ASWB SOCIAL WORK BACHELOR
LEVEL | LSW EXAM |GUARANTEED
PASS
When considering Native American customs and developing service
plans, social workers should understand that:
a. all Native Americans have the same culture and tribal differences are
minor
b. there are important reasons why Native Americans never integrated
into American culture
c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are substantial cultural and
social differences
d. it is important for Native Americans to separate from traditional
culture if they want to succeed economically - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are
substantial cultural and social differences
The positive cultural value that is expressed in the ideals of "machismo"
is:
a. masculinity
b. family provider and protector
c. power and control
d. cooperation - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ b. family provider and
protector
,When an interpreter is needed to conduct a social work interview, the
least appropriate person is probably:
a. a child of the client
b. a relative
c. an untrained interpreter
d. an agency staff member - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ a. a child of
the client
Empirical research on diagnostic patterns has historically demonstrated
that African Americans with the same symptom presentation as
Caucasians will often be diagnosed:
a. less severely
b. more severely
c. the same
d. the research is irrelevant - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ b. more
severely
A psychological, cultural and political orientation to life that both
determines and influences how people think, behave, make decisions
and understand phenomena is usually called a:
a. world view
,b. culture
c. personal opinion
d. perception - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ a. world view
A hospital social worker receives definitive information that a social
work colleague is engaged in a sexual relationship with a client. In
deciding what to do, the social worker must first consider:
a. the impact on the client
b. the impact on the profession
c. the Code of Ethics
d. the views of the supervisor and administration - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ c. the Code of Ethics
Data collection in the engagement phase of social work practice means
that social workers:
a. identify clients' financial and insurance resources
b. seek out information on any legal or criminal problems
c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial interview
d. read documents, records and other written materials - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial
interview
, A family has just relocated from a homeless shelter to permanent
housing. The mother is in recovery from alcohol abuse. The father has
been violent with the mother and is unemployed. The 8 year old changed
schools 6 times in the past year. The family's records describe the
family's problems and note the "contract" to which the parents have
agreed and the services that will be provided. The social worker in the
permanent housing program's first task is to:
a. assure that the mother continues in an AA program
b. review and prioritize the family's problems and reinforce the family's
commitment to addressing them
c. help the father find a job
d. accompany the parents to school with the child - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ b. review and prioritize the family's problems
A recent social work graduate displays excellent relationship skills and a
strong commitment to clients. The worker knows she has difficulty in
translating her insights and goals into specific treatment plans. The
worker might ask the supervisor to:
a. point out problems and correct her when she loses sight of the goals
b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas that require
improvement
c. pair her with a more experienced worker
d. provide written guidelines on good practice - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas
that require improvement
LEVEL | LSW EXAM |GUARANTEED
PASS
When considering Native American customs and developing service
plans, social workers should understand that:
a. all Native Americans have the same culture and tribal differences are
minor
b. there are important reasons why Native Americans never integrated
into American culture
c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are substantial cultural and
social differences
d. it is important for Native Americans to separate from traditional
culture if they want to succeed economically - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are
substantial cultural and social differences
The positive cultural value that is expressed in the ideals of "machismo"
is:
a. masculinity
b. family provider and protector
c. power and control
d. cooperation - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ b. family provider and
protector
,When an interpreter is needed to conduct a social work interview, the
least appropriate person is probably:
a. a child of the client
b. a relative
c. an untrained interpreter
d. an agency staff member - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ a. a child of
the client
Empirical research on diagnostic patterns has historically demonstrated
that African Americans with the same symptom presentation as
Caucasians will often be diagnosed:
a. less severely
b. more severely
c. the same
d. the research is irrelevant - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ b. more
severely
A psychological, cultural and political orientation to life that both
determines and influences how people think, behave, make decisions
and understand phenomena is usually called a:
a. world view
,b. culture
c. personal opinion
d. perception - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ a. world view
A hospital social worker receives definitive information that a social
work colleague is engaged in a sexual relationship with a client. In
deciding what to do, the social worker must first consider:
a. the impact on the client
b. the impact on the profession
c. the Code of Ethics
d. the views of the supervisor and administration - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ c. the Code of Ethics
Data collection in the engagement phase of social work practice means
that social workers:
a. identify clients' financial and insurance resources
b. seek out information on any legal or criminal problems
c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial interview
d. read documents, records and other written materials - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial
interview
, A family has just relocated from a homeless shelter to permanent
housing. The mother is in recovery from alcohol abuse. The father has
been violent with the mother and is unemployed. The 8 year old changed
schools 6 times in the past year. The family's records describe the
family's problems and note the "contract" to which the parents have
agreed and the services that will be provided. The social worker in the
permanent housing program's first task is to:
a. assure that the mother continues in an AA program
b. review and prioritize the family's problems and reinforce the family's
commitment to addressing them
c. help the father find a job
d. accompany the parents to school with the child - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ b. review and prioritize the family's problems
A recent social work graduate displays excellent relationship skills and a
strong commitment to clients. The worker knows she has difficulty in
translating her insights and goals into specific treatment plans. The
worker might ask the supervisor to:
a. point out problems and correct her when she loses sight of the goals
b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas that require
improvement
c. pair her with a more experienced worker
d. provide written guidelines on good practice - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas
that require improvement
