ASWB LCSW Answers

John walks past a fellow clinical social worker’s desk and overhears parts of a conversation. The colleague is making demeaning comments about another professional to someone on the other end of a phone line. Later, during lunch, John asks his colleague about the conversation. The colleague states he was talking with a client. What ethical standard has been violated by the fellow social worker? 

Clinical social workers that provide one-on-one therapy determine evaluation strategies around the cIient’s specific needs. This client-centered approach compares the current situation to the one upon entry of counseling. The professional utilizes the indMdual as his/her own control group, making changes as necessary. What does this type of evaluation take into consideration?

When there is death of a loved one, basic assumptions about relationships and emotions begin to change. This is a disruption of what principle of organization?

The incidence of child abuse has increased dramatically in the last 30 years. In 2009, more than 702,000 unique instances of child abuse were reported. Nearly 40% of these victims are in what age range?

There are convincing links between parenting styles and the effects they have on children. Psychologist Diana Baumrind conducted research demonstrating that all parents display one of four parenting styles. Which of the four is the most successful?