ASWB Masters Assessment 3

Question 1

A social worker completes an eco-map with a client. What does this tool PRIMARILY assess?

Accepted Answer

The quality and nature of the client's relationships with their social environment

Answer

An eco-map visually depicts the client's relationships and connections to social systems in their environment.

Question 2

A client describes persistent low mood, sleep disturbance, and difficulty concentrating for the past three weeks following a job loss. Which is the MOST accurate initial clinical consideration?

Accepted Answer

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood

Answer

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood is characterized by emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor, lasting fewer than 6 months.

Question 3

When conducting an assessment of an elderly client, the social worker should FIRST consider:

Accepted Answer

How age-related physical and cognitive changes may influence the presentation

Answer

Age-related changes in cognition, sensory function, and health can significantly affect assessment findings with elderly clients.

Question 4

A social worker notices inconsistencies between a child's reported history and physical findings during a school-based assessment. The MOST appropriate next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Consult with a supervisor and make a mandated report to child protective services

Answer

When there are indicators of possible abuse, a social worker is legally obligated to file a mandated report with child protective services.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a collateral source in a comprehensive social work assessment?

Accepted Answer

Information obtained from the client's previous therapist

Answer

Collateral sources are third-party informants such as previous treatment providers, family members, or school personnel.

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB Masters Assessment 3