ASWB Clinical Level Social Work Licensing - LCSW Exam Practice Test

The definition of extended families has changed over the years. More recently, a family is usually spread
out across the country. Middle and upper class individuals tend to move away based on occupational
opportunities. Lower class families tend to move toward each other when locating housing or financial
stability. With the geological isolation coming into play, families are found to be more private than they
once were. What is one of the consequences of children having fewer adults in their lives?

There are convincing links between parenting styles and the effects they have on children. Psychologist
Diana Baumrind conducted research demonstrating that all parents display one of four parenting styles.
Which of the four is the most successful?

Erica spends the day with clients as a clinical social worker for a children's hospital. Her work requires
some home visits with family, and most documentation is completed at this time. In between visits, Erica
leaves case records in her car until she needs them. Due to a tight schedule on this particular day, she
haphazardly throws papers on the backseat. A neighbor to one of the clients walks by the vehicle and
recognizes a name on one of the documentation sheets. What ethical standards were not followed by the
social worker?

A clinical social worker is providing services for a client who suffered years of sexual abuse by a guardian.
There is very little rapport, and the professional understands the challenges ahead. What needs to be
established before therapy can be successful?

Obsessive compulsive disorder is actually an anxiety problem in which individuals have repeated and
unwanted thoughts or behaviors. Behaviors will be carried out to get rid of the obsessive ideas. Not
completing the action can cause great apprehension. Which of the following is not a true fact about OCD?

Middle adulthood finds individuals faced with many challenges. This usually occurs between the ages of
4 0 and 50. One tends to make drastic changes when recognizing that life is half over. Often this occurs
when the adult feels they have not achieved what?

Pamela has wanted to be a teacher her whole life. She completed the required courses in college, but by
her senior year, she was still terrified of walking into an actual classroom for her internship. Pamela feels
she has made a huge mistake and may need to look into other career options. She has severe inhibitions
about performing in front of people. What kind of therapy would benefit Pamela the most?

Madison is aware of a fellow colleague with a drug abuse problem. Until recently, it did not appear to be
affecting job performance. Now the colleague is missing work and failing to meet with clients as required.
Madison does not want to get her fellow worker in trouble and feels someone else will eventually notice
the problem. How else could this be handled?

The strength-based assessment process has two stages. The first includes the ability to define the
problem area and the second involves evaluating the situation. What are the two dimensions of
strength-based assessment?