Free LCSW Exam Questions That Helps Candidates Pass

Erikson’s Industry vs. Inferiority (ages 6–12) is about developing competence, teamwork, and pride in accomplishments. Success leads to confidence; failure results in inferiority. Initiative vs. Guilt is earlier (ages 3–6), Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt is toddlerhood, and Identity vs. Role Confusion is adolescence. The child’s focus on teamwork and rules indicates Industry vs. Inferiority.

Even passive suicidal thoughts require comprehensive risk assessment and safety planning. Ignoring or terminating treatment is unethical. CBT may be helpful but cannot proceed without ensuring safety. Correct answer: A.

Daily alcohol use raises concern for withdrawal, medical risk, and safety. Before treatment of anxiety, the social worker must assess substance use severity and potential dangers. CBT and therapy referrals are helpful but secondary. Family monitoring is not a substitute for assessment. On the exam, safety and withdrawal risk come first.

Animism, common in the Preoperational stage (ages 2–7), is attributing life-like qualities to inanimate objects. Conservation and reversibility are concrete operational skills, while abstract reasoning develops in the formal operational stage. The correct concept is Animism.

A court order differs from a subpoena. With a judge’s order, the social worker is legally obligated to comply. Client notification may occur, but refusal is not an option. Correct answer: A.