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School Social Work (184) IL Exam Questions and Correct Answers, Exams of Social Work

Aurora UniversitySocial Work

This document contains a full set of practice questions and correct answers for the School Social Work (184) Illinois exam, covering key topics in child development, educational policy, assessment, and intervention strategies. It includes scenario-based questions that test knowledge of social work practices, legal requirements, and behavioral support within school settings. The material serves as a complete exam preparation resource with an answer key, making it ideal for review and self-assessment before certification.

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School Social Work (184) IL Exam
Questions and Correct Answers
answer key for all questions At the End
1.A family with a four-year-old child has just added a new baby to the family. The family can
best help the four-year-old adjust to the changes within the family environment by
A. reminding the child that he or she is big now and is no longer a baby.
B. assuring the child that he or she will enjoy having a younger sibling when the baby gets older.
C. explaining to the child that a baby requires a lot of attention.
D. giving the child age-appropriate responsibilities for helping care for the baby.
2.Katrina is a three-year-old girl who has been attending preschool for two weeks. For the past
two days she has been crying when her mother drops her off and telling her teacher that she
hates school and wants to go home. Which of the following strategies would be the most
effective approach for the teacher to use to address this issue?
A. Tell the mother to distract Katrina and leave while Katrina is busy so she will not notice her
mother leaving.
B. Ask if another family member could drop Katrina off for a few days so they can determine if
the mother's behavior or actions could be causing the anxiety.
C. Help the mother form a consistent morning routine for Katrina and leave at the same point in
the routine every day while acknowledging Katrina's feelings.
D. Suggest that Katrina is not ready for preschool and should try again when she has developed
more independence.
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answer key for all questions At the End 1.A family with a four-year-old child has just added a new baby to the family. The family can best help the four-year-old adjust to the changes within the family environment by A. reminding the child that he or she is big now and is no longer a baby. B. assuring the child that he or she will enjoy having a younger sibling when the baby gets older. C. explaining to the child that a baby requires a lot of attention. D. giving the child age-appropriate responsibilities for helping care for the baby. 2.Katrina is a three-year-old girl who has been attending preschool for two weeks. For the past two days she has been crying when her mother drops her off and telling her teacher that she hates school and wants to go home. Which of the following strategies would be the most effective approach for the teacher to use to address this issue? A. Tell the mother to distract Katrina and leave while Katrina is busy so she will not notice her mother leaving. B. Ask if another family member could drop Katrina off for a few days so they can determine if the mother's behavior or actions could be causing the anxiety. C. Help the mother form a consistent morning routine for Katrina and leave at the same point in the routine every day while acknowledging Katrina's feelings. D. Suggest that Katrina is not ready for preschool and should try again when she has developed more independence.

3.According to Erik Erikson's theory of eight life stages, each stage of personality development requires the individual to: A. relate to general characteristics of age groups so he or she will be able to reflect on his or her personality traits during a specific stage. B. resolve a conflict that requires the individual to modify his or her personality and adjust to his or her social environments. C. outline the developmentally appropriate goals for that stage, with formulas to help himself or herself achieve those goals. D. provide a platform for understanding relative social environments and suggest ideas for changing those environments

  1. Parents can best instill the value of honesty in their children by: A. consistently modeling honest behavior and rewarding children's honesty with increased trust and privileges. B. frequently sharing with their children literature describing role models respected for manifesting positive values. C. setting clear standards for good behavior through fair disciplinary practices and establishing an atmosphere of respect within the home. D. allowing their children the freedom to discover for themselves the consequences of both honest and dishonest behaviors
  2. Theo complains to his friend, Helena, that she does not listen when he speaks to her, and he feels that she has no respect for his opinions. Helena is surprised by this accusation. Which of the following would be most important for Helena to do to change Theo's perception? A.Make eye contact with Theo when he speaks and respond specifically enough to demonstrate active listening.

the fact that nearly half the participants are female. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response for the school social worker to make regarding Amanda's concern? A. Facilitate a discussion of the group's gender equity issues during the next meeting. B. Promote Amanda to a position of leadership to reward her initiative. C. Explain to Amanda that every effort was made to choose leaders fairly. D. Encourage more female students to become involved in the peer mediation program.

  1. The school social worker had been asked to design an intervention to improve the academic performance of John, a ninth grade student who had stopped completing assignments. The social worker developed a behavior contract that requires John to obtain his teachers' signatures in his assignment book every day and his parents' signatures next to the completed assignments every night. After a few weeks, John's assignment completion rate increased significantly as did his grades. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for the social worker to take in this intervention? A. Discontinue the formal intervention entirely. B. Substitute weekly teacher signoffs for the daily signoffs. C. Continue the current intervention through the end of the school year. D. Allow John to decide if and when to discontinue the intervention
  2. When designing an educational plan for a student, the planning team uses a functional behavioral assessment to provide: A. an analysis of what maintains the student's behavior and suggestions for new adult responses. B. an understanding of the student's learning profile and the profile's areas of strength and weakness. C. a review of the standard school discipline policy and a review of expected student behavior.

D. an evaluation of the student's sensory input to rule out physical causes of misbehavior.

  1. Which Of The Following Medical Symptoms Associated With Anorexia Nervosa Interferes Most Significantly With A Student's Everyday Functioning In School? A. Mild Anemia B. Self-Induced Vomiting C. Abdominal Cramping D. Excess Energy
  2. The Crisis Team For A Middle School Has Been Called Together To Respond To A Critical Incident That Is Occurring On Campus. Once The Team Members Assemble, Which Of The Following Tasks Should They Address First? A. Choosing An Appropriate Intervention B. Contacting Any Outside Agencies That Might Be Helpful C. Assessing The Nature Of The Incident D. Designating Individuals To Implement The Intervention
  3. A School Social Worker Wants To Empower High School Students In A Counseling Group To Advocate For Their Own Needs. Which Of The Following Steps Taken By The School Social Worker Would Most Directly Address That Goal? A. Telling Students They Are Responsible For Meeting Their Own Needs B. Attributing Students' Successes To Their Own Efforts C. Reminding Students That Making Behavioral Changes Takes Time D. Asking Students To Give Each Other Encouragement
  1. Because There Are Few Supervised Places For Students To Go After School, Students Have Been Increasingly Caught Wandering Through The High School After Hours. Likewise, Police Report More Juvenile Crime During This Same Time Period. Which Of The Following Would Be The Most Effective Way To Address This Issue? A. Determine If The Student Has Ever Had An Individualized Education Program (IEP). B. Ask The Guardian To Sign A Waiver Of Liability Form. C. Initiate The Process For Creating A 504 Accommodation Plan For The Student. D. Have The School Nurse Assess The Student's General Health
  2. The Guardian Of A Student Who Has Just Moved Into The District Tells The School Principal That The Child Has Diabetes. To Address The Student's Needs Most Effectively, Which Of The Following Steps Should The School Staff Take First? A. Determine If The Student Has Ever Had An Individualized Education Program (IEP). B. Ask The Guardian To Sign A Waiver Of Liability Form. C. Initiate The Process For Creating A 504 Accommodation Plan For The Student. D. Have The School Nurse Assess The Student's General Health.
  3. A School Social Worker Is Meeting With A Group Of Sixth Grade Students From The Same Classroom Who Are In Frequent Conflict With Each Other. To Initiate A Conflict-Resolution Process That Moves These Students Toward A Greater Respect For Their Classmates, Which Of

The Following Guidelines Would Be Most Important For The School Social Worker To Establish With The Students For The Meeting? A. Your Feelings Are Valid, But You Cannot Expect Other People To Make You Feel Better. B. You Will Need To Apologize For Saying Or Doing Things That Hurt Others In The Class. C. You Can Criticize Ideas During This Process, But You Cannot Criticize Other Students. D. You Will Need To Distinguish Between Appropriate And Inappropriate Behavior.

  1. A School Social Worker Suggests To Administrators That They Pursue Partnerships With Public Agencies That Provide Services To Students At Risk. Which Of The Following Describes The Most Effective Role Schools Can Have In School-Community Partnerships? A. Informing Parents/Guardians About The Goals Of And Services Offered By Public Agencies B. Screening Students To Ensure That Assistance Is Directed To Those Who Will Benefit From It C. Acquiring Donated Items That Can Be Distributed To Students Whose Families Are In Need D. Providing A Central Location Where Multiple Agencies Can Come To Address Students' Needs
  2. Which Of The Following Is The Most Immediate Obligation Of A Mandated Reporter Who Learns That A Child May Be In Danger Of Physical Abuse? A. To Devise Means Of Assessing The Credibility Of The Allegation

B. Ask The School's Special Education Teacher To Provide A Written Request To Administer The Test. C. Review The Student's Records And Observe The Student's Behavior In The Classroom On At Least Two Occasions. D. Obtain Permission To Administer The Test From The Student's Parents/Guardians.

  1. Schools Are Required To Provide Assistive Technology For A Student With A Disability If The Device Is Listed In The Student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) And It: A. Meets The District's School Safety Standards. B. Is Needed To Provide The Student A Free And Appropriate Public Education. C. Costs The School District No More Than $1,000.00. D. Is Stored In The Administrative Offices When The Student Is Not At School.
  2. A School Social Worker Could Most Effectively Use Technology To Access Current Research On Eating Disorders Among Student Athletes By: A. Using An Electronic Database To Find Articles In Professional Journals. B. Consulting A Catalogue To Find Books At The Community Library. C. Using A Search Engine To Find Pages On The Internet.

D. E-Mailing Colleagues To Request Firsthand Information.

  1. As A Proponent Of The Social Constructivist Approach To Learning, Vygotsky Described The Zone Of Proximal Development As The Distance Between A Child's Current Level Of Cognitive Development And: A. The Child's Potential In Collaboration With More Capable Peers Or Adults. B. The Achievements Expected By Adults Who Are Important To The Child. C. The Child's Overall Level Of Physical Development. D. The Developmental Benchmarks For That Child's Age
  2. The Ecological Model Of Assessment For Students With Disabilities Is Build On The Premises That: A. Various Elements Of The Classroom Setting Can Either Promote Or Inhibit A Student's Learning. B. Most Students Prefer To Have Their Learning Evaluated Based On Their Work Products. C. Students Demonstrate Their Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Through Specific Modalities. D. Students Are Likely To Perform More Effectively On Tasks That Are Linked To Their Daily Activities
  1. When Evaluating Educational Policy Options Related To Students With Disabilities, Which Of The Following Is The Most Important Legal Criterion For Decision Making? A. Will This Ensure That Students Are Given Appropriate Instruction In General Education Classrooms? B. Will This Provide Students With Learning Experiences Specifically Designed To Meet Their Needs? C. Will This Ensure That Instruction Is Designed To Help Students Achieve Their Maximum Potential? D. Will This Provide Students With Learning Experiences That Their Parents/Guardians Would Approve Of?
  2. Penny, A Ninth Grade Student, Is Often Inattentive During Her Foreign Language Class, And She Frequently Causes Distractions. Her Teacher Voices Concerns Regarding Penny's Behaviors To The School Social Worker, Questioning Whether An Evaluation Might Be Appropriate. Which Of The Following Would Be The Most Appropriate First Step For The School Social Worker To Take In Deciding Whether Or Not Penny Should Be Referred For Evaluation? A. Schedule A Meeting With Penny's Parents/Guardians To Discuss The Possibility Of An Evaluation. B. Have A Special Education Teacher Observe Penny During Several Of Her Foreign Language Classes. C. Check The Special Education Teacher's Availability To Conduct An Evaluation Of Penny.

D. Determine Whether Penny Is Having Similar Difficulties In Any Other Classes.

  1. To Ensure That Individualized Education Program (IEP) Teams Link Annual Goals To The Illinois Learning Standards, The Principal Has Asked The School Social Worker To Create A Protocol For IEP Teams To Follow. In This Protocol, Which Of The Following Questions Should The Team Consider First? A. Which Standards Will A Student Have Difficulty Mastering Due To The Adverse Effects Of The Student's Disability? B. How Can The Standards Be Met In Conjunction With An Individual Student's Instructional Goals? C. Are The Benchmark Levels Appropriate In Relation To An Individual Student's Abilities? D. Could A Student Meet The Standards If Appropriate Assistance From Teachers Were To Be Provided?
  2. According To Research, Which Of The Following Has The Greatest Effect On Family Involvement In The Education Of Their Children? A. Policies Established By The Principal B. Practices Of Individual Teachers C. Strength Of Local Parent-Teacher Groups D. Programs Established At The District Level

A. Students Who Are English Language Learners Must Be Enrolled In Transitional Programs In Which Most Instruction Is In The Students' Primary Language. B. State And Local Reading Programs Must Be Consistent With Current Scientifically Based Research On Reading In Order For These Programs To Receive Federal Funding. C. Federal Agencies Will Determine Which Assessment Instruments Can Be Used To Assign Students To Reading Programs And Leveled Reading Groups. D. Students With Diagnosed Reading Disabilities Must Receive Individualized Instruction To The Extent That This Is Possible, Given School Resources.

  1. Which Of The Following Most Accurately States A Major Milestone That Occurs In Children's Developing An Understanding Of Gender Roles At Approximately Five Years Of Age? A. Children Begin To Realize That Their Future Opportunities May Be Limited By Their Gender. B. Children Begin To Realize That Boys Become Men And Girls Become Women. C. Children Begin To Realize That Their Choice Of Companions May Be Limited By Gender. D. Children Begin To Realize That Superficial Changes In Behavior Or Appearance Do Not Change Gender.
  2. In General, Adolescence Is A Period During Which Individuals Tend To: A. Seek Out Peers And Adult Role Models Who Share Their Parents' Values.

B. Come To Accept And Be Satisfied With Their Physical Appearance. C. Become Concerned With Developing And Refining Their Social Interaction Skills. D. Discard Idealistic Notions About How They Can Right Social Injustices.

  1. A Child Is Most Likely To Be At Risk For Being Significantly Delayed In Receptive Language Development If He Or She: A. Is Raised In A Bilingual Home Environment. B. Is Born With A Severe Hearing Impairment. C. Has A Verbal Intelligence Quotient Of 85. D. Has Poor Motor Control Of Vocal Mechanisms.
  2. Nine-Year-Old Jerome Had Never Shown Any Interest In Helping His Mother Prepare Dinner Every Evening. However, Now That His Mother Has Taken A Night Job, Jerome Is Always Eager To Help His Father With The Cooking Chores. Which Of The Following Statements Explains The Change In Jerome's Behavior According To Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory? A. Jerome's Father Is A More Effective Model For Imitation Than His Mother Because He And Jerome Are Of The Same Gender. B. Jerome Is In The Latency Stage Of Psychosexual Development In Which He Identifies More Strongly With His Father Than His Mother.
  1. According To The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), A Student Who Exhibits An Inability To Learn Or Achieve At School May Be Deemed Eligible For Special Education Services For The Seriously Emotionally Disturbed If It Has Been Determined That: A. The Student's Learning Problems Cannot Be Attributed To Intellectual, Sensory, Or Health Factors. B. The Student Has Also Experienced Difficulty Learning Self-Help Skills. C. The Student's Learning Problems Have Impaired His Or Her Self-Esteem And Motivation. D. The Student Has Exhibited Observable Learning Problems Since Birth.
  2. The Psychoeducational Approach To Intervention For Students With Behavior Disorders Is Based On The Assumption That: A. Clear, Consistent Behavioral Expectations And Consequences Are Sufficient For Motivating Students To Learn Academic Skills And Exhibit Appropriate Behaviors. B. Students Can Resolve Psychological Conflicts That Interfere With Learning When They Are Permitted To Act Out Behaviors In A Permissive, Supportive Environment. C. Students' Inappropriate Behaviors And Attitudes Are Most Effectively Addressed By Creating An Educational Environment That Features Positive Peer And Adult Models. D. Therapeutic Interventions Should Be Incorporated Into The Educational Program To Meet Students' Affective Needs And Enhance Learning.
  1. Which Of The Following Is A Requirement Of State And Federal Law In Regard To Assessments Carried Out To Determine A Student's Eligibility For Special Education Services? A. Evaluation Of The Student Must Include A Personality Profile Assessment. B. The Amount Of Time That The Student Spends In Formal And Informal Assessment Situations May Not Exceed Three School Days. C. The Assessments Must Be Administered In The Student's Native Language Or Other Mode Of Communication. D. Formal Assessment Data Must Be Weighed More Heavily Than Informal Assessment Data When Making The Eligibility Decision.
  2. A Behavioral Assessment Instrument That Allows A Teacher To Indicate A Student's Level Of Mastery Of Specified Target Behaviors Under The Headings Excellent, Good, Fair, And Poor Is An Example Of: A. A Behavioral Rating Scale. B. Durational Recording Of Behavior. C. A Behavioral Checklist. D. Anecdotal Recording Of Behavior.
  3. A School Social Worker Is Interested In Measuring The Peer Interactions Of A Student Who Is Socially Withdrawn During A 20-Minute Recess. The Social Worker Plans To Divide The Recess Into Five Periods Of Four Minutes Each And Then Indicate Whether The Student Initiates A Peer Interaction At Least Once During Each Four-Minute Period. This Procedure Is An Example Of Which Of The Following Methods Of Observation? A. Event Recording