LMSW Lifespan Development Quiz LMSW Lifespan Development Quiz Question 1 of 15 1) A toddler refuses potty training. Which Freud stage is MOST relevant and what is the FIRST social worker action? Oral; reassure child Anal; support parent in positive reinforcement Phallic; confront child Latency; ignore behavior 2) A 16-year-old is unsure about career identity. Which Erikson stage applies and NEXT step? Industry vs Inferiority; encourage academic tasks Identity vs Role Confusion; support exploration of values Intimacy vs Isolation; pair with mentor Generativity vs Stagnation; assign work tasks 3) A child can sort objects by color but not understand conservation. Which Piaget stage? Preoperational Concrete operational Formal operational Sensorimotor 4) An adolescent believes stealing is wrong to avoid punishment. Which Kohlberg stage? Preconventional Conventional Postconventional Moral relativism 5) A child avoids caregiver upon reunion. Which attachment style? Secure Anxious Avoidant Disorganized 6) A client reports depression related to racial discrimination. What is the FIRST social worker step? Ignore race, treat depression only Explore impact of discrimination and provide culturally responsive support Refer out immediately Advise client to avoid diverse environments 7) A child expresses sexual curiosity at home. How should the social worker respond? Punish child Educate parent and child about normal sexual development Ignore behavior Refer to psychiatrist immediately 8) Adult client questions purpose of life and values. Which theory guides exploration? Erikson – Generativity vs Stagnation Kohlberg – Postconventional Freud – Latency Piaget – Formal operational 9) You suspect child neglect. What is the FIRST mandated action? Discuss with client first Report to CPS as mandated Ignore and monitor Advise family counseling only 10) A client shows burnout signs. What is the NEXT step? Increase caseload to adapt Implement self-care and consult supervision Ignore symptoms Take leave without planning 11) Adult client struggles with moral decisions against societal rules. Which Kohlberg stage? Preconventional Conventional Postconventional Obedience-oriented 12) During supervision, social worker feels countertransference. What is FIRST step? Continue session without reflection Seek supportive/reflective supervision before next session Refer client immediately Stop documentation 13) Older adult experiences isolation. Which Erikson stage and intervention? Integrity vs Despair; support reflection on life achievements Generativity vs Stagnation; assign volunteer tasks Intimacy vs Isolation; encourage dating Identity vs Role Confusion; career counseling 14) Client from a minority group feels microaggressed at work. NEXT social worker action? Explore experiences, validate feelings, provide coping strategies Advise client to ignore microaggressions Refer to legal action immediately Terminate therapy 15) Planning research using client data. FIRST step? Share client info openly Seek IRB or supervisor guidance Publish before consent Ask unrelated staff to review Prev Next