ASWB LSW EXAM PREP 2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
Action Research - ANSWER Involves actively participating in a change situation, often via an existing
organization, while simultaneously conducting research.
Scientific Management Theory (Theory X) - ANSWER According 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) - ANSWER A 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 - ANSWER A theory that focuses on organizations interacting with one
another and the recognition that changes in one area will impact other areas.
Contingency Theory - ANSWER Based 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 - ANSWER Engaging, assessing, planning, intervention, evaluating,
termination of task.
Internal Validity - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER A 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 - ANSWER The degree to which two independent observers score the same
phenomenon.
Reliability and Validity - ANSWER consistency; accuracy
Selectivity - ANSWER Selectivity denotes benefits made available based on an individual need, usually
determined by a test of income.
Bowenian Family Therapy - ANSWER Attempts to improve differentiation and the generational
transmission issues.
Strategic Family Therapy - ANSWER Seeks to reduce symptoms through altering styles of feedback that is
thought to maintain the problem.
Structural Family Therapy - ANSWER Examines roles and family organization.
Tolerance Training - ANSWER Teaches a client how to be more accepting of people and how to remain
calm in frustrating situations.
Passivity Training - ANSWER Teaches a client how to communicate what they really think or want.
Assertiveness Training - ANSWER Teaches clients how to express their feelings without being angry and
confrontational and stand up for their rights in social situations.
Confidence Training - ANSWER Teaches a client how to believe in themself and not feel defensive.
Interpretation (Technique) - ANSWER Attempts to draw together behavioral patterns for deeper
understanding.
Clarification (Technique) - ANSWER Seeks to reformulate a problem in a client's words.
, Confrontation (Technique) - ANSWER The direct addressing of a specific item in therapy.
Reframing or Relabeling (Technique) - ANSWER Invites the client to use language to see problems in a
different way.
Type 1 Error (Statistical Hypothesis) - ANSWER Occurs when one detects an effect that was not actually
present.
Type 2 Error (Statistical Hypothesis) - ANSWER The failure to reject a null hypothesis that is false. The
failure to detect an effect that is actually present.
Preperation (Stages of Change Model) - ANSWER People 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) - ANSWER A denial of issues or problems. Needs education
on issues.
Contemplation (Stages of Change Model) - ANSWER Information 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) - ANSWER Specific and concrete action toward a goal is accomplished.
Doing what it takes to change the behavior.
Maintenance (Stages of Change Model) - ANSWER An effort to hold onto one's gains. Keeping up with
the behavior for a significant amount of time.
Relapse (Stages of Change Model) - ANSWER May push the process stages earlier or stop it all together.
Functional Behavior Assessment Steps - ANSWER Help client identify problem behaviors and discuss
interfering behaviors with client.
Identify the antecedents or events that control the clients behaviors.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
Action Research - ANSWER Involves actively participating in a change situation, often via an existing
organization, while simultaneously conducting research.
Scientific Management Theory (Theory X) - ANSWER According 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) - ANSWER A 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 - ANSWER A theory that focuses on organizations interacting with one
another and the recognition that changes in one area will impact other areas.
Contingency Theory - ANSWER Based 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 - ANSWER Engaging, assessing, planning, intervention, evaluating,
termination of task.
Internal Validity - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER The 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 - ANSWER A 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 - ANSWER The degree to which two independent observers score the same
phenomenon.
Reliability and Validity - ANSWER consistency; accuracy
Selectivity - ANSWER Selectivity denotes benefits made available based on an individual need, usually
determined by a test of income.
Bowenian Family Therapy - ANSWER Attempts to improve differentiation and the generational
transmission issues.
Strategic Family Therapy - ANSWER Seeks to reduce symptoms through altering styles of feedback that is
thought to maintain the problem.
Structural Family Therapy - ANSWER Examines roles and family organization.
Tolerance Training - ANSWER Teaches a client how to be more accepting of people and how to remain
calm in frustrating situations.
Passivity Training - ANSWER Teaches a client how to communicate what they really think or want.
Assertiveness Training - ANSWER Teaches clients how to express their feelings without being angry and
confrontational and stand up for their rights in social situations.
Confidence Training - ANSWER Teaches a client how to believe in themself and not feel defensive.
Interpretation (Technique) - ANSWER Attempts to draw together behavioral patterns for deeper
understanding.
Clarification (Technique) - ANSWER Seeks to reformulate a problem in a client's words.
, Confrontation (Technique) - ANSWER The direct addressing of a specific item in therapy.
Reframing or Relabeling (Technique) - ANSWER Invites the client to use language to see problems in a
different way.
Type 1 Error (Statistical Hypothesis) - ANSWER Occurs when one detects an effect that was not actually
present.
Type 2 Error (Statistical Hypothesis) - ANSWER The failure to reject a null hypothesis that is false. The
failure to detect an effect that is actually present.
Preperation (Stages of Change Model) - ANSWER People 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) - ANSWER A denial of issues or problems. Needs education
on issues.
Contemplation (Stages of Change Model) - ANSWER Information 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) - ANSWER Specific and concrete action toward a goal is accomplished.
Doing what it takes to change the behavior.
Maintenance (Stages of Change Model) - ANSWER An effort to hold onto one's gains. Keeping up with
the behavior for a significant amount of time.
Relapse (Stages of Change Model) - ANSWER May push the process stages earlier or stop it all together.
Functional Behavior Assessment Steps - ANSWER Help client identify problem behaviors and discuss
interfering behaviors with client.
Identify the antecedents or events that control the clients behaviors.
