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Not all minority groups are farin gas well as others in the US. For example, one gorup has the highest infant mortality rate, the highest dropout rate from high school at about 70%, and the highest suicide rate. All these descriptors are most pertinent to... a. Native Americans b. Hispanic Americans c. Asian Americans d. African Americans Answer: A
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Tim is a high school sophomore who is very bright and adept with al the most recent computers and communication devices. He doesn't have many close friends and can't wait for classes to end so he can continue playing the World of Warcraft online game which he can play for hours each day. Which of the following statements is most UNTRUE? a. compulsive online gamers follow the same patterns as others with addictions b. online gaming provides constant rewards for the gamer's actions c. gamers can assume different personalities and create avatars to represent themselves d. game playing appears restricted to one or two countries and the vast majority of gamers are teenagers. Answer: D
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Regarding fmaily abuse and violence, which of the following statements is LEAST true? a. child sexual abuse typically occurs when the child is between 7 and 13 years old
b. children who have been abused are slightly more apt to be abusers as adults than children not abused c. state laws require that suspected or actual child abuse be reported d. the level of stress the fmaily is experiencing is seldom related to the incidence of child abuse. Answer: D
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Object relations theory conceptualizes four broad stages of development. Which of these stages is usually the third to occur in the child? a. symbiosis b. separation/individuation c. constancy of self and object d. fusion Answer: B
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In his person centered approach to counseling, which of the following processes did Rogers feel was NOT necessary or appropriate? a. diagnosis b. the relationship c. core conditions d. client's phenomenological world Answer: A
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A counselor focuses on belief systems, self talk, and crooked thinking with her client. It is likely that the theoretical approach of this counselor is strongly influenced by... a. existential theory b. reality therapy c. solution focused therapy
Answer: A
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the family systems approach which views the fmaily as an emotional unit and stresses the importance of more than one generation is that of... a. Nathan Ackerman b. Virginia Satir c. Carl Whittaker d. Murray Bowen Answer: D
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A counselor can use many different techniques with a client. One potentially powerful technique in moving the counseling process forward helps the client see issues and problems in a new light. This technique is called... a. restatement b. interpretation c. paraphrasing d. summarizing Answer: B
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There are many effective counseling techniques used by counselors who practice from a behavioral perspective. Two of these are systematic desensitization and stress inoculation. Who are the theorists most closely associated with these techniques? a. Joseph Wolpe and Donald Meichenbaum b. Gordon Allport and Aaron Beck c. Alfred Adler and Joseph Wolpe d. Donald Meichenbaum and robert Carkhuff Answer:
A
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Some counselors develop a personal theory for counseling based on their worldviews, education and experience. They choose those techniques and processes from other theories which fit their own personal theory. this is called... a. multimodal therapy b. integrative counseling c. cognitive and behavioral counseling d. individual psychology Answer: B
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There are many techniques in family counseling used by different therapists to examine the relationships between nd among family members. One of these techniques asks that a member of the fmaily place other family members in a physical arrangement representing the relationship between family members. this technique is called... a. genogram b. structural c. alignments d. sculpting Answer: D
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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) although developed principally for borderline personality treatment, is now used more broadly. Which of the following four module skills is NOT one applied by DBT practitioners? a. emotion regulation b. interpersonal effectiveness hypnosis mindfulness
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A number of principles from feminine psychology undergird feminist therapy. Which of the following is NOT one of those basic principles? a. therapy is not just for the individual but has as its goal the transformation of society b. women's perspectives are central and serve as the norm for women because when compared to men's perspective, the feminine view is often viewed as deviant c. because the counselor probably understands feminine psychology better than the client, the counselor's role is to lead and educate the client d. client problems often have social and political roots which have resulted in marginalization, oppression and stereotyping. Answer: C
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Some of the key concepts of this theoretical approach include the unity of personality, the need to view people from their subjective perspective, and the importance of life goals that give direction to behavior. This theory suggests people are motivated by social interest and by finding goals to give life meaning. These statements most clearly define the _____________ counseling theory. Answer: A
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Some counselors work with clients who have been victims of various traumatic events and circumstances. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and terroriist attacks can all result in post-traumatic stress disorder. There may be consequences to the counselor for engaging in this kind of counseling work. One of the possible consequences for the counselor may be... a. burnout b. lack of confidence in her or his ability to help c. secondary traumatic stress d. negative cognitive shift. Answer: C
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Corey is the middle child of a fmaily with three children. His older brother is three years older and his younger brother is four years younger. the counselor seeing Corey agrees with many of the concepts explicated by Adler. Applying birth order and fmaily constellation concepts, the counselor is aware that Corey a. will receive the bulk of attention and be high achieving b. may be lost in the middle and view life as unfair c. never learned to share or cooperate but deals with adults well d. will tend to go his own way and develop in unique directions. Answer: B
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The proponent of structural family therapy is Salvador Minuchin. He believed families were composed of subsystems. Which of the following statements is NOT true? a. possible subsystems include spousal, parental and siblings b. boundaries between subsystems may be permeable or diffuse c. diffuse boundaries may lead to enmeshment or disengagement d. healthy families have rigid rules for subsystems. Answer: D
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There are a number of different groups that have their own focus and purpose. one group is designed for the members to acquire information and skills. It may be preventative, growth oriented or remedial. This most nearly defines which kind of group? a. psychotherapy b. self help c. psychoeducation d. guidance Answer: C
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A new community mental health agency has been established and its stated goals are to work with the community in terms of psychoeducation with a focus on children before they graduate from high school. To stretch their resources, they hope to conduct the majority of their work through small and large groups. An overall name that may be ascribed to these groups is... a. process b. tertiary c. outcome d. primary Answer: D
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A corrections counselor working in a juvenile detention center hopes to start a group. The teenagers in the center are of varying races and cultures. Which of the following statements is NOT true? a. Extent of the teenagers' acculturation may determine willingness to participate. B Some cultures discourage sharing of personal and fmaily issues with others of different races and cultures c. group participants from a variety of cultures and backgrounds have a high degree of understanding of other members' circumstances d. group leaders must understand the historical and systemic factors pertinent to such group members. Answer: C
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When there are two leaders conducting a group, they must be sensitive to several issues which can impact the group's performance. which of the following can be a negative factor in co leading a group? a. conflicting theoretical orientations of group leaders b. co leaders should process the co leading regularly c. it may be helpful if one leader is male and the other female d. co leaders can take on roles and serve as models for group members to observe and learn from. Answer:
A
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Being a member of a group often sends a powerful message to members that they are not alone and unique in the issues being addressed by the group. this phenomenon is commonly called... a. linking b. universality c. cohesion d. group dynamics Answer: B
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Group leaders with very different individual counseling orientations have applied their theoretical approach to their group work. One group leader concentrates on the here and now with the members and uses a variety of exercises with the focus on actions and insight although affect is not ignored. this would be categorized as a _____________ group a. transactional b. gestalt c. reality d. behavioral Answer: B
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A counselor is seeing a Latina client for the first time. She is experiencing anxiety and is distressed that her family members are scattered throughout several states in order to have jobs. the counselor determines that this client is an illegal immigrant and is considering what course of action he should take. the counselor chooses not to report this client to authorities which is consistent with Kohlberg's level of... a. conventional moral development b. postconventional moral development c. acceptance moral development d. preconventional moral development.
Answer: A
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Proponents of Maslow's theory believe that people's behaviors are directed primarily by... a. pleasing others b. oral gratification c. need gratification d. pleasure principle Answer: C
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Which of the following statements about microaggressions is NOT true? a. it can be a comment, action or gesture b. it is usually based on personal characteristics or history of the microaggression target c. individuals with disabilities may also be targets of microaggressions d. is never unintentional Answer: D
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Some definable communities have a set of values, mores and behaviors which are passed from one generation to another. This can include such things as language, music and food. This describes... a. social class b. pluralism c. culture d. nationalism Answer: C
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Over the centuries, various groups of people have viewed themselves as the standard bearer and cultural model other people should strive to emulate. this notion is called... a. prejudice b. white privilege c. ethnocentrism d. cultural encapsulation Answer: C
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Which of the following statements is NOT true? Climate change... a. may be correlated with rising sea levels b. may result in more severe hurricanes c. may result in psychological consequences for those impacted d. leaves a very limited role for counselors in related intervention programs. Answer: D
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Appearing expert to your client may help to influence her or him to join into the counseling process. The individual who identified the interpersonal influence process is... a. Albert Bandura B. Stanley Storng C. Gilbert Wrenn D. Carl Rogers Answer: B
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In general, clients from minority groups may prefer engaging in which of the following counseling approaches? a. action oriented b. person centered c. psychodynamic d. existential Answer: A
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Motivation and reinforcement may come from within a person or from sources external to the person. According to Rotter, people's behavior is determined by their belief that reinforcements are either internally or externally controlled. this concept is called... a. expectancy level b. goal orientation c. locus of control d. reinforcement contingency Answer: C
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A counselor in a social services agency is working with an economically deprived immigrant. The first priority for this client might be... a. education b. love c. safety and security d. shelter and food Answer: D
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A number of different cultural factors and forces impact on individuals to make them unique. Some of these factors and forces have a broader impact than others. which of these factors results in the greatest similarity between individuals? a. national b. racio ethnic c. universal d. ecological Answer: B
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In counseling individuals from the same racial or cultural group, which statement is true? a. members of a racial or cultural group are fairly indistinguishable b. there may be more differences between members within a racial or cultural group than between members of two or more racial or cultural groups c. if the counselor is well grounded and educated, there is no need to view a client from their particular cultural perspective d. differences between members of an ethnic group should be noted but socioeconomic differences have little importance. Answer: B
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Some counselors may disregard cultural variations believing that individuals from the same culture are basically the same. They may also use the same counseling techniques for each individual from the same cultural group. this approach is referred to as... a. cultural encapsulation b. world view c. assimilation d. white privilege Answer: A
Although group effectiveness is difficult to define and is related to the purposes and leadership of the group, some general principles have been agreed upon. For example, group processes are most effective when the group... a. works on several group tasks simultaneously, thereby increasing the efficiency of the group b. has an authoritarian leader who maintains interpersonal rules and directions c. develops new ways of functioning in response to emerging needs and patterns of interaction among group members d. identifies group members who inhibit movement toward the group's goals. Answer: C
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In a counseling group using psychodrama techniques, the group member whose problem is being addressed takes the role of... a. director b. auxiliary ego c. stage hand d. protagonist Answer: D
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Group members who have issues as well as goals they believe are unknown to other group members, are operating in the _______________ quadrant of the Johari Window a. upper right b. lower left c. upper left d. lower right Answer: B
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which of the following is likely to occur in the early life of a group?
a norms are developed b. goals are achieved c. trust is developed d. cohesion takes place Answer: A
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Counselors know that groups are formed for different purposes. For example, in some groups the primary goal is to achieve some specified outcome, or product, while in others the primary goal is to focus on the process of interaction within the group. Which one of the following types of groups is more product than process oriented? a. transactional analysis b. Adlerian c. Client centered d. behavioral Answer: D
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Two counselors in a university counseling center are preparing to conduct a group focusing on developing interpersonal relationship skills. In preparing to conduct the group, their discussion focuses on all the following topics EXCEPT... a. stages of a group b. open vs. closed group c. homogenous vs. heterogeneous d. duration Answer: A
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There are several advantages of doing group versus individual counseling. One is NOT... a. safe place to practice new skills
