ASWB Masters Level Practice Exam
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. After the exam, review the
answers and rationales (in italics) to understand the reasoning behind each correct
response.
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ASWB Masters Level Practice Exam
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. After the exam, review the
answers and rationales (in italics) to understand the reasoning behind each correct
response.
Section 1: Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in
the Environment (Approx. 50 Questions)
1. A school social worker is leading a group for adolescents identified as at-risk.
Which of the following developmental theories is MOST helpful for understanding
the group members' need to establish a sense of personal identity and navigate
peer relationships?
A) Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
B) Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
C) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
D) Skinner's Theory of Operant Conditioning
2. A 75-year-old client is adjusting to life in an assisted living facility after a fall.
She expresses sadness about losing her home and independence. The social
worker's BEST response is to:
A) Encourage her to focus on the safety and social opportunities the facility provides.
B) Acknowledge her loss and help her identify ways to maintain a sense of autonomy
within her new environment.
C) Suggest she attend all facility activities to keep busy and meet new people.
D) Remind her that this transition was necessary for her health and safety.
3. A social worker is conducting an initial assessment with a family that has
immigrated from Central America. The parents describe their teenage son as
"disrespectful" because he questions their authority, a behavior they believe he
learned in American schools. The social worker’s FIRST step should be to:
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