FREE ASWB Masters Question and Answers

Question 1

Gerontology is defined as.

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the study of aging and the impact aging has on social trends and economic trends

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the study of social trends and how they impact different genders

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the study of mental illness and how substance abuse impacts people

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the study of economic trends and how they impact different genders

Question 2

What is the sequence of the five phases of grief?

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denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance

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denial, anger, depression, bargaining, and acceptance

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anger, denial, depression, bargaining, acceptance

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denial, depression, anger, bargaining, acceptance

Question 3

Which of the following signs or symptoms is typical among PTSD sufferers?

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disturbing dreams & hypervigilance

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disturbing dreams

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hypervigilance

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none of the above

Question 4

Your cultural background is based on everything below, with the exception of?

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how you were born

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how you were raised

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where you were born

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when you were born

Question 5

Which of the following researchers claimed that the desire to improve oneself leads to personality development?

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Carl Rogers

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Ivan Pavlov

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Sigmund Freud

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William James

Question 6

When it comes to measuring goals, what does the acronym SMART stand for?

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specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-specific

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specific, measurable, active, relevant, time-specific

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specific, memorable, achievable, relevant, time-specific

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spontaneous, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-specific

Question 7

How many Americans use at least one prescription?

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70%

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40%

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50%

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90%

Question 8

What a social worker should do in response to a subpoena is best described by which of the following?

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Respond and claim privilege

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Provide requested information

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Refuse to comply

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Respond and turn over records

Question 9

School social worker Christine works there. Teenager Dawn, one of her customers, excels in the classroom, earning perfect grades and participating in a wide range of extracurricular activities. Christine is informed by Dawn that she does not feel good about herself, frequently considers death, and has problems falling asleep.

Which traditional parenting approach has Dawn's parents most likely used?

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Authoritarian

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Uninvolved

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Authoritative

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Permissive

Question 10

The landlord of one of Jessica's clients won't let him keep his assistance dog in the apartment without paying a pet deposit. When Jessica phones the landlord, she informs them that they are required by law to accept service animals without requiring a pet deposit.

How does Jessica help her client?

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Advocating

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Mediating

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Arbitrating

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None of  the above