Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW, has helped thousands of social workers across the country pass the ASWB examinations associated with all levels of licensure. In recent years, she has consulted in numerous states to assist with establishing licensure test preparation programs. Dr. Apgar has done research on licensure funded by the American Foundation for Research and Consumer Education in Social Work Regulation and was chairperson of her state's social work licensing board. She is a past President of the New Jersey Chapter of NASW and has been on its National Board of Directors. In 2014, the Chapter presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Apgar has taught in both undergraduate and graduate social work programs and has extensive direct practice, policy, and management experience in the social work field.
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SECTION I: ABOUT THE EXAMINATION, STUDY STRATEGIES, AND TEST-TAKING TIPS Studying for the Examination Tips for Answering Questions Correctly SECTION II: CONTENT AND PRACTICE TEST FOR THE ASWB CLINICAL EXAMINATION Self-Assessment Key Social Work Terms CONTENT AREA I: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, DIVERSITY, AND BEHAVIOR IN THE ENVIRONMENT (25%) Chapter 1. Human Growth and Development Chapter 2. Human Behavior in the Social Environment Chapter 3. Diversity, Social/Economic Justice, and Oppression CONTENT AREA II: ASSESSMENT (29%) Chapter 4. Biopsychosocial History and Collateral Data Chapter 5. Assessment Methods and Techniques Chapter 6. Concepts of Abuse and Neglect Content Area II: Practice Questions CONTENT AREA III: INTERVENTIONS WITH CLIENTS/CLIENT SYSTEMS (26%) Chapter 7. Indicators and Effects of Crisis and Change Chapter 8. Intervention Processes and Techniques Chapter 9. Use of Collaborative Relationships Chapter 10. Documentation Content Area III: Practice Questions CONTENT AREA IV: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, VALUES, AND ETHICS (20%) Chapter 11. Professional Values and Ethical Issues Chapter 12. Confidentiality Chapter 13. Professional Development and Use of Self Content Area IV: Practice Questions Full-Length Practice Test Index