LMSW ASWB MASTERS EXAM PREP
2025
What are the five levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Physiological needs, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.
What does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs suggest about fulfilling needs? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Individuals must fulfill lower-level needs before higher-level needs.
What is Systems Theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-A theoretical framework that views
individuals as part of larger systems.
What does Systems Theory emphasize? - CORRECT ANSWER-How changes in one
part of the system can affect the whole.
What is Psychodynamic Theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-A therapeutic approach based
on the belief that unconscious drives and early childhood experiences shape an
individual's behavior and relationships.
What does Psychodynamic Theory emphasize as influencing behavior? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Unconscious drives and early childhood experiences.
What is cultural competence? - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to understand,
appreciate, and interact with people from cultures different from one's own.
What does cultural competence involve? - CORRECT ANSWER-Awareness,
knowledge, and skills to work effectively in diverse environments.
What is Anti-Oppressive Practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-A social work approach that
challenges inequality and promotes social justice.
What does Anti-Oppressive Practice address? - CORRECT ANSWER-Issues of power,
privilege, and oppression.
What are boundaries in a professional relationship? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clear
guidelines that define the professional relationship between a social worker and their
client.
Why are boundaries important in social work? - CORRECT ANSWER-They protect both
the client and the social worker and ensure ethical practice.
, Empathy - CORRECT ANSWER-the ability to understand and share the feelings of
another
What is a Strengths-Based Approach? - CORRECT ANSWER-A practice framework
that focuses on the inherent strengths of clients.
What does the Strengths-Based Approach emphasize? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Resilience and resourcefulness to overcome challenges.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? - CORRECT ANSWER-A therapeutic
approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns.
What does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aim to improve? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mental health.
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? - CORRECT ANSWER-psychological theory that
explains human motivation based on a five-level pyramid of needs. People must satisfy
lower-level needs before moving on to higher ones.
How many levels are in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Five
levels.
What does NASW stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-National Association of Social
Workers
What is the purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER-To provide
ethical guidelines for social work practice.
What does the NASW Code of Ethics outline? - CORRECT ANSWER-Principles and
standards for ethical practice in social work.
What does Person-in-Environment (PIE) Theory examine? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
individual within their broader social context.
What aspects does PIE Theory consider in social work? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
individual's environment, relationships, and societal factors.
What is Trauma-Informed Care? - CORRECT ANSWER-A framework that recognizes
the widespread impact of trauma.
What does Trauma-Informed Care emphasize? - CORRECT ANSWER-Creating a safe,
supportive environment for healing.
What is the focus of Trauma-Informed Care? - CORRECT ANSWER-Understanding
and responding to the effects of trauma.
2025
What are the five levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Physiological needs, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.
What does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs suggest about fulfilling needs? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Individuals must fulfill lower-level needs before higher-level needs.
What is Systems Theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-A theoretical framework that views
individuals as part of larger systems.
What does Systems Theory emphasize? - CORRECT ANSWER-How changes in one
part of the system can affect the whole.
What is Psychodynamic Theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-A therapeutic approach based
on the belief that unconscious drives and early childhood experiences shape an
individual's behavior and relationships.
What does Psychodynamic Theory emphasize as influencing behavior? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Unconscious drives and early childhood experiences.
What is cultural competence? - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to understand,
appreciate, and interact with people from cultures different from one's own.
What does cultural competence involve? - CORRECT ANSWER-Awareness,
knowledge, and skills to work effectively in diverse environments.
What is Anti-Oppressive Practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-A social work approach that
challenges inequality and promotes social justice.
What does Anti-Oppressive Practice address? - CORRECT ANSWER-Issues of power,
privilege, and oppression.
What are boundaries in a professional relationship? - CORRECT ANSWER-Clear
guidelines that define the professional relationship between a social worker and their
client.
Why are boundaries important in social work? - CORRECT ANSWER-They protect both
the client and the social worker and ensure ethical practice.
, Empathy - CORRECT ANSWER-the ability to understand and share the feelings of
another
What is a Strengths-Based Approach? - CORRECT ANSWER-A practice framework
that focuses on the inherent strengths of clients.
What does the Strengths-Based Approach emphasize? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Resilience and resourcefulness to overcome challenges.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? - CORRECT ANSWER-A therapeutic
approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns.
What does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aim to improve? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mental health.
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? - CORRECT ANSWER-psychological theory that
explains human motivation based on a five-level pyramid of needs. People must satisfy
lower-level needs before moving on to higher ones.
How many levels are in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Five
levels.
What does NASW stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-National Association of Social
Workers
What is the purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER-To provide
ethical guidelines for social work practice.
What does the NASW Code of Ethics outline? - CORRECT ANSWER-Principles and
standards for ethical practice in social work.
What does Person-in-Environment (PIE) Theory examine? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
individual within their broader social context.
What aspects does PIE Theory consider in social work? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
individual's environment, relationships, and societal factors.
What is Trauma-Informed Care? - CORRECT ANSWER-A framework that recognizes
the widespread impact of trauma.
What does Trauma-Informed Care emphasize? - CORRECT ANSWER-Creating a safe,
supportive environment for healing.
What is the focus of Trauma-Informed Care? - CORRECT ANSWER-Understanding
and responding to the effects of trauma.
