LICSW Exam Prep
Preparation for LICSW exam in MA (ASWB Clinical)
- 1.
What are the 5 axes for multiaxial diagnosis in DSM-IV-TR?
- 2.
When conducting diagnostic assessments for Axis I disorders, which of the following should you consider?
- A.
What are major psychiatric symptoms a client is displaying?
- B.
Frequency, intensity, and duration of problem behavior
- C.
Have environmental factors such as social and cultural considerations been considered as an explanation?
- D.
Have organic (medical) problems been ruled out?
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 3.
Which IQ level corresponds to borderline intellectual functioning?
- A.
71-84
- B.
51-70
- C.
35-50
- D.
25 to 35
- E.
Below 25
Correct Answer
A. 71-84 -
- 4.
Which IQ range corresponds to mild MR?
- A.
71-84
- B.
51-70
- C.
35-50
- D.
25 to 35
- E.
Below 25
Correct Answer
B. 51-70 -
- 5.
Which IQ range corresponds to moderate MR?
- A.
71-84
- B.
51-70
- C.
35-50
- D.
25-35
- E.
25 or below
Correct Answer
C. 35-50 -
- 6.
Which IQ range corresponds to severe MR?
- A.
71-84
- B.
51-70
- C.
35-50
- D.
25-35
- E.
25 and below
Correct Answer
D. 25-35 -
- 7.
Which IQ Range corresponds to profound MR?
- A.
71-84
- B.
51-70
- C.
35-50
- D.
25-35
- E.
25 and below
Correct Answer
E. 25 and below -
- 8.
Which group of personality disorders is characterized by odd and eccentric behaviors?
- A.
Avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, obsessive personality disorder, personality disorder NOS
- B.
Paranoid personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder, schizotypal personality
- C.
Antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder
Correct Answer
B. Paranoid personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder, schizotypal personality -
- 9.
Which group of personality disorders is characterized by anxious and fearful behaviors?
- A.
Avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, obsessive personality disorder, personality disorder NOS
- B.
Antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder
- C.
Paranoid personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder, schizotypal personality
Correct Answer
A. Avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, obsessive personality disorder, personality disorder NOS -
- 10.
Which group of personality disorders is characterized by dramatic, emotional, and erratic behaviors?
- A.
Paranoid personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder, schizotypal personality
- B.
Avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, obsessive personality disorder, personality disorder NOS
- C.
Antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder
Correct Answer
C. Antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder -
- 11.
Which of the following should you determine during assessment for personality disorders?
- A.
Is the client 18 or older?
- B.
Is there a pattern of behavior that developed in early adolescence or young adulthood?
- C.
Is there a recurring pattern of inner experience and bhx that deviates markedly from expectations/norms of indiv's culture?
- D.
Are sxs pervasive and inflexible and do they impair functioning in major life domains?
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 12.
Defense mechanism where the individual manages emotional conflict/stressors by turning to others for help or support. Does not involve avoiding responsibility for problems.
Correct Answer
affiliation - 13.
Defense mechanism where individual manages stress by dedication to meeting the needs of others. NOT characterized by self-sacrifice.
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altruism - 14.
Defense mechanism where individual manages stress by experiencing emotional reactions before events occur or by anticipating future events/consequences and considers realistic, alternative responses/solutions.
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Anticipation - 15.
Defense mechanism where individual manages stress by emphasizing ironic/amusing aspects of stressor.
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humor - 16.
Defense mechanism where individual responds to stress by reflecting on her/his thoughts/feelings/motivation/bhx, and responding appropriately.
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self observation - 17.
Individual deals with stress by channeling potentially maladative feelings or impulses into socially acceptable bhxs (i.e.-contact sports to channel angry impulses)
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sublimation - 18.
Defense mechanism where individual deals with stress by voluntarily setting aside or avoiding thinking about unpleasant thoughts, feelings, etc. These experiences can also be voluntarily recalled.
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suppression - 19.
Defense mechanism where individual manages stress by transferring a feeling about, or a response to, one object onto another (less threatening) substitute object.
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displacement - 20.
Defense mechanism where individual manages stress through a breakdown in the usually integrated functions of memory, consciousness, perception of self or environment. Common in trauma survivors.
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dissociation - 21.
Defense mechanism characterized by excessive use of abstract thinking, generalizations to avoid, control, or minimize disturbing feelings
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intellectualization - 22.
Defense mechanism where individual separates feelings about an event from the idea/experience of the event. Maintains conscious of facts of event but not feelings associated with the event.
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isolation of affect - 23.
Defense mechanism where the individual manages emotional conflict or distress by substituting bhxs, thoughts, or feelings that are diametrically opposed to their own (actual) thoughts, feelings, etc. that they perceive as unacceptable.
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reaction formation - 24.
Defense mechanism in which unacceptable or disturbing thoughts, wishes, or experiences are expelled from consciousness
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repression - 25.
Defense mechanism in which an individual engages in words or behaviors designed to negate or to symbolically make amends for actions, thoughts, feelings perceived as unacceptable (examples frequently in play therapy)
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undoing - 26.
Defense mechanism in which individual manages stress by attributing exaggerated negative qualities to self or others
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devaluation - 27.
Defense mechanism in which individual manages stress by attributing exaggerated positive qualities to self or others
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idealization - 28.
Defense mechanism where individual manages stress by imagining or acting as if s/he possesses special powers or is superior to others, may believe self to be all-powerful
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omnipotence - 29.
Defense mechanism in which individual manages stress by refusing to acknowledge some painful aspect of external reality or subjective experience that is obvious to others. (not just a river in Egypt)
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denial - 30.
Defense mechanism where individual manages stress by falsely attributing their unacceptable thoughts, wishes, feelings, etc. to another individual.
Correct Answer
projection - 31.
Like projection, individuals using this defense mechanism falsely attribute their unacceptable feelings, behaviors, etc. to another person. However, they remain aware of their impulses and feelings and mistakenly believe that these emotions are justifiable reactions to the other person.
Correct Answer
projective identification - 32.
Defense mechanism in which stress is managed by compartmentalizing opposite feeling states and failing to integrate positive and negative qualities to self/others. Perceptions of self and others tend to alternate between polar opposites (exclusively loving, powerful, worthy or exclusively bad. hateful, unworthy). Major defense attributed to people with Borderline Personality Disorder
Correct Answer
splitting - 33.
Which is a form of therapy that involves understanding the individual in light of their personal situation, encouraging insight (often psychodynamically based)?
- A.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- B.
Crisis Intervention
- C.
Psychoeducation
- D.
Psychotherapy
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. Psychotherapy -
- 34.
Which of the following is a time-limited, behaviorally based intervention based on changing connections between thoughts, behavior, and actions?
- A.
Psychotherapy
- B.
Gestalt Therapy
- C.
Psychoeducation
- D.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Correct Answer
D. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy -
- 35.
This type of behavioral therapy was introduced by Albert Ellis. It involves a change in thinking leading to a change in behavior, leading to decreased sxs. Goal is to change irrational thoughts guiding behavior to rational thoughts. Useful when clients catastrophize. ABCDE format. A (Activating experience) B (belief about activating experience) C (consequence) D (disputation of distorted beliefs) E (new effect or philosophy replacing old belief). Uses role playing, conditioning, assertiveness training.
Correct Answer
Rational Emotive Therapy - 36.
Treatment framework based on the belief that clients are healthy individuals who have the skills they need to address their problems and remain capable of change. Focus on solution to problems, diminished focus on relationship or relationship between problem and antecedent
Correct Answer
Solution-focused - 37.
Which of the following are important aspects of assessment and diagnosis?
- A.
Clients need to be active participants in assessment, creating a treatment plan, and selecting a treatment strategy. Information from assessment will guide interventions
- B.
Issues regarding race, sexual orientation, ethnic background, etc. should be addressed openly during assessment
- C.
SW and clients are encouraged to be aware of underlying beliefs/values that may influence treatment
- D.
Assessment should focus on client strengths and highlight client's resources for providing continued support
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 38.
When an individual has an organized set of images and relational experiences that enable them to control impulses, are cooperative, demonstrate empathy, flexibility, high self-esteem, and the ability to form positive relationships with others, they have a ____________ attachment style.
- A.
Secure
- B.
Resistant/ambivalent
- C.
Disorganized
- D.
Avoidant
Correct Answer
A. Secure -
- 39.
When an individual presents as clingy, overly demanding of affection, struggles with separation, and is frequently angry upon parents' return (difficult to soothe, re-connect), they are said to have a(n) ______________ attachment style.
- A.
Secure
- B.
Ambivalent/resistant
- C.
Disorganized
- D.
Avoidant
Correct Answer
B. Ambivalent/resistant -
- 40.
When an individual presents as whiny, needy, distant, with aversion to physical touch, self-sufficient, and masks anger with indifference, they are said to have a(n)____________________ attachment style.
- A.
Secure
- B.
Ambivalent/resistant
- C.
Disorganized
- D.
Avoidant
Correct Answer
D. Avoidant -
- 41.
When an individual presents as inhibited, depressed, clingy, and frequently contradictory behaviors, they are said to have a(n) _________________ attachment style.
Correct Answer
disorganized - 42.
Diagnosis: Demonstrates behavior pattern that violates the rights of others over past 12 months.Child or adolescent onsetSxs include: aggression to people and animals, destruction of property (incl. firesetting), lying or theft, and serious violation of rules. Conflict with authority figuresLittle/no remorse for actions
Correct Answer
Conduct Disorder - 43.
Choose the correct diagnosis (ETOH/Substance Abuse v. Dependence):Symptoms:role impairment (failure to fulfill major role obligations at school, work, home)Legal problems related to substance useSocial Problems caused by using, continued use despite recurrent problemsHazardous Use
- A.
ETOH/Substance Dependence
- B.
ETOH/Substance Abuse
Correct Answer
B. ETOH/Substance Abuse -
- 44.
Diagnosis: ETOH/Substance Dependence v. AbuseSymptoms:ToleranceWithdrawalRecurrent use (more than intended, difficulty controlling)Unsuccessful attempts to quitReduced social activities secondary to significant time consumed by obtaining substancePsychological/physical problems related to use
- A.
ETOH/Substance Abuse
- B.
ETOH/Substance Dependence
Correct Answer
B. ETOH/Substance Dependence -
- 45.
With brief psychotic disorder, symptoms are present for
- A.
1 week, but less than 1 month
- B.
1 month, but less than 6 months
- C.
6 months or more
Correct Answer
A. 1 week, but less than 1 month -
- 46.
With schizophreniform disorder, symptoms are present for
- A.
1 week, but less than 1 month
- B.
1 month but less than 6 months
- C.
6 months or more
Correct Answer
B. 1 month but less than 6 months -
- 47.
With schizophrenia, symptoms are present for
- A.
1 week, but less than 1 month
- B.
1 month but less than 6 months
- C.
More than 6 months
Correct Answer
C. More than 6 months -
- 48.
Select the appropriate subtype of Schizophrenia for the following symptoms:marked incoherence, lack of systematized delusions, blunted, disturbed, or inappropriate affect
- A.
Schizophrenia, Disorganized Type
- B.
Schizophrenia, Catatonic Type
- C.
Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type
- D.
Schizophrenia Undifferentiated Type
- E.
Schizophrenia, Residual Type
Correct Answer
A. Schizophrenia, Disorganized Type -
- 49.
Select the appropriate subtype of Schizophrenia for the following symptoms:Stupor, negativism, bizarre posturing, excessive motor activity
- A.
Schizophrenia, Disorganized Type
- B.
Schizophrenia, Catatonic Type
- C.
Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type
- D.
Schizophrenia, Undifferentiated Type
- E.
Schizophrenia, Residual Type
Correct Answer
B. Schizophrenia, Catatonic Type -
- 50.
Select the appropriate subtype of Schizophrenia for the following symptoms:one or more systematized delusions or auditory hallucinations with similar themes
- A.
Schizophrenia, Disorganized Type
- B.
Schizophrenia, Catatonic Type
- C.
Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type
- D.
Schizophrenia, Undifferentiated type
- E.
Schizophrenia, Residual Type
Correct Answer
C. Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type -
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