ASWB LSW Exam Prep 2021 Questions and
Accurate Answers.
Action Research - ANSInvolves actively participating in a change situation, often via an existing
organization, while simultaneously conducting research.
Scientific Management Theory (Theory X) - ANSAccording to this theory, the organization is a machine,
and the worker is motivated by financial reward. Bureaucratic. "One right way." Takes a limited view of
worker motivation.
Human Relations Theory (Theory Y) - ANSA theory that focuses on the role of human relationships in
organizational efficiency and effectiveness. A focus on human needs will create a better work place.
Systems Theory in Management - ANSA theory that focuses on organizations interacting with one another
and the recognition that changes in one area will impact other areas.
Contingency Theory - ANSBased on the premise that a leader's effectiveness is contingent on the extent to
which a leader's style fits or matches characteristics of the situation at hand.
Problem Solving Process Steps - ANSEngaging, assessing, planning, intervention, evaluating, termination
of task.
Internal Validity - ANSThe extent to which the observed results represent the truth in the population we
are studying and, thus, are not due to methodological errors. Addresses how much the intervention can
be correlated with the behavior.
External Validity - ANSThe validity of applying the conclusions of a scientific study outside the context of
that study. In other words, it is the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to and across
other situations, people, stimuli, and times.
Test-Retest Reliability - ANSA method for determining the reliability of a test by comparing a test taker's
scores on the same test taken on separate occasions.
,Interobserver Reliability - ANSThe degree to which two independent observers score the same
phenomenon.
Reliability and Validity - ANSconsistency; accuracy
Selectivity - ANSSelectivity denotes benefits made available based on an individual need, usually
determined by a test of income.
Bowenian Family Therapy - ANSAttempts to improve differentiation and the generational transmission
issues.
Strategic Family Therapy - ANSSeeks to reduce symptoms through altering styles of feedback that is
thought to maintain the problem.
Structural Family Therapy - ANSExamines roles and family organization.
Tolerance Training - ANSTeaches a client how to be more accepting of people and how to remain calm in
frustrating situations.
Passivity Training - ANSTeaches a client how to communicate what they really think or want.
Assertiveness Training - ANSTeaches clients how to express their feelings without being angry and
confrontational and stand up for their rights in social situations.
Confidence Training - ANSTeaches a client how to believe in themself and not feel defensive.
Interpretation (Technique) - ANSAttempts to draw together behavioral patterns for deeper understanding.
Clarification (Technique) - ANSSeeks to reformulate a problem in a client's words.
Confrontation (Technique) - ANSThe direct addressing of a specific item in therapy.
, Reframing or Relabeling (Technique) - ANSInvites the client to use language to see problems in a different
way.
Type 1 Error (Statistical Hypothesis) - ANSOccurs when one detects an effect that was not actually present.
Type 2 Error (Statistical Hypothesis) - ANSThe failure to reject a null hypothesis that is false. The failure to
detect an effect that is actually present.
Preperation (Stages of Change Model) - ANSPeople start to take small steps toward the behavior change,
and they believe changing their behavior can lead to a healthier life.
Precontemplation (Stages of Change Model) - ANSA denial of issues or problems. Needs education on
issues.
Contemplation (Stages of Change Model) - ANSInformation is gathered and small changes may be made.
Does not commit to anything but willing to talk about it. Weighing pros and cons.
Action (Stages of Change Model) - ANSSpecific and concrete action toward a goal is accomplished. Doing
what it takes to change the behavior.
Maintenance (Stages of Change Model) - ANSAn effort to hold onto one's gains. Keeping up with the
behavior for a significant amount of time.
Relapse (Stages of Change Model) - ANSMay push the process stages earlier or stop it all together.
Functional Behavior Assessment Steps - ANSHelp client identify problem behaviors and discuss interfering
behaviors with client.
Identify the antecedents or events that control the clients behaviors.
Develop a hypothesis of the behavior.
Test the hypothesis.
Accurate Answers.
Action Research - ANSInvolves actively participating in a change situation, often via an existing
organization, while simultaneously conducting research.
Scientific Management Theory (Theory X) - ANSAccording to this theory, the organization is a machine,
and the worker is motivated by financial reward. Bureaucratic. "One right way." Takes a limited view of
worker motivation.
Human Relations Theory (Theory Y) - ANSA theory that focuses on the role of human relationships in
organizational efficiency and effectiveness. A focus on human needs will create a better work place.
Systems Theory in Management - ANSA theory that focuses on organizations interacting with one another
and the recognition that changes in one area will impact other areas.
Contingency Theory - ANSBased on the premise that a leader's effectiveness is contingent on the extent to
which a leader's style fits or matches characteristics of the situation at hand.
Problem Solving Process Steps - ANSEngaging, assessing, planning, intervention, evaluating, termination
of task.
Internal Validity - ANSThe extent to which the observed results represent the truth in the population we
are studying and, thus, are not due to methodological errors. Addresses how much the intervention can
be correlated with the behavior.
External Validity - ANSThe validity of applying the conclusions of a scientific study outside the context of
that study. In other words, it is the extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to and across
other situations, people, stimuli, and times.
Test-Retest Reliability - ANSA method for determining the reliability of a test by comparing a test taker's
scores on the same test taken on separate occasions.
,Interobserver Reliability - ANSThe degree to which two independent observers score the same
phenomenon.
Reliability and Validity - ANSconsistency; accuracy
Selectivity - ANSSelectivity denotes benefits made available based on an individual need, usually
determined by a test of income.
Bowenian Family Therapy - ANSAttempts to improve differentiation and the generational transmission
issues.
Strategic Family Therapy - ANSSeeks to reduce symptoms through altering styles of feedback that is
thought to maintain the problem.
Structural Family Therapy - ANSExamines roles and family organization.
Tolerance Training - ANSTeaches a client how to be more accepting of people and how to remain calm in
frustrating situations.
Passivity Training - ANSTeaches a client how to communicate what they really think or want.
Assertiveness Training - ANSTeaches clients how to express their feelings without being angry and
confrontational and stand up for their rights in social situations.
Confidence Training - ANSTeaches a client how to believe in themself and not feel defensive.
Interpretation (Technique) - ANSAttempts to draw together behavioral patterns for deeper understanding.
Clarification (Technique) - ANSSeeks to reformulate a problem in a client's words.
Confrontation (Technique) - ANSThe direct addressing of a specific item in therapy.
, Reframing or Relabeling (Technique) - ANSInvites the client to use language to see problems in a different
way.
Type 1 Error (Statistical Hypothesis) - ANSOccurs when one detects an effect that was not actually present.
Type 2 Error (Statistical Hypothesis) - ANSThe failure to reject a null hypothesis that is false. The failure to
detect an effect that is actually present.
Preperation (Stages of Change Model) - ANSPeople start to take small steps toward the behavior change,
and they believe changing their behavior can lead to a healthier life.
Precontemplation (Stages of Change Model) - ANSA denial of issues or problems. Needs education on
issues.
Contemplation (Stages of Change Model) - ANSInformation is gathered and small changes may be made.
Does not commit to anything but willing to talk about it. Weighing pros and cons.
Action (Stages of Change Model) - ANSSpecific and concrete action toward a goal is accomplished. Doing
what it takes to change the behavior.
Maintenance (Stages of Change Model) - ANSAn effort to hold onto one's gains. Keeping up with the
behavior for a significant amount of time.
Relapse (Stages of Change Model) - ANSMay push the process stages earlier or stop it all together.
Functional Behavior Assessment Steps - ANSHelp client identify problem behaviors and discuss interfering
behaviors with client.
Identify the antecedents or events that control the clients behaviors.
Develop a hypothesis of the behavior.
Test the hypothesis.
