LCSW exam cards

Child believes everyone knows what is inside a box because they know.

Egocentrism (Preoperational)

Child understands water remains the same amount despite being poured into a different shaped glass.

Conservation (Concrete Operational)

Child learns hidden objects still exist.

Object Permanence (Sensorimotor)

Adolescent can think about hypothetical situations and future possibilities.

Formal Operational

Teen exploring values, career goals, and identity.

Identity vs Role Confusion

Middle-aged adult mentoring youth and volunteering.

Generativity vs Stagnation

Older adult reflecting positively on life.

Integrity vs Despair

Toddler repeatedly says, “Me do it myself!”

Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt

Mahler - Practicing Stage

Child explores independence and the environment

Mahler - Rapprochement Stage

Independence plus clinginess; “Look what I can do, but don’t leave me.”

Mahler - Object Constancy

Caregiver still exists and loves me even when absent

Toddler explores room but repeatedly returns to parent for reassurance.

Rapprochement

Child understands parent remains emotionally available despite separation.

Object Constancy

Chronic depressed mood lasting years or decades

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

Child understands quantity remains the same despite a different shaped container

Conservation (Piaget - Concrete Operational)