Sample LCSW Test Questions with Correct Certified Answers 2026

Sample LCSW Test Questions with Correct Certified Answers 2026 Taking into consideration that the common feature of the somatoform disorders is the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a general medical condition, what of the following statements regarding Factitious Disorders is incorrect? A. Malingering and Factitious Disorder both involve the intentional production B. In Factitious Disorder, panic attacks are often mistaken for heart attacks C. In Malingering, the individual has an external incentive (money, getting out of work, etc.) that he/she hopes to achieve by his/her presentation D. In Factitious Disorder, there is no apparent external motivation for the faking other than to receive medical attention. - Correct Answer Answer: B Explanation: Panic attack: panic attacks are often mistaken for heart attacks, and medical assessment of cardiovascular status should be completed before beginning a psychologically-based intervention for panic symptoms. (no reference to Factitious Disorder/ Malingering Disorder). If Cathersis is the process by which sources of energy are tied to thoughts, actions, objects, or people, what is the source of all basic drives as people progress through the stages of life? A. mental energy B. chemical rebound C. physiologic energy D. biological energy - Correct Answer Answer: D Explanation: Biological energy is the source of all basic drives as people progress through the stages of life. Luke spends 16 hours a day practicing for a big game and as a result he neglects his wife and children quite often. According to Freud's System of Personality, what part of the personality system (process) is responsible for the guilty feelings that result from the violation of the standards and morals set? A. Id B. Ego