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ASWB Clinical Level Social Work Licensing Exam
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The goal in therapy is to build ego strength and ensure a stable identity within the client. Ego strength is defined as the capacity to cope despite adversity. Examples include: impulse control, affect-tolerant, frustration-tolerance, and resistance to aggression. What common test is utilized to determine characteristics and emotional functioning of clients?

  1. Neuropsychological
  2. Rorschach
  3. Aptitude
  4. Intelligence

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The Rorschach Test is utilized in diagnosing underlying thought disorders and psychotic thinking. There are 10 official inkblot cards that a client describes. Results are based on what is observed, contents of the response, client comments, and how much time is spent on each card. The results are interpreted using research data on personality characteristics.



One test stands out as the most widely used personality assessment. It was developed in the late 1930s and mental health professionals find it quite accurate for diagnosing mental illness. The test is often used in court cases that include custody disputes and criminal offenses. Treatment programs will test their clients with this tool to determine effectiveness. Which exam is being described?

  1. MMPI-2
  2. Psychodynamic assessment
  3. DSM-5
  4. Rorschach

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory is composed of 567 test questions. Professionals with specific training administer, score and interpret the results. The MMPI-2 can be given individually or in groups, designed for individuals over the age of 18. It is the most researched psychological test in existence.



Geriatrics focuses on the promotion of health and prevention of disease or disability in older adults. To assess the needed level of care, a team approach is often utilized. Trained professionals skilled in caring for the elderly work together in preparing an evaluation. These often include: nurses, social workers, nutritionists, and physical therapists. What is the team not considering in their assessment?

  1. Medical history
  2. Activities of daily living
  3. Support systems
  4. Individual problems

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The team approach to geriatrics looks at the individual holistically. Many aspects are taken into account that may overlap into one another. Each member of the team is a skilled health professional that each plays an important role in assessing the care of older individuals.



A clinical social worker meets with a family to gather information that will help identify patterns of parental behavior, both positive and negative, over time. The family's strengths are distinguished to determine protective factors that aid in identifying resources helpful to meeting the household's needs. Overall requirements are addressed that affect the permanency and safety of the children. Information gathered through other assessments is also used to help develop a service plan or plan for intervention. What kind of evaluation is being described?

  1. Initial assessment
  2. Safety assessment
  3. Environmental assessment
  4. Comprehensive family assessment

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The comprehensive family assessment gathers all background information on its members and evaluates the home environment. Contributing factors are discussed, such as domestic violence, lack of employment, alcohol/drug usage, and educational background. A clinical social worker will also collect information on who lives in the home and the parent's culture, health and finances.



Phillip is a 24-year-old male who has been in prison on four different occasions. His criminal record includes domestic assault on a girlfriend, stealing a car, setting fire to an abandoned warehouse and drug use. Phillip's acts were not premeditated, and he claims to have little control over his actions. What disorder might a clinical social worker set out to treat?

  1. Anger management
  2. Destructive personality disorder
  3. Impulse control disorder
  4. Lack of self-esteem

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Phillip suffers from impulse control disorder. This problem is defined as a failure to resist spontaneous acts or behaviors that may be detrimental to self or others. The actions are not considered in advance and may include gambling, violence, sexual misconduct, stealing and self-abusive behavior.



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