ASWB LCSW Exam Questions and
Answers- Developmental Stages
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Answer-18 months - 3 years The toddler realizes that he is a separate
person with his own desires and abilities. He wants to do things for himself without help or hindrance
from other people. The toddler's favorite word is "No."
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Answer-Learning to control one's bodily functions leads to a feeling of
control and a sense of independence.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Answer-Children who successfully complete this stage feel secure and
confident, while those who do not are left with a sense of inadequacy and self-doubt.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Answer-balance between these two would lead to will, which is the
belief that children can act with intention, within reason and limits.
Trust vs. Mistrust - Answer-Infant - 18 months the child is utterly dependent upon adult caregivers for
everything that they need to survive including food, love, warmth, safety, and nurturing.
Trust vs. Mistrust - Answer-If a child successfully completes this stage, he or she will feel safe and
secure in the world. Caregivers who are inconsistent, emotionally unavailable, or rejecting contribute to
, feelings of mistrust in the children they care for. Failure to complete this stage successfully will result in
fear and a belief that the world is inconsistent and unpredictable.
Trust vs. Mistrust - Answer-Children acquire hope, described as an openness to experience tempered by
some wariness that danger may be present.
Initiative vs. Guilt - Answer-3 - 5 years children begin to assert their power and control over the world
through directing play and other social interactions.
Initiative vs. Guilt - Answer-Children who are successful at this stage feel capable and able to lead
others. Those who fail to acquire these skills are left with a sense of self-doubt.
Initiative vs. Guilt - Answer-During this stage a willingness to work with others is achieved, the ego
quality known as purpose emerges.
Industry vs. Inferiority - Answer-5 - 13 years children begin to develop a sense of pride in their
accomplishments and abilities.
Industry vs. Inferiority - Answer-Children who are encouraged and commended by parents and teachers
develop a feeling of competence and belief in their skills. Those who receive little or no encouragement
from parents, teachers, or peers will doubt their abilities to be successful.
Industry vs. Inferiority - Answer-Successfully finding a balance at this stage of psychosocial development
leads to the strength known as competence or a belief our own abilities to handle the tasks set before
us.
Identity vs. Confusion - Answer-13 - 21 years takes place during the sometimes turbulent teenage years.
This stage plays an essential role in developing a sense of personal identity which will continue to
influence behavior and development for the rest of a person's life.
Answers- Developmental Stages
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Answer-18 months - 3 years The toddler realizes that he is a separate
person with his own desires and abilities. He wants to do things for himself without help or hindrance
from other people. The toddler's favorite word is "No."
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Answer-Learning to control one's bodily functions leads to a feeling of
control and a sense of independence.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Answer-Children who successfully complete this stage feel secure and
confident, while those who do not are left with a sense of inadequacy and self-doubt.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt - Answer-balance between these two would lead to will, which is the
belief that children can act with intention, within reason and limits.
Trust vs. Mistrust - Answer-Infant - 18 months the child is utterly dependent upon adult caregivers for
everything that they need to survive including food, love, warmth, safety, and nurturing.
Trust vs. Mistrust - Answer-If a child successfully completes this stage, he or she will feel safe and
secure in the world. Caregivers who are inconsistent, emotionally unavailable, or rejecting contribute to
, feelings of mistrust in the children they care for. Failure to complete this stage successfully will result in
fear and a belief that the world is inconsistent and unpredictable.
Trust vs. Mistrust - Answer-Children acquire hope, described as an openness to experience tempered by
some wariness that danger may be present.
Initiative vs. Guilt - Answer-3 - 5 years children begin to assert their power and control over the world
through directing play and other social interactions.
Initiative vs. Guilt - Answer-Children who are successful at this stage feel capable and able to lead
others. Those who fail to acquire these skills are left with a sense of self-doubt.
Initiative vs. Guilt - Answer-During this stage a willingness to work with others is achieved, the ego
quality known as purpose emerges.
Industry vs. Inferiority - Answer-5 - 13 years children begin to develop a sense of pride in their
accomplishments and abilities.
Industry vs. Inferiority - Answer-Children who are encouraged and commended by parents and teachers
develop a feeling of competence and belief in their skills. Those who receive little or no encouragement
from parents, teachers, or peers will doubt their abilities to be successful.
Industry vs. Inferiority - Answer-Successfully finding a balance at this stage of psychosocial development
leads to the strength known as competence or a belief our own abilities to handle the tasks set before
us.
Identity vs. Confusion - Answer-13 - 21 years takes place during the sometimes turbulent teenage years.
This stage plays an essential role in developing a sense of personal identity which will continue to
influence behavior and development for the rest of a person's life.
