Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Exam Study Guide
2025/2026: Practice Questions on Theories, DSM-5
Diagnoses, Research, Ethics & Interventions
What is the first strategy of conflict resolution? - correct answer Avoidance
What stage is defined as the completion of the treatment goal and dismissal of
the program. - correct answer termination
The achieved education, training, and certification required to enter a
professional field and practice in that profession in an active capacity is known
as what? - correct answer Accreditation
Formal Acknowledgment of education and training that provides the
qualifications to perform in a line of work - correct answer Accreditation
Detailed information that is collected on an individual as part of the
intervention process. - correct answer Assessment
Characterized by a social workers commitment to help individuals, couples,
families, groups, and communities identify their needs, decide how to meet
those needs, utilize resources that can assist in resolving those needs, and
assist in having those needs met and resolving the issues. - correct answer
Service
Contusion - correct answer medical term for bruise
Behavioral Health - correct answer Mental health, resilience, and well being
are related to physical expressions or behaviors.
, Accessibility - correct answer The ability to get and receive services
Advocacy - correct answer Intervening on the behalf of another individual or
group or community in order to defend represent or support them.
Best Practice - correct answer A technique that is deemed to be the best
way to address, cope, or deal with a given situation.
Co-dependency - correct answer An unhealthy relationship development
between individuals where one individual prioritizes the other individuals
needs over their own.
Sublimation - correct answer Defense mechanism where an individual take
their negative feelings and channels them into safe and constructive activities
Inhibitory control dysfunction - correct answer The abuse of a substance out
of an impulse behavior.
Stimulus Response Learning - correct answer The abuse of a substance as
a habit that the individual has developed.
Denial - correct answer Individuals pushing events aside so that it does not
take an emotional and mental toll that they are unprepared to deal with.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - correct answer This form of therapy is
generally designed to take place for a short period of time. It is a goal-oriented
therapy that focuses on cognitive and behavioral links.
Psychodynamic therapy - correct answer This form of therapy puts a focus
on specific life events that have occurred and past or present relationships. It
2025/2026: Practice Questions on Theories, DSM-5
Diagnoses, Research, Ethics & Interventions
What is the first strategy of conflict resolution? - correct answer Avoidance
What stage is defined as the completion of the treatment goal and dismissal of
the program. - correct answer termination
The achieved education, training, and certification required to enter a
professional field and practice in that profession in an active capacity is known
as what? - correct answer Accreditation
Formal Acknowledgment of education and training that provides the
qualifications to perform in a line of work - correct answer Accreditation
Detailed information that is collected on an individual as part of the
intervention process. - correct answer Assessment
Characterized by a social workers commitment to help individuals, couples,
families, groups, and communities identify their needs, decide how to meet
those needs, utilize resources that can assist in resolving those needs, and
assist in having those needs met and resolving the issues. - correct answer
Service
Contusion - correct answer medical term for bruise
Behavioral Health - correct answer Mental health, resilience, and well being
are related to physical expressions or behaviors.
, Accessibility - correct answer The ability to get and receive services
Advocacy - correct answer Intervening on the behalf of another individual or
group or community in order to defend represent or support them.
Best Practice - correct answer A technique that is deemed to be the best
way to address, cope, or deal with a given situation.
Co-dependency - correct answer An unhealthy relationship development
between individuals where one individual prioritizes the other individuals
needs over their own.
Sublimation - correct answer Defense mechanism where an individual take
their negative feelings and channels them into safe and constructive activities
Inhibitory control dysfunction - correct answer The abuse of a substance out
of an impulse behavior.
Stimulus Response Learning - correct answer The abuse of a substance as
a habit that the individual has developed.
Denial - correct answer Individuals pushing events aside so that it does not
take an emotional and mental toll that they are unprepared to deal with.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - correct answer This form of therapy is
generally designed to take place for a short period of time. It is a goal-oriented
therapy that focuses on cognitive and behavioral links.
Psychodynamic therapy - correct answer This form of therapy puts a focus
on specific life events that have occurred and past or present relationships. It
