SOCIAL WORK ASWB MASTERS
EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A family comes into treatment because of their young daughter's behaviour. They
report, upon intake, that she yells at her parents, doesn't listen, and complains about
their behaviour. There is little progress during the course of treatment and the girl
reports that she has no intention of changing. After the sixth session, a social worker
tells the girl that she cannot help with her behaviour and she should continue to "do
as she wishes." According to strategic family therapy, the social worker's directive is
known as a:
A. Paradoxical intent
B. Pretend technique
C. Relabelling paradigm
D. Differentiation response - ANSWER-A
A social worker is leaving one agency to work at another. In order to address this
situation ethically, the social worker should:
A. Not inform clients in order to avoid causing them undue stress and harm
B. Advise clients that it would be best for them to transfer services to the social
worker's new agency to avoid any interruptions in treatment
C. Inform clients of appropriate options for the continuation of services and the
benefits and risks of the options
D. Discontinue services to clients immediately - ANSWER-C
Federal law requires health care facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid
reimbursements to do all of the following with regard to advance directives EXCEPT:
A. Inform clients of their rights to have advance directives that will allow them to
make decisions regarding their health care
B. Use a portion of their revenues to assist clients with the costs associated with
creating advance directives
C. Ask clients if they have advance directives and document their responses
D. Provide education about advance directives - ANSWER-B
In which of the following circumstances is task-centered treatment NOT
recommended?
A. When the client wants to see immediate results or changes in circumstances
B. When the client is anxious to be an active part of the change process
C. When there is a time limited period in which to work with the client
D. When the client is addressing long-standing problems that are complex in nature -
ANSWER-D
A client is currently taking Clozaril for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The client is
MOST likely going to be required to undergo what medical monitoring due to this
medication use?
A. Weight checks
, B. Blood work
C. Dietary restrictions
D. Exercise regimen - ANSWER-
Which of the following inhibits the establishment of a therapeutic relationship?
A. A universalism approach or the acceptance of a standard set of norms or
standards
B. A pluralistic approach that values cultural pluralism
C. Clients examined as being influenced by their environment with problems being
seen as resulting from role ambiguity rather than individual deficits
D. Flexible treatment approaches that take into account the subjective realities of
clients - ANSWER-
Which of the following is NOT an exception to a social worker's duty to protect
confidentiality?
A. When a client poses a serious risk to self and others
B. When child abuse is suspected
C. When a client has violated criminal laws and has not been properly prosecuted
D. When there is an imminent threat by a client to an identifiable third party -
ANSWER-
Which of the following theories is used to explain why clients in battering
relationships will not leave until the benefits exceed the risks?
A. Psychoana - ANSWER-
A social worker is appointed by the court to conduct a child custody evaluation for a
couple that is divorcing. The mother reports that her husband is verbally abusive,
controlling, and neglects the children when they are in his care. She reports that the
children have missed a lot of school when staying with their father because he does
not assist with getting them ready for school or doing their homework. The father
states that his wife is lazy, irresponsible, and cannot meet the children's basic needs.
He reports that the school frequently has to provide lunch for the children because
the mother does not supply it when they are in her care. In order to BEST evaluate
the legitimacy of the information, the social worker should:
A. Ask the husband and wife to put their allegations in writing and sign them,
attesting to their accuracy
B. Determine whether the husband or wife have had any past instances with being -
ANSWER-D
A social worker is facilitating a psychotherapy group for individuals who are in
recovery from substance abuse. After group, a client mentions that she has been
having problems dealing with job stress without the use of substances. In order to
meet this client's needs, the social worker should:
A. Recommend that the client see the social worker individually in addition to the
group therapy because she appears to need some additional support
B. Suggest that the client bring this topic up in the group next week to see if others
are having similar problems
C. Evaluate whether group therapy is the best treatment modality for the client due to
the issue being mentioned to the social worker outside of the group context
EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A family comes into treatment because of their young daughter's behaviour. They
report, upon intake, that she yells at her parents, doesn't listen, and complains about
their behaviour. There is little progress during the course of treatment and the girl
reports that she has no intention of changing. After the sixth session, a social worker
tells the girl that she cannot help with her behaviour and she should continue to "do
as she wishes." According to strategic family therapy, the social worker's directive is
known as a:
A. Paradoxical intent
B. Pretend technique
C. Relabelling paradigm
D. Differentiation response - ANSWER-A
A social worker is leaving one agency to work at another. In order to address this
situation ethically, the social worker should:
A. Not inform clients in order to avoid causing them undue stress and harm
B. Advise clients that it would be best for them to transfer services to the social
worker's new agency to avoid any interruptions in treatment
C. Inform clients of appropriate options for the continuation of services and the
benefits and risks of the options
D. Discontinue services to clients immediately - ANSWER-C
Federal law requires health care facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid
reimbursements to do all of the following with regard to advance directives EXCEPT:
A. Inform clients of their rights to have advance directives that will allow them to
make decisions regarding their health care
B. Use a portion of their revenues to assist clients with the costs associated with
creating advance directives
C. Ask clients if they have advance directives and document their responses
D. Provide education about advance directives - ANSWER-B
In which of the following circumstances is task-centered treatment NOT
recommended?
A. When the client wants to see immediate results or changes in circumstances
B. When the client is anxious to be an active part of the change process
C. When there is a time limited period in which to work with the client
D. When the client is addressing long-standing problems that are complex in nature -
ANSWER-D
A client is currently taking Clozaril for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The client is
MOST likely going to be required to undergo what medical monitoring due to this
medication use?
A. Weight checks
, B. Blood work
C. Dietary restrictions
D. Exercise regimen - ANSWER-
Which of the following inhibits the establishment of a therapeutic relationship?
A. A universalism approach or the acceptance of a standard set of norms or
standards
B. A pluralistic approach that values cultural pluralism
C. Clients examined as being influenced by their environment with problems being
seen as resulting from role ambiguity rather than individual deficits
D. Flexible treatment approaches that take into account the subjective realities of
clients - ANSWER-
Which of the following is NOT an exception to a social worker's duty to protect
confidentiality?
A. When a client poses a serious risk to self and others
B. When child abuse is suspected
C. When a client has violated criminal laws and has not been properly prosecuted
D. When there is an imminent threat by a client to an identifiable third party -
ANSWER-
Which of the following theories is used to explain why clients in battering
relationships will not leave until the benefits exceed the risks?
A. Psychoana - ANSWER-
A social worker is appointed by the court to conduct a child custody evaluation for a
couple that is divorcing. The mother reports that her husband is verbally abusive,
controlling, and neglects the children when they are in his care. She reports that the
children have missed a lot of school when staying with their father because he does
not assist with getting them ready for school or doing their homework. The father
states that his wife is lazy, irresponsible, and cannot meet the children's basic needs.
He reports that the school frequently has to provide lunch for the children because
the mother does not supply it when they are in her care. In order to BEST evaluate
the legitimacy of the information, the social worker should:
A. Ask the husband and wife to put their allegations in writing and sign them,
attesting to their accuracy
B. Determine whether the husband or wife have had any past instances with being -
ANSWER-D
A social worker is facilitating a psychotherapy group for individuals who are in
recovery from substance abuse. After group, a client mentions that she has been
having problems dealing with job stress without the use of substances. In order to
meet this client's needs, the social worker should:
A. Recommend that the client see the social worker individually in addition to the
group therapy because she appears to need some additional support
B. Suggest that the client bring this topic up in the group next week to see if others
are having similar problems
C. Evaluate whether group therapy is the best treatment modality for the client due to
the issue being mentioned to the social worker outside of the group context
