Social work ASWB masters exam guide : a comprehensive study guide for sucess / 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 (333 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Springer Publishing Company, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Students and social workers preparing for the social work Masters licensure exam will find an invaluable study resource in the Social Work ASWB ® Masters Exam Guide . Written by a prominent social work leader and trainer for social work licensing exams in the U.S., this guide is based on years of time-tested exam prep workshops conducted by the author. It mirrors the ASWB Masters' ""Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities"" upon which the exam is based, as well as incorporates information from the DSM-5, which will be included in the exam starting in mid-2015. The guide is comprehensive yet focuses on the material most likely to be included on the exam, so readers can prioritize information as they study. A self-assessment section helps identify strengths and weaknesses before tackling the material. The author shares her extensive knowledge of the exam by providing useful test-taking strategies and tips for overcoming test anxiety. The 170-question practice test at the end of the guide (with explanations of the correct answers) mirrors the actual exam in both length and structure. Content includes human development, diversity, abuse and neglect, assessment and intervention planning, direct and indirect (micro and macro) practice, and professional values and ethics.

Contents:

Share Social Work ASWB® Masters 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 (28%)

Chapter 1: Theories and ModelsDevelopmental Theories; Systems Theory; Family Theories; Group Theories; Psychodynamic Theories; Behavioral, Cognitive, and Learning Theories; Community Development Theories; Person-in-Environment; Addiction Theories and Concepts; Communication Theories; Defense Mechanisms; Normal and Abnormal Behavior; Indicators of Normal Physical Growth and Development; Adult Development; Effects of Life Crises; Impact of Stress, Trauma, and Violence; Emotional Development; Sexual Development; Aging Processes; Family Life Cycle; Family Dynamics and Functioning

Cognitive DevelopmentSocial Development; Child Development; Basic Human Needs; Adolescent Development; Human Genetics; Gender Roles; Impact of Environment on Individuals; Impact of Physical, Mental, and Cognitive Disabilities on Human Development; Interplay of Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors; Effects of Family Dynamics on Individuals; Dynamics of Grief and Loss; Impacts of Economic Change on Client Systems; Effects of Body Image on Self and Relationships; Cultural, Racial, and Ethnic Identity Development; Strengths Perspective; Chapter 2: Abuse and Neglect

Abuse and Neglect ConceptsIndicators and Dynamics of Sexual Abuse; Indicators and Dynamics of Psychological Abuse and Neglect; Indicators of Physical Abuse and Neglect; Characteristics of Abuse Perpetrators; Indicators and Dynamics of Exploitation; Chapter 3: Diversity, Social/Economic Justice, and Oppression; Influences of Culture, Race, and/or Ethnicity on Behaviors and Attitudes; Influence of Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity on Behavior and Attitudes; Influence of Disability on Behavior and Attitudes; Effects of Differences in Values; Impacts of Cultural Heritage on Self-Image

Impacts of Spirituality and/or Religious Beliefs on Behavior and AttitudesEffects of Discrimination; Systematic (Institutionalized) Discrimination; Professional Commitment to Promoting Justice; Impact of Social Institutions on Society; Impact of Diversity on Styles of Communicating; Influence of Age on Behavior and Attitudes; Unit II: Assessment and Intervention Planning (24%); Chapter 4: Biopsychosocial History and Collateral Data; Psychopharmacology; Components of a Biopsychosocial History; Components of a Sexual History; Common Prescription Medications; Components of a Family History

Basic Medical Terminology

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

OCLC:

908763050