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ASWB SOCIAL WORK EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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During a first interview, a social worker observes that the client moves
slowly, has a stooped posture, talks slowly and in a lifeless way, lacks
spontaneity, and shows little change in facial expression. The worker
would most likely suspect:
a. depression
b. a manic stage
c. anxiety
d. delusional thinking - Correct Answer - a. depression
In the initial phase of treatment, the primary task of the social worker is
to:
a. establish a warm relationship with the client
b. understand why the client is seeking help
c. engage the client in treatment
d. gather information for psychological diagnosis - Correct Answer - b.
understand why the client is seeking help
During an initial interview with a social worker, a client begins to
express suicidal ideation. What should the social worker's first response
be.
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a. recommend hospitalization
b. assess the client's level of risk
c. establish a behavioral contract
d. provide supportive reassurance - Correct Answer - b. assess the
client's level of risk
A social worker maintains client records in a safe environment and only
releases information as provided by law. The intent of these procedures
is to protect
a. the client's right of due process
b. client confidentiality
c. agency record requirements
d. self-determination by the client - Correct Answer - b. client
confidentiality
Which method should social workers use to assess practice activities and
outcomes.
a. evaluate client's goal attainment
b. review their personal performance evaluations
c. Keep and review case records and notes
d. ask clients for anonymous evaluations. - Correct Answer - a. evaluate
client's goal attainment
A major criterion for a diagnosis of a substance abuse disorder involves
a. occasional use
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b. an arrest record
c. family violence
d. impairment in social and/or occupational functioning due to use -
Correct Answer - d. impairment in social and/or occupational
functioning due to use
Slurred speech, an unsteady gait, impaired attention, sudden mood
changes, and impared judgement are symptoms frequently found in
a. anxiety disorder
b. ADHD
c. alcohol intoxication
d. schizophrenia - Correct Answer - c. alcohol intoxication
Delusions, hallucinations and inappropriate affect are characteristics of
a. narcissistic personality
b. anxiety disorder
c. antisocial personality
d. schizophrenia - Correct Answer - d. schizophrenia
In the social work/client relationship, acceptance is defined as:
a. a neutral stance
b. unconditional positive regard
c. agreement with client's values
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d. an expression of approval - Correct Answer - b. unconditional positive
regard
A 17 year old boy worries about undressing in the locker room at school.
The boy has no genital or underarm hair and believes his genital s are
underdeveloped. The adolescent is referred to the school social worker .
The social worker would first
a. encourage the youth not to be ashamed
b. suggest the youth see a physician who specializes in this issue
c. refer the youth and his family to family therapy
d. discuss the issue with the physical education teacher - Correct Answer
- a. encourage the youth not to be ashamed
The contract is a basic concept in social work practice. Its major features
do not include.
a. mutual agreement
b. differential participation in the intervention process
c. reciprocal accountability
d. free association - Correct Answer - d. free association
The long range focus of community organization techniques is to:
a. develop trust
b. alleviate anxiety
c. reduce dependability
d. arouse anger - Correct Answer - c. reduce dependability
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ASWB SOCIAL WORK EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST 2025 TEST BANK| COMPLETE 650 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
During a first interview, a social worker observes that the client moves
slowly, has a stooped posture, talks slowly and in a lifeless way, lacks
spontaneity, and shows little change in facial expression. The worker
would most likely suspect:
a. depression
b. a manic stage
c. anxiety
d. delusional thinking - Correct Answer - a. depression
In the initial phase of treatment, the primary task of the social worker is
to:
a. establish a warm relationship with the client
b. understand why the client is seeking help
c. engage the client in treatment
d. gather information for psychological diagnosis - Correct Answer - b.
understand why the client is seeking help
During an initial interview with a social worker, a client begins to
express suicidal ideation. What should the social worker's first response
be.
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a. recommend hospitalization
b. assess the client's level of risk
c. establish a behavioral contract
d. provide supportive reassurance - Correct Answer - b. assess the
client's level of risk
A social worker maintains client records in a safe environment and only
releases information as provided by law. The intent of these procedures
is to protect
a. the client's right of due process
b. client confidentiality
c. agency record requirements
d. self-determination by the client - Correct Answer - b. client
confidentiality
Which method should social workers use to assess practice activities and
outcomes.
a. evaluate client's goal attainment
b. review their personal performance evaluations
c. Keep and review case records and notes
d. ask clients for anonymous evaluations. - Correct Answer - a. evaluate
client's goal attainment
A major criterion for a diagnosis of a substance abuse disorder involves
a. occasional use
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b. an arrest record
c. family violence
d. impairment in social and/or occupational functioning due to use -
Correct Answer - d. impairment in social and/or occupational
functioning due to use
Slurred speech, an unsteady gait, impaired attention, sudden mood
changes, and impared judgement are symptoms frequently found in
a. anxiety disorder
b. ADHD
c. alcohol intoxication
d. schizophrenia - Correct Answer - c. alcohol intoxication
Delusions, hallucinations and inappropriate affect are characteristics of
a. narcissistic personality
b. anxiety disorder
c. antisocial personality
d. schizophrenia - Correct Answer - d. schizophrenia
In the social work/client relationship, acceptance is defined as:
a. a neutral stance
b. unconditional positive regard
c. agreement with client's values
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d. an expression of approval - Correct Answer - b. unconditional positive
regard
A 17 year old boy worries about undressing in the locker room at school.
The boy has no genital or underarm hair and believes his genital s are
underdeveloped. The adolescent is referred to the school social worker .
The social worker would first
a. encourage the youth not to be ashamed
b. suggest the youth see a physician who specializes in this issue
c. refer the youth and his family to family therapy
d. discuss the issue with the physical education teacher - Correct Answer
- a. encourage the youth not to be ashamed
The contract is a basic concept in social work practice. Its major features
do not include.
a. mutual agreement
b. differential participation in the intervention process
c. reciprocal accountability
d. free association - Correct Answer - d. free association
The long range focus of community organization techniques is to:
a. develop trust
b. alleviate anxiety
c. reduce dependability
d. arouse anger - Correct Answer - c. reduce dependability
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