Table of Contents

• Preface xiii
• Introduction
• Unit I: Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment (27%)
• 1. Human Growth and Development
• 2. Concepts of Abuse and Neglect
• 3. Diversity, Social/Economic Justice, and Oppression
• Unit II: Assessment and Intervention Planning (24%)
• 4. Biopsychosocial History and Collateral Data
• 5. Assessment Methods and Techniques
• 6. Intervention Planning
• Unit III: Interventions with Clients/Client Systems (24%)
• 7. Intervention Processes and techniques for Use Across Systems
• 8. Intervention Processes and Techniques for Use with Larger Systems
• Unit IV: Professional Relationships, Values, and Ethics (25%)
• 9. Professional Values and Ethical Issues
• 10. Confidentiality
• 11. Professional Development and Use of Self
• Practice Test
• 170 Question Practice Test
• Answers
• Index

About the Author

Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW, has helped thousands of social workers across the country pass the 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 is currently on 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 field.