ASWB LMSW EXAM FULL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Formative Evaluation. Answer: Ongoing assessment during
implementation.
◉ Traumatic Events. Answer: Provide support to process trauma.
◉ Sudden Behavioral Change. Answer: Address concerns for self-
awareness.
◉ Client Safety. Answer: Prioritize suicide prevention.
◉ Begin Where the Client Is. Answer: Start with the client's
perspective.
◉ Resource Access. Answer: Help clients access needed resources.
◉ Client Rights. Answer: Clients can access their files unless
harmful.
,◉ Folie a Deux. Answer: Shared psychosis; delusions between two
people.
◉ Client Wishes. Answer: Respect self-determination.
◉ Modeling Techniques: Covert. Answer: Imagination of desired
behavior.
◉ Modeling Techniques:. Answer: Self-ModelingWatching oneself on
video.
◉ Modeling Techniques:. Answer: Live Observing others.
◉ Modeling Techniques:. Answer: SymbolicWatching videos of
others.
◉ Paradoxical Intent. Answer: Prescribing behavior to highlight
control over it.
◉ Confrontation. Answer: Highlights unrecognized aspects of
client's thoughts/behaviors.
◉ Summarizing. Answer: Condenses interview segments for clarity.
, ◉ Active Listening. Answer: Reflective listening to ensure
understanding.
◉ Autism Spectrum Disorder. Answer: Linked to increased markers.
◉ Ataxia. Answer: Motor skill impairment.
◉ Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Answer: Preoccupation with
perceived defects.
◉ Somatic Symptom Disorder. Answer: Excessive worry about
serious medical conditions.
◉ Adjustment Disorder. Answer: Symptoms within 3 months of a
stressor.
◉ Avoidant Personality Disorder. Answer: Social inhibition, low self-
esteem.
◉ Antisocial Personality Disorder. Answer: Focus on emotions in
treatment.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Formative Evaluation. Answer: Ongoing assessment during
implementation.
◉ Traumatic Events. Answer: Provide support to process trauma.
◉ Sudden Behavioral Change. Answer: Address concerns for self-
awareness.
◉ Client Safety. Answer: Prioritize suicide prevention.
◉ Begin Where the Client Is. Answer: Start with the client's
perspective.
◉ Resource Access. Answer: Help clients access needed resources.
◉ Client Rights. Answer: Clients can access their files unless
harmful.
,◉ Folie a Deux. Answer: Shared psychosis; delusions between two
people.
◉ Client Wishes. Answer: Respect self-determination.
◉ Modeling Techniques: Covert. Answer: Imagination of desired
behavior.
◉ Modeling Techniques:. Answer: Self-ModelingWatching oneself on
video.
◉ Modeling Techniques:. Answer: Live Observing others.
◉ Modeling Techniques:. Answer: SymbolicWatching videos of
others.
◉ Paradoxical Intent. Answer: Prescribing behavior to highlight
control over it.
◉ Confrontation. Answer: Highlights unrecognized aspects of
client's thoughts/behaviors.
◉ Summarizing. Answer: Condenses interview segments for clarity.
, ◉ Active Listening. Answer: Reflective listening to ensure
understanding.
◉ Autism Spectrum Disorder. Answer: Linked to increased markers.
◉ Ataxia. Answer: Motor skill impairment.
◉ Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Answer: Preoccupation with
perceived defects.
◉ Somatic Symptom Disorder. Answer: Excessive worry about
serious medical conditions.
◉ Adjustment Disorder. Answer: Symptoms within 3 months of a
stressor.
◉ Avoidant Personality Disorder. Answer: Social inhibition, low self-
esteem.
◉ Antisocial Personality Disorder. Answer: Focus on emotions in
treatment.
