ASWB Bachelors Prep 5

Question 1

In motivational interviewing, the concept of 'rolling with resistance' means the BSW should:

Accepted Answer

Avoid arguing and instead reflect the client's ambivalence back to them

Answer

Rolling with resistance means the worker avoids arguing and instead reflects and explores the client's ambivalence, reducing defensiveness and promoting engagement.

Question 2

A BSW's client, who has been making progress, suddenly misses three consecutive appointments without contact. The BEST initial response is to:

Accepted Answer

Reach out proactively to check on the client's wellbeing and re-engage

Answer

Proactive outreach demonstrates concern for the client and is an evidence-based practice to re-engage clients who disengage from services.

Question 3

Social workers are ethically obligated to engage in advocacy PRIMARILY because:

Accepted Answer

The profession's mission includes addressing injustice and systemic barriers

Answer

Advocacy is a core social work value rooted in the profession's commitment to social justice, challenging oppression, and addressing structural barriers to wellbeing.

Question 4

A BSW is asked to provide a written report about a client to the court. Before doing so, the worker should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Obtain the client's informed written consent or a valid court order

Answer

Disclosing client information requires either informed consent from the client or a legally valid court order to comply with confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.

Question 5

When completing an ecomap with a client, the BSW is attempting to:

Accepted Answer

Visualize the client's relationships and connections to social systems

Answer

An ecomap is a visual tool that maps a client's relationships and connections to various systems, highlighting sources of support and stress.

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB Bachelors Prep 5