ASWB MSW Exam Questions and
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Freud Psychosexual Stages
1. Anal (0-1)
2. Oral (2-3)
3. Phallic (3-5)
4. Latency (5-11)
5. Genital (12-18)
Freud Psychosexual Stages Fixations
Oral stage
-infant's primary interaction with world is through mouth, oral stimulation through
sucking and tasting
Anal stage
-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
-focus of id's energy is on genitals, children become aware of gender identity
- can think abstractly, use deductive reasoning, and systematically plan
Erikson's Psychosocial Stages
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
7. Generativity vs Self-Absorption
8. Integrity vs Despair
Trust vs Mistrust
Children begin to learn the ability to trust others based upon the consistency of their
caregiver(s).
Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt
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
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.
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
During adolescence, transition from childhood to adulthood and children become more
independent, looking to their futures.
Intimacy vs Isolation
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.
Generativity vs Stagnation
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
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
(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
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