LCSW Online Practice Questions and Answers

A basic model of how people experience grief and loss comes from a well-known theory first posited by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. It involved five stages that people move through as they work through their loss. Which ofthe following is not one of those stages?

A. Denial

B. Bargaining

C. Resolution

D. Acceptance

The social learning theory as proposed by Albert Bandura, states that most human behavior is learned through observation and modeling. This type of learning is thought to reveal the ability of indMduals to learn new information without necessarily demonstrating the behavior. Which of the following describes the four conditions for successful modeling?

A. Distinctiveness, attention, reproduction, and mental imaging

B. Incentives, cognitive organization, retention, and motivation

C. Perseverance, functional value, retention, and attention

D. Attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation

Jeremiah grew up in a family where college is of utmost importance. His parents and siblings have all graduated from prestigious colleges. When Jeremiah does not get accepted to the college of his choice, he decides to change his plans for the future. He begins to feel that education is overrated and that it would be better to seek employment before getting any older. This motivation to change a belief or behavior to avoid a distressing feeling is part of what theory'?

A. Avoidance

B. Cognitive dissonance

C. Identity perception

D. Psychosocial

Emily is a nine year old with cerebral palsy. Her movements are slow and often cannot be controlled. This mainly affects EmiIy's hands, arms, feet, and legs. Her muscle tone tends to change day to day, even affecting the chiId's tongue and face. What form of cerebral palsy is Emily demonstrating?

A. Athetoid

B. Spastic

C. Ataxic

D. Mixed

Professionals have gathered to help a family devastated by flood. The clinical social worker provides therapy to help promote empowerment among the family members. A housing program finds an affordable apartment and helps the clients relocate. The Red Cross provides food and clothing necessary for daily lMng. At a recent luncheon for flood victims, the work and contributions made by all were recognized. What ethical rule is being followed?

A. Competency

B. Respect

C. Acknowledging the work of others

D. Legitimate practice

Miranda discovers that a client she has been working with is secretly stalking a fellow colleague. The other professional had provided clinical social work services to the client one year ago for alcohol abuse. Miranda understands her obligation to protect the client's confidentiality and privacy. What could make this an exception?

A. The client needs a psychological assessment

B. Miranda wants to know aboutthe prior relationship

C. It is necessary to prevent serious harm

D. There is no exception

Shelly seeks the help of a social worker for problems she is having with her personal life. She is married to John and has two daughters that are just reaching adolescence. The client reports her husband has been having extramarital affairs for three years. He doesn't try to hide them, and Shelly is quite aware of what is going on. She will not leave John because he is the only income provider and her daughters are very close to their father. What is a good therapy component to use with Shelly?

A. Self-centered

B. Reality based

C. Grief and loss

D. Cognitive

Clinical social workers will sometimes intentionally allow or create an atmosphere that reminds the client of an emotional past. This psychotherapy method can be harmful if not utilized appropriately. Clients will often react in terms of what they are afraid of or need to see, not really knowing why they feel that way. Professionals use this technique to find connections between the cIients' past and how they misread the present. What is the method being described?

A. Transference

B. Counter-transference

C. Histrionic development

D. Displacement

All clinical social work services should be directed at meeting a specific goal with a pre-determined outcome defining the time of termination. Professionals can provide their opinions based on the need for further care and help the client achieve these recommendations. Termination of services is primarily up to what party?

A. Psychologist

B. Clinical social worker

C. Client

D. Referent

Clinical social work interventions often require therapyto help a client overcome dysfunctional thinking. A professional would start by identifying assumptions the indMdual makes and locate those thoughts that are unrealistic. What form of therapy is being described?

A. Behavior therapy

B. Reality therapy

C. Cognitive therapy

D. Antipathy therapy