Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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What is information processing?

  1. The act of repeating noises and phrases

  2. Responding to information based on the evaluation of received knowledge

  3. The acknowledgment of what is

  4. Reducing the importance of conflicting beliefs

The correct answer is: Responding to information based on the evaluation of received knowledge

Information processing is the process of receiving, analyzing, organizing, storing and retrieving information to respond effectively to a given situation. Repeating noises and phrases, as mentioned in option A, does not involve any evaluation of information, making it an incorrect answer. Option C suggests merely recognizing reality rather than actively responding to it, making it an incorrect answer. Reducing the importance of conflicting beliefs, as mentioned in option D, is a decision-making process and not directly related to information processing. Thus, B is the most appropriate and accurate answer.