LCSW + EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

LCSW + EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Pilot study - ANSWER a procedure testing and validating a questionnaire or other instrument by administering it to a small group of respondents from the intended test population; the procedure helps determine whether the test items possess the desired qualities of measurement and the ability to discriminate other prob- lems before the instrument is put to widespread use. Null hypothesis - ANSWER the statement that no relationship exists Experimental group - ANSWER in research a collection of subjects who are matched and compared with a control group in all relevant respects, except that they are also subject to a specific variable being tested. Correlation - ANSWER a mutual relation a pattern of variation be- tween two phenomena in which change in one is associated with change in the other. Mean - ANSWER the average value or measure of central ten- dency. Literature review - ANSWER the process of searching published work to find out what is known about a research topic. physical indicators of abuse - ANSWER history of multiple injuries, history doesn'tfit, bruises on abdomen and genital, linear bruises, bruises on neck, bitemarks burn head injuries and skull fractures. Indicators of neglect - ANSWER SELF stimulatory behavior, developmental delay, failure tothrive, poor weight gain, thin extremities, hoarding or stealing food, chronictiredness and drowsiness, falling asleep in school. Or attempts to comfortthemselves through masturbation. Awkward peer relationships. Behavioral and emotional indicators of abuse - ANSWER a child who is remote withdrawn, detached andunresponsive, ambivalent, regressive behavior, frozen watchfulness, hyperactive behavior, lying, stealing, fighting, angry outburst, anxiety, depression, dissociation episodes