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LMSW EXAM NEWEST 2024 -2025 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+
Theories of Human Development--Physical - Correct Answer - How the body grows and develops. Different milestones that should be reached
Theories of sexual development throughout the lifespan: Infants and Toddlers - Correct Answer - -Children are sexual even before birth.-Males can have erections in utero.-Infants touch and rub their genitals because it provides pleasure.-Can experience orgasm from masturbation, however no ejaculation until puberty.-By age 2, children are aware of differences between male and female genitals and how either urinates
Theories of sexual development throughout the lifespan: Children (3-7) - Correct Answer - -Interested in everything--even sexuality.-May practice urinating in different positions.-Highly affectionate and enjoy hugging other children and adults.-Begin to be more social and may imitate adult social and sexual behaviors (holding hands, kissing) -Many young children play "doctor" by looking at others genitalia and showing their own.-By 5 or 6 children become more modest and private about dressing and bathing
Theories of sexual development throughout the lifespan: Preadolescent youth (8-12) - Correct Answer - -Puberty begins between 9 and 12 -Girls grow breast buds and pubic hair as early as 9 or 10 -Boys development of the penis and testicles usually begins between 10 and 11 1 / 4
pg. 2 -Feel more self-conscious about their bodies and often uncomfortable undressing in front of others -Masturbation increases -Have heard of sex, rape, homosexuality, and incest; want to know more, but not engage.-Same gender sexual behavior can occur at this age, however is not what leads to their sexual orientation as they get older -Young teens may not do vaginal sex, but will practice other forms of sexual behaviors (petting to orgasm, oral sex)
Theories of sexual development throughout the lifespan: Adolescent Youth (13-19) - Correct Answer - -Experience increased interest in romantic and sexual relationships and in genital sex behaviors -as they mature they experience strong emotional attachments to romantic partners and find it natural to express their feelings within sexual relationships
Theories of sexual development throughout the lifespan: Adult - Correct Answer - - Sexual behaviors are varied, and in most cases, remain a part of an adult's life until death
-Age ~50: women experience menopause, which effects their sexuality. Ovaries no
longer produce estrogen. Sex can become harder because there is less natural lubrication -Most women can have pleasurable sexual intercourse and experience orgasm for their entire lives.-Mens testicles slow testosterone production after age 25 or so.-Erections may occur more slowly once testosterone productions slows, and may take up to 24 hours to sustain another erection -Men can father a baby when they are in their 80s and 90s, though the amount of semen released decreases as men age -Older men have a higher possibility of having an enflamed prostate gland, and may need it removed -People enjoy sexual behaviors throughout the entire lifespan
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pg. 3 Theories of Spiritual Development throughout Lifespan: Stage 1 - Correct Answer - Individuals are unwilling to accept a will greater than their own -Behavior is chaotic, disordered, and reckless. Individuals tend to disobey and are extremely egotistic.-Lack empathy -Adults who do not move beyond this point in the continuum may engage in criminal activity because they cannot obey rules
Theories of Spiritual Development throughout Lifespan: Stage 2 - Correct Answer - Individuals have blind faith in authority figures and see the world as divided simply into good and evil and right and wrong -Children who learn to obey their parents and other authority figures move to this point in the continuum.-Many "religious" people who have blind faith in a spiritual being and do not question its existence may also be at this point.-Individuals who are good, law-abiding citizens may never move further in the continuum
Theories of Spiritual Development throughout Lifespan: Stage 3 - Correct Answer - Scientific skepticism and questioning are critical, because an individual does not accept things on faith, but only if convinced logically -People who are in the STEM field may question it because it is not measurable by science -Those who do engage in this skepticism move away from the simple, official doctrines
Theories of Spiritual Development throughout Lifespan: Stage 4 - Correct Answer - The individual starts enjoying the mystery and beauty of nature and existence -Individual develops deeper understanding of good and evil, forgiveness and mercy, compassion and love.-Do not accept out of blind faith, but rather have a greater understanding of the world and loving themselves and others around them
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pg. 4 Factors Influencing Self-Image: Childhood - Correct Answer - -High self-esteem which declines throughout childhood -They often have self-views that are unrealistically positive -As they develop cognitively they begin to base self-evaluations on external feedback and social comparisons, and form a more balanced and accurate appraisal of their academic competence, social skills, attractiveness, and other personal characteristics
Factors Influencing Self-Image: Adolescence - Correct Answer - -Self-esteem continues to decline -Perhaps due to decrease in body-image and other problems associated with puberty -Increasing ability to think abstractly along with more academic and social challenges can also cause self-esteem to decline
Factors Influencing Self-Image: Adulthood - Correct Answer - -Self-esteem gradually increases, peaking sometime in the late 60s -Increase due to assuming positions of power and status that might promote feelings of self-worth -Adulthood also brings increasing levels of maturity and adjustment, and emotional stability
Factors Influencing Self-Image: Older adulthood - Correct Answer - -Self-esteem
declines in old age, and this starts around age 70 -May be due to loss of employment because of retirement, loss of a spouse or friends, or health problems
Body Image and it's Impact - Correct Answer - -The way one perceives and relates to their own body, and how one thinks they are seen -Influenced by perceptions of others, the media, and cultural forces -Having a healthy body is a key to well-being, both mentally and physically -Positive body image means that, most of the time, a cx has a realistic perception of, and feels comfortable with their own looks
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