ASWB Social Work Bachelor's Exam Prep - Question List

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41. Quantitative research analyzes data to reveal numbers and statistics. This procedure is not utilized very often in social work practice due to the lack of studies large enough for analytical figures. It is, however, helpful for larger projects. Why is the most widely used research method the qualitative model?
  1. It helps to determine percentages in data analysis
  2. It determines the quality of the researcher’s data
  3. It specifies informative comparisons with other research methods
  4. It gathers in-depth understanding of human behavior
42. Autism is a spectrum disorder defined by a certain set of behaviors that children and adults exhibit in varying ways. The main symptom of autism is the abnormal or impaired development of communication and social interaction. Two people with the same diagnosis may display any combination of behaviors in any degree of severity. What criteria are needed on an assessment for an autism diagnosis?
  1. Failure to develop peer relationships
  2. Delay in the spoken language
  3. Lack of social or emotional reciprocity
  4. All of the above
43. Calvin is an 8-year-old who has difficulty with involuntary movements and vocalizations. He will stamp his feet while echoing what others say. Calvin has very little control over his behaviors and symptoms appear to be increasing with age. The child needs to complete a series of foot stampings before he seems to calm down and relax. These symptoms mimic what kind of disorder?
  1. Narcissistic disorder
  2. Anti-social disorder
  3. Obsessive compulsive disorder
  4. Tourette syndrome
44. One of the key factors in achieving safety, permanence, and the well-being of a child is the creation of an effective assessment. This should engage the family and child as partners in planning. Face-to-face family team meetings are useful for assessing needs and recognizing strengths. Community and informal support systems may also be involved. What type of assessment is being described?
  1. Behavior analysis assessment
  2. Oppositional defiant assessment
  3. Functional assessment
  4. Behavior management assessment
45. In direct practice, social workers may utilize cognitive therapy to help a client overcome difficulty by identifying and changing emotional responses, behaviors, and dysfunctional thinking. When these thoughts are questioned, one’s feelings about the subject matter are apt to what?
  1. Diminish
  2. Change
  3. Become stronger
  4. Get aggressive

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