Social work licensing advanced generalist exam: a comprehensive study guide

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- How to Use This Guide -- Section I: About the Examination, Study Strategies, and Test-Taking Tips -- The Licensure Examination -- Test Construction -- Types of Questions -- Examination Structure and Conditions -- Studying for the Examination -- Study Materials and Time Frame -- Considerations When Studying -- Build Focus and Stamina -- Prioritize Content -- Concentrate on Understanding over Memorization -- Respect Learning Style -- Manage Test Anxiety -- Tips for Answering Questions Correctly -- Using the Best Overall Approach -- Remembering Important Question Features -- Section II: Content and Practice Test for the ASWB® Advanced Generalist Examination -- Self-Assessment -- Content Area I: Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment (23%) -- 1. Human Growth and Development -- Theories of Human Development Throughout the Lifespan (e.g., Physical, Social, Emotional, Cognitive, Behavioral) -- Social Development -- Emotional Development -- Cognitive Development -- Behavioral Development -- The Indicators of Normal and Abnormal Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, and Sexual Development Throughout the Lifespan -- Child Development -- Adolescent Development -- Adult Development -- Theories of Sexual Development Throughout the Lifespan -- Theories of Spiritual Development Throughout the Lifespan -- Theories of Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Development Throughout the Lifespan -- The Effects of Physical, Mental, and Cognitive Disabilities Throughout the Lifespan -- Basic Human Needs -- The Principles of Attachment and Bonding -- The Effect of Aging on Biopsychosocial Functioning -- The Impact of Aging Parents on Adult Children -- Gerontology -- Personality Theories -- Biological -- Behavioral -- Psychodynamic -- Humanist -- Trait -- Theories of Conflict.