ASWB STUDY GUIDE 2024-2025
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Albert b4Bandura's b4Social b4Learning b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS---children b4best
b4and b4most b4commonly b4learn b4their b4behaviors, b4actions, b4and b4reactions
b4through b4observation b4of b4their b4environments b4
-a b4child's b4responses b4are b4learned b4when b4a b4stimulus b4is b4introduced b4to b4the
b4child, b4the b4child b4watches b4the b4reaction b4to b4that b4stimulus b4by b4others, b4and
b4then b4the b4child b4mimics b4the b4behavior b4in b4hope b4of b4evoking b4the b4same
b4response
Minnesota b4Multiphasic b4Personality b4Inventory b4- b4ANSWERS--The b4Minnesota
b4Multiphasic b4Personality b4Inventory b4(MMPI) b4is b4an b4objective b4verbal
b4inventory b4designed b4as b4a b4personality b4test b4for b4the b4assessment b4of
b4psychopathology b4consisting b4of b4550 b4statements, b416 b4of b4which b4are
b4repeated.
Myers-Briggs b4Type b4Indicator b4- b4ANSWERS--The b4Myers-Briggs b4Type
b4Indicator b4(MBTI) b4is b4a b4forced-choice, b4self b4-report b4inventory b4that
b4attempts b4to b4classify b4individuals b4along b4four b4theoretically b4independent
b4dimensions b4on b4how b4people b4perceive b4the b4world b4around b4them. b4The
b4four b4dimensions b4are b4extraverted, b4introverted, b4sensation, b4and b4intuition.
needs b4assessment b4- b4ANSWERS--A b4needs b4assessment b4is b4a b4systematic
b4process b4for b4determining b4and b4addressing b4gaps b4between b4current b4and
b4desired b4conditions. b4It b4examines b4the b4strengths b4and b4weaknesses b4of b4a
b4program b4with b4the b4aim b4of b4improving b4it b4in b4order b4to b4meet b4current b4and
b4future b4challenges.
What b4is b4the b4FIRST b4step b4in b4the b4problem-solving b4process b4within b4the
b4social b4work b4framework? b4
a. b4implementation
b. b4planning
c. b4evaluation
d. b4assessment b4- b4ANSWERS--assessment
burnout b4- b4ANSWERS--state b4of b4physical, b4emotional, b4psychological, b4and/or
b4spiritual b4exhaustion. b4It b4can b4be b4manifested b4by b4cynicism b4or b4a b4lack b4of
b4satisfaction b4in b4working b4with b4clients b4to b4resolve b4their b4problems.
compassion b4fatigue b4- b4ANSWERS--syndrome b4consisting b4of b4a b4combination
b4of b4the b4symptoms b4of b4secondary b4trauma b4and b4burnout. b4It b4usually
b4represents b4the b4overall b4experience b4of b4emotional b4and b4physical b4fatigue
,b4that b4Social b4Workers b4can b4experience b4due b4to b4the b4prevalent b4use b4of
b4empathy b4when b4treating b4clients b4who b4are b4distraught b4and b4experiencing
b4emotional b4pain.
What b4is b4the b4MOST b4commonly b4used b4therapeutic b4approach b4in b4social
b4work? b4
a. b4CBT
b. b4Psychoanalytic b4Therapy
c. b4Humanistic b4therapy
d. b4DBT b4- b4ANSWERS--CBT
Which b4MOST b4accurately b4describes b4the b4concept b4of b4"transference" b4in
b4psychoanalytic b4therapy? b4
a. b4projection b4of b4therapist's b4feelings b4onto b4the b4client
b. b4client's b4unconscious b4redirection b4of b4feelings b4onto b4therapist b4
c. b4conscious b4feelings b4of b4the b4client b4toward b4the b4therapist
d. b4therapist's b4conscious b4feelings b4towards b4the b4client b4- b4ANSWERS--client's
b4unconscious b4redirection b4of b4feelings b4onto b4the b4therapist
A b4client b4with b4a b4history b4of b4substance b4abuse b4comes b4to b4you b4and b4says
b4they b4have b4relapsed. b4What b4is b4the b4BEST b4course b4of b4action b4for b4the
b4social b4worker b4to b4take?
a. b4Explore b4the b4circumstances b4of b4the b4relapse b4with b4the b4client.
b. b4Terminate b4the b4client b4from b4the b4program.
c. b4Immediately b4refer b4the b4client b4to b4a b4detox b4center.
d. b4Inform b4the b4client's b4family b4about b4the b4relapse. b4- b4ANSWERS--a b4-
b4explore b4the b4circumstances b4of b4the b4relapse b4with b4the b4client
You b4are b4working b4with b4a b4family b4where b4the b4parents b4are b4going b4through
b4a b4divorce. b4The b4children b4are b4showing b4signs b4of b4stress. b4What b4is b4the
b4NEXT b4step b4you b4should b4take?
a. b4Recommend b4individual b4therapy b4for b4the b4children.
b. b4Advise b4the b4parents b4to b4reconcile b4for b4the b4sake b4of b4the b4children.
c. b4Conduct b4a b4family b4meeting b4to b4discuss b4the b4changes.
d. b4Refer b4the b4family b4to b4a b4divorce b4lawyer. b4- b4ANSWERS--c- b4conduct b4a
b4family b4meeting b4to b4discuss b4the b4changes
You b4are b4a b4school b4social b4worker b4and b4a b4student b4discloses b4that b4they
b4are b4being b4bullied. b4What b4is b4the b4FIRST b4action b4you b4should b4take?
a. b4Confront b4the b4bully b4immediately.
b. b4Report b4the b4incident b4to b4the b4school b4principal.
c. b4Consult b4with b4the b4student's b4parents.
d. b4Document b4the b4details b4of b4the b4disclosure. b4- b4ANSWERS--d- b4document
b4the b4details b4of b4the b4disclosure
, You b4are b4working b4with b4a b4client b4who b4has b4recently b4been b4diagnosed b4with
b4depression. b4The b4client b4is b4hesitant b4to b4take b4medication. b4What b4is b4the
b4BEST b4course b4of b4action?
a. b4Insist b4on b4medication b4as b4it's b4clinically b4proven.
b. b4Explore b4the b4client's b4concerns b4about b4medication.
c. b4Refer b4the b4client b4to b4a b4psychiatrist b4immediately.
d. b4Discontinue b4therapy b4until b4they b4agree b4to b4medication. b4- b4ANSWERS--b-
b4explore b4the b4client's b4concerns b4about b4medication
A b4social b4worker b4is b4working b4with b4a b4family b4where b4the b4parents b4are
b4going b4through b4a b4divorce. b4The b4children b4are b4showing b4signs b4of
b4emotional b4distress. b4What b4is b4the b4BEST b4course b4of b4action b4for b4the
b4social b4worker b4to b4take?
a. b4Initiate b4family b4therapy b4sessions.
b. b4Recommend b4individual b4therapy b4for b4the b4parents.
c. b4Advise b4the b4parents b4to b4stay b4together b4for b4the b4children's b4sake.
d. b4Focus b4on b4helping b4the b4children b4cope, b4ignoring b4the b4parents' b4issues. b4-
b4ANSWERS--a- b4initiate b4family b4therapy b4sessions
A b4client b4with b4a b4history b4of b4substance b4abuse b4is b4in b4a b4relapse b4prevention
b4program. b4The b4client b4reports b4feeling b4tempted b4to b4use b4again b4due b4to
b4stress b4at b4work. b4What b4is b4the b4NEXT b4step b4the b4social b4worker b4should
b4take?
a. b4Immediately b4contact b4the b4client's b4employer.
b. b4Advise b4the b4client b4to b4attend b4more b4AA b4meetings.
c. b4Recommend b4a b4change b4in b4employment.
d. b4Explore b4stress b4management b4techniques. b4- b4ANSWERS--d- b4explore
b4stress b4management b4techniques
A b4social b4worker b4is b4working b4with b4a b4family b4where b4the b4parents b4are
b4going b4through b4a b4divorce. b4The b4youngest b4child b4is b4showing b4signs b4of
b4regression, b4such b4as b4bed-wetting b4and b4thumb-sucking. b4What b4is b4the
b4BEST b4course b4of b4action b4for b4the b4social b4worker b4to b4take?
a. b4Refer b4the b4child b4to b4a b4psychiatrist b4for b4medication.
b. b4Advise b4the b4parents b4to b4punish b4the b4regressive b4behaviors.
c. b4Discuss b4the b4child's b4behaviors b4with b4the b4parents b4and b4explore b4coping
b4strategies.
d. b4Ignore b4the b4behaviors b4as b4they b4are b4temporary. b4- b4ANSWERS--c-
b4discuss b4the b4child's b4behaviors b4with b4the b4parents b4and b4explore b4coping
b4strategies
A b4social b4worker b4is b4counseling b4a b4teenager b4who b4has b4recently b4been
b4engaging b4in b4risky b4behaviors b4like b4substance b4abuse b4and b4skipping
b4school. b4The b4teenager's b4parents b4are b4concerned b4but b4unsure b4how b4to
b4intervene. b4What b4is b4the b4NEXT b4step b4the b4social b4worker b4should b4take?
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Albert b4Bandura's b4Social b4Learning b4Theory b4- b4ANSWERS---children b4best
b4and b4most b4commonly b4learn b4their b4behaviors, b4actions, b4and b4reactions
b4through b4observation b4of b4their b4environments b4
-a b4child's b4responses b4are b4learned b4when b4a b4stimulus b4is b4introduced b4to b4the
b4child, b4the b4child b4watches b4the b4reaction b4to b4that b4stimulus b4by b4others, b4and
b4then b4the b4child b4mimics b4the b4behavior b4in b4hope b4of b4evoking b4the b4same
b4response
Minnesota b4Multiphasic b4Personality b4Inventory b4- b4ANSWERS--The b4Minnesota
b4Multiphasic b4Personality b4Inventory b4(MMPI) b4is b4an b4objective b4verbal
b4inventory b4designed b4as b4a b4personality b4test b4for b4the b4assessment b4of
b4psychopathology b4consisting b4of b4550 b4statements, b416 b4of b4which b4are
b4repeated.
Myers-Briggs b4Type b4Indicator b4- b4ANSWERS--The b4Myers-Briggs b4Type
b4Indicator b4(MBTI) b4is b4a b4forced-choice, b4self b4-report b4inventory b4that
b4attempts b4to b4classify b4individuals b4along b4four b4theoretically b4independent
b4dimensions b4on b4how b4people b4perceive b4the b4world b4around b4them. b4The
b4four b4dimensions b4are b4extraverted, b4introverted, b4sensation, b4and b4intuition.
needs b4assessment b4- b4ANSWERS--A b4needs b4assessment b4is b4a b4systematic
b4process b4for b4determining b4and b4addressing b4gaps b4between b4current b4and
b4desired b4conditions. b4It b4examines b4the b4strengths b4and b4weaknesses b4of b4a
b4program b4with b4the b4aim b4of b4improving b4it b4in b4order b4to b4meet b4current b4and
b4future b4challenges.
What b4is b4the b4FIRST b4step b4in b4the b4problem-solving b4process b4within b4the
b4social b4work b4framework? b4
a. b4implementation
b. b4planning
c. b4evaluation
d. b4assessment b4- b4ANSWERS--assessment
burnout b4- b4ANSWERS--state b4of b4physical, b4emotional, b4psychological, b4and/or
b4spiritual b4exhaustion. b4It b4can b4be b4manifested b4by b4cynicism b4or b4a b4lack b4of
b4satisfaction b4in b4working b4with b4clients b4to b4resolve b4their b4problems.
compassion b4fatigue b4- b4ANSWERS--syndrome b4consisting b4of b4a b4combination
b4of b4the b4symptoms b4of b4secondary b4trauma b4and b4burnout. b4It b4usually
b4represents b4the b4overall b4experience b4of b4emotional b4and b4physical b4fatigue
,b4that b4Social b4Workers b4can b4experience b4due b4to b4the b4prevalent b4use b4of
b4empathy b4when b4treating b4clients b4who b4are b4distraught b4and b4experiencing
b4emotional b4pain.
What b4is b4the b4MOST b4commonly b4used b4therapeutic b4approach b4in b4social
b4work? b4
a. b4CBT
b. b4Psychoanalytic b4Therapy
c. b4Humanistic b4therapy
d. b4DBT b4- b4ANSWERS--CBT
Which b4MOST b4accurately b4describes b4the b4concept b4of b4"transference" b4in
b4psychoanalytic b4therapy? b4
a. b4projection b4of b4therapist's b4feelings b4onto b4the b4client
b. b4client's b4unconscious b4redirection b4of b4feelings b4onto b4therapist b4
c. b4conscious b4feelings b4of b4the b4client b4toward b4the b4therapist
d. b4therapist's b4conscious b4feelings b4towards b4the b4client b4- b4ANSWERS--client's
b4unconscious b4redirection b4of b4feelings b4onto b4the b4therapist
A b4client b4with b4a b4history b4of b4substance b4abuse b4comes b4to b4you b4and b4says
b4they b4have b4relapsed. b4What b4is b4the b4BEST b4course b4of b4action b4for b4the
b4social b4worker b4to b4take?
a. b4Explore b4the b4circumstances b4of b4the b4relapse b4with b4the b4client.
b. b4Terminate b4the b4client b4from b4the b4program.
c. b4Immediately b4refer b4the b4client b4to b4a b4detox b4center.
d. b4Inform b4the b4client's b4family b4about b4the b4relapse. b4- b4ANSWERS--a b4-
b4explore b4the b4circumstances b4of b4the b4relapse b4with b4the b4client
You b4are b4working b4with b4a b4family b4where b4the b4parents b4are b4going b4through
b4a b4divorce. b4The b4children b4are b4showing b4signs b4of b4stress. b4What b4is b4the
b4NEXT b4step b4you b4should b4take?
a. b4Recommend b4individual b4therapy b4for b4the b4children.
b. b4Advise b4the b4parents b4to b4reconcile b4for b4the b4sake b4of b4the b4children.
c. b4Conduct b4a b4family b4meeting b4to b4discuss b4the b4changes.
d. b4Refer b4the b4family b4to b4a b4divorce b4lawyer. b4- b4ANSWERS--c- b4conduct b4a
b4family b4meeting b4to b4discuss b4the b4changes
You b4are b4a b4school b4social b4worker b4and b4a b4student b4discloses b4that b4they
b4are b4being b4bullied. b4What b4is b4the b4FIRST b4action b4you b4should b4take?
a. b4Confront b4the b4bully b4immediately.
b. b4Report b4the b4incident b4to b4the b4school b4principal.
c. b4Consult b4with b4the b4student's b4parents.
d. b4Document b4the b4details b4of b4the b4disclosure. b4- b4ANSWERS--d- b4document
b4the b4details b4of b4the b4disclosure
, You b4are b4working b4with b4a b4client b4who b4has b4recently b4been b4diagnosed b4with
b4depression. b4The b4client b4is b4hesitant b4to b4take b4medication. b4What b4is b4the
b4BEST b4course b4of b4action?
a. b4Insist b4on b4medication b4as b4it's b4clinically b4proven.
b. b4Explore b4the b4client's b4concerns b4about b4medication.
c. b4Refer b4the b4client b4to b4a b4psychiatrist b4immediately.
d. b4Discontinue b4therapy b4until b4they b4agree b4to b4medication. b4- b4ANSWERS--b-
b4explore b4the b4client's b4concerns b4about b4medication
A b4social b4worker b4is b4working b4with b4a b4family b4where b4the b4parents b4are
b4going b4through b4a b4divorce. b4The b4children b4are b4showing b4signs b4of
b4emotional b4distress. b4What b4is b4the b4BEST b4course b4of b4action b4for b4the
b4social b4worker b4to b4take?
a. b4Initiate b4family b4therapy b4sessions.
b. b4Recommend b4individual b4therapy b4for b4the b4parents.
c. b4Advise b4the b4parents b4to b4stay b4together b4for b4the b4children's b4sake.
d. b4Focus b4on b4helping b4the b4children b4cope, b4ignoring b4the b4parents' b4issues. b4-
b4ANSWERS--a- b4initiate b4family b4therapy b4sessions
A b4client b4with b4a b4history b4of b4substance b4abuse b4is b4in b4a b4relapse b4prevention
b4program. b4The b4client b4reports b4feeling b4tempted b4to b4use b4again b4due b4to
b4stress b4at b4work. b4What b4is b4the b4NEXT b4step b4the b4social b4worker b4should
b4take?
a. b4Immediately b4contact b4the b4client's b4employer.
b. b4Advise b4the b4client b4to b4attend b4more b4AA b4meetings.
c. b4Recommend b4a b4change b4in b4employment.
d. b4Explore b4stress b4management b4techniques. b4- b4ANSWERS--d- b4explore
b4stress b4management b4techniques
A b4social b4worker b4is b4working b4with b4a b4family b4where b4the b4parents b4are
b4going b4through b4a b4divorce. b4The b4youngest b4child b4is b4showing b4signs b4of
b4regression, b4such b4as b4bed-wetting b4and b4thumb-sucking. b4What b4is b4the
b4BEST b4course b4of b4action b4for b4the b4social b4worker b4to b4take?
a. b4Refer b4the b4child b4to b4a b4psychiatrist b4for b4medication.
b. b4Advise b4the b4parents b4to b4punish b4the b4regressive b4behaviors.
c. b4Discuss b4the b4child's b4behaviors b4with b4the b4parents b4and b4explore b4coping
b4strategies.
d. b4Ignore b4the b4behaviors b4as b4they b4are b4temporary. b4- b4ANSWERS--c-
b4discuss b4the b4child's b4behaviors b4with b4the b4parents b4and b4explore b4coping
b4strategies
A b4social b4worker b4is b4counseling b4a b4teenager b4who b4has b4recently b4been
b4engaging b4in b4risky b4behaviors b4like b4substance b4abuse b4and b4skipping
b4school. b4The b4teenager's b4parents b4are b4concerned b4but b4unsure b4how b4to
b4intervene. b4What b4is b4the b4NEXT b4step b4the b4social b4worker b4should b4take?
