Social work ASWB advanced generalist exam guide : a comprehensive study guide for success / Dawn Apgar.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Apgar, Dawn, author.

Contributor:

Association of Social Work Boards.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social workers--Certification--United States.

Social workers.

Social service--United States--Examinations--Study guides.

Social service.

Social service--United States--Examinations, questions, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (470 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer Publishing Company, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Students and social workers preparing for the social work advanced generalist licensure exam will find an invaluable study resource in the Social Work ASWB® Advanced Generalist Exam Guide.

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Share Social Work ASWB® Advanced Generalist Exam Guide: A Comprehensive Study Guide for Success; Introduction; About the Examination; 10 Things That You Should Know About the ASWB Examinations; Test-Taking Strategies; 10 Essential Strategies for Study Success; 20 Tips You Need to Use to Answer Questions Correctly; Dealing With Test Anxiety; Examination Content; Visual Learners; Auditory Learners; Kinesthetic or Hands-On Learners; Self-Assessment; Unit I: Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment (18%)

Chapter 1: Models of Human Growth and Development Through the Life SpanTheories of Human Growth and Development Through the Life Span; The Psychosocial Model; Ego Psychology; Feminist Theory; Psychodynamic Theory; Personality Theory; Family Systems Theory; Psychoanalytic Theory; Systems Theory; Addiction Theories; Conflict Theory; The Indicators of Normal Physical Growth and Development Through the Life Span; The Impact of Physical, Mental, and Cognitive Impairment Disabilities on Human Development Through the Life Span; The Normal Life Crises; Emotional Development; Normal Sexual Development

GerontologyThe Concept of Attachment and Bonding; Basic Human Needs; The Adult Learning Process; Human Genetics; Chapter 2: Models of Functioning of Various Systems; The Effects of Family Dynamics on Individuals; Family Life Cycle; Abnormal and Normal Functioning in Traditional and Nontraditional Families; Models of Organizational Development; Models of Group Development; Models of Community Development; Models of Couples Development; Chapter 3: Effects of the Environment on Systems' Behavior; Normal and Abnormal Behavior; The Socialization Process

The Interplay of Biological, Psychological, and Social FactorsSocial Development; The Impact of Environment on Individuals; The Indicators of Psychosocial Stress; The Impact of Economic Status; The Effects of Social Role on Self-Image; The Impact of Poverty on Individuals, Families, Organizations, and Communities; The Effects of Social Role on Relationships; The Effects of Addictive Behavior on Relationships; The Effects of Defense Mechanisms on Relationships; The Dynamics of Work Relationships; The Dynamics of Domestic and Other Violence in Relationships; Theories of Crisis Intervention

Chapter 4: Diversity, Discrimination, and StereotypesThe Influence of Culture, Race, Religion/Spirituality, and/or Ethnicity on Behaviors and Attitudes; The Influence of Sexual Orientation, Gender, and/or Gender Identification on Behaviors and Attitudes; The Influence of Age and/or Disability on Behaviors and Attitudes; The Effects of Discrimination Based on Culture, Race, Religion/Spirituality, and/or Ethnicity; The Effects of Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender, and/or Gender Identification; The Effects of Discrimination Based on Age and/or Disability

The Relationship Between Self-Image and Cultural Heritage

Notes:

Includes index.

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ISBN:

0-8261-3353-3

OCLC:

946787384