ASWB PRACTICE QUIZ

Question 1

A defense mechanism in which anxiety or emotional conflict is transformed into overt physical manifestations or symptoms such as pain, loss of feeling, or paralysis

Answer 1

Conversion

Question 2

An internal experience of emotional change and distress; precipitated by a perceived life problem resulting in internal discord because the individual’s typical coping strategies are inadequate

Answer 2

Crisis

Question 3

A mental mechanism in which the individual derives feelings from another person or object and directs them internally to an imagined form of the object or person

Answer 3

Introjection

Question 4

The advantages or benefits one derives from a physical or mental illness, such as attention, freedom from responsibility, and disability benefits

Answer 4

Secondary Gain

Question 5

The process of distinguishing between similar mental disorders or social problems on the basis of their compared and unique characteristics

Answer 5

Differential Diagnosis

Question 6

Conscious or unconscious avoidance behavior used by the client to protect oneself from the influence of the social worker

Answer 6

Resistance

Question 7

A mental process that protects an individual from anxiety, feelings of guilt, or unacceptable thoughts

Answer 7

Defense Mechanisms

Question 8

A principle of ethics according to which the social worker
or other professional may not disclose information about a client
without a client’s consent; In specific circumstances, such as threats of violence, commission of crimes, and suspected child abuse, the social worker may be compelled by law to reveal to designated authorities some information.

Answer 8

Confidentiality

Question 9

The appearance of apathy in mood, sometimes seen as a symptom of schizophrenia or depression

Answer 9

Flat Affect

Question 10

The social work process of temporarily considering a client’s interconnected problems as separate entities so that work toward their solution can be more manageable

Answer 10

Partialization

Question 11

The progression of physical and mental changes occurring over time that result in clusters of identifiable and predictable characteristics tending to occur during specific periods

Answer 11

Developmental Stages

Question 12

The emotional and physical reaction to loss of a loved one

Answer 12

Bereavement

Question 13

Often indicates the actions of one who facilitates the dysfunctional behavior of another

Answer 13

Enabler

Question 14

Presenting in logical terms or interpreting the reasons for some action or events; is also used as a defense mechanism in which a person explains or justifies an action or thought to make it acceptable when it is unacceptable at a deeper psychological level

Answer 14

Rationalization

Question 15

A defense mechanism in which the person behaves or thinks in ways or assumes values that are the opposite of the original unconscious trait

Answer 15

Reaction Formation

Question 16

An ethical principal in social work that recognizes the rights and needs of clients to be free to make their own choices and decisions; includes helping the client know what the resources and choices are and helping the client implement the decision made

Answer 16

Self-determination

Question 17

The process that takes place between two or more people to end conflict; This is usually achieved by clarifying mutual expectations.

Answer 17

Role Re-equilibration

Question 18

Reduced or minimal motor movement

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Akinesia

Question 19

A sustained pattern of fidgety movements, such as swinging of the legs, rocking, tapping the feet or hands, pacing, and being unable to remain in a position for long

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Akathisia

Question 20

Sustained abnormal postures or muscle spasms, symptomatic of mental disorders

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Dystonia

Question 21

A diagram of family relationships used to depict a variety of reciprocal influences between the client and those people related to the client, relevant social institutions, and environmental influen

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Ecomap

Question 22

A diagram often used in family therapy to depict family relationships extended over at least three generations

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Genogram

Question 23

A central concept in family systems theories pertaining to the implicit rules that determine how the family members or subsystems are expected to relate to one another and to nonfamily members

Answer 23

Boundary

Question 24

The treatment process and other activities to solve or prevent problems or achieve goals

Answer 24

Intervention

Question 25

he customs, beliefs, standards of conduct, and principles considered desirable by a culture, a group of people, or an individual

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Values

Question 26

Actions intended to control and often exploit the thoughts, feelings, or responses of others; may be intentional or unconscious

Answer 26

Manipulative Behaviors

Question 27

The social work process of directing a client to an agency, resources, or a professional known to be able to provide a needed service

Answer 27

Referral

Question 28

An interpersonal relationship between an individual or organization possessing special expertise and someone who needs that expertise to solve a specific problem

Answer 28

Consultation

Question 29

The process of determining the nature, cause, progression, and prognosis of a problem

Answer 29

Assessment

Question 30

In the social work interview, the state of harmony, compatibility, and empathy that permits mutual understanding and a working relationship between the client and the social worker

Answer 30

Rapport

Question 31

Theidentificationofcoexistentdiseaseswithinanindividual; This is most commonly associated with a problem with drugs or alcohol and another psychiatric disorder.

Answer 31

Dual Diagnosis

Question 32

Pertaining to the biological aspects of an individual; This is most commonly used to distinguish between physiological and psychosocial problems.

Answer 32

Organic

Question 33

The defense mechanism that protects the personality from anxiety or guilt by disavowing or ignoring unacceptable thoughts, emotions, or wishes

Answer 33

Denial

Question 34

The unethical practice of assuming a second role with the client in addition to professional helper, such as friend, business associate, family member, or sex partner

Answer 34

Dual Relationship

Question 35

A state of reliance on other people or things for existence or support, nurturance, protection, security, and shelter

Answer 35

Dependency

Question 36

A legal document ordering an individual to appear in court at a certain time; Failure to comply may result in some penalty.

Answer 36

Subpoena

Question 37

_______________A tendency to develop a trait or attribute under the right circumstance

Answer 37

Predisposition

Question 38

A reciprocal process between the individual and the environment, often involving changing the environment or being changed by it

Answer 38

adaptation

Question 39

A strong and repetitive urge to act in a certain way ;frequently a means of relieving anxiety

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compulsion

Question 40

Effective behavior an individual uses in responding to or avoiding sources of stress

Answer 40

coping skills

Question 41

Compulsive stealing; The theft is often motivated by emotional release, excitement, or gratification and not by the need for the object or its material value.

Answer 41

Kleptomania

Question 42

Abrupt shifts and excessive variation in an individual’s expression of affect

Answer 42

Labile Affect

Question 43

A pattern of behavior frequently seen in victims of spouse abuse and child abuse, in which the individual responds passively to risks of harm

Answer 43

Learned Helplessness

Question 44

A compelling wish or drive that is out of an individuals immediate awareness but that influences him or her to act in a way that would seem contrary to his or her rational objectives

Answer 44

Unconscious Motivation

Question 45

The individual’s capacity for logical thinking, intelligence, perceptiveness, and self-control over impulses to achieve immediate gratification

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Ego Strengths

Question 46

The premise and understanding between therapist and client that the information revealed by the client will not be divulged to others without expressed permission; Courts often honor this unless there is a risk of public danger or threat to the public good.

Answer 46

Privilege

Question 47

Traits of personality, thought, behavior, and values that are incorporated by the individual who considers them acceptable and consistent with his or her overall “true” self.

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Ego Syntonic

Question 48

A set of conscious or unconscious emotional reactions to a client experienced by a therapist; These feelings usually originate in the therapist’s own developmental conflicts or past.

Answer 48

Countertransference

Question 49

A medication-induced movement disorder that includes uncontrollable physical movements, especially in the face, lips, and tongue, and sometimes repetitive movements of the head, hands, and feet

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Tardive dyskinesia

Question 50

In behavior modification, the strengthening of a response through the removal of adverse stimuli

Answer 50

Negative Reinforcement

Question 51

The act of perceiving, understanding, experiencing, and responding to the emotional state and ideas of another person.

Answer 51

Empathy

Question 52

In behavior modification, the elimination or weakening of a conditioned response by discontinuing the reinforcement after the response occurs

Answer 52

Extinction

Question 53

A concept that refers to emotional reactions that are assigned to current relationships but originated in earlier experiences (often the feelings a client has toward a therapist)

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Transference

Question 54

In behavior modification, a procedure that strengthens the tendency of a response to recur

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Reinforcement

Question 55

The granting of permission by the client to the therapist or agency to use specific interventions, including diagnosis, treatment, follow up, and research; This must be based on full disclosure of the facts needed to make the decision, including risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Answer 55

Informed Consent

Question 56

A penalty imposed for misbehavior in behavior modification; the presentation of an unpleasant or undesired event following a behavior

Answer 56

Punishment

Question 57

A defense mechanism in which unacceptable aspects of one’s own personality are rejected or attributed to another person or entity

Answer 57

Projection

Question 58

Strengthening a desired behavior or response by presenting a desired stimulus contingent on performance of the response

Answer 58

Positive Reinforcement

Question 59

A phenomenon in groups in which members settle on a particular person to target or blame, though that person is often innocent; prevents true group cohesion and distracts from the actual group purpose

Answer 59

Scapegoating

Question 60

An administrative and educational process used to help someone further develop and refine his or skills, enhance staff morale, and provide quality assurance for clients.

Answer 60

Supervision

Question 61

The process of helping individuals, families, groups, and communities increase their strengths and develop influence toward improving their circumstances.

Answer 61

Empowerment

Question 62

Traits of personality, behavior, thought, or orientation considered to be unacceptable, repugnant, or inconsistent with the individual’s perceptions—conscious or unconscious—of himself or herself.

Answer 62

Ego Dystonic

Question 63

The process in which one individual who feels pressured, distressed, or powerless in relating to another individual brings into the relationship a third person to act as an ally or a distracter

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Triangulation

Question 64

The process in which one individual who feels pressured, distressed, or powerless in relating to another individual brings into the relationship a third person to act as an ally or a distracter

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Enmeshment

Question 65

Process by which content is separated from repressed affect

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Interllectualization

Question 66

A man attends anger management classes but states that he doesn’t have a problem.

Answer 66

Denial

Question 67

“I didn’t have time to go to the gym because I had to make dinner for my kids.”

Answer 67

Rationalization

Question 68

Characterized by rigor and self-denial

Answer 68

Asceticism

Question 69

“I’m afraid of snakes, but I’m not sure why.”

Answer 69

Repression

Question 70

Unacceptable feelings are expressed as their opposite.

Answer 70

Reaction Formation

Question 71

Using plausible reasons to justify an action or opinion

Answer 71

Rationalization

Question 72

A woman decides to become a psychologist because her

mom is one.

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Identification

Question 73

Refusing to let into awareness unacceptable thoughts, feelings, emotions

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Repression

Question 74

A college student won’t eat or sleep until all his work is done.

Answer 74

Asceticism

Question 75

When affect is transferred from one object to another

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Displacement

Question 76

A woman recently diagnosed with depression focuses on learning about the symptoms of depression instead of
expressing her feelings.

Answer 76

Intellectualization

Question 77

Process by which qualities of an external object are absorbed into one’s personality

Answer 77

Identification

Question 78

A boy is interested in a girl but acts aloof and disinterested when around her.

Answer 78

Reaction Formation

Question 79

_A father who lost his job finds himself yelling at his kids more often.

Answer 79

Displacement

Question 80

The “taking in” or “swallowing whole” a characteristic or trait of another person or outside
events.

Answer 80

Introjection / Internalization

Question 81

Placing unacceptable impulses from one person to another

Answer 81

Projection

Question 82

Displacing unacceptable instincts for constructive and socially acceptable behaviors

Answer 82

Sublimation

Question 83

Process by which we avoid being punished for undesirable thoughts or actions

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Undoing

Question 84

“I’m going to stand up to the bully by being strong like my Dad.”

Answer 84

Introjection/Internalization

Question 85

A man with a lot of aggressive energy becomes a professional rugby player.

Answer 85

Sublimation

Question 86

A woman is unfaithful but accuses her husband of cheating on her.

Answer 86

Projection

Question 87

A teenager gets into a loud argument with his parents but then cleans up his room without being asked.

Answer 87

Undoing

Question 88

Distorting reality and not acknowledging emotions or events

Answer 88

Denial

Question 89

A 2-year-old boy has control over personal and physical skills and a sense of independence.

Answer 89

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt

Question 90

A 4-year-old boy says, “Mom must like grilled cheese because I like grilled cheese.”

Answer 90

Preoperational Stage

Question 91

Failure of this stage, after age 65, results in little connection to others and a sense of uselessness.

Answer 91

Generativity vs Stagnation

Question 92

A 12-year-old boy can think hypothetically and use logic to problem-solve.

Answer 92

Formal Operational Stage

Question 93

This stage forms the foundation for the rest of development by creating a sense of security between the
infant and caregiver.

Answer 93

Trust Vs Mistrust

Question 94

A 20 year old is forming relationships with others, which is important in this stage.

Answer 94

Intimacy vs isolation

Question 95

A peer group is important in this stage to develop a 12- year-old child’s self-esteem.

Answer 95

industry vs inferiority

Question 96

A 3-year-old child thinks the sidewalk is mad at him because it made him fall.

Answer 96

Preoperational Stage

Question 97

A 50-year-old woman states, “I feel really stable in my career.”

Answer 97

Generativity vs Stagnation

Question 98

A 13-year-old girl can think about abstract concepts.

Answer 98

Formal Operational Stage

Question 99

Failure of this stage, after age18 months, can result in wariness or a dependency on others.

Answer 99

Trust Vs Mistrust

Question 100

A 10-year-old child can look at multiple aspects of a problem in order to solve it.

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Concrete Operation Stage

Question 101

Failure of this stage, after age 3, results in feeling hesitant of one’s own abilities.

Answer 101

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt

Question 102

A 10-month-old child recognizes that certain events cause other events.

Answer 102

Sensorimotor Stage

Question 103

Failure of this stage, after age 6, can result in feelings of self-blame and difficulties setting future goals.

Answer 103

Initiative vs guilt

Question 104

A 16 year old asks the question, “Who am I?”

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identity vs Role Confusion

Question 105

A 7-year-old child can put sticks in order by height.

Answer 105

Concrete Operational Stage

Question 106

A 75-year-old man states, “I feel accomplished with the

life that I have lived.”

Answer 106

Ego Integrity vs Despair

Question 107

Failure of this stage, after age 18, results in a weakened sense of self.

Answer 107

Identity vs Role Confusion

Question 108

A 9-month-old child searches for a toy underneath a blanket.

Answer 108

Sensorimotor Stage

Question 109

The psychosocial task of a 5 year old during this stage is to set goals without infringing on others rights.

Answer 109

Initiative vs Guilt

Question 110

Failure of this stage, after age 40, leads to feeling lonely and excluded.

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Intimacy vs isolation

Question 111

A 6-year-old child feels a sense of pride and competence by beginning school.

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Industry vs inferiority

Question 112

An 80-year-old woman views her life as unproductive or with many regrets resulting in feelings of hopelessness.

Answer 112

Ego Integrity vs. Despair

Question 113

Pertaining to the cognitive, emotional, and volitional mental processes that consciously and unconsciously
motivate one’s behavior; These processes are the product of the interplay among one’s genetic and biological heritage, the sociocultural milieu, past and current realities, perceptual abilities, distortion, and one’s unique experiences and memories.

Answer 113

Psychodynamic

Question 114

The conceptual orientation and treatment application that builds on and modifies principles of behaviorism, taking
into account some internal cognitive processes; emphasizes reciprocal relationships and the ability to learn new responses through observing and imitating others

Answer 114

Social Learning Theory

Question 115

The social worker’s revelation of personal information, values, and behaviors to the client; This is used in limited
circumstances where it serves a therapeutic purpose or is designed to help achieve the client’s goal.

Answer 115

Self-disclosure

Question 116

A therapeutic procedure, most commonly used in psychoanalysis and other insight therapies, in which the
professional encourages the client to express whatever thoughts or emotions come to mind without providing any distracting external cues

Answer 116

Free Association

Question 117

Concepts, values, and techniques that emphasize people’s potential rather than their dysfunctions;
Professionals help clients achieve their positive goals by developing the therapeutic relationship and processing on the “here and now.”

Answer 117

Humanistic Orientation

Question 118

The therapeutic practice used in helping clients experiencing emotional change and distress to promote
effective coping that can lead to positive growth and change by acknowledging the problem, recognizing its impact, and learning new or more effective behaviors for coping with similar predictable experiences

Answer 118

Crisis Intervention

Question 119

A rehearsal of behaviors that can be useful in a subsequent situation to fulfill some expectation or achieve
some goal; also a re-experiencing of the past as one imagines being another person to elicit self-awareness and understanding of others

Answer 119

Role Playing

Question 120

A technique primarily used in group therapy in which clients perform roles, often playing the part of themselves
in various socially stressful situations and sometimes playing the parts of their antagonists

Answer 120

Psychodrama

Question 121

The techniques used by professionals to suggest or demonstrate desired actions or responses to a client and
then encourage the client through description, role playing, and demonstrations to behave similarly; with practice the client can then achieve the desired action outside of the professional’s office

Answer 121

Behavior Rehearsal/Shaping

Question 122

The conclusion of the social worker-client intervention process; a systematic procedure for disengaging the
working relationship; involves evaluating the progress toward goal achievement and anticipating how to resolve future problems and find additional resources

Answer 122

Termination

Question 123

A technique used with individuals or families to help someone understand a symptom or pattern of behavior by
seeing it in a different context; Within a family, this technique changes the understanding of the problem from an individual’s illness to a family problem.

Answer 123

Reframing

Question 124

In systematic opinion research and clinical interviews, a form of inquiry that permits respondents to give extensive
answers

Answer 124

Open Ended Questions

Question 125

The process of teaching clients with mental illness and their family members about the nature of the illness,
including its etiology, progression, consequences, prognosis, treatment, and alternatives.

Answer 125

Psychoeducation

Question 126

Questions designed to encourage the client to reveal specific information concisely and factually, without
opinion, embellishment, or detail; This is often done to keep the client from digressing or providing irrelevant information.

Answer 126

Behavior Rehearsal / Shaping

Question 127

Questions designed to encourage the client to reveal specific information concisely and factually, without
opinion, embellishment, or detail; This is often done to keep the client from digressing or providing irrelevant information.

Answer 127

closed ended questions

Question 128

An orientation in social work and other professional practices that emphasizes the client’s resources,
capabilities, support systems, and motivations to meet challenges and overcome adversity; This emphasizes the client’s assets.

Answer 128

Strengths Perspective

Question 129

An approach in counseling that emphasizes a warm, permissive, accepting atmosphere to encourage the client
to discuss problems freely; also called client-centered therapy; The therapist prompts and encourages the client to initiate exploration and follow ideas and feelings.

Answer 129

Nondirective Role

Question 130

The social worker’s summary judgment as to the problem to be solved; This may include diagnostic labels,
expressions of the problem, existing assets and resources, the prognosis of the outcome, and a plan to solve the problem.

Answer 130

Psychosocial Assessment

Question 131

A technique in which the social worker clarifies and shows the client what his or her feelings are in the
moment and encourages further expression and understanding of those feelings (often through paraphrasing)

Answer 131

Reflective Listening