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These statements describe the discrete knowledge components that may be tested in each part of the examination, and are the basis for individual test questions.  \nASWB Examination program  \nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities  \nClinical Examination  \nI. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, DIVERSITY, AND BEHAVIOR IN THE ENVIRONMENT 24%  \nIA. HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT  \nThis section of the exam may include questions on the following topics:  \n• Theories of human development throughout the lifespan (e.g. , physical, social, emotional, cognitive, behavioral)  \n• The indicators of normal and abnormal physical, cognitive, emotional, and sexual development throughout the lifespan  \n• Theories of sexual development throughout the lifespan  \n• Theories of spiritual development throughout the lifespan  \n• Theories of racial, ethnic, and cultural development throughout the lifespan  \n• The effects of physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities throughout the lifespan  \n• The interplay of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors  \n• Basic human needs  \n• The principles of attachment and bonding  \n• The effect of aging on biopsychosocial functioning  \n• Gerontology  \n• Personality theories  \n• Factors influencing self-image (e.g. , culture, race, religion/spirituality, age, disability, trauma)  \n• Body image and its impact (e.g. , identity, self-esteem, relationships, habits)  \n• Parenting skills and capacities  \n• Basic principles of human genetics  \n• The family life cycle  \n• Models of family life education in social work practice  \n• The impact of aging parents on adult children  \n• Systems and ecological perspectives and theories  \n• Strengths-based and resilience theories  \n• The dynamics and effects of loss, separation, and grief  \nIB. HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT  \nThis section of the exam may include questions on the following topics:  \n• Person-in-Environment (PIE) theory  \n• Family dynamics and functioning and the effects on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities  \n• The dynamics of interpersonal relationships  \n• Indicators and dynamics of abuse and neglect throughout the lifespan  \n• The effects of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities  \nIB. HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT (continued)  \n• The characteristics of perpetrators of abuse, neglect, and exploitation  \n• The effects of life events, stressors, and crises on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities  \n• The impact of stress, trauma, and violence  \n• Crisis intervention theories  \n• The effect of poverty on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities  \n• The impact of the environment (e.g. , social, physical, cultural, political, economic) on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities  \n• Social and economic justice  \n• Theories of social change and community development  \n• The impact of social institutions on society  \n• The impact of globalization on clients/client systems (e.g. , interrelatedness of systems, international integration, technology, environmental or financial crises, epidemics)  \n• Criminal justice systems  \n• The impact of out-of-home placement (e.g. , hospitalization, foster care, residential care, criminal justice system) on clients/client systems  \n• Theories of couples development  \n• The impact of physical and mental illness on family dynamics  \n• Co-occurring disorders and conditions  \n• The impact of caregiving on families  \n• Psychological defense mechanisms and their effects on behavior and relationships  \n• Addiction theories and concepts  \n• The effects of addiction and substance abuse on individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities  \n• The indicators of addiction and substance abuse  \n• Role theories  \n• Feminist th","cbCainAOXI03mfkz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainAOXI03mfkz","pdf",113871,"English","# What are KSAs?\n## ASWB Examination program\n## Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n## Clinical Examination\n# I. Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment\n## IA. Human Growth and Development\n## IB. Human Behavior in the Social Environment\n## IC. Diversity and Discrimination\n# II. Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning\n## IIA. Biopsychosocial History and Collateral Data\n## IIB. Assessment and Diagnosis","[{\"question\":\"What does KSA mean in this examination outline?\",\"answer\":\"KSA stands for “knowledge, skills, and abilities.” It describes the knowledge components that may be tested in each part of the examination and forms the basis for individual test questions.\"},{\"question\":\"Which main domains are covered in the Clinical Examination?\",\"answer\":\"The outline groups content into major areas: I. Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment, and II. 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