ASWB Clinical Level Social Work Licensing - LCSW Exam Practice Test

Kenneth recently lost his only son in a horrific car accident. What behavioral goal would you want to work
towards in your therapy with Kenneth?

Individual development is based on the effect family roles play within an individual's life. Healthy families
promote trust, honesty, love and positive development. The opposite of this is the dysfunctional family,
where one or more members have a problem that affects the unit. Examples include an individual that is
abusive, neglectful or has an alcohol/drug issue. Even though a family appears dysfunctional, there is still
at least one family member who is "healthy." This person will try to compensate for the problem in different
ways. One such manner is by trying to solve the issue short-term, which leads to endless deflation of
situations. What role is being described?

Clinical social workers empower clients and groups to promote social justice. Human dignity requires that
all individuals be assured a minimum level of what within the community?

Cerebral palsy affects an individual's ability to maintain balance, achieve posture and move about
smoothly. Symptoms can change over a person's lifetime and other disabilities may result, such as poor
vision and reading. What is the one factor of cerebral palsy that differentiates it from other disabilities?

The Jacobs family has decided to incorporate the services of a clinical social worker due to intense
conflict between parents and children. During the first session, the Jacobs take turns discussing their
issues while the social worker listens intently. There is no focus on what is wrong, but rather on the
complex interplay of risks and strengths. This type of assessment is known as what?

The Hierarchy of Needs developed by Abraham Maslow was intended to be followed in exact order to
achieve successful personal development. If any of the stages are not completed, others will be affected
or diminished. What is the correct order?

Professionals have gathered to help a family devastated by flood. The clinical social worker provides
therapy to help promote empowerment among the family members. A housing program finds an
affordable apartment and helps the clients relocate. The Red Cross provides food and clothing necessary
for daily living. At a recent luncheon for flood victims, the work and contributions made by all were
recognized. What ethical rule is being followed?

Clinical social workers providing treatment to individuals have the responsibility to allow full participation
of the client when determining goals. Expected outcomes and the treatment of termination should be
clearly specified and understood by both parties. What is the best way to develop this mutual
understanding?

Clinical social workers need to obtain informed consent prior to services provided by telephone, computer,
radio or television. Client approval is also necessary prior to:

Cassandra works as a clinical social worker for Child Protective Services. A new family she has been
helping has a parent that is starting to raise red flags. The mother is the sole caretaker for the children but
is demonstrating some peculiar behaviors. She has not kept consecutive doctor's appointments, has
difficulty utilizing public transportation and fails to follow through with basic directions. This parent is
always accompanied by another adult when she leaves the home on an errand. When Cassandra starts
questioning the mother on her background, it is discovered that she attended special education classes
and did not graduate from high school. These factors should arouse concern in what area?

Behavior therapy involves obtaining information from clients pertaining to behaviors that reduce the
quality of life or cause stress. Training usually occurs in the form of environmental modifications,
relaxation, and desensitization. Clinical social workers can utilize this practice for other psychological
conditions such as what?

Miranda is a clinical social worker completing a family assessment. As she acquires more information
from the parents on a six-year-old son and his behaviors, it becomes obvious that further evaluation will
be required. The child's teacher has contacted the parents with complaints about his conduct at school.
He does not appear to be able to focus on specific tasks and becomes bored after a few minutes, failing to
complete any assignments. Running around the classroom during quiet time is becoming a daily habit,
and the child forgets where he puts things. What kind of assessment will the social worker refer for this
child?

Angela is providing services to a client with a drug abuse problem. There has been a lot of work focused
on the issue and very little improvement. Which of the following is a likely reason for lack of progress with
this client?

Alysha meets with a clinical social worker and discusses self-perceived problems. She reports complex
mood swings that last for weeks and sometimes months. Alysha's main concern is that her manic
behaviors may one day become life threatening. When the client is in a more sullen mood, she feels sad
but somewhat safer. When completing a full assessment, what might the social worker diagnose Alysha
as having?