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Freud Psychosexual Stages - ANSWER-1. Anal (0-1)
2. Oral (2-3)
3. Phallic (3-5)
4. Latency (5-11)
5. Genital (12-18)
Freud Psychosexual Stages Fixations - ANSWER-
Oral stage - ANSWER--infant's primary interaction with world is through mouth,
oral stimulation through sucking and tasting
Anal stage - ANSWER--primary focus of libido was on controlling bladder and
bowel movements
-toilet training is primary issue, too much pressure can result in excessive need
for order or cleanliness later in life, too little pressure from parents can lead to
messy or destructive behavior later in life
Phallic stage - ANSWER--focus of id's energy is on genitals, children become
aware of gender identity
Latent stage - ANSWER--focus of id's energy is on genitals, children become
aware of gender identity
Genital stage - ANSWER--onset of puberty causing libido to become active
-strong interest in opposite sex, individual will continue to develop into well-
balanced person
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Piaget Stages of Development - ANSWER-Sensorimotor (0-2)
Preoperational thought (2.5 - 6/7)
Concrete operations (7-11)
Formal Operations (11-18)
Sensorimotor Stage - ANSWER--learn primarily through sensory input and
action
-object permanence, causality, symbolic thought
Preoperational Thought - ANSWER--child is able to use words and images to
refer to objects
Concrete operations - ANSWER-- think logically but have difficulty with
abstracts or hypotheticals
Formal Operations - ANSWER-- can think abstractly, use deductive reasoning,
and systematically plan
Erikson's Psychosocial Stages - ANSWER-1. Trust vs Mistrust
2. Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt
3. Initiative vs Guilt
4. Industry vs Inferiority
5. Identity vs Identity Diffusion
6. Intimacy vs Isolation
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7. Generativity vs Self-Absorption
8. Integrity vs Despair
Trust vs Mistrust - ANSWER-Children begin to learn the ability to trust others
based upon the consistency of their caregiver(s).
Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt - ANSWER-Between the ages of 1 and 3, children
begin to assert their independence by walking away from their mother. If
encouraged it fosters independence, if criticized it leads to feeling unable to
survive and over dependence on parent.
Initiative vs Guilt - ANSWER-Children assert themselves more frequently, if
encouraged they feel secure in their ability to lead others and make decisions;
if discouraged children develop a sense of guilt and lack self-initiative.
Industry vs Inferiority - ANSWER-Children begin to develop a sense of pride in
their accomplishments. If encouraged and they begin to feel industrious and
feel confident in their ability to achieve goals. If not encouraged they feel
inferior, doubting their abilities and failing to reach their potential.
Identity vs Role Confusion - ANSWER-During adolescence, transition from
childhood to adulthood and children become more independent, looking to
their futures.
Intimacy vs Isolation - ANSWER-In young adulthood, individuals begin to share
themselves with others and explore relationships . Successful completion leads
to commitment, while unsuccessful completion leads fear of intimacy &
commitment.
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Generativity vs Stagnation - ANSWER-During middle adulthood, individuals
establish careers, settle down within relationships, begin families, and develop
a sense of being a part of the bigger picture. They give back to society through
raising children, being productive at work, and becoming involved in
community activities and organizations.
Ego Integrity vs Despair - ANSWER-As individuals grow older and become
senior citizens, they tend to slow down and explore life as retired people. If
they view life as unproductive or failed to accomplish goals it can lead to
depression.
Behaviorist Theory - ANSWER-(Pavlov, Skinner)—learning is viewed through
change in behavior and the stimuli in the external environment are the locus of
learning. Social workers aim to change the external environment in order to
bring about desired change.
Cognitive Theory - ANSWER-(Piaget)—learning is viewed through internal
mental processes (including insight, information processing, memory, and
perception) and the locus of learning is internal cognitive structures. Social
workers aim to develop opportunities to foster capacity and skills to improve
learning.
Humanistic Theory - ANSWER-(Maslow)—learning is viewed as a person's
activities aimed at reaching his or her full potential, and the locus of learning is
in meeting cognitive and other needs. Social workers aim to develop the whole
person.
2026/2027 UPDATED
Freud Psychosexual Stages - ANSWER-1. Anal (0-1)
2. Oral (2-3)
3. Phallic (3-5)
4. Latency (5-11)
5. Genital (12-18)
Freud Psychosexual Stages Fixations - ANSWER-
Oral stage - ANSWER--infant's primary interaction with world is through mouth,
oral stimulation through sucking and tasting
Anal stage - ANSWER--primary focus of libido was on controlling bladder and
bowel movements
-toilet training is primary issue, too much pressure can result in excessive need
for order or cleanliness later in life, too little pressure from parents can lead to
messy or destructive behavior later in life
Phallic stage - ANSWER--focus of id's energy is on genitals, children become
aware of gender identity
Latent stage - ANSWER--focus of id's energy is on genitals, children become
aware of gender identity
Genital stage - ANSWER--onset of puberty causing libido to become active
-strong interest in opposite sex, individual will continue to develop into well-
balanced person
, ASWB MSW Exam FULLY SOLVED &
2026/2027 UPDATED
Piaget Stages of Development - ANSWER-Sensorimotor (0-2)
Preoperational thought (2.5 - 6/7)
Concrete operations (7-11)
Formal Operations (11-18)
Sensorimotor Stage - ANSWER--learn primarily through sensory input and
action
-object permanence, causality, symbolic thought
Preoperational Thought - ANSWER--child is able to use words and images to
refer to objects
Concrete operations - ANSWER-- think logically but have difficulty with
abstracts or hypotheticals
Formal Operations - ANSWER-- can think abstractly, use deductive reasoning,
and systematically plan
Erikson's Psychosocial Stages - ANSWER-1. Trust vs Mistrust
2. Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt
3. Initiative vs Guilt
4. Industry vs Inferiority
5. Identity vs Identity Diffusion
6. Intimacy vs Isolation
, ASWB MSW Exam FULLY SOLVED &
2026/2027 UPDATED
7. Generativity vs Self-Absorption
8. Integrity vs Despair
Trust vs Mistrust - ANSWER-Children begin to learn the ability to trust others
based upon the consistency of their caregiver(s).
Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt - ANSWER-Between the ages of 1 and 3, children
begin to assert their independence by walking away from their mother. If
encouraged it fosters independence, if criticized it leads to feeling unable to
survive and over dependence on parent.
Initiative vs Guilt - ANSWER-Children assert themselves more frequently, if
encouraged they feel secure in their ability to lead others and make decisions;
if discouraged children develop a sense of guilt and lack self-initiative.
Industry vs Inferiority - ANSWER-Children begin to develop a sense of pride in
their accomplishments. If encouraged and they begin to feel industrious and
feel confident in their ability to achieve goals. If not encouraged they feel
inferior, doubting their abilities and failing to reach their potential.
Identity vs Role Confusion - ANSWER-During adolescence, transition from
childhood to adulthood and children become more independent, looking to
their futures.
Intimacy vs Isolation - ANSWER-In young adulthood, individuals begin to share
themselves with others and explore relationships . Successful completion leads
to commitment, while unsuccessful completion leads fear of intimacy &
commitment.
, ASWB MSW Exam FULLY SOLVED &
2026/2027 UPDATED
Generativity vs Stagnation - ANSWER-During middle adulthood, individuals
establish careers, settle down within relationships, begin families, and develop
a sense of being a part of the bigger picture. They give back to society through
raising children, being productive at work, and becoming involved in
community activities and organizations.
Ego Integrity vs Despair - ANSWER-As individuals grow older and become
senior citizens, they tend to slow down and explore life as retired people. If
they view life as unproductive or failed to accomplish goals it can lead to
depression.
Behaviorist Theory - ANSWER-(Pavlov, Skinner)—learning is viewed through
change in behavior and the stimuli in the external environment are the locus of
learning. Social workers aim to change the external environment in order to
bring about desired change.
Cognitive Theory - ANSWER-(Piaget)—learning is viewed through internal
mental processes (including insight, information processing, memory, and
perception) and the locus of learning is internal cognitive structures. Social
workers aim to develop opportunities to foster capacity and skills to improve
learning.
Humanistic Theory - ANSWER-(Maslow)—learning is viewed as a person's
activities aimed at reaching his or her full potential, and the locus of learning is
in meeting cognitive and other needs. Social workers aim to develop the whole
person.
