LCSW Practice Evaluation – EXAM STUDY
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What is "Introjection" as a defense mechanism? - ANSWER Considered the most primitive,
Internalizing outside influences as your own identity. (focus on identity, commonly seen in
adolescents)
Examples:
-in severe depression- hatred turns toward self
-A child takes on their parent's words, characteristics, or beliefs as their own to maintain
connection
-a trauma survivor takes on a victim identity
-a kid "channels" his big brother's characteristics to stand up to a bully
-kid internalizes ideas of someone else - "I cant cry it's weak."
opposite of projection
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder - ANSWER OCPD - a personality disorder
characterized by preoccupation with orderliness, perfection, rigidness, and control
never satisfied with achievements
ex: Steve Jobs
, Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) - ANSWER Impulse-control disorder with repeated
episodes of unpredictable, impulsive, uncontrollable (not pre-meditated) aggression in which
client strikes out at others or destroys property. Failure to restrain aggressive impulses, and
response is disproportionate to the situation. Can manifest through arguments, temper
tantrums, verbal/physical aggression.
Not persistently irritable mood and can be present for adults. More severe than ODD.
Dx if at least 6+ yrs old, and "explosion" occurs 2 or more times a week for at least 3 months
(OR child has had 3 incidents of impulsive/uncontrollable physical injury/property destruction in
the last year)
Conduct Disorder (CD) - ANSWER a pattern of repetitive behavior in which the rights of
others or social norms are violated. Bullying, intimidating, truancy, lack of remorse or empathy,
premeditated harmful behaviors, theft, aggression toward people or animals, destruction of
property, theft, serious transgression of rules
Occuring within a 1-year period (with at least one symptom present for 6 months straight), and
onset before age 13.
Leads to antisocial personality disorder after 18.
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) - ANSWER a depressive disorder in
children characterized by persistent irritability and frequent episodes of out-of-control behavior.
Involves severe, recurrent temper outbursts with a persistent/chornic irritable and angry mood
between outbursts on most days.
Lasting at least 1 year with no more than 3 month periods between symptom episodes
On average, outbursts occur 3+ times/wk
Age of onset before 10 yrs
Diagnosed between 6-18 yrs
What does KSA stand for? - ANSWER knowledge, skills, and abilities
,What is the order of the Social Work process? (6) - ANSWER 1. Engagement
2. Assessment
3. Planning
4. Intervention
5. Evaluation
6. Termination
What factors influence people and their behaviors in a social environment? (5) - ANSWER 1.
Individual Characteristics
2. Interpersonal Factors
3. Institutional Factors
4. Community Factors
5. Public Policy
What are individual characteristics? - ANSWER Knowledge, experiences, attitudes, beliefs,
and personality, unique to each client
What are interpersonal factors? - ANSWER Social support, work relationships, friendships,
and religious community
What are institutional factors? - ANSWER Rules, regulations, and informal structures in the
organizations client is involved with
(smoking, dress expectations, rules around social interactions)
What are community factors? - ANSWER Formal and informal norms and expectations
based on the social environment where a client lives
, What are public policies? - ANSWER Mandated regulations and laws, typically by a
government
(wearing seat belts, not using drugs, limits on physical aggression, etc)
What are the most common theoretical perspectives that help explain human behavior? (8) -
ANSWER 1. Systems Theory
2. Conflict Theory
3. Rational Choice Theory
4. Social Constructionist Theory
5. Psychodynamic Theory
6. Developmental Theory
7. Social Behavioral Theory
8. Humanistic Perspective
Systems Theory - ANSWER Multiple parts in an environment are interrelated where each
part impacts all other parts as well as the system as a whole.
Conflict Theory - ANSWER The idea that conflict between competing interests, resources,
and power is the basic motivating force of social change and society in general
Rational Choice Theory - ANSWER By nature, people are rationale and goal oriented and will
try to maximize rewards and minimize costs. Behavior is explained when viewed through self-
interest.
GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS <NEWEST
VERSION>
What is "Introjection" as a defense mechanism? - ANSWER Considered the most primitive,
Internalizing outside influences as your own identity. (focus on identity, commonly seen in
adolescents)
Examples:
-in severe depression- hatred turns toward self
-A child takes on their parent's words, characteristics, or beliefs as their own to maintain
connection
-a trauma survivor takes on a victim identity
-a kid "channels" his big brother's characteristics to stand up to a bully
-kid internalizes ideas of someone else - "I cant cry it's weak."
opposite of projection
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder - ANSWER OCPD - a personality disorder
characterized by preoccupation with orderliness, perfection, rigidness, and control
never satisfied with achievements
ex: Steve Jobs
, Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) - ANSWER Impulse-control disorder with repeated
episodes of unpredictable, impulsive, uncontrollable (not pre-meditated) aggression in which
client strikes out at others or destroys property. Failure to restrain aggressive impulses, and
response is disproportionate to the situation. Can manifest through arguments, temper
tantrums, verbal/physical aggression.
Not persistently irritable mood and can be present for adults. More severe than ODD.
Dx if at least 6+ yrs old, and "explosion" occurs 2 or more times a week for at least 3 months
(OR child has had 3 incidents of impulsive/uncontrollable physical injury/property destruction in
the last year)
Conduct Disorder (CD) - ANSWER a pattern of repetitive behavior in which the rights of
others or social norms are violated. Bullying, intimidating, truancy, lack of remorse or empathy,
premeditated harmful behaviors, theft, aggression toward people or animals, destruction of
property, theft, serious transgression of rules
Occuring within a 1-year period (with at least one symptom present for 6 months straight), and
onset before age 13.
Leads to antisocial personality disorder after 18.
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) - ANSWER a depressive disorder in
children characterized by persistent irritability and frequent episodes of out-of-control behavior.
Involves severe, recurrent temper outbursts with a persistent/chornic irritable and angry mood
between outbursts on most days.
Lasting at least 1 year with no more than 3 month periods between symptom episodes
On average, outbursts occur 3+ times/wk
Age of onset before 10 yrs
Diagnosed between 6-18 yrs
What does KSA stand for? - ANSWER knowledge, skills, and abilities
,What is the order of the Social Work process? (6) - ANSWER 1. Engagement
2. Assessment
3. Planning
4. Intervention
5. Evaluation
6. Termination
What factors influence people and their behaviors in a social environment? (5) - ANSWER 1.
Individual Characteristics
2. Interpersonal Factors
3. Institutional Factors
4. Community Factors
5. Public Policy
What are individual characteristics? - ANSWER Knowledge, experiences, attitudes, beliefs,
and personality, unique to each client
What are interpersonal factors? - ANSWER Social support, work relationships, friendships,
and religious community
What are institutional factors? - ANSWER Rules, regulations, and informal structures in the
organizations client is involved with
(smoking, dress expectations, rules around social interactions)
What are community factors? - ANSWER Formal and informal norms and expectations
based on the social environment where a client lives
, What are public policies? - ANSWER Mandated regulations and laws, typically by a
government
(wearing seat belts, not using drugs, limits on physical aggression, etc)
What are the most common theoretical perspectives that help explain human behavior? (8) -
ANSWER 1. Systems Theory
2. Conflict Theory
3. Rational Choice Theory
4. Social Constructionist Theory
5. Psychodynamic Theory
6. Developmental Theory
7. Social Behavioral Theory
8. Humanistic Perspective
Systems Theory - ANSWER Multiple parts in an environment are interrelated where each
part impacts all other parts as well as the system as a whole.
Conflict Theory - ANSWER The idea that conflict between competing interests, resources,
and power is the basic motivating force of social change and society in general
Rational Choice Theory - ANSWER By nature, people are rationale and goal oriented and will
try to maximize rewards and minimize costs. Behavior is explained when viewed through self-
interest.
