LCSW Practice Exam 3 | Free ASWB Clinical Exam Questions

Our third LCSW practice exam contains 25 additional multiple-choice questions. The questions are similar to the one you’ll face on exam day. So, take these free practice tests to boost your confidence. You’ll see your score and answer key at the end of this mock test.

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1. For which of the following disorders does the DSM-5 require that symptoms be present in two or more settings for a diagnosis?

Anorexia Nervosa

Insomnia Disorder

Major Neurocognitive Disorder

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Question 1 of 25

2. _ _ _ _ are disorders characterized by abnormal behavioral, experiential, or physiological events that occur during sleep, specific sleep stages, or during sleep-wake transitions.

Sleep terrors

Nightmares

Parasomnias

Narcoleptic episodes

Question 2 of 25

3. Which of the following theories explains why clients in abusive relationships may not leave until the perceived benefits of leaving outweigh the risks?

Psychoanalytic

Functional

Problem Solving

Social Exchange

Question 3 of 25

4. A social worker is working with a client who experiences anxiety about public speaking. The social worker asks the client to close her eyes, visualize herself successfully speaking to a large group, and describe her emotions in detail. What is this technique called?

Covert modeling

Self-modeling

Live modeling

Symbolic modeling

Question 4 of 25

5. Appetite suppression, weight loss, irritability, jitteriness, and insomnia are common side effects of which class of drugs?

Barbiturates

Analgesics

Stimulants

Opioids

Question 5 of 25

6. Which of the following is NOT a strategy typically used by individuals attempting to feign illness?

Intentionally producing symptoms of an illness

Taking unprescribed medications

Producing false evidence of an illness

Reporting symptoms of an illness without having them

Question 6 of 25

7. Which of the following is an example of role discomplementarity?

A husband complains that his wife does not take responsibility for keeping the house clean and a wife is upset that her husband does not financially provide for the family.

A woman states that she does not like working and wants to quit her job.

A young child wants to play in the neighborhood unsupervised.

A man struggles to fit in time at home with his family due to his hectic work schedule.

Question 7 of 25

8. Which of the following is NOT one of the six levels of cognition according to Bloom’s Taxonomy?

Affective

Evaluation

Synthesis

Knowledge

Question 8 of 25

9. Cluster C personality disorders can be BEST characterized by which of the following traits?

Odd or eccentric behavior

Anxiety and fearfulness

Dramatic and emotional behavior

Emotional dysregulation and impulsivity

Question 9 of 25

10. Which of the following is NOT a stated purpose of the professional code of ethics?

To serve as a guide to socialize new social workers in the field

To be used by malpractice insurance companies to mitigate liability

To summarize the values on which the profession is based

To be used by the profession to determine whether social workers have acted unethically

Question 10 of 25

11. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates role reversal?

A mother who shares her 11-year-old daughter's clothes and collects stuffed animals

A mother expecting her 11-year-old daughter to stay at home unsupervised

A mother with relationship problems who is repeatedly emotionally comforted by her 11-year-old daughter

A mother who arranges a date for her 11-year-old daughter

Question 11 of 25

12. A 28-year-old client with a long history of drug use is referred to a social worker by a concerned relative. During the assessment interview, the client reports frequent cocaine use. What should the social worker do FIRST?

Conduct a family interview to better understand the family's concerns

Begin treatment by exploring the root causes of the drug use

Refer the client to a substance abuse treatment program

Assess the client’s motivation and readiness for change

Question 12 of 25

13. Which of the following is likely the least effective strategy for improving communication and building rapport with a client?

Mirroring the client’s gestures

Allowing for silence

Asking questions

Reflecting the client’s thoughts back to them

Question 13 of 25

14. A social worker receives a subpoena in the mail requesting records for a former client. What should the social worker do first in this situation?

Ignore the subpoena since it concerns a former client

Claim privilege to protect the client's confidentiality

Prepare a summary of the records to send right away

Immediately send the original records to the court

Question 14 of 25

15. A client referred to a mental health agency initially reports lethargy, hopelessness, and difficulty getting out of bed. Several weeks later, he presents with sleeplessness, agitation, and trouble focusing. Which of the following medications is the client MOST likely to be prescribed?

Nardil (phenelzine)

Ativan (lorazepam)

Buspar (buspirone)

Lithium (lithium carbonate)

Question 15 of 25

16. Which of the following characteristics is usually not found in families where incestuous relationships have occurred?

Enmeshment of family members

Distorted patterns of communication

Symbiotic mother-child relationships

Moralistic attitudes toward extramarital affairs

Question 16 of 25

17. A new client enters the office walking slowly, using a cane, and has difficulty picking up objects, swallowing, and speaking as a result of a stroke. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Agnosia

Acalculia

Ataxia

Prosopagnosia

Question 17 of 25

18. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate intervention for a social worker to utilize when working with a client experiencing intimate partner violence?

Couples Therapy

Support Group

Safety Planning

Motivational Interviewing

Question 18 of 25

19. Social workers can utilize _ _ _ _ in sessions with clients to facilitate deeper reflection, demonstrate listening, and communicate empathy.

Silence

Flooding

Meditation

Self-disclosure

Question 19 of 25

20. Echolalia is BEST defined as:

Mimicking another's speech

Repetitive movements

Spontaneous movement

Odd mannerisms or actions

Question 20 of 25

21. Role play may NOT be effective in which of the following scenarios?

A school social worker is teaching students about cultural differences

A social worker is working with a toddler who is scared of the dark

A social worker is working with an adult client with social phobia

A school social worker is teaching her students how to respond to bullying

Question 21 of 25

22. Which of the following is NOT true about life crises?

They must be precipitated by major life events.

They can produce healthier behavior if understood and overcome.

They produce anxiety, tension, and disequilibrium.

The ways in which they are addressed significantly impact subsequent functioning.

Question 22 of 25

23. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) was developed out of which therapeutic approach?

Psychoanalytic therapy

Motivational interviewing

Behavioral therapy

Family therapy

Question 23 of 25

24. If a client has a Substance Use Disorder in addition to Schizophrenia, these two disorders are considered to be:

Premorbid

Comorbid

Dissociated

Contraindicated

Question 24 of 25

25. DEAR MAN is a strategy used to teach _ _ _ _ and can be an effective intervention to improve a client’s interpersonal effectiveness skills and increase their self-respect.

Emotion regulation

Mindfulness

Anger management

Assertiveness

Question 25 of 25