FREE ASWB Bachelors Question and Answers

Question 1

A disturbed 15-year-old named Mario.
He always looks for conflicts with other students at school.
As a result of stealing from his teacher, he is also on probation.
Mario exhibits aggressive conduct toward other people.
Which of the following disorders best fits Mario?

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antisocial personality disorder

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obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

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bipolar disorder

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Question 2

A town has had a crisis. The team of social workers are summoned by the social work administration. What does he say to them?

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to ensure his staff is ready to provide the services needed to the best of their ability

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to be on call in case they may be needed

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to prepare for a rush of welfare applications

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that there has been a crisis and they will need to be ready to go on Monday

Question 3

What is the most effective method for getting a client to clarify their statement?

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rephrase the statement and ask the client if that is what they were trying to say

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ask the client to rephrase the statement

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tell them they need to better explain things as it is difficult to understand what they are trying to say

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assume you know what they are saying and drop it

Question 4

Peter works as a caseworker for a small-town charity. He just received a call from a person who threatened to harm themselves. There is no patient here. What ought Peter to do?

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Let them know you are here to help. Collect their information and contact emergency help right away

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talk with them and arrange for them to be picked up by a family member

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talk with the person until they seem like they have calmed down

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try to talk the person down and have them get scheduled for a consultation

Question 5

You've been seeing a patient for a while who has been complaining about having a bad headache. What should we do next?

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refer the client to a neurologist

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offer pain medication

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change the way you are treating the patient

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bring up the possibility of psychiatric testing

Question 6

What is the best course of action if you are meeting with a client for the first time and they seem hesitant?

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allowing the client to share their thoughts and feelings while emphasizing that relationships are built with time and effort

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have the client agree with you so no conflict happens

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give the client your personal background and accomplishments to establish some trust

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set firm rules for the client to help them feel more comfortable

Question 7

Being a good listener is crucial for caseworkers. Which of the following better promotes listening intently?

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have your attention, empathy, and concern be communicated through your presence

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offer verbal and nonverbal cues to show you are listening

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use a ton of nonverbal cues

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make comments every so often to show engagement

Question 8

A supervisee inquires of an agency social worker if he knows of any applicants for a position that is open in the supervisee's program. The sister of the social worker just received her degree and is looking for work. She works incredibly hard and is an excellent student. The social worker ought to

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Not recommend her and help the supervisee identify other sources for qualified candidates

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Tell the supervisee that he cannot recommend his sister as it would be a conflict, but will ask her for the names of friends who would be good candidates

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Not recommend her, but tell his sister to send in her résumé to the supervisee

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Recommend her as he knows that she will be an outstanding employee

Question 9

A teen starts high school and exhibits behavioral issues there. He has problems adhering to instructions and meeting the demands imposed on him academically. A school social worker is suggested for assistance. The best course of action for the social worker is to:

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View the boy’s behavior within an ecological framework—being caused by the “degree of fit” between the boy and his environment

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Compare it with symptoms of disorders with childhood onset

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Determine whether the boy’s behavior is a result of an undiagnosed learning disability

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Complete a drug and alcohol evaluation because the boy is at an age when substance use commonly begins

Question 10

Which of the following, taken alone, is NOT a significant predictor of adult aggression against others?

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Drug and alcohol abuse

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Peers who are engaged in violent activity

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Violent crime toward others in childhood

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Gang involvement