LMSW Human Growth and Development 3

Question 1

A 16-year-old client is experimenting with different belief systems, friend groups, and career interests. According to Marcia's identity statuses, this client is most likely in which status?

Accepted Answer

Identity moratorium

Answer

Identity moratorium involves active exploration of alternatives without yet making a commitment, which is normative during adolescence.

Question 2

Object permanence — understanding that objects continue to exist when out of sight — is achieved during which Piagetian stage?

Accepted Answer

Sensorimotor stage

Answer

Object permanence develops during the sensorimotor stage (birth to approximately 2 years) as infants learn to represent objects mentally.

Question 3

The concept of 'telegraphic speech' in language development refers to:

Accepted Answer

Two-word utterances that convey essential meaning

Answer

Telegraphic speech consists of two-word phrases (e.g., 'Daddy go') that include only the most meaningful words, typically emerging around 18–24 months.

Question 4

A social worker is assessing a client who struggles to understand that changing a container's shape does not change the amount of liquid inside. This client likely has not yet mastered:

Accepted Answer

Conservation

Answer

Conservation — understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in appearance — is a hallmark achievement of the concrete operational stage.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'resilience' in human development?

Accepted Answer

The capacity to adapt positively despite significant adversity

Answer

Resilience is the dynamic process through which individuals demonstrate positive adaptation in the context of significant risk or adversity.

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Practice Test

LMSW Human Growth and Development 3