COMPLETE ASWB LCSW EXAM
PREP – 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
What b4is b4"Introjection" b4as b4a b4defense b4mechanism? b4- b4ANSWERS--
Considered b4the b4most b4primitive, b4Internalizing b4outside b4influences b4as b4your
b4own b4identity. b4(focus b4on b4identity, b4commonly b4seen b4in b4adolescents)
Examples: b4
-in b4severe b4depression- b4hatred b4turns b4toward b4self
-A b4child b4takes b4on b4their b4parent's b4words, b4characteristics, b4or b4beliefs b4as
b4their b4own b4to b4maintain b4connection b4
-a b4trauma b4survivor b4takes b4on b4a b4victim b4identity b4
-a b4kid b4"channels" b4his b4big b4brother's b4characteristics b4to b4stand b4up b4to b4a
b4bully b4
-kid b4internalizes b4ideas b4of b4someone b4else b4- b4"I b4cant b4cry b4it's b4weak."
opposite b4of b4projection
obsessive-compulsive b4personality b4disorder b4- b4ANSWERS--OCPD b4- b4a
b4personality b4disorder b4characterized b4by b4preoccupation b4with b4orderliness,
b4perfection, b4rigidness, b4and b4control
never b4satisfied b4with b4achievements
ex: b4Steve b4Jobs
Intermittent b4Explosive b4Disorder b4(IED) b4- b4ANSWERS--Impulse-control b4disorder
b4with b4repeated b4episodes b4of b4unpredictable, b4impulsive, b4uncontrollable b4(not
b4pre-meditated) b4aggression b4in b4which b4client b4strikes b4out b4at b4others b4or
b4destroys b4property. b4Failure b4to b4restrain b4aggressive b4impulses, b4and
b4response b4is b4disproportionate b4to b4the b4situation. b4Can b4manifest b4through
b4arguments, b4temper b4tantrums, b4verbal/physical b4aggression. b4
Not b4persistently b4irritable b4mood b4and b4can b4be b4present b4for b4adults. b4More
b4severe b4than b4ODD. b4
Dx b4if b4at b4least b46+ b4yrs b4old, b4and b4"explosion" b4occurs b42 b4or b4more b4times
b4a b4week b4for b4at b4least b43 b4months b4(OR b4child b4has b4had b43 b4incidents b4of
b4impulsive/uncontrollable b4physical b4injury/property b4destruction b4in b4the b4last
b4year)
Conduct b4Disorder b4(CD) b4- b4ANSWERS--a b4pattern b4of b4repetitive b4behavior b4in
b4which b4the b4rights b4of b4others b4or b4social b4norms b4are b4violated. b4Bullying,
b4intimidating, b4truancy, b4lack b4of b4remorse b4or b4empathy, b4premeditated b4harmful
b4behaviors, b4theft, b4aggression b4toward b4people b4or b4animals, b4destruction b4of
b4property, b4theft, b4serious b4transgression b4of b4rules
Occuring b4within b4a b41-year b4period b4(with b4at b4least b4one b4symptom b4present
b4for b46 b4months b4straight), b4and b4onset b4before b4age b413. b4
Leads b4to b4antisocial b4personality b4disorder b4after b418.
,Disruptive b4Mood b4Dysregulation b4Disorder b4(DMDD) b4- b4ANSWERS--a
b4depressive b4disorder b4in b4children b4characterized b4by b4persistent b4irritability
b4and b4frequent b4episodes b4of b4out-of-control b4behavior. b4Involves b4severe,
b4recurrent b4temper b4outbursts b4with b4a b4persistent/chornic b4irritable b4and b4angry
b4mood b4between b4outbursts b4on b4most b4days.
Lasting b4at b4least b41 b4year b4with b4no b4more b4than b43 b4month b4periods b4between
b4symptom b4episodes
On b4average, b4outbursts b4occur b43+ b4times/wk b4
Age b4of b4onset b4before b410 b4yrs
Diagnosed b4between b46-18 b4yrs
What b4does b4KSA b4stand b4for? b4- b4ANSWERS--knowledge, b4skills, b4and b4abilities
What b4is b4the b4order b4of b4the b4Social b4Work b4process? b4(6) b4- b4ANSWERS--1.
b4Engagement b4
2. b4Assessment b4
3. b4Planning
4. b4Intervention
5. b4Evaluation
6. b4Termination
What b4factors b4influence b4people b4and b4their b4behaviors b4in b4a b4social
b4environment? b4(5) b4- b4ANSWERS--1. b4Individual b4Characteristics
2. b4Interpersonal b4Factors
3. b4Institutional b4Factors
4. b4Community b4Factors
5. b4Public b4Policy
What b4are b4individual b4characteristics? b4- b4ANSWERS--Knowledge, b4experiences,
b4attitudes, b4beliefs, b4and b4personality, b4unique b4to b4each b4client
What b4are b4interpersonal b4factors? b4- b4ANSWERS--Social b4support, b4work
b4relationships, b4friendships, b4and b4religious b4community
What b4are b4institutional b4factors? b4- b4ANSWERS--Rules, b4regulations, b4and
b4informal b4structures b4in b4the b4organizations b4client b4is b4involved b4with
(smoking, b4dress b4expectations, b4rules b4around b4social b4interactions)
What b4are b4community b4factors? b4- b4ANSWERS--Formal b4and b4informal b4norms
b4and b4expectations b4based b4on b4the b4social b4environment b4where b4a b4client
b4lives
What b4are b4public b4policies? b4- b4ANSWERS--Mandated b4regulations b4and b4laws,
b4typically b4by b4a b4government
(wearing b4seat b4belts, b4not b4using b4drugs, b4limits b4on b4physical b4aggression,
b4etc)
,What b4are b4the b4most b4common b4theoretical b4perspectives b4that b4help b4explain
b4human b4behavior? b4(8) b4- b4ANSWERS--1. b4Systems b4Theory
2. b4Conflict b4Theory
3. b4Rational b4Choice b4Theory
4. b4Social b4Constructionist b4Theory
5. b4Psychodynamic b4Theory
6. b4Developmental b4Theory
7. b4Social b4Behavioral b4Theory
8. b4Humanistic b4Perspective
Systems b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--Multiple b4parts b4in b4an b4environment b4are
b4interrelated b4where b4each b4part b4impacts b4all b4other b4parts b4as b4well b4as b4the
b4system b4as b4a b4whole.
Conflict b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--The b4idea b4that b4conflict b4between b4competing
b4interests, b4resources, b4and b4power b4is b4the b4basic b4motivating b4force b4of
b4social b4change b4and b4society b4in b4general
Rational b4Choice b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--By b4nature, b4people b4are b4rationale
b4and b4goal b4oriented b4and b4will b4try b4to b4maximize b4rewards b4and b4minimize
b4costs. b4Behavior b4is b4explained b4when b4viewed b4through b4self-interest.
Social b4Constructionist b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--Social b4reality b4is b4created
b4when b4clients b4develop b4a b4common b4understanding b4of b4their b4world b4through
b4social b4interaction. b4They b4are b4influenced b4by b4social b4processes b4that b4are
b4grounded b4in b4customs, b4as b4well b4as b4cultural b4and b4historical b4contexts.
(BLM, b4Nationalists, b4Native b4American, b4etc.)
Psychodynamic b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--Human b4behavior b4is b4motivated b4by
b4conscious b4and b4unconscious b4mental b4activity b4where b4experiences,
b4particularly b4in b4developmental b4years, b4are b4central. b4Defense b4mechanisms
b4are b4used b4to b4avoid b4being b4overwhelmed.
Developmental b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--Human b4development b4is b4a b4complex
b4interaction b4of b4biological, b4psychological, b4and b4social b4factors. b4Development
b4occurs b4in b4defined, b4age-related b4stages b4that b4build b4upon b4one b4another.
Social b4Behavioral b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--Human b4behavior b4is b4learned b4when
b4clients b4interact b4with b4the b4environment b4through b4association, b4reinforcement,
b4and b4imitation. b4Behavior b4and b4can b4be b4changed b4through b4techniques b4such
b4as b4classical b4and b4operant b4conditioning.
Humanistic b4Perspective b4- b4ANSWERS--Each b4client b4is b4responsible b4for b4their
b4own b4choices b4and b4have b4the b4capacity b4to b4change b4themselves. b4Human
b4behavior b4is b4driven b4by b4a b4desire b4for b4growth, b4meaning, b4and
b4competence. b4Behaving b4in b4ways b4inconsistent b4to b4this b4causes b4anxiety.
Why b4does b4social b4development b4matter? b4- b4ANSWERS--Human b4beings b4are
b4inherently b4social. b4Developing b4competencies b4in b4this b4domain b4enhances b4a
, b4person's b4mental b4health, b4success b4in b4work, b4and b4the b4ability b4to b4achieve
b4life b4tasks.
In b4order b4of b4research b4development, b4who b4were b4the b4prominent b4theorists
b4of b4developmental b4research b4and b4their b4associated b4research? b4(5) b4-
b4ANSWERS--1. b4Sigmund b4Freud b4(Psychosexual)
2. b4Erik b4Erickson b4(Psychosocial)
3. b4Jean b4Piaget b4(Cognitive)
4. b4Lawrence b4Kohlberg b4(Moral)
5. b4James b4Fowler b4(Spiritual)
Who b4developed b4the b4psychosocial b4theory b4of b4Life b4Stages? b4- b4ANSWERS--
Erick b4Erickson
How b4many b4life b4stages b4are b4there b4in b4Erickson's b4theory? b4- b4ANSWERS--8
What b4are b4the b48 b4psychosocial b4stages b4of b4life b4and b4their b4corresponding
b4ages? b4- b4ANSWERS--1. b4Infancy: b4birth-1 b4year
2. b4Early b4childhood: b41-2 b4years
3. b4Preschool: b43-5 b4years
4. b4Elementary: b46-12 b4years
5. b4Adolescent: b413-20's
6. b4Young b4Adulthood: b420's b4-early b440's
7. b4Middle b4Adulthood: b440's-60's
8. b4Late b4Adulthood: b4Late b460's+
What b4are b4the b4crises b4and b4outcomes b4of b4the b41st b4psychosocial b4stage b4of
b4development? b4- b4ANSWERS--1. b4Infancy b4(Birth- b41 b4yr)
Crisis: b4Trust b4vs. b4Mistrust
Completion: b4Confidence b4and b4security
Maladaption: b4Disconnect b4and b4anxiety
-based b4on b4consistency b4of b4caregivers
What b4are b4the b4crisis b4and b4outcomes b4of b4the b42nd b4psychosocial b4stage b4of
b4development? b4- b4ANSWERS--2. b4Early b4childhood: b41-3 b4years
Crisis: b4Autonomy b4Vs. b4Shame
Completion: b4Self-control, b4independence b4
Maladaption: b4Impulsivity, b4dependence
What b4are b4the b4crisis b4and b4outcomes b4of b4the b43rd b4psychosocial b4stage b4of
b4development? b4- b4ANSWERS--3. b4Preschool: b43-6 b4years
Crisis: b4Initiative b4Vs. b4Guilt
Completion: b4Purpose, b4initiative, b4lead b4others
Maladaption: b4lacking b4self-leadership, b4follower
What b4are b4the b4crisis b4and b4outcomes b4of b4the b44th b4psychosocial b4stage b4of
b4development? b4- b4ANSWERS--4. b4Elementary: b46-12 b4years
Crisis: b4Industry b4Vs. b4Inferiority
Completion: b4Competency, b4goal b4completion
PREP – 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
What b4is b4"Introjection" b4as b4a b4defense b4mechanism? b4- b4ANSWERS--
Considered b4the b4most b4primitive, b4Internalizing b4outside b4influences b4as b4your
b4own b4identity. b4(focus b4on b4identity, b4commonly b4seen b4in b4adolescents)
Examples: b4
-in b4severe b4depression- b4hatred b4turns b4toward b4self
-A b4child b4takes b4on b4their b4parent's b4words, b4characteristics, b4or b4beliefs b4as
b4their b4own b4to b4maintain b4connection b4
-a b4trauma b4survivor b4takes b4on b4a b4victim b4identity b4
-a b4kid b4"channels" b4his b4big b4brother's b4characteristics b4to b4stand b4up b4to b4a
b4bully b4
-kid b4internalizes b4ideas b4of b4someone b4else b4- b4"I b4cant b4cry b4it's b4weak."
opposite b4of b4projection
obsessive-compulsive b4personality b4disorder b4- b4ANSWERS--OCPD b4- b4a
b4personality b4disorder b4characterized b4by b4preoccupation b4with b4orderliness,
b4perfection, b4rigidness, b4and b4control
never b4satisfied b4with b4achievements
ex: b4Steve b4Jobs
Intermittent b4Explosive b4Disorder b4(IED) b4- b4ANSWERS--Impulse-control b4disorder
b4with b4repeated b4episodes b4of b4unpredictable, b4impulsive, b4uncontrollable b4(not
b4pre-meditated) b4aggression b4in b4which b4client b4strikes b4out b4at b4others b4or
b4destroys b4property. b4Failure b4to b4restrain b4aggressive b4impulses, b4and
b4response b4is b4disproportionate b4to b4the b4situation. b4Can b4manifest b4through
b4arguments, b4temper b4tantrums, b4verbal/physical b4aggression. b4
Not b4persistently b4irritable b4mood b4and b4can b4be b4present b4for b4adults. b4More
b4severe b4than b4ODD. b4
Dx b4if b4at b4least b46+ b4yrs b4old, b4and b4"explosion" b4occurs b42 b4or b4more b4times
b4a b4week b4for b4at b4least b43 b4months b4(OR b4child b4has b4had b43 b4incidents b4of
b4impulsive/uncontrollable b4physical b4injury/property b4destruction b4in b4the b4last
b4year)
Conduct b4Disorder b4(CD) b4- b4ANSWERS--a b4pattern b4of b4repetitive b4behavior b4in
b4which b4the b4rights b4of b4others b4or b4social b4norms b4are b4violated. b4Bullying,
b4intimidating, b4truancy, b4lack b4of b4remorse b4or b4empathy, b4premeditated b4harmful
b4behaviors, b4theft, b4aggression b4toward b4people b4or b4animals, b4destruction b4of
b4property, b4theft, b4serious b4transgression b4of b4rules
Occuring b4within b4a b41-year b4period b4(with b4at b4least b4one b4symptom b4present
b4for b46 b4months b4straight), b4and b4onset b4before b4age b413. b4
Leads b4to b4antisocial b4personality b4disorder b4after b418.
,Disruptive b4Mood b4Dysregulation b4Disorder b4(DMDD) b4- b4ANSWERS--a
b4depressive b4disorder b4in b4children b4characterized b4by b4persistent b4irritability
b4and b4frequent b4episodes b4of b4out-of-control b4behavior. b4Involves b4severe,
b4recurrent b4temper b4outbursts b4with b4a b4persistent/chornic b4irritable b4and b4angry
b4mood b4between b4outbursts b4on b4most b4days.
Lasting b4at b4least b41 b4year b4with b4no b4more b4than b43 b4month b4periods b4between
b4symptom b4episodes
On b4average, b4outbursts b4occur b43+ b4times/wk b4
Age b4of b4onset b4before b410 b4yrs
Diagnosed b4between b46-18 b4yrs
What b4does b4KSA b4stand b4for? b4- b4ANSWERS--knowledge, b4skills, b4and b4abilities
What b4is b4the b4order b4of b4the b4Social b4Work b4process? b4(6) b4- b4ANSWERS--1.
b4Engagement b4
2. b4Assessment b4
3. b4Planning
4. b4Intervention
5. b4Evaluation
6. b4Termination
What b4factors b4influence b4people b4and b4their b4behaviors b4in b4a b4social
b4environment? b4(5) b4- b4ANSWERS--1. b4Individual b4Characteristics
2. b4Interpersonal b4Factors
3. b4Institutional b4Factors
4. b4Community b4Factors
5. b4Public b4Policy
What b4are b4individual b4characteristics? b4- b4ANSWERS--Knowledge, b4experiences,
b4attitudes, b4beliefs, b4and b4personality, b4unique b4to b4each b4client
What b4are b4interpersonal b4factors? b4- b4ANSWERS--Social b4support, b4work
b4relationships, b4friendships, b4and b4religious b4community
What b4are b4institutional b4factors? b4- b4ANSWERS--Rules, b4regulations, b4and
b4informal b4structures b4in b4the b4organizations b4client b4is b4involved b4with
(smoking, b4dress b4expectations, b4rules b4around b4social b4interactions)
What b4are b4community b4factors? b4- b4ANSWERS--Formal b4and b4informal b4norms
b4and b4expectations b4based b4on b4the b4social b4environment b4where b4a b4client
b4lives
What b4are b4public b4policies? b4- b4ANSWERS--Mandated b4regulations b4and b4laws,
b4typically b4by b4a b4government
(wearing b4seat b4belts, b4not b4using b4drugs, b4limits b4on b4physical b4aggression,
b4etc)
,What b4are b4the b4most b4common b4theoretical b4perspectives b4that b4help b4explain
b4human b4behavior? b4(8) b4- b4ANSWERS--1. b4Systems b4Theory
2. b4Conflict b4Theory
3. b4Rational b4Choice b4Theory
4. b4Social b4Constructionist b4Theory
5. b4Psychodynamic b4Theory
6. b4Developmental b4Theory
7. b4Social b4Behavioral b4Theory
8. b4Humanistic b4Perspective
Systems b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--Multiple b4parts b4in b4an b4environment b4are
b4interrelated b4where b4each b4part b4impacts b4all b4other b4parts b4as b4well b4as b4the
b4system b4as b4a b4whole.
Conflict b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--The b4idea b4that b4conflict b4between b4competing
b4interests, b4resources, b4and b4power b4is b4the b4basic b4motivating b4force b4of
b4social b4change b4and b4society b4in b4general
Rational b4Choice b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--By b4nature, b4people b4are b4rationale
b4and b4goal b4oriented b4and b4will b4try b4to b4maximize b4rewards b4and b4minimize
b4costs. b4Behavior b4is b4explained b4when b4viewed b4through b4self-interest.
Social b4Constructionist b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--Social b4reality b4is b4created
b4when b4clients b4develop b4a b4common b4understanding b4of b4their b4world b4through
b4social b4interaction. b4They b4are b4influenced b4by b4social b4processes b4that b4are
b4grounded b4in b4customs, b4as b4well b4as b4cultural b4and b4historical b4contexts.
(BLM, b4Nationalists, b4Native b4American, b4etc.)
Psychodynamic b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--Human b4behavior b4is b4motivated b4by
b4conscious b4and b4unconscious b4mental b4activity b4where b4experiences,
b4particularly b4in b4developmental b4years, b4are b4central. b4Defense b4mechanisms
b4are b4used b4to b4avoid b4being b4overwhelmed.
Developmental b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--Human b4development b4is b4a b4complex
b4interaction b4of b4biological, b4psychological, b4and b4social b4factors. b4Development
b4occurs b4in b4defined, b4age-related b4stages b4that b4build b4upon b4one b4another.
Social b4Behavioral b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS--Human b4behavior b4is b4learned b4when
b4clients b4interact b4with b4the b4environment b4through b4association, b4reinforcement,
b4and b4imitation. b4Behavior b4and b4can b4be b4changed b4through b4techniques b4such
b4as b4classical b4and b4operant b4conditioning.
Humanistic b4Perspective b4- b4ANSWERS--Each b4client b4is b4responsible b4for b4their
b4own b4choices b4and b4have b4the b4capacity b4to b4change b4themselves. b4Human
b4behavior b4is b4driven b4by b4a b4desire b4for b4growth, b4meaning, b4and
b4competence. b4Behaving b4in b4ways b4inconsistent b4to b4this b4causes b4anxiety.
Why b4does b4social b4development b4matter? b4- b4ANSWERS--Human b4beings b4are
b4inherently b4social. b4Developing b4competencies b4in b4this b4domain b4enhances b4a
, b4person's b4mental b4health, b4success b4in b4work, b4and b4the b4ability b4to b4achieve
b4life b4tasks.
In b4order b4of b4research b4development, b4who b4were b4the b4prominent b4theorists
b4of b4developmental b4research b4and b4their b4associated b4research? b4(5) b4-
b4ANSWERS--1. b4Sigmund b4Freud b4(Psychosexual)
2. b4Erik b4Erickson b4(Psychosocial)
3. b4Jean b4Piaget b4(Cognitive)
4. b4Lawrence b4Kohlberg b4(Moral)
5. b4James b4Fowler b4(Spiritual)
Who b4developed b4the b4psychosocial b4theory b4of b4Life b4Stages? b4- b4ANSWERS--
Erick b4Erickson
How b4many b4life b4stages b4are b4there b4in b4Erickson's b4theory? b4- b4ANSWERS--8
What b4are b4the b48 b4psychosocial b4stages b4of b4life b4and b4their b4corresponding
b4ages? b4- b4ANSWERS--1. b4Infancy: b4birth-1 b4year
2. b4Early b4childhood: b41-2 b4years
3. b4Preschool: b43-5 b4years
4. b4Elementary: b46-12 b4years
5. b4Adolescent: b413-20's
6. b4Young b4Adulthood: b420's b4-early b440's
7. b4Middle b4Adulthood: b440's-60's
8. b4Late b4Adulthood: b4Late b460's+
What b4are b4the b4crises b4and b4outcomes b4of b4the b41st b4psychosocial b4stage b4of
b4development? b4- b4ANSWERS--1. b4Infancy b4(Birth- b41 b4yr)
Crisis: b4Trust b4vs. b4Mistrust
Completion: b4Confidence b4and b4security
Maladaption: b4Disconnect b4and b4anxiety
-based b4on b4consistency b4of b4caregivers
What b4are b4the b4crisis b4and b4outcomes b4of b4the b42nd b4psychosocial b4stage b4of
b4development? b4- b4ANSWERS--2. b4Early b4childhood: b41-3 b4years
Crisis: b4Autonomy b4Vs. b4Shame
Completion: b4Self-control, b4independence b4
Maladaption: b4Impulsivity, b4dependence
What b4are b4the b4crisis b4and b4outcomes b4of b4the b43rd b4psychosocial b4stage b4of
b4development? b4- b4ANSWERS--3. b4Preschool: b43-6 b4years
Crisis: b4Initiative b4Vs. b4Guilt
Completion: b4Purpose, b4initiative, b4lead b4others
Maladaption: b4lacking b4self-leadership, b4follower
What b4are b4the b4crisis b4and b4outcomes b4of b4the b44th b4psychosocial b4stage b4of
b4development? b4- b4ANSWERS--4. b4Elementary: b46-12 b4years
Crisis: b4Industry b4Vs. b4Inferiority
Completion: b4Competency, b4goal b4completion
