ASWB Bachelors Practice Test 2

John has been dealing with depression for a while now. He has worked with many different doctors and has tried various medications to no avail. John’s new doctor has suggested he attend therapy that will put an emphasis on positive reinforcement and social skills training. The hope is this type of therapy will help the patient make temporary changes in his daily activities. Which of the following therapies below best fits this?

Sean lives in a big apartment complex. He goes out of his way to avoid contact with others who live in the complex. He does not have any friends and lives a lonely life. He does nothing to help fix this situation. Which personality disorder below does Sean suffer from?

You have a client who is on probation. You decide it is necessary to contact their probation officer for additional information. Which of the following is the best method to contact the probation officer?

A female client of yours has obviously been abused by her partner. She is having trouble talking about what has happened. Which of the following options is best for you to do?

You have a client who has many of the same problems as your other clients. Which of the following would be the best course of action?

You have an elderly client who is being discharged. She will be living at home and will need a lot of assistance. Which of the following should she have at her residence?

You have a client that informs you her husband is abusing alcohol and drugs and may lose his job. What should you do?

When someone is repeatedly told that “everything will be alright,” you can expect the person to react in the following way:

Most social caseworkers are not trained psychiatrists. What should they do when they encounter someone with psychiatric problems?

Which of the following is the least likely symptom of depression?