ASWB Clinical Exam Questions And
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\.What age period does Trust V. Mistrust occur? What happens in this phase? - Answer- Birth-
age 1 . The baby forms its attachments and ability or inability to trust others based on the
consistency of their caregivers.
\.What age period does autonomy v. shame and doubt occur? What happens in this phase? -
Answer- Ages 1-3. Children begin to assert independence by walking away from caregiver.
Children can be encouraged (autonomy) or criticized and shamed (causing them to feel a sense
of doubt in their abilities).
\.What age period does initiative v. guilt occur? What happens in this phase? - Answer- Ages
3-6. Children assert themselves more freely and engage with others. If given a chance to assert
themselves children develop a sense of initiative and feel secure in their ability to make
decisions. If children are overly controlled or criticized, they may develop a sense of guilt and
lack self- initiative.
\.What age period does industry v. inferiority occur? What happens in this phase? - Answer-
Age 6-Puberty. Children begin to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments. If
children are encouraged and reinforced for their initiative they feel confident in their ability to
achieve goals. If it is not encouraged and is restricted, children may begin to feel inferior and
doubt their abilities.
\.What age period does identity v. role confusion occur? What happens in this phase? - Answer-
Adolescence. Children begin to develop a sense of identity and explore relationships and
, goals. Sense of who they are can be hindered, resulting in confusion about themselves and their
role in the world.
\.What age period does intimacy v. isolation occur? What happens in this phase? - Answer-
Young adulthood. Individuals begin to share themselves more intimately with others and
explore relationships leading toward longer term commitments outside of family. Avoiding
intimacy and fearing commitment and relationships can lead to isolation and loneliness.
\.What age period does generativity v. stagnation occur? What happens in this period? -
Answer- Middle adulthood. Individuals establish careers, settle down within relationships,
develop a sense of being a part of the bigger picture. They "give back" to society by being
involved in community activities and being productive at work. Individuals who don't meet
these objectives may feel stagnant and unproductive.
\.What age period does ego integrity v. despair occur? What happens in this period? - Answer-
Older adults. Slowing down pace in life and explore as retired people. People may complete
accomplishments and may develop a sense of integrity if they are satisfied with the progression
of their lives. If they see their lives as being unproductive and failing to accomplish life goals,
they can become dissatisfied with life and develop despair.
\.What are the 6 levels of cognition? - Answer- 1. knowledge
2. comprehension
3. application
4. analysis
5. synthesis
6. evaluation
\.Piaget's stages of cognitive development - Answer- sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete
operational, formal operational
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\.What age period does Trust V. Mistrust occur? What happens in this phase? - Answer- Birth-
age 1 . The baby forms its attachments and ability or inability to trust others based on the
consistency of their caregivers.
\.What age period does autonomy v. shame and doubt occur? What happens in this phase? -
Answer- Ages 1-3. Children begin to assert independence by walking away from caregiver.
Children can be encouraged (autonomy) or criticized and shamed (causing them to feel a sense
of doubt in their abilities).
\.What age period does initiative v. guilt occur? What happens in this phase? - Answer- Ages
3-6. Children assert themselves more freely and engage with others. If given a chance to assert
themselves children develop a sense of initiative and feel secure in their ability to make
decisions. If children are overly controlled or criticized, they may develop a sense of guilt and
lack self- initiative.
\.What age period does industry v. inferiority occur? What happens in this phase? - Answer-
Age 6-Puberty. Children begin to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments. If
children are encouraged and reinforced for their initiative they feel confident in their ability to
achieve goals. If it is not encouraged and is restricted, children may begin to feel inferior and
doubt their abilities.
\.What age period does identity v. role confusion occur? What happens in this phase? - Answer-
Adolescence. Children begin to develop a sense of identity and explore relationships and
, goals. Sense of who they are can be hindered, resulting in confusion about themselves and their
role in the world.
\.What age period does intimacy v. isolation occur? What happens in this phase? - Answer-
Young adulthood. Individuals begin to share themselves more intimately with others and
explore relationships leading toward longer term commitments outside of family. Avoiding
intimacy and fearing commitment and relationships can lead to isolation and loneliness.
\.What age period does generativity v. stagnation occur? What happens in this period? -
Answer- Middle adulthood. Individuals establish careers, settle down within relationships,
develop a sense of being a part of the bigger picture. They "give back" to society by being
involved in community activities and being productive at work. Individuals who don't meet
these objectives may feel stagnant and unproductive.
\.What age period does ego integrity v. despair occur? What happens in this period? - Answer-
Older adults. Slowing down pace in life and explore as retired people. People may complete
accomplishments and may develop a sense of integrity if they are satisfied with the progression
of their lives. If they see their lives as being unproductive and failing to accomplish life goals,
they can become dissatisfied with life and develop despair.
\.What are the 6 levels of cognition? - Answer- 1. knowledge
2. comprehension
3. application
4. analysis
5. synthesis
6. evaluation
\.Piaget's stages of cognitive development - Answer- sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete
operational, formal operational
