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Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practice test
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practice test - ANSWER-Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes the major content areas assessed in the Licensed Master Social
Worker (LMSW) practice test, based on standards from the Association of Social Work Boards. It
focuses on human development and behavior in the social environment, psychosocial
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. The exam also evaluates knowledge of social
work theories, intervention strategies, crisis management, case management, and community
resources. In addition, it emphasizes professional ethics, cultural competence, client advocacy,
documentation, and the application of social work principles when working with individuals,
families, groups, and communities in diverse practice settings.
QUESTION: Although humanistic therapy takes into account the influences of society and the
unconscious are taken into account, its main emphasis is on freedom of choice in creating one's
experience. Humanistic therapy also emphasizes fulfillment and growth. Characteristics of this
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type of the therapy include open-ended responses and tentative interpretations. Which of the
following is also an important aspect of humanistic therapy?
a. changing behaviors
b. altering ego perceptions
c. reflective listening
d. decision-making - ANSWER-c- reflective listening
QUESTION: A young man comes to see a social worker because he feels "lost" and would like
the social worker to help with his problems. In order to best assist the client, the social worker
should:
a. ask the client what he would like to see changed in his life.
b. give the client some suggestions for addressing his problems
c. refer the client for an evaluation for depression
d. praise the client for coming to seek help - ANSWER-a- ask the client what he would like to see
changed in his life
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QUESTION: A social work supervisor meets with a supervisee who shares that they are sexually
attracted to a client they have been treating for several months. What should the social work
supervisor do FIRST?
a. discuss the need to co-treat the client while the supervisee works through this dilemma.
b. process with the supervisee their feelings of attraction toward the client
c. help the social worker to end the therapeutic relationship with the client
d. discuss the need to report the supervisee to their state board for a boundary violation -
ANSWER-b- process with the supervisee their feelings of attraction toward the client
QUESTION: A social worker may limit a client's self-determination when the client's actions:
a. pose a serious and imminent risk to self or others according to the social worker's judgement
b. cause significant disruption or risk to the therapeutic processes
c. result in legal action such as arrests, fines, and/or civil penalties
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d. violate agency procedures and policies are established by the head of agency - ANSWER-a -
pose a serious and imminent risk to self or others according to the social workers judgment
QUESTION: A 35 year old client makes frequent statements of contemplating harm to himself.
Which of the following would be the MOST important safety indicator to consider when
conducting a safety assessment?
a. client's network of support
b. client's access to emergency psychiatric services
c. expression of a preferred method or plan
d. family history of suicidal ideation - ANSWER-c- expression of preferred method or plan
QUESTION: A therapist is meeting with a client for an initial evaluation. The client reports feeling
moody and has been having many headaches. The client states that she lost a lot of weight
recently and has noticed a decrease in appetite. The clinician should FIRST"
a. assess the client for suicidality
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practice test
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practice test - ANSWER-Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes the major content areas assessed in the Licensed Master Social
Worker (LMSW) practice test, based on standards from the Association of Social Work Boards. It
focuses on human development and behavior in the social environment, psychosocial
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. The exam also evaluates knowledge of social
work theories, intervention strategies, crisis management, case management, and community
resources. In addition, it emphasizes professional ethics, cultural competence, client advocacy,
documentation, and the application of social work principles when working with individuals,
families, groups, and communities in diverse practice settings.
QUESTION: Although humanistic therapy takes into account the influences of society and the
unconscious are taken into account, its main emphasis is on freedom of choice in creating one's
experience. Humanistic therapy also emphasizes fulfillment and growth. Characteristics of this
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type of the therapy include open-ended responses and tentative interpretations. Which of the
following is also an important aspect of humanistic therapy?
a. changing behaviors
b. altering ego perceptions
c. reflective listening
d. decision-making - ANSWER-c- reflective listening
QUESTION: A young man comes to see a social worker because he feels "lost" and would like
the social worker to help with his problems. In order to best assist the client, the social worker
should:
a. ask the client what he would like to see changed in his life.
b. give the client some suggestions for addressing his problems
c. refer the client for an evaluation for depression
d. praise the client for coming to seek help - ANSWER-a- ask the client what he would like to see
changed in his life
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QUESTION: A social work supervisor meets with a supervisee who shares that they are sexually
attracted to a client they have been treating for several months. What should the social work
supervisor do FIRST?
a. discuss the need to co-treat the client while the supervisee works through this dilemma.
b. process with the supervisee their feelings of attraction toward the client
c. help the social worker to end the therapeutic relationship with the client
d. discuss the need to report the supervisee to their state board for a boundary violation -
ANSWER-b- process with the supervisee their feelings of attraction toward the client
QUESTION: A social worker may limit a client's self-determination when the client's actions:
a. pose a serious and imminent risk to self or others according to the social worker's judgement
b. cause significant disruption or risk to the therapeutic processes
c. result in legal action such as arrests, fines, and/or civil penalties
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d. violate agency procedures and policies are established by the head of agency - ANSWER-a -
pose a serious and imminent risk to self or others according to the social workers judgment
QUESTION: A 35 year old client makes frequent statements of contemplating harm to himself.
Which of the following would be the MOST important safety indicator to consider when
conducting a safety assessment?
a. client's network of support
b. client's access to emergency psychiatric services
c. expression of a preferred method or plan
d. family history of suicidal ideation - ANSWER-c- expression of preferred method or plan
QUESTION: A therapist is meeting with a client for an initial evaluation. The client reports feeling
moody and has been having many headaches. The client states that she lost a lot of weight
recently and has noticed a decrease in appetite. The clinician should FIRST"
a. assess the client for suicidality
