ASWB Social Work Exam Prep questions with correct answers

A social worker employed by a retirement home is approached by a client for help in establishing a recycling program in the facility. The social worker decides to cohost a meeting with the client to share the idea with the other residents. What the the MOST likely reason for this approach? A. Antagonizing administration could be dangerous B. Legitimizing the residents concerns may be helpful C. Helping residents start new relationships is important D. Sharing leadership is very effective for groups - correct answer D. Sharing leadership is very effective for groups Serena is a school social worker. She is working with a girl who moved with her family from Russia to the US. During their sessions, Serena notices ways that her client is different from clients who are native to the US. Serena also pays close attention to how the girl is different from other individuals from Russia. In this scenario, Serena is paying attention to what? A. Homogeneity B. Diversity C. Heterogeneity D. Variance - correct answer C. Heterogeneity This refers to the individual-level variations between people. Heterogeneity looks at differences specific to individuals, even within the same cultural or racial group Dorothy, a social worker in a crisis center, is trying to help her client Norma understand her mental illness better. Norma, a young woman, is struggling with a new diagnosis of schizophrenia. Through a few sessions, Dorothy attempts to teach Norma the basics in an effort to pass along information in a therapeutic way. Which of the following techniques best describes what Dorothy is doing? A. Partializing B. Psychoeducation C. Task-centered strategy D. Empowerment - correct answer B. Psychoeducation