Association of Social Work Boards. ASWB Masters Practice Test 2024 Edition with All Questions and 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 co-host a meeting with the client to discuss the idea with other residents. What is the MOST likely reason for this approach? A. Antagonizing administration could be dangerous B. Legitimizing the residentsʻ concerns may be helpful C. Helping residents start new relationships is important D. Sharing leadership is very effective with groups Answer-D. Sharing leadership is very effective with groups At what age does normal separation anxiety typically begin? A. 24 months B. 18 months C. 12 months D. 3 months Answer-C. 12 months A nine-month-old child is neglected and lacks a secure attachment to a caretaker. What long-term effect should the social worker be MOST concerned about as the child gets older? A. Posttraumatic stress disorder B. Social anxiety in middle age C. Risk for incarceration D. Negative social interactions with peers Answer-D. Negative social interactions with peers A couple identify strongly with the deaf culture. A social worker is helping them to obtain educational services for their child, who has experienced hearing loss. What communication strategy should the social worker consider during planning? A. Total immersion in the use of sign language B. Cochlear implant surgery to improve hearing C. Mainstreaming with children who do not have hearing loss D. The use of lipreading as a primary technique Answer-A. Total immersion in the use of sign language The deaf culture believes in total immersion in their primary language, which is sign language! A school social worker meets with parents of a child who has recently completed treatment for cancer. The childʻs physician is recommending that the child return to school as soon as possible, but the parents believe that more time at home would be beneficial. What should the social worker do NEXT? A. Advocate for the parents to keep the child at home B. Explore the reasons for the parentʻs beleifs C. Obtain the childʻs perspective on the situation D. Refer the parents and child for family therapy Answer-B. Explore the reasons for the parentʻs beliefs