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LCSW VIP Clinical Practice Exam

LCSW — The ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards) Clinical Exam is the standardized licensing exam required for LCSW licensure in most U.S. states; it consists of 170 questions (150 scored, 20 unscored pilot items) administered over 4 hours, covering human development, assessment, psychotherapy, case management, and professional ethics.

29
Questions
70m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 29👑 VIP

A social worker is conducting an initial assessment with a 34-year-old woman who reports a two-week period of persistent sadness, anhedonia, insomnia, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, and difficulty concentrating that are significantly impairing her ability to function at work. She denies any history of manic or hypomanic episodes. She reports one similar episode three years ago that resolved after several months without treatment. Which DSM-5 diagnosis BEST fits this clinical picture?

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