COMPLETE ASWB LCSW EXAM PREP –
2024 EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What is "Introjection" as a defense mechanism? - CORRECT-ANSWERSConsidered the most
primitive, Internalizing outside influences as your own identity. (focus on identity, commonly
seen in adolescents)
Examples:
-in severe depression- hatred turns toward self
-A child takes on their parent's words, characteristics, or beliefs as their own to maintain
connection
-a trauma survivor takes on a victim identity
-a kid "channels" his big brother's characteristics to stand up to a bully
-kid internalizes ideas of someone else - "I cant cry it's weak."
,opposite of projection
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder - CORRECT-ANSWERSOCPD - a personality
disorder characterized by preoccupation with orderliness, perfection, rigidness, and control
never satisfied with achievements
ex: Steve Jobs
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) - CORRECT-ANSWERSImpulse-control disorder with
repeated episodes of unpredictable, impulsive, uncontrollable (not pre-meditated) aggression in
which client strikes out at others or destroys property. Failure to restrain aggressive impulses,
and response is disproportionate to the situation. Can manifest through arguments, temper
tantrums, verbal/physical aggression.
Not persistently irritable mood and can be present for adults. More severe than ODD.
,Dx if at least 6+ yrs old, and "explosion" occurs 2 or more times a week for at least 3 months
(OR child has had 3 incidents of impulsive/uncontrollable physical injury/property destruction
in the last year)
Conduct Disorder (CD) - CORRECT-ANSWERSa pattern of repetitive behavior in which the
rights of others or social norms are violated. Bullying, intimidating, truancy, lack of remorse or
empathy, premeditated harmful behaviors, theft, aggression toward people or animals,
destruction of property, theft, serious transgression of rules
Occuring within a 1-year period (with at least one symptom present for 6 months straight), and
onset before age 13.
Leads to antisocial personality disorder after 18.
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) - CORRECT-ANSWERSa depressive disorder
in children characterized by persistent irritability and frequent episodes of out-of-control
, behavior. Involves severe, recurrent temper outbursts with a persistent/chornic irritable and
angry mood between outbursts on most days.
Lasting at least 1 year with no more than 3 month periods between symptom episodes
On average, outbursts occur 3+ times/wk
Age of onset before 10 yrs
Diagnosed between 6-18 yrs
What does KSA stand for? - CORRECT-ANSWERSknowledge, skills, and abilities
What is the order of the Social Work process? (6) - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Engagement
2. Assessment
3. Planning
4. Intervention
5. Evaluation
6. Termination
2024 EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What is "Introjection" as a defense mechanism? - CORRECT-ANSWERSConsidered the most
primitive, Internalizing outside influences as your own identity. (focus on identity, commonly
seen in adolescents)
Examples:
-in severe depression- hatred turns toward self
-A child takes on their parent's words, characteristics, or beliefs as their own to maintain
connection
-a trauma survivor takes on a victim identity
-a kid "channels" his big brother's characteristics to stand up to a bully
-kid internalizes ideas of someone else - "I cant cry it's weak."
,opposite of projection
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder - CORRECT-ANSWERSOCPD - a personality
disorder characterized by preoccupation with orderliness, perfection, rigidness, and control
never satisfied with achievements
ex: Steve Jobs
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) - CORRECT-ANSWERSImpulse-control disorder with
repeated episodes of unpredictable, impulsive, uncontrollable (not pre-meditated) aggression in
which client strikes out at others or destroys property. Failure to restrain aggressive impulses,
and response is disproportionate to the situation. Can manifest through arguments, temper
tantrums, verbal/physical aggression.
Not persistently irritable mood and can be present for adults. More severe than ODD.
,Dx if at least 6+ yrs old, and "explosion" occurs 2 or more times a week for at least 3 months
(OR child has had 3 incidents of impulsive/uncontrollable physical injury/property destruction
in the last year)
Conduct Disorder (CD) - CORRECT-ANSWERSa pattern of repetitive behavior in which the
rights of others or social norms are violated. Bullying, intimidating, truancy, lack of remorse or
empathy, premeditated harmful behaviors, theft, aggression toward people or animals,
destruction of property, theft, serious transgression of rules
Occuring within a 1-year period (with at least one symptom present for 6 months straight), and
onset before age 13.
Leads to antisocial personality disorder after 18.
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) - CORRECT-ANSWERSa depressive disorder
in children characterized by persistent irritability and frequent episodes of out-of-control
, behavior. Involves severe, recurrent temper outbursts with a persistent/chornic irritable and
angry mood between outbursts on most days.
Lasting at least 1 year with no more than 3 month periods between symptom episodes
On average, outbursts occur 3+ times/wk
Age of onset before 10 yrs
Diagnosed between 6-18 yrs
What does KSA stand for? - CORRECT-ANSWERSknowledge, skills, and abilities
What is the order of the Social Work process? (6) - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Engagement
2. Assessment
3. Planning
4. Intervention
5. Evaluation
6. Termination
