ASWB Social Work Bachelor Level / LSW
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When considering Native American customs and developing service plans, social workers should
understand that:
a. all Native Americans have the same culture and tribal differences are minor
b. there are important reasons why Native Americans never integrated into American culture
c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are substantial cultural and social differences
d. it is important for Native Americans to separate from traditional culture if they want to succeed
economically Answer: c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are substantial cultural and
social differences
The positive cultural value that is expressed in the ideals of "machismo" is:
a. masculinity
b. family provider and protector
c. power and control
d. cooperation Answer: b. family provider and protector
When an interpreter is needed to conduct a social work interview, the least appropriate person is
probably:
a. a child of the client
b. a relative
,c. an untrained interpreter
d. an agency staff member Answer: a. a child of the client
Empirical research on diagnostic patterns has historically demonstrated that African Americans with
the same symptom presentation as Caucasians will often be diagnosed:
a. less severely
b. more severely
c. the same
d. the research is irrelevant Answer: b. more severely
A psychological, cultural and political orientation to life that both determines and influences how
people think, behave, make decisions and understand phenomena is usually called a:
a. world view
b. culture
c. personal opinion
d. perception Answer: a. world view
A hospital social worker receives definitive information that a social work colleague is engaged in a
sexual relationship with a client. In deciding what to do, the social worker must first consider:
a. the impact on the client
b. the impact on the profession
c. the Code of Ethics
d. the views of the supervisor and administration Answer: c. the Code of Ethics
,Data collection in the engagement phase of social work practice means that social workers:
a. identify clients' financial and insurance resources
b. seek out information on any legal or criminal problems
c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial interview
d. read documents, records and other written materials Answer: c. interview clients and fill out
forms during the initial interview
A family has just relocated from a homeless shelter to permanent housing. The mother is in recovery
from alcohol abuse. The father has been violent with the mother and is unemployed. The 8 year old
changed schools 6 times in the past year. The family's records describe the family's problems and
note the "contract" to which the parents have agreed and the services that will be provided. The
social worker in the permanent housing program's first task is to:
a. assure that the mother continues in an AA program
b. review and prioritize the family's problems and reinforce the family's commitment to addressing
them
c. help the father find a job
d. accompany the parents to school with the child Answer: b. review and prioritize the family's
problems
A recent social work graduate displays excellent relationship skills and a strong commitment to
clients. The worker knows she has difficulty in translating her insights and goals into specific
treatment plans. The worker might ask the supervisor to:
a. point out problems and correct her when she loses sight of the goals
b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas that require improvement
, c. pair her with a more experienced worker
d. provide written guidelines on good practice Answer: b. provide concrete support and detailed
help in areas that require improvement
A client expresses her disappointment at not being called back after a job interview and vents her
anger at the job interviewer. She informs her social worker of this exchange. The social worker's
best response is:
a. You have to be patient in a job search
b. I can see that you're upset about this
c. I wonder how you feel about this
d. I guess you're hurt and angry about not getting the job Answer: d. I guess you're hurt and
angry about not getting the job
A worker has reached an agreement with an elderly woman on public assistance to move to an
assisted living facility. The client talks about her fears of moving to a place where she won't know
anyone. The worker's best response is:
a. Don't worry, you'll make new friends
b. I guess you'd rather stay where you are
c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants to stay with
people you know
d. Most older people feel just like you, but then feel better after they move Answer: c. It seems
like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants to stay with people you
know
After 2 months, an adolescent client ordered by the court to see a social worker complains that he
sees no reason for continuing with the worker. He says he's avoided trouble the whole two months
and the worker should trust him by now. The worker's best response is:
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