LCSW Exam Prep 2025 Questions
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Freud's Model of Development - ✔✔Known for his research on stages of human
development and his assertion that there were five stages of psychosexual
development.
Oral Stage (birth to 18 months) - ✔✔An infant's focus of gratification involves the
mouth.
The primary need is security.
Security needs are met when caretakers provide the baby with essentials, such as food,
shelter, warmth and cleanliness.
Anal Stage (18 months to age 3) - ✔✔A child's focus of gratification involves the anus
and the bladder.
These organs represent sensual satisfaction.
Internal conflict arises when the child begins the process of toilet training.
Phallic Stage (age 3 to age 6) - ✔✔The child engages in exploration of their body with
greater interest in genitals.
Oedipus and Electra complexes may occur.
There is a pseudo-sexual attraction to the parent of the opposite gender.
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,Conflict arises when the child realizes he/she has failed to win control over the parents'
bond with one another.
Latent Stage (age 6 to puberty) - ✔✔The child's sexual interests become subdued or
dormant. Energy is focused on school, hobbies, athletics, and mastering social skills.
Genital Stage (puberty until death) - ✔✔The teen becomes aware of physical changes
and onset of sexual feelings.
The individual is less egocentric and more compassionate.
There's a motivation to seek relationships that are emotionally and sexually satisfying.
Success in this stage lays groundwork for future relationships that are healthy and long
lasting.
Erikson's Model of Development - ✔✔Erikson devised eight stages of psychosocial
development. He emphasized the importance of social context, asserting that family
and environment are major contributors to child development.
Trust vs. Mistrust (birth to 18 months) - ✔✔The primary goal is to learn to trust others.
Trust occurs when a caretaker appropriately responds to a need in a timely, caring
manner.
Mistrust occurs when caretakers fail to meet the infant's basic needs.
Basic Virtue: Hope
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (18 months to age 3) - ✔✔The primary goal is the
development of self-control without loss of self-esteem.
The toddler develops cooperation and self-expression skills.
Failure to reach this goal leads to defiance, anger, and social problems.
Basic Virtue: Will
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, Initiative vs. Guilt (age 3 to age 6) - ✔✔Initiative means confidently devising a plan and
following it through to completion.
Guilt is generated by fear that actions taken will result in disapproval.
Failure to achieve initiative can lead to anxiety and fearfulness in new situations.
Basic virtue: Purpose
Industry vs. Inferiority (age 6 to age 11) - ✔✔Industry refers to purposeful, meaningful
behavior.
Inferiority refers to having a sense of unworthiness or uselessness.
The child focuses on learning skills, such as making friends and self-care activities-ex.
dressing or bathing.
Failure in this stage could lead to negative social or academic performance and the lack
of self-confidence.
Basic virtue: Competency
Identity vs. Role Confusion (age 12 to age 18) - ✔✔This stage involves the desire to fit in
and to figure out one's own unique identity.
Self-assessment of sexual identity, talents, and vocational direction occurs.
Role confusion is the result of juggling multiple physical changes, increased
responsibility, academic demands, and a need to understand how one fits into the
greater picture.
Basic virtue: Fidelity
Intimacy vs. Isolation (age 18 to age 40) - ✔✔This stage pertains to an ability to take
risks by entering the work force, finding a long-term relationship, and possibly
becoming a parent.
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Freud's Model of Development - ✔✔Known for his research on stages of human
development and his assertion that there were five stages of psychosexual
development.
Oral Stage (birth to 18 months) - ✔✔An infant's focus of gratification involves the
mouth.
The primary need is security.
Security needs are met when caretakers provide the baby with essentials, such as food,
shelter, warmth and cleanliness.
Anal Stage (18 months to age 3) - ✔✔A child's focus of gratification involves the anus
and the bladder.
These organs represent sensual satisfaction.
Internal conflict arises when the child begins the process of toilet training.
Phallic Stage (age 3 to age 6) - ✔✔The child engages in exploration of their body with
greater interest in genitals.
Oedipus and Electra complexes may occur.
There is a pseudo-sexual attraction to the parent of the opposite gender.
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,Conflict arises when the child realizes he/she has failed to win control over the parents'
bond with one another.
Latent Stage (age 6 to puberty) - ✔✔The child's sexual interests become subdued or
dormant. Energy is focused on school, hobbies, athletics, and mastering social skills.
Genital Stage (puberty until death) - ✔✔The teen becomes aware of physical changes
and onset of sexual feelings.
The individual is less egocentric and more compassionate.
There's a motivation to seek relationships that are emotionally and sexually satisfying.
Success in this stage lays groundwork for future relationships that are healthy and long
lasting.
Erikson's Model of Development - ✔✔Erikson devised eight stages of psychosocial
development. He emphasized the importance of social context, asserting that family
and environment are major contributors to child development.
Trust vs. Mistrust (birth to 18 months) - ✔✔The primary goal is to learn to trust others.
Trust occurs when a caretaker appropriately responds to a need in a timely, caring
manner.
Mistrust occurs when caretakers fail to meet the infant's basic needs.
Basic Virtue: Hope
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (18 months to age 3) - ✔✔The primary goal is the
development of self-control without loss of self-esteem.
The toddler develops cooperation and self-expression skills.
Failure to reach this goal leads to defiance, anger, and social problems.
Basic Virtue: Will
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, Initiative vs. Guilt (age 3 to age 6) - ✔✔Initiative means confidently devising a plan and
following it through to completion.
Guilt is generated by fear that actions taken will result in disapproval.
Failure to achieve initiative can lead to anxiety and fearfulness in new situations.
Basic virtue: Purpose
Industry vs. Inferiority (age 6 to age 11) - ✔✔Industry refers to purposeful, meaningful
behavior.
Inferiority refers to having a sense of unworthiness or uselessness.
The child focuses on learning skills, such as making friends and self-care activities-ex.
dressing or bathing.
Failure in this stage could lead to negative social or academic performance and the lack
of self-confidence.
Basic virtue: Competency
Identity vs. Role Confusion (age 12 to age 18) - ✔✔This stage involves the desire to fit in
and to figure out one's own unique identity.
Self-assessment of sexual identity, talents, and vocational direction occurs.
Role confusion is the result of juggling multiple physical changes, increased
responsibility, academic demands, and a need to understand how one fits into the
greater picture.
Basic virtue: Fidelity
Intimacy vs. Isolation (age 18 to age 40) - ✔✔This stage pertains to an ability to take
risks by entering the work force, finding a long-term relationship, and possibly
becoming a parent.
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