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1.) Which of the following is NOT true about motivation to change?
A. Motivation fluctuates from one time to another
B. Motivation can be increased by working to remove barriers to change
C. Motivation is driven by hope or the belief that life can be different
D. Motivation that is imposed by external forces is more salient than that
which is intrinsic
Ans: D.
2.) Evidence-based social work practice can BEST be defined as:
A. Interventions that a social worker has gained training and experience in
delivering
B. Treatment that yields the most cost-effective outcomes according to a cost-
benefit analysis
C. Decision making based on the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of
research knowledge, clinical expertise, social work values, and client wishes
D. Practice evaluations that adhere to scientific principles
Ans: C
3.) What are the stages of change in sequential order?
A. Precontemplation, preparation, contemplation, action, maintenance, and
relapse
B. Preparation, action, precontemplation, contemplation, maintenance, and
relapse
C. Preparation, precontemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance, and
relapse
D. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and
relapse
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Ans: D
4.) Which of the following is NOT an essential step in ethical problem-solving?
A. Identifying the ethical standards that may be compromised
B. Determining whether there is an ethical dilemma
C. Weighing ethical issues in light of social work values and principles
D. Asking a supervisor to monitor practice to identify new ethical issues or
dilemmas
Ans: D
5.) A young boy is stopped by a police officer and claims that he is a member
of the armed forces, though it is obvious that he is not. This assertion by the
boy is MOST likely a:
A. Comorbid thought
B. Dissociation
C. Folie a deux
D. Delusion
Ans: D
6.) A social work administrator is having trouble finding a group home manager
for a new program scheduled to open in two weeks. Further delays in locating
staff will delay clients from moving into the program. The administrator
temporarily hires her niece, who just graduated with a social work degree, for
this position. This action is:
A. Ethical because the niece is clearly qualified for the position
B. Unethical because this is a conflict of interest
C. Ethical because the position is temporary and ensures clients get the
services needed
D. Unethical because clients will experience staff turnover when a new
manager is hired
Ans: B
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Social Work ASWB Masters Exam Guide Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers (100% Correct Answers) /Already
Graded A+
1.) Which of the following is NOT true about motivation to change?
A. Motivation fluctuates from one time to another
B. Motivation can be increased by working to remove barriers to change
C. Motivation is driven by hope or the belief that life can be different
D. Motivation that is imposed by external forces is more salient than that
which is intrinsic
Ans: D.
2.) Evidence-based social work practice can BEST be defined as:
A. Interventions that a social worker has gained training and experience in
delivering
B. Treatment that yields the most cost-effective outcomes according to a cost-
benefit analysis
C. Decision making based on the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of
research knowledge, clinical expertise, social work values, and client wishes
D. Practice evaluations that adhere to scientific principles
Ans: C
3.) What are the stages of change in sequential order?
A. Precontemplation, preparation, contemplation, action, maintenance, and
relapse
B. Preparation, action, precontemplation, contemplation, maintenance, and
relapse
C. Preparation, precontemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance, and
relapse
D. Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and
relapse
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Ans: D
4.) Which of the following is NOT an essential step in ethical problem-solving?
A. Identifying the ethical standards that may be compromised
B. Determining whether there is an ethical dilemma
C. Weighing ethical issues in light of social work values and principles
D. Asking a supervisor to monitor practice to identify new ethical issues or
dilemmas
Ans: D
5.) A young boy is stopped by a police officer and claims that he is a member
of the armed forces, though it is obvious that he is not. This assertion by the
boy is MOST likely a:
A. Comorbid thought
B. Dissociation
C. Folie a deux
D. Delusion
Ans: D
6.) A social work administrator is having trouble finding a group home manager
for a new program scheduled to open in two weeks. Further delays in locating
staff will delay clients from moving into the program. The administrator
temporarily hires her niece, who just graduated with a social work degree, for
this position. This action is:
A. Ethical because the niece is clearly qualified for the position
B. Unethical because this is a conflict of interest
C. Ethical because the position is temporary and ensures clients get the
services needed
D. Unethical because clients will experience staff turnover when a new
manager is hired
Ans: B
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