ASWB Clinical Social Worker 3

Question 1

A social worker suspects a supervisee is impaired due to substance use affecting client care. The supervisor's FIRST obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the concern directly with the supervisee and take steps to protect clients

Answer

Supervisors must address impairment directly and ensure client safety before formal reporting steps.

Question 2

A client from a collectivist cultural background defers all treatment decisions to their family. A culturally competent social worker would:

Accepted Answer

Explore the client's values and incorporate family involvement if the client consents

Answer

Culturally competent practice respects collectivist values and incorporates family involvement with client consent.

Question 3

What is the primary goal of motivational interviewing (MI)?

Accepted Answer

Eliciting and strengthening a client's own motivation for change

Answer

MI is a collaborative, person-centered approach designed to elicit intrinsic motivation and resolve ambivalence.

Question 4

Under HIPAA, a covered entity may disclose protected health information without authorization for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory reporting of child abuse to the appropriate authority

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure without authorization for mandatory reporting required by law, including child abuse.

Question 5

A client diagnosed with PTSD avoids driving after a car accident. From a cognitive-behavioral perspective, what maintains this avoidance?

Accepted Answer

Negative reinforcement—avoidance reduces anxiety and prevents fear extinction

Answer

Avoidance is negatively reinforced when it reduces distress, thereby preventing the extinction of the fear response.

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test