SOCIAL WORK 238 CONTENT EXAM STUDY GUIDE NEWEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | PDF
According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which of the
following developmental challenges occurs between ages three and five?
a. identity vs. confusion
b.initiative vs. guilt
c. trust vs. mistrust
d, intimacy vs.isolation ANSWER👀 B (objective 0001) Erik Erikson's theory of
psychosocial development describes the impact of social experiences across the
lifespan. The theory includes eight stages and focuses on social interactions and
relationships affect development. Between ages three and five, the key
developmental challenge is initiative verses guilt. During this period the child
regularly interacts with other children. Children begin to plan activities make up
games and innate actives with others. If given this opportunity, children develop a
sense of initiative and feel secure in their ability to lead others and make decisions.
An eight year old student was recently evaluated by a school psychologist. The
results of the evaluation include the following results. (Wechsler Intelligence Scale
for Children - Fifth Edition WISC_V)
(Verbal comprehension- 131, Perceptual Reasoning 134, Working Memory 114,
Processing Speed 115, General Ability Index 137)
The student's teacher reports that the student frequently finishes classwork before
peers and often expresses boredom in class. Based on this information, the school
social worker's most appropriate recommendation to the teacher is to:
a. link complex assignments with the students interest and areas of strength.
b. provide the student with additional assignments to complete.
c. engage the student as a teaching assistant to provide support to others.
,d. arrange for the student to work independently on assignments. ANSWER👀 A
(objective 000 1) According to the students scores on the various components of the
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children -Fifth Edition, the student scored within the
range for giftedness in verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, and processing
speed. Linking complex assignments to the students interest and areas of strength is
an appropriate method of differentiating instruction for students who are gifted.
A first grade student raises a hand to answer a teacher's question. The teacher calls
on the student to answer and then compliments the student on the answer. The
student continues to raise a hand during future lessons. This scenario most clearly
illustrates which of the following theoretical concepts?
a. social constructivism
b.cognitive equilibrium
c.functional contextualism
d. operant conditioning ANSWER👀 D (objective 0001) operant conditioning is the
principle that behavior occurs as the result of consequences or reinforcement. In the
scenario, the student raises a hand to answer the teacher's question (the operant)
and the teacher compliments the student on the answer (the reinforcement), resulting
in a continuation of the desired behavior.
A teacher asks the school social worker for advice on how to promote the success of
classroom behavioral expectations. The teacher has worked with students to define
appropriate behaviors for various activities as well as consequences, both positive
and negative, associated with each expectation. Which of the following additional
steps should the social worker suggest the teacher take?
a. developing a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) for students based on the
expectations
b. soliciting recommendations for additional expectations from students'
parents/guardians
c. referring students to the school principal when they do not follow expectations
,d. creating a handout of the expectations to provide to student's parents/guardians
ANSWER👀 D ( objective 0001) Classroom behavioral expectations are designed to
encourage positive behaviors and prevent problem behaviors. It is important to
communicate the expectations to student's parents/guardians so that they are aware
and can provide behavioral support at home as needed.
A student's cultural background is likely to have the most significant effect on the
student's:
a. perceptions of self and others
b. ability to participate in cognitive assessments
c. need to praise by peers
d. capacity to interact with the environment ANSWER👀 A (objective 0002) cultural
background plays a significant role in the social/emotional development, including
how students interact with others and how students view themselves and others.
These areas are a direct results of world view and culturally based roles and
expectations.
A school social worker will be meeting with a new sixth grade student. The student
has lived in three different homeless shelters and has attended five different schools
in the past year. Prior to meeting with the student the social worker meets with the
students teachers to discuss how best to meet the students needs in school. In this
meeting, the social worker should emphasize the importance of:
a. referring the student and family to community agencies that provide housing
assistance.
b. building a strong relationship with the student that includes opportunities to make
personal learning decisions.
c. discussing the students educational history and enrollment records with the
school administer.
, d. providing the student with information about local support groups for those
experiencing housing instability. ANSWER👀 B (objective 0002) The development of
strong student- teacher relationships helps students feel a sense of belonging and
stability. Opportunities to make personal learning decisions promotes a sense of
control and builds foundation for self advocacy.
A school social worker is working with a fifth grade teacher to develop strategies for
creating a learning community which individual differences are respected and valued.
The social worker can best help the teacher achieve this outcome by taking which of
the following steps first?
a. assisting the teacher in developing lessons that incorporate group assignments
and activities
b. supporting the teacher in defining clear expectations for classroom behavior and
interactions
c. modeling for the teacher several methods that can be used to informally assess
social skills
d. providing the teacher with professional resources on classroom management
strategies ANSWER👀 B (objective 0002) expectations communicate to student
standards for appropriate behaviors and interactions in various classroom contexts.
Expectations also communicate to students how they should treat one another. This
practice sets the tone for the learning environment and what is valued and important.
A new student enrolls in a school midway through the school year. The student has
recently arrived in the United States and speaks very little English. The student's
teacher asks the school social worker how to help the student feel comfortable in the
new environment. Which of the following initial strategies would be most effective for
this purpose?
a. arranging for the student to receive tutoring services during the second- language
acquisition process
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | PDF
According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which of the
following developmental challenges occurs between ages three and five?
a. identity vs. confusion
b.initiative vs. guilt
c. trust vs. mistrust
d, intimacy vs.isolation ANSWER👀 B (objective 0001) Erik Erikson's theory of
psychosocial development describes the impact of social experiences across the
lifespan. The theory includes eight stages and focuses on social interactions and
relationships affect development. Between ages three and five, the key
developmental challenge is initiative verses guilt. During this period the child
regularly interacts with other children. Children begin to plan activities make up
games and innate actives with others. If given this opportunity, children develop a
sense of initiative and feel secure in their ability to lead others and make decisions.
An eight year old student was recently evaluated by a school psychologist. The
results of the evaluation include the following results. (Wechsler Intelligence Scale
for Children - Fifth Edition WISC_V)
(Verbal comprehension- 131, Perceptual Reasoning 134, Working Memory 114,
Processing Speed 115, General Ability Index 137)
The student's teacher reports that the student frequently finishes classwork before
peers and often expresses boredom in class. Based on this information, the school
social worker's most appropriate recommendation to the teacher is to:
a. link complex assignments with the students interest and areas of strength.
b. provide the student with additional assignments to complete.
c. engage the student as a teaching assistant to provide support to others.
,d. arrange for the student to work independently on assignments. ANSWER👀 A
(objective 000 1) According to the students scores on the various components of the
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children -Fifth Edition, the student scored within the
range for giftedness in verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, and processing
speed. Linking complex assignments to the students interest and areas of strength is
an appropriate method of differentiating instruction for students who are gifted.
A first grade student raises a hand to answer a teacher's question. The teacher calls
on the student to answer and then compliments the student on the answer. The
student continues to raise a hand during future lessons. This scenario most clearly
illustrates which of the following theoretical concepts?
a. social constructivism
b.cognitive equilibrium
c.functional contextualism
d. operant conditioning ANSWER👀 D (objective 0001) operant conditioning is the
principle that behavior occurs as the result of consequences or reinforcement. In the
scenario, the student raises a hand to answer the teacher's question (the operant)
and the teacher compliments the student on the answer (the reinforcement), resulting
in a continuation of the desired behavior.
A teacher asks the school social worker for advice on how to promote the success of
classroom behavioral expectations. The teacher has worked with students to define
appropriate behaviors for various activities as well as consequences, both positive
and negative, associated with each expectation. Which of the following additional
steps should the social worker suggest the teacher take?
a. developing a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) for students based on the
expectations
b. soliciting recommendations for additional expectations from students'
parents/guardians
c. referring students to the school principal when they do not follow expectations
,d. creating a handout of the expectations to provide to student's parents/guardians
ANSWER👀 D ( objective 0001) Classroom behavioral expectations are designed to
encourage positive behaviors and prevent problem behaviors. It is important to
communicate the expectations to student's parents/guardians so that they are aware
and can provide behavioral support at home as needed.
A student's cultural background is likely to have the most significant effect on the
student's:
a. perceptions of self and others
b. ability to participate in cognitive assessments
c. need to praise by peers
d. capacity to interact with the environment ANSWER👀 A (objective 0002) cultural
background plays a significant role in the social/emotional development, including
how students interact with others and how students view themselves and others.
These areas are a direct results of world view and culturally based roles and
expectations.
A school social worker will be meeting with a new sixth grade student. The student
has lived in three different homeless shelters and has attended five different schools
in the past year. Prior to meeting with the student the social worker meets with the
students teachers to discuss how best to meet the students needs in school. In this
meeting, the social worker should emphasize the importance of:
a. referring the student and family to community agencies that provide housing
assistance.
b. building a strong relationship with the student that includes opportunities to make
personal learning decisions.
c. discussing the students educational history and enrollment records with the
school administer.
, d. providing the student with information about local support groups for those
experiencing housing instability. ANSWER👀 B (objective 0002) The development of
strong student- teacher relationships helps students feel a sense of belonging and
stability. Opportunities to make personal learning decisions promotes a sense of
control and builds foundation for self advocacy.
A school social worker is working with a fifth grade teacher to develop strategies for
creating a learning community which individual differences are respected and valued.
The social worker can best help the teacher achieve this outcome by taking which of
the following steps first?
a. assisting the teacher in developing lessons that incorporate group assignments
and activities
b. supporting the teacher in defining clear expectations for classroom behavior and
interactions
c. modeling for the teacher several methods that can be used to informally assess
social skills
d. providing the teacher with professional resources on classroom management
strategies ANSWER👀 B (objective 0002) expectations communicate to student
standards for appropriate behaviors and interactions in various classroom contexts.
Expectations also communicate to students how they should treat one another. This
practice sets the tone for the learning environment and what is valued and important.
A new student enrolls in a school midway through the school year. The student has
recently arrived in the United States and speaks very little English. The student's
teacher asks the school social worker how to help the student feel comfortable in the
new environment. Which of the following initial strategies would be most effective for
this purpose?
a. arranging for the student to receive tutoring services during the second- language
acquisition process
