ASWB Bachelors Assessment 2

Question 1

A social worker is conducting a biopsychosocial assessment. Which domain addresses the client's relationships, support networks, and cultural background?

Accepted Answer

Social

Answer

The social domain of a biopsychosocial assessment covers interpersonal relationships, support systems, cultural factors, and community connections.

Question 2

During an intake assessment, a client discloses she has been sober for 6 months after years of alcohol dependence. Which assessment tool is MOST appropriate to screen for current alcohol use risk?

Accepted Answer

AUDIT-C

Answer

The AUDIT-C (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption) is a validated 3-item screen specifically designed to detect alcohol use disorders and risky drinking.

Question 3

A BSW is assessing a 70-year-old client referred for home services. The client appears confused and cannot recall the current month. The BEST next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Administer a cognitive screening tool

Answer

Administering a standardized cognitive screening tool such as the MMSE or MoCA is the appropriate next step to objectively assess the degree and nature of cognitive impairment.

Question 4

Which principle guides the social worker to start where the client is during assessment?

Accepted Answer

Meeting the client where they are

Answer

The principle of meeting the client where they are directs social workers to begin assessment by acknowledging the client's current readiness, perspective, and emotional state.

Question 5

An ecomap is used in assessment primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Map a client's relationships with systems and their quality

Answer

An ecomap visually represents the client's connections to various social systems (family, work, community) and indicates whether those relationships are supportive, stressful, or tenuous.

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB Bachelors Assessment 2