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SPRINGER PUBLISHING COMPANY Social Work ASWB Clinical Exam Guide 2/e by Dawn Apgar
Written by a renowned social work educator, this thoroughly updated guide helps readers identify their weak areas so they know what to focus on to pass the 2018 ASWB (R) Clinical licensure exam on the first attempt!Written by a renowned social work educator rather than an unknown at a test preparation company, this thoroughly updated guide helps readers identify their weak areas so they know what to focus on to pass the 2018 ASWB (R) Clinical licensure exam! Reviewers applaud the book's unique test-taking tips and strategies which are based on the author's extensive knowledge of the exam. A thorough review of the four content areas of the updated 2018 Clinical exam is provided. The 170-question practice test with explanations of the correct answers mirrors the actual exam in length and structure. This invaluable guide has been praised by social workers across the country as essential to passing the ASWB (R) Clinical Exam on the first attempt!Highlights include:Updated to reflect ASWB's revised 2018 test blueprint used for test construction.Content available via an app in addition to the print version so test takers can study using multiple mediums.Written by a renowned social work educator who has helped thousands of test takers pass the exam through her invaluable workshops.Provides a thorough content review of the four core areas of the updated 2018 Clinical examination: human development, diversity, and behavior in the environment; assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning; psychotherapy, clinical interventions, and case management; and professional values and ethics.Readers applaud the invaluable tips for how to read the questions, overcome test anxiety, avoid common pitfalls, and assess one's learning style which help foster exam confidence.Begins with a self-assessment to help identify areas of strength and weakness.A full practice test with 170 questions that mirrors the actual ASWB (R) Clinical Exam in length, structure, and content, with detailed explanations of the correct answers.Identifies the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities statements (KSAs) for each question so test-takers can easily locate relevant source materials for further study.Questions are distinct from those in the author's Social Work ASWB (R) Clinical Practice Test, Second Edition. Preface xiiiIntroductionUnit I: Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment (27%)1. Human Growth and Development2. Concepts of Abuse and Neglect3. Diversity, Social/Economic Justice, and OppressionUnit II: Assessment and Intervention Planning (24%)4. Biopsychosocial History and Collateral Data5. Assessment Methods and Techniques6. Intervention PlanningUnit III: Interventions with Clients/Client Systems (24%)7. Intervention Processes and techniques for Use Across Systems8. Intervention Processes and Techniques for Use with Larger SystemsUnit IV: Professional Relationships, Values, and Ethics (25%)9. Professional Values and Ethical Issues10. Confidentiality11. Professional Development and Use of SelfPractice Test170 Question Practice TestAnswersIndex