ASWB MSW Exam questions and
answers already passed
1. Anal (0-1)
2. Oral (2-3)
3. Phallic (3-5)
4. Latency (5-11)
5. Genital (12-18) - correct answer ✔✔Freud Psychosexual Stages
- correct answer ✔✔Freud Psychosexual Stages Fixations
-infant's primary interaction with world is through mouth, oral stimulation through sucking and
tasting - correct answer ✔✔Oral stage
-primary focus of libido was on controlling bladder and bowel movements
-toilet training is primary issue, too much pressure can result in excessive need for order or
cleanliness later in life, too little pressure from parents can lead to messy or destructive
behavior later in life - correct answer ✔✔Anal stage
-focus of id's energy is on genitals, children become aware of gender identity - correct answer
✔✔Phallic stage
-focus of id's energy is on genitals, children become aware of gender identity - correct answer
✔✔Latent stage
-onset of puberty causing libido to become active
,-strong interest in opposite sex, individual will continue to develop into well-balanced person -
correct answer ✔✔Genital stage
Sensorimotor (0-2)
Preoperational thought (2.5 - 6/7)
Concrete operations (7-11)
Formal Operations (11-18) - correct answer ✔✔Piaget Stages of Development
-learn primarily through sensory input and action
-object permanence, causality, symbolic thought - correct answer ✔✔Sensorimotor Stage
-child is able to use words and images to refer to objects - correct answer ✔✔Preoperational
Thought
- think logically but have difficulty with abstracts or hypotheticals - correct answer ✔✔Concrete
operations
- can think abstractly, use deductive reasoning, and systematically plan - correct answer
✔✔Formal Operations
1. Trust vs Mistrust
2. Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt
3. Initiative vs Guilt
4. Industry vs Inferiority
5. Identity vs Identity Diffusion
6. Intimacy vs Isolation
7. Generativity vs Self-Absorption
, 8. Integrity vs Despair - correct answer ✔✔Erikson's Psychosocial Stages
Children begin to learn the ability to trust others based upon the consistency of their
caregiver(s). - correct answer ✔✔Trust vs Mistrust
Between the ages of 1 and 3, children begin to assert their independence by walking away from
their mother. If encouraged it fosters independence, if criticized it leads to feeling unable to
survive and over dependence on parent. - correct answer ✔✔Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt
Children assert themselves more frequently, if encouraged they feel secure in their ability to
lead others and make decisions; if discouraged children develop a sense of guilt and lack self-
initiative. - correct answer ✔✔Initiative vs Guilt
Children begin to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments. If encouraged and they
begin to feel industrious and feel confident in their ability to achieve goals. If not encouraged
they feel inferior, doubting their abilities and failing to reach their potential. - correct answer
✔✔Industry vs Inferiority
During adolescence, transition from childhood to adulthood and children become more
independent, looking to their futures. - correct answer ✔✔Identity vs Role Confusion
In young adulthood, individuals begin to share themselves with others and explore relationships
. Successful completion leads to commitment, while unsuccessful completion leads fear of
intimacy & commitment. - correct answer ✔✔Intimacy vs Isolation
During middle adulthood, individuals establish careers, settle down within relationships, begin
families, and develop a sense of being a part of the bigger picture. They give back to society
through raising children, being productive at work, and becoming involved in community
activities and organizations. - correct answer ✔✔Generativity vs Stagnation
answers already passed
1. Anal (0-1)
2. Oral (2-3)
3. Phallic (3-5)
4. Latency (5-11)
5. Genital (12-18) - correct answer ✔✔Freud Psychosexual Stages
- correct answer ✔✔Freud Psychosexual Stages Fixations
-infant's primary interaction with world is through mouth, oral stimulation through sucking and
tasting - correct answer ✔✔Oral stage
-primary focus of libido was on controlling bladder and bowel movements
-toilet training is primary issue, too much pressure can result in excessive need for order or
cleanliness later in life, too little pressure from parents can lead to messy or destructive
behavior later in life - correct answer ✔✔Anal stage
-focus of id's energy is on genitals, children become aware of gender identity - correct answer
✔✔Phallic stage
-focus of id's energy is on genitals, children become aware of gender identity - correct answer
✔✔Latent stage
-onset of puberty causing libido to become active
,-strong interest in opposite sex, individual will continue to develop into well-balanced person -
correct answer ✔✔Genital stage
Sensorimotor (0-2)
Preoperational thought (2.5 - 6/7)
Concrete operations (7-11)
Formal Operations (11-18) - correct answer ✔✔Piaget Stages of Development
-learn primarily through sensory input and action
-object permanence, causality, symbolic thought - correct answer ✔✔Sensorimotor Stage
-child is able to use words and images to refer to objects - correct answer ✔✔Preoperational
Thought
- think logically but have difficulty with abstracts or hypotheticals - correct answer ✔✔Concrete
operations
- can think abstractly, use deductive reasoning, and systematically plan - correct answer
✔✔Formal Operations
1. Trust vs Mistrust
2. Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt
3. Initiative vs Guilt
4. Industry vs Inferiority
5. Identity vs Identity Diffusion
6. Intimacy vs Isolation
7. Generativity vs Self-Absorption
, 8. Integrity vs Despair - correct answer ✔✔Erikson's Psychosocial Stages
Children begin to learn the ability to trust others based upon the consistency of their
caregiver(s). - correct answer ✔✔Trust vs Mistrust
Between the ages of 1 and 3, children begin to assert their independence by walking away from
their mother. If encouraged it fosters independence, if criticized it leads to feeling unable to
survive and over dependence on parent. - correct answer ✔✔Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt
Children assert themselves more frequently, if encouraged they feel secure in their ability to
lead others and make decisions; if discouraged children develop a sense of guilt and lack self-
initiative. - correct answer ✔✔Initiative vs Guilt
Children begin to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments. If encouraged and they
begin to feel industrious and feel confident in their ability to achieve goals. If not encouraged
they feel inferior, doubting their abilities and failing to reach their potential. - correct answer
✔✔Industry vs Inferiority
During adolescence, transition from childhood to adulthood and children become more
independent, looking to their futures. - correct answer ✔✔Identity vs Role Confusion
In young adulthood, individuals begin to share themselves with others and explore relationships
. Successful completion leads to commitment, while unsuccessful completion leads fear of
intimacy & commitment. - correct answer ✔✔Intimacy vs Isolation
During middle adulthood, individuals establish careers, settle down within relationships, begin
families, and develop a sense of being a part of the bigger picture. They give back to society
through raising children, being productive at work, and becoming involved in community
activities and organizations. - correct answer ✔✔Generativity vs Stagnation
