MSW ASWB EXAM HARD QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
EBP is defined as ANSWER decision-making based on the conscientious,
explicit, and prudent application of research information, clinical competence,
and social work value.
Formative Evaluation - ANSWER examines the process of service delivery
Summative Evaluation - ANSWER examines program outcomes.
When a client expresses suicidal ideation, first conduct a safety assessment.
Hiring a Family Member? - ANSWER Avoid dual relationships.
Social Stratification - Answer Unequal access to social benefits due to race,
ethnicity, or gender
SOAP: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan.
Culture-Bound in DSM 5? - ANSWER DSM5 acknowledges that all disorders
are somewhat culture-bound; new guidelines help SW be more sensitive to
cultural differences.
Cultural Syndrome - ANSWER Not all disorders are; just those that are
prevalent in one culture but not in another.
Paradoxical Intent/Paradoxical Descriptive - ANSWER "prescribing the
symptom" so that the client can perceive and behave in new ways.
Patient Self-Determination Act - Answer 1991. Agencies that accept
Medicare/Medicaid must notify customers of their right to refuse treatment.
Social Exchange Theory - Primary Premise - Answer There are countless
potential rewards and downsides. EX someone leaves an unhealthy relationship
because they believe the benefits outweigh the costs.
, Covert Modeling - Answer Using imagination to model new behavioural
patterns
Six stages of cognition: ANSWER Knowledge, comprehension, application,
analysis, synthesis, and assessment are presented sequentially.
Role Reversal - ANSWER: Two people reverse roles, the daughter must behave
like a mother, and so on.
Subpoena and Court Order - Answer Subpoena - giving records to the court;
must endeavour to obtain consent from the client. Do not send documents
unless a "court order" is also issued.'
Other stated - ANSWER. Use when SW presents reasons why the disorder is
atypical.
"not otherwise specified" - The ANSWER category for disorders that do not fit
into certain disorder categories is replaced...
Unspecified - ANSWER SW does not provide reasons why the disease is
atypical.
Client Access to Records - ANSWER If SW believes that sharing all or part of
the documents with the client would be harmful, a rationale must be provided
and documented. It is perfectly consistent with logic.
Is the client at risk after receiving services? - ANSWER Continued assessment,
and referrals, and be open to the client getting more assistance if necessary.
Asking customers about their demographics and substance use during intake. -
ANSWER Unethical and may not be relevant to treatment...
WITH ANSWERS
EBP is defined as ANSWER decision-making based on the conscientious,
explicit, and prudent application of research information, clinical competence,
and social work value.
Formative Evaluation - ANSWER examines the process of service delivery
Summative Evaluation - ANSWER examines program outcomes.
When a client expresses suicidal ideation, first conduct a safety assessment.
Hiring a Family Member? - ANSWER Avoid dual relationships.
Social Stratification - Answer Unequal access to social benefits due to race,
ethnicity, or gender
SOAP: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan.
Culture-Bound in DSM 5? - ANSWER DSM5 acknowledges that all disorders
are somewhat culture-bound; new guidelines help SW be more sensitive to
cultural differences.
Cultural Syndrome - ANSWER Not all disorders are; just those that are
prevalent in one culture but not in another.
Paradoxical Intent/Paradoxical Descriptive - ANSWER "prescribing the
symptom" so that the client can perceive and behave in new ways.
Patient Self-Determination Act - Answer 1991. Agencies that accept
Medicare/Medicaid must notify customers of their right to refuse treatment.
Social Exchange Theory - Primary Premise - Answer There are countless
potential rewards and downsides. EX someone leaves an unhealthy relationship
because they believe the benefits outweigh the costs.
, Covert Modeling - Answer Using imagination to model new behavioural
patterns
Six stages of cognition: ANSWER Knowledge, comprehension, application,
analysis, synthesis, and assessment are presented sequentially.
Role Reversal - ANSWER: Two people reverse roles, the daughter must behave
like a mother, and so on.
Subpoena and Court Order - Answer Subpoena - giving records to the court;
must endeavour to obtain consent from the client. Do not send documents
unless a "court order" is also issued.'
Other stated - ANSWER. Use when SW presents reasons why the disorder is
atypical.
"not otherwise specified" - The ANSWER category for disorders that do not fit
into certain disorder categories is replaced...
Unspecified - ANSWER SW does not provide reasons why the disease is
atypical.
Client Access to Records - ANSWER If SW believes that sharing all or part of
the documents with the client would be harmful, a rationale must be provided
and documented. It is perfectly consistent with logic.
Is the client at risk after receiving services? - ANSWER Continued assessment,
and referrals, and be open to the client getting more assistance if necessary.
Asking customers about their demographics and substance use during intake. -
ANSWER Unethical and may not be relevant to treatment...
