conventional Morality. Pre-conventional Morality is Level 1, Stage 2 and involves "you
scratch my back and I'll scratch your back" types of behavior. Conventional Morality
(answer #2) and Post-Conventional Morality (answer #3) are both incorrect, as they
are both identified as levels involving moral reasoning that goes beyond a self-focused
perspective. Morality of Social Contract (answer #4) is not correct because it is a
, stage, not a level, according to Kohlberg. Moreover, it involves higher moral reasoning
than that demonstrated by the politician.
A client has been drinking frequently since the death of his son last year. He states
that he feels better physically when he drinks more, especially in the mid-morning,
and that he does not feel intoxicated as often as he did immediately after his son's
death. He expresses his desire to quit but says that he cannot get away from the
craving. The client feels embarrassed because his sister found him unconscious one
night as a result of his drinking. Which of the following would most likely be the social
worker's FIRST diagnosis?
Depression
Alcohol Dependence
Alcohol Abuse
Avoidant Personality Disorder - Correct answer Alcohol Dependence. Depression
(answer #1) is not correct because while the client may be depressed, more data
would be needed to make this diagnosis. Alcohol Abuse (answer #3) is not correct
because the client would need to show at least two physiological factors and five
behavioral patterns over a twelve-month period, which is severe and exceeds the
Practice Test (Latest Update )
100% Correct Questions & Answers
A teacher has noticed some dramatic behavioral changes in a 7-year-old boy over the
recent weeks and has referred him to the school social worker. The child appears
distracted in class, no longer finishes his daily assignments, has become aggressive
toward peers, has soiled his pants on two occasions, and appears apprehensive
around adults. Which of the following might likely be the cause of this child's
behaviors?
Possible neglect at home
Possible sexual abuse
Onset of Conduct Disorder
Recent death of a loved one - Correct answer Possible sexual abuse
A 30-year-old gay male is seeking treatment in a mental health agency. The intake
social worker begins to gather information to determine this individual's qualification
for services. The client states that he has been feeling sad and hopeless, and is losing
interest in activities in which he used to participate. He states that he and his partner
,have recently broken up and that he has been spending less time with his parents and
siblings. The intake worker should refer this individual for treatment and identify his
presenting problem as
His Homosexuality
Relationship issues
Family issues
Depression - Correct answer Depression
A client asks the social worker to view his therapy records. The social worker knows
that showing the records to the client will be harmful given the client's profile. What is
the social workers ethical responsibility?
The social worker should show the client his or her records as the client has the right
to view them
The social worker should limit the client's access to his records and provide
assistance in interpreting the records shown to the client
The social worker should deny the client access and explain the reasons for doing so
,The social worker should consult with a colleague - Correct answer The social worker
should limit the client's access to his records and provide assistance in interpreting
the records shown to the client
A politician recently admitted his arrangement with the pharmaceutical industry, which
involved writing key legislation to mandate vaccinations if the industry would, in
return, finance the majority of his re-election campaign. According to Kohlberg's
Theory of Moral Development, at which level of moral development was the politician
operating?
Pre-conventional Morality
Conventional Morality
Post-Conventional Morality
Morality of Social Contract - Correct answer The correct answer is #1 - Pre-
conventional Morality. Pre-conventional Morality is Level 1, Stage 2 and involves "you
scratch my back and I'll scratch your back" types of behavior. Conventional Morality
(answer #2) and Post-Conventional Morality (answer #3) are both incorrect, as they
are both identified as levels involving moral reasoning that goes beyond a self-focused
perspective. Morality of Social Contract (answer #4) is not correct because it is a
, stage, not a level, according to Kohlberg. Moreover, it involves higher moral reasoning
than that demonstrated by the politician.
A client has been drinking frequently since the death of his son last year. He states
that he feels better physically when he drinks more, especially in the mid-morning,
and that he does not feel intoxicated as often as he did immediately after his son's
death. He expresses his desire to quit but says that he cannot get away from the
craving. The client feels embarrassed because his sister found him unconscious one
night as a result of his drinking. Which of the following would most likely be the social
worker's FIRST diagnosis?
Depression
Alcohol Dependence
Alcohol Abuse
Avoidant Personality Disorder - Correct answer Alcohol Dependence. Depression
(answer #1) is not correct because while the client may be depressed, more data
would be needed to make this diagnosis. Alcohol Abuse (answer #3) is not correct
because the client would need to show at least two physiological factors and five
behavioral patterns over a twelve-month period, which is severe and exceeds the
