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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................... 1 Content Overview ............................................................................................................ . 1 What is the Association of Social Work Boards? ............................................................. 3 Course Conventions and Content .................................................................................... 4 Quizzes ..................................................................................................................... ........ 4 PDF Follow Along Guide ................................................................................................. 6
Introduction Quiz ........................................................................................................... . 7 Key Takeaways ............................................................................................................... .. 8
Chapter One: Profile of a Social Worker ...................................................... 9 Personality Traits .......................................................................................................... . 10 Empathy ..................................................................................................................... . 10 Dependability and Competence .................................................................................. 11 Patience .................................................................................................................... .... 11
Persistence and Resilience ......................................................................................... 12 Organization ............................................................................................................... 12 Good Listening Skills .................................................................................................. 13 Objectivity ................................................................................................................. .. 13 Perception .................................................................................................................. . 14 Flexible and Creative .................................................................................................. 15 Passionate and Driven ................................................................................................ 16 Ethical ..................................................................................................................... .... 16 Sense of Humor .......................................................................................................... 16
Personality Traits Conclusion ......................................................................................... 17 Education ................................................................................................................... .. 17 Bachelor of Social Work ............................................................................................. 18 Master of Social Work and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work ............................. 19
Working Environments ................................................................................................. 19 General Types of Responsibilities .............................................................................. 21 Direct Service Social Workers .................................................................................... 22 Specialty Areas ............................................................................................................ 23 Compensation ............................................................................................................. 25 Job Outlook ................................................................................................................. ... 26 Job Types ................................................................................................................... . 26 Summary ..................................................................................................................... ... 30 Chapter One Quiz ........................................................................................................... 31 Key Takeaways ............................................................................................................... 32
Chapter Two: Logistics .............................................................................. 33 Before Applying for the Exam ....................................................................................... 33 Eligibility to take the Exam ........................................................................................ 34 Submit License Application to the Local Regulatory Board ......................................... 34 Exam Level Eligibility ................................................................................................. 34 Fees and Approval for the Test ................................................................................... 35 The Application Process to the Association of Social Work Boards ............................. 35
Apply to take the Exam .............................................................................................. 35 Exam Categories ............................................................................................................ 35 Special Considerations ................................................................................................... 36
Disabilities ................................................................................................................ .. 36 Deaf and Hard of Hearing .......................................................................................... 36 English as a Second Language ................................................................................... 37 Fill out the Application and make Payment .................................................................. 37 Ways to Register ......................................................................................................... 37 Get Approved for the Exam and Make Appointment ................................................... 38 Receive Confirmation ................................................................................................. 38 Schedule the exam ...................................................................................................... 38 Fees and Approval for the Test ................................................................................... 38 Where and When is the Exam ....................................................................................... 39 Summary ..................................................................................................................... ... 41 Chapter Two Quiz .......................................................................................................... 4 2 Key Takeaways ............................................................................................................... 43
Chapter Three: Preparation and Exam Day ............................................... 44 Exam Preparation logistics and planning ..................................................................... 44 The Night Before ............................................................................................................ 44 Day of the Exam ............................................................................................................. 45 Bring -ID What is acceptable? ....................................................................................... 45 The Test Center ............................................................................................................. . 46 What NOT to Bring ........................................................................................................ 46 Security and Rules ......................................................................................................... 47 Before You Start ............................................................................................................ . 48 Summary ..................................................................................................................... ... 51 Chapter Three Quiz ........................................................................................................ 5 2
Key Takeaways ............................................................................................................... 53
Chapter Four: Taking the Exam ................................................................ 54 Review Candidate Examination Rules Agreement........................................................ 54 Tips for Taking Standardized Tests ............................................................................... 57 Before the Test ............................................................................................................. .. 58 Test preparation ............................................................................................................ . 58 Strategies .................................................................................................................. ...... 60
Day of the Test ............................................................................................................. .. 61 Summary ..................................................................................................................... ... 63 Chapter Four Quiz .......................................................................................................... 65 Key Takeaways ............................................................................................................... 66
Chapter Five: Content Preparation ........................................................... 67 Analysis of the Practice of Social Work ......................................................................... 67 Process ..................................................................................................................... ...... 68 Practices and the Exam .................................................................................................. 69 Exam Structure .............................................................................................................. . 71 Summary ..................................................................................................................... ... 74
Chapter Five Quiz .......................................................................................................... 75 Takeaways ................................................................................................................... ... 76
Chapter Six Content By Levels ................................................................... 77 Content Outlines ............................................................................................................ 77 Content Areas ............................................................................................................... .. 78 Knowledge, Skills, and Activities ............................................................................... 78 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Statements ............................................................... 79
Content Outlines for Exam Levels ............................................................................. 79 Advanced Generalist ................................................................................................... 82 Clinical Specialist ........................................................................................................ 82 Summary ..................................................................................................................... ... 84 Chapter Six Quiz ............................................................................................................ 85 Key Takeaways ............................................................................................................... 86
Chapter Seven: Test Content and Areas ..................................................... 87 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities .................................................................................... 87 Content Areas ............................................................................................................. 8 7 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities in the Content Areas .................................................. 88 Summary ..................................................................................................................... ... 90
Chapter Six Quiz ............................................................................................................ 91 Key Takeaways ............................................................................................................... 92
Chapter Eight: Human Development, Diversity, And Behavior In The Environment ............................................................................................. 93 Content Outline Number One ....................................................................................... 93 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities .................................................................................... 96 Summary ..................................................................................................................... ... 99 Chapter Eight Quiz ....................................................................................................... 10 0 Key Takeaways .............................................................................................................. 101
Chapter Nine: Assessment and Intervention Planning, Biopsychosocial History and Collateral Data Assessment Methods and Techniques Intervention Planning .......................................................... 102 Assessment and Intervention Planning ....................................................................... 102 Biopsychosocial History and Collateral Data .............................................................. 104
Assessment Methods and Techniques ......................................................................... 106 Intervention Planning .................................................................................................. 107 Summary ..................................................................................................................... . 108 Chapter Nine Quiz ....................................................................................................... 109 Key Takeaways .............................................................................................................. 110
Chapter Ten: Interventions with Clients and Client Systems, Intervention Processes and Techniques for Use Across Systems, Intervention Processes and Techniques for Use with Larger Systems ...... 111 Intervention Processes and Techniques for Use Across Systems ................................ 113 Intervention Processes and Techniques for Use with Larger Systems ........................ 115
Summary ..................................................................................................................... .. 118 Chapter Ten Quiz ......................................................................................................... 12 0 Key Takeaways .............................................................................................................. 121
Chapter Eleven: Professional Values and Ethics, Confidentiality, Professional Development ...................................................................... 122 Professional Values and Ethics .................................................................................... 123
Confidentiality ............................................................................................................. 126 Professional Development and Use of Self .................................................................. 128 Summary ..................................................................................................................... . 130 Chapter Eleven Quiz ..................................................................................................... 131 Key Takeaways ............................................................................................................. 1 32
Chapter Twelve: After the Exam .............................................................. 133 Licensure Status by State ............................................................................................. 133 Moving with your License ............................................................................................ 134 Exceptions .................................................................................................................. .. 135
Failing the Exam .......................................................................................................... 1 36 Retaking the Exam ....................................................................................................... 136 Summary ..................................................................................................................... . 138 Chapter Twelve Quiz .................................................................................................... 140 Key Takeaways .............................................................................................................. 141
Chapter Thirteen: Frequently Asked Questions ....................................... 142 Summary ..................................................................................................................... . 146
Chapter Thirteen Quiz ................................................................................................. 147 Key Takeaways ............................................................................................................. 1 48
Chapter Fourteen: Conclusion ................................................................ 149 Wrap Up ..................................................................................................................... .. 149 Review ...................................................................................................................... .... 149
Practice Exam .......................................................................................... 152 Promotional Material ............................................................................. 154 ASWB - Follow Along PDF Manual .......................................................... 166
INTRODUCTION CONTENT OVERVIEW Welcome to your audio course on the Association of Social Work Boards exam preparation! I will guide you through the course. If you are listening, you may have just earned a degree in social work and want to become a licensed professional. Maybe you are planning your future and considering different career paths that interest you.
Whatever the reason, we are glad you chose us at AudioLearn to guide you. The course content will cover the basic things you need to know to succeed on your boards the certification exam. You'll pair up this information with what you learn in
your degree studies. In this introductory chapter, I will tell you about the Association of Social Work Boards who they are and what they do. I will discuss how the course will work and the quizzes you will have in each chapter. I will also talk about your companion study guide that we call the Follow along PDF Manual. First off, though, I want to provide you with a brief overview of the course. Chapter One will cover the basics of being a social worker. What does it take to be a social worker? What education is required and what licensing? What are the characteristics of a social worker? What do they do and where do they work? I will also discuss the job outlook and average compensation for this field. In Chapter Two, you will learn the basics required to take the Association of Social Work Boards exam. I will discuss all the logistics you need to know before you can take the exam. I will talk about eligibility requirements, how to register, and how to schedule your exam. What are the costs associated with the exam and where can you take it? In Chapter Three, I will discuss what to do the night before and the day of the exam.
What to take with you to the test site; what to do when you get there and what you do. This is a very important chapter with regard to your being able to actually take your
exam.
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Chapter Four is a lecture on tips. Some tips are for reviewing and accepting the Candidate Examination Rules Agreement; other tips are for what to do on test day and for taking standardized tests in general. Chapter Five is where your preparation for the exam content begins. I will first discuss the Analysis of Practices in Social Work and how this analysis impacts the exam. You will learn what it is, how it is developed, and how it affects the exam questions. Chapter Six begins my presentation of the actual areas of content on the exam. This includes the exam levels that are offered and which level you should take. I will then
present the content outlines for those levels. This chapter gives you an idea of the type of questions to expect at each level. You'll also hear about the percentage of exam questions you'll find for each content area. In Chapter Seven, I will break down the content outlines into the competencies, or skillsets, expected of social workers. This includes the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities of all practitioners. In chapters Eight through Eleven, I will present the content areas of each content outline. From there, I will go into more detail about the specific content and what you can expect. These are the crucial chapters for your exam preparation. I will also share with you where you can go online to get more information on the content outlines. In Chapter Twelve, I will present what you should do after the exam is over. How do you go about getting your results and applying for your license? I will offer basic information about how different states handle this process. Chapter Thirteen is a presentation of some of the most frequently asked questions that
you will want to be sure you have the answers to. Chapter Fourteen allows me to recap everything I hope you learn during this audio course. Then comes a practice exam, based, in every way, on the format and type of
questions on the exam. You will want to take this practice test under conditions similar to the ones you will face on exam day. This final chapter concludes with my wrap up of the audio course and what you need to do next. Whatever your reason for listening,
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there are some key concepts and ideas I want you to take from the course. Let me
present them now. Your objectives for this audio course are:
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Learn how to prepare for your exam.
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Learn what to do before and after the exam.
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Understand what to expect and what to do on exam day.
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Know the kind of content and format of questions on the exam.
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Be able to pass your exam with as little stress and difficulty as possible.
If you're ready, let’s begin!
WHAT IS THE ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK BOARDS? The Association of Social Work Boards is made up of social work regulatory colleges and boards. It is a nonprofit, wholly owned by these regulatory agencies and colleges. The association is a North American organization covering social work licensure and
regulations throughout North America; this includes the United States, District of Columbia, ten provinces of Canada, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the US
Virgin Islands. The association, or ASWB, is committed to the regulation of social work to promote competent, safe, and ethical practices. It provides services and support to the social work regulatory community. ASWB maintains the licensing exams used in all locations that make up its membership boards and colleges. It also maintains an Examination Committee that meets four times a year and approves the exam questions. They develop and review all levels of the exam in all locations. In addition to licensing activities, the association is also involved with continuing education for social workers. Other services it provides include continuing education audits, licensing and testing application processes, and services for the public. These public services allow citizens to look up a social worker's license and to access the Public
Protection Database.
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The Association produces bimonthly newsletters, entitled Path to Licensure, and Guide to the Association of Social Work Boards Exam. It also produces practice tests. The ASWB mission is to provide support and services to the social work regulatory community to advance safe, competent, and ethical practices to strengthen public
protection.
COURSE CONVENTIONS AND CONTENT Here, now, is a brief word about how to best use this course. I would strongly suggest
that you listen to the audio lectures more than once. Listen at least twice, times if you can. Depending on where you are when listening to the lectures, you can use the Follow along PDF Manual. This is a staple of AudioLearn's test preparation courses. Using this companion study guide is the ideal way to prepare for your exam. I know you might possibly listen to lectures when in the car or while exercising. So, the study guide will
not always be available to you or practical to use. Make a point to listen with the PDF manual on hand at least through the entire course. You can print it out or enjoy the digital version. That's up to you. This course is divided up into several chapters; many of these chapters are split up into
smaller sections. Each time I start a new section or chapter, I will give you its name. I'll give you a short recap of the material I discussed and a ten question quiz near the end of each chapter. I'll close out every chapter with a list of the most important things to remember from the chapter. In this course, I will refer to those key points as
takeaways.
QUIZZES A hard copy of the chapter quiz questions can be found in your Follow along PDF Manual. I will also go over the questions and answers in the lectures. You can pause the audio, take the quiz, and find the correct answers using the answer keys provided in the manual. You can also resume the audio and listen for the correct
answers if that works for you. If you feel confident, keep the audio running and take the
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quiz as I read it to you. A word of caution, though: your time to answer questions will be
more limited with this method.
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ASWB Follow Along PDF Manual Association of Social Work Boards
Taking a standard exam on a laptop
PRACTICE QUIZ 1.
B is the correct answer, as in almost all states and provinces, the therapist is mandated and required by law to inform authorities.
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The correct answer is B. Wilhelm Wundt is the father of Experimental
Psychology. 3.
The correct answer is C. You will move on to D but you must first start with acknowledging how your client feels. Provide empathy and support.
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The correct answer is B. The best thing is to teach them communication skills. C. could be a solution but not the BEST solution if they can’t communicate.
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The correct answer is D. Maslow came to believe that there was a stage of transcendence beyond self actualization. He came to believe that spirituality and giving of one’s self would lead to transcendence.
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The correct answer is D. William James is responsible for functionalism.
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The correct answer is B. The husband has an oral fixation. The smoking and
chewing are indications of this.
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The correct answer is B. Encourage her to talk about what is bothering her. You won’t be able to complete an interview or assess her needs until you hear
what is on her mind.
9. 10.
The correct answer is B Abraham Maslow developed the Hierarchy of Needs. The correct answer is C. Person in the Environment considers the negative
and positive impact of your surroundings.
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The correct answer is C. The classes do not work together in conflict theory.
They work against each other. 12.
The correct answer is C. Disruptive Mood Disorder is diagnosed for anyone under eighteen years old that as an adult would be classified as Bipolar
Disorder. 13.
The correct answer is A. Freud believed that Penis Envy comes from an
incomplete psychosexual development.
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The correct answer is D Discuss the option with your clients; explain benefits,
concerns, and risks.
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