intro to counseling

A person who has experienced lifelong problems relating to others would likely:

A.

Have an Axis I diagnosis

B.

Have an Axis II diagnosis

C.

Have a GAF score between 70–80

D.

All of the above

0.5 points

QUESTION 2
Test reliability:

A.

Refers to the client’s ability to answer truthfully

B.

Is not necessary for a test to be valid

C.

Is possible only if a test is valid

D.

None of the above

0.5 points

QUESTION 3
A multiple choice personality inventory is:

A.

An objective test

B.

A projective test

C.

An achievement test

D.

A test with acceptable levels of content validity

0.5 points

QUESTION 4
A client who presents with acute depression will likely have:

A.

A diagnosis on Axis I

B.

A diagnosis on Axis II

C.

A GAF score of 70

D.

All of the above

0.5 points

QUESTION 5
Rehabilitation counselors work with:

A.

Clients

B.

Service delivery systems

C.

Institutions

D.

All of the above

0.5 points

QUESTION 6
Once a diagnosis is made:

A.

Counselors should be focused only upon the diagnosis

B.

Should never change the diagnosis

C.

Should make sure that there is only one diagnosis on each axis

D.

None of the above

0.5 points

QUESTION 7
Which of the following career theories is most appropriate for multicultural clients due to its emphasis on environmental and social factors?

A.

Developmental Career Theory

B.

Social Cognitive Career Theory

C.

Psychodynamic Career Theory

D.

Trait and Factor Theory

0.5 points

QUESTION 8
__________ treatment is probably most appropriate for a client who expresses the wish to harm herself and has a plan and the means to follow through with self-harm.

A.

Outpatient

B.

Inpatient

C.

Support group

D.

Intensive outpatient

0.5 points

QUESTION 9
All of the following are sources of occupational information EXCEPT:

A.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)

B.

SIGI-PLUS

C.

Occupational Information Network (O*NET)

D.

The Dictionary of Careers

0.5 points

QUESTION 10
A test that is constructed by your classroom instructor to evaluate subject mastery is an example of a:

A.

Standardized norm-referenced test

B.

Non-standardized norm-referenced test

C.

Standardized criterion- referenced test

D.

Non-standardized criterion-referenced test

0.5 points

QUESTION 11
The DSM-IV-TR:

A.

Is based on psychodynamic theory

B.

Is not necessary for most counselors to know about

C.

Is a descriptive framework for diagnosis

D.

Does not address environmental stressors

0.5 points

QUESTION 12
__________ is characterized by the failure to maintain a minimally normal body weight, a fear of gaining weight, and a distorted view of body shape and size.

A.

Bulimia Nervosa

B.

Compensatory Eating Disorder

C.

Anorexia Nervosa

D.

Body Image Disorder

0.5 points

QUESTION 13
The development of an eating disorder may be influenced by:

A.

Family dynamics

B.

Requirements of a sport

C.

The media

D.

All of the above

0.5 points

QUESTION 14
__________ is a risk factor for the development of substance dependence and other psychological disorders later in life.

A.

Unprotected sex

B.

Single parent family

C.

Low socio-economic status

D.

Early age of first use

0.5 points

QUESTION 15
Informed consent is important to assessment and treatment planning because:

A.

Clients should know the limits to confidentiality before being asked to disclose information

B.

The underlying ethical principle of autonomy relates to the clients’ right to make their own choices about treatment

C.

Both of the above

D.

None of the above

0.5 points

QUESTION 16
When determining a client’s risk for suicide the professional counselor would:

A.

Ask about substance use

B.

Ask about losses and dissapointments

C.

Both of the above

D.

None of the above

0.5 points

QUESTION 17
The strategies or interventions used to meet objectives:

A.

Reflect the theoretical model being applied by the counselor

B.

Should be compatible with the client’s motivation level

C.

Both of the above

D.

None of the above

0.5 points

QUESTION 18
The BASIC ID model:

A.

Was developed by Carl Rogers

B.

Focuses on a client’s ability to identify problems

C.

Is a holistic assessment model

D.

None of the above

0.5 points

QUESTION 19
Clients not currently considering change are:

A.

In the Contemplation stage

B.

In the Pre-contemplation stage

C.

Not likely to make progress in counseling

D.

All of the above

0.5 points

QUESTION 20
Which of the following is a characteristic of substance abuse?

A.

The user may continue to use the substance despite interpersonal problems.

The user may continue to use the substance despite interpersonal problems

B.

It often involves the consumption of more of the substance than the user intended to consume.

C.

The user may fail to fulfill major role obligations.

D.

All of the above.

0.5 points

QUESTION 21
All of the following are arguments for diagnosis EXCEPT that:

A.

Diagnosis provides a common language among mental health professionals

B.

Diagnosis is typically required to receive reimbursement for counseling services from insurance companies

C.

Diagnosis can create a self-fulfilling prophecy for clients

D.

Diagnosis can provide a starting point for treatment planning

0.5 points

QUESTION 22
__________ can best be characterized as a developmental career theorist?

A.

Super

B.

Holland

C.

Roe

D.

Parsons

0.5 points

QUESTION 23
Harm reduction refers to:

A.

Taking medications to ease withdrawal symptoms

B.

Minimizing the social, legal, and medical problems due to uncontrolled substance use

C.

A foundation of the Twelve Step Model of recovery

D.

A foundation of the Medical Model of recovery

0.5 points

QUESTION 24
__________ symptoms include vivid nightmares and flashbacks.

A.

Intrusive

B.

Hyperarousal

C.

Constrictive

D.

Pervasive