ASWB MSW EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Freud Psychosexual Stages - ANS 1. Anal (0-1)
2. Oral (2-3)
3. Phallic (3-5)
4. Latency (5-11)
5. Genital (12-18)
Freud Psychosexual Stages Fixations - ANS
Oral stage - ANS -infant's primary interaction with world is through mouth, oral stimulation
through sucking and tasting
Anal stage - ANS -primary focus of libido was on controlling bladder and bowel movements
-toilet training is primary issue, too much pressure can result in excessive need for order or
cleanliness later in life, too little pressure from parents can lead to messy or destructive
behavior later in life
Phallic stage - ANS -focus of id's energy is on genitals, children become aware of gender
identity
Latent stage - ANS -focus of id's energy is on genitals, children become aware of gender
identity
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,Genital stage - ANS -onset of puberty causing libido to become active
-strong interest in opposite sex, individual will continue to develop into well-balanced person
Piaget Stages of Development - ANS Sensorimotor (0-2)
Preoperational thought (2.5 - 6/7)
Concrete operations (7-11)
Formal Operations (11-18)
Sensorimotor Stage - ANS -learn primarily through sensory input and action
-object permanence, causality, symbolic thought
Preoperational Thought - ANS -child is able to use words and images to refer to objects
Concrete operations - ANS - think logically but have difficulty with abstracts or hypotheticals
Formal Operations - ANS - can think abstractly, use deductive reasoning, and systematically
plan
Erikson's Psychosocial Stages - ANS 1. Trust vs Mistrust
2. Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt
3. Initiative vs Guilt
4. Industry vs Inferiority
5. Identity vs Identity Diffusion
6. Intimacy vs Isolation
7. Generativity vs Self-Absorption
8. Integrity vs Despair
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, Trust vs Mistrust - ANS Children begin to learn the ability to trust others based upon the
consistency of their caregiver(s).
Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt - ANS Between the ages of 1 and 3, children begin to assert
their independence by walking away from their mother. If encouraged it fosters independence,
if criticized it leads to feeling unable to survive and over dependence on parent.
Initiative vs Guilt - ANS Children assert themselves more frequently, if encouraged they feel
secure in their ability to lead others and make decisions; if discouraged children develop a
sense of guilt and lack self-initiative.
Industry vs Inferiority - ANS Children begin to develop a sense of pride in their
accomplishments. If encouraged and they begin to feel industrious and feel confident in their
ability to achieve goals. If not encouraged they feel inferior, doubting their abilities and failing
to reach their potential.
Identity vs Role Confusion - ANS During adolescence, transition from childhood to adulthood
and children become more independent, looking to their futures.
Intimacy vs Isolation - ANS In young adulthood, individuals begin to share themselves with
others and explore relationships . Successful completion leads to commitment, while
unsuccessful completion leads fear of intimacy & commitment.
Generativity vs Stagnation - ANS During middle adulthood, individuals establish careers,
settle down within relationships, begin families, and develop a sense of being a part of the
bigger picture. They give back to society through raising children, being productive at work, and
becoming involved in community activities and organizations.
Ego Integrity vs Despair - ANS As individuals grow older and become senior citizens, they
tend to slow down and explore life as retired people. If they view life as unproductive or failed
to accomplish goals it can lead to depression.
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AND ANSWERS
Freud Psychosexual Stages - ANS 1. Anal (0-1)
2. Oral (2-3)
3. Phallic (3-5)
4. Latency (5-11)
5. Genital (12-18)
Freud Psychosexual Stages Fixations - ANS
Oral stage - ANS -infant's primary interaction with world is through mouth, oral stimulation
through sucking and tasting
Anal stage - ANS -primary focus of libido was on controlling bladder and bowel movements
-toilet training is primary issue, too much pressure can result in excessive need for order or
cleanliness later in life, too little pressure from parents can lead to messy or destructive
behavior later in life
Phallic stage - ANS -focus of id's energy is on genitals, children become aware of gender
identity
Latent stage - ANS -focus of id's energy is on genitals, children become aware of gender
identity
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,Genital stage - ANS -onset of puberty causing libido to become active
-strong interest in opposite sex, individual will continue to develop into well-balanced person
Piaget Stages of Development - ANS Sensorimotor (0-2)
Preoperational thought (2.5 - 6/7)
Concrete operations (7-11)
Formal Operations (11-18)
Sensorimotor Stage - ANS -learn primarily through sensory input and action
-object permanence, causality, symbolic thought
Preoperational Thought - ANS -child is able to use words and images to refer to objects
Concrete operations - ANS - think logically but have difficulty with abstracts or hypotheticals
Formal Operations - ANS - can think abstractly, use deductive reasoning, and systematically
plan
Erikson's Psychosocial Stages - ANS 1. Trust vs Mistrust
2. Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt
3. Initiative vs Guilt
4. Industry vs Inferiority
5. Identity vs Identity Diffusion
6. Intimacy vs Isolation
7. Generativity vs Self-Absorption
8. Integrity vs Despair
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, Trust vs Mistrust - ANS Children begin to learn the ability to trust others based upon the
consistency of their caregiver(s).
Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt - ANS Between the ages of 1 and 3, children begin to assert
their independence by walking away from their mother. If encouraged it fosters independence,
if criticized it leads to feeling unable to survive and over dependence on parent.
Initiative vs Guilt - ANS Children assert themselves more frequently, if encouraged they feel
secure in their ability to lead others and make decisions; if discouraged children develop a
sense of guilt and lack self-initiative.
Industry vs Inferiority - ANS Children begin to develop a sense of pride in their
accomplishments. If encouraged and they begin to feel industrious and feel confident in their
ability to achieve goals. If not encouraged they feel inferior, doubting their abilities and failing
to reach their potential.
Identity vs Role Confusion - ANS During adolescence, transition from childhood to adulthood
and children become more independent, looking to their futures.
Intimacy vs Isolation - ANS In young adulthood, individuals begin to share themselves with
others and explore relationships . Successful completion leads to commitment, while
unsuccessful completion leads fear of intimacy & commitment.
Generativity vs Stagnation - ANS During middle adulthood, individuals establish careers,
settle down within relationships, begin families, and develop a sense of being a part of the
bigger picture. They give back to society through raising children, being productive at work, and
becoming involved in community activities and organizations.
Ego Integrity vs Despair - ANS As individuals grow older and become senior citizens, they
tend to slow down and explore life as retired people. If they view life as unproductive or failed
to accomplish goals it can lead to depression.
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