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NCE/CPCE Prep Resources

Professional Practice & Ethics

This practice quiz module provides the standards and guidelines that govern the behavior and responsibilities of counselors in their professional roles.

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Professional Ethics

In a long-term study, changes in participants' behavior due to aging or experience are threats to internal validity known as

The National Defense Education Act (1958) included funding for

Effective treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) often includes

Social justice counseling addresses

Standard Deviation is used to describe

A researcher collects data from different age groups at one time to examine differences in political beliefs. This is an example of

To maintain NCC certification, counselors must obtain at least _____ continuing education hours every five years.

A true experimental design uses

Inductive research

A student with a grade-equivalent score of 7 on an achievement test has

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 bans

Inferential statistics are used to

A counselor conducting a needs assessment for a program insists on using random sampling to ensure

In research, the conventional significance level of .05 means

A hypothesis that predicts that one group will score higher than another is a

A null hypothesis states

Interval data is characterized by

When writing a professional research manuscript, one should

In the Solomon four-group design

Factorial ANOVA is used to determine

If the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) is 1.00

Research that studies individual units in naturally occurring settings is

A researcher observes that students who scored very low on a pretest tend to score closer to the average on a posttest. This phenomenon is known as

A counselor is working with a client from a collectivist culture. The counselor should be aware that the client may

In a normal distribution curve

Informed consent in counseling is primarily intended to

A researcher studying the effects of a new medication on depression would use a _______ to determine if the medication had a significant effect

An ex post facto research design

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections is known as

Internal validity in research refers to

In a research study, neither the participants nor the researchers know who is in the experimental group and who is in the control group. This is an example of

Statistical regression is most likely to occur when

The ACA Code of Ethics is developed from

A client in a group session threatens to harm himself. The counselor should

A researcher fails to reject the null hypothesis when there is a real difference between groups. This is a

Parametric statistical measures are appropriately used when

The degree to which the results of a study can be generalized to other populations is known as

One-way ANOVA is used to determine differences between

Researchers who use experimental designs typically want to determine

A counselor conducting group therapy is concerned that participants' self-evaluation scores improved because they knew they were being observed. This is an example of

In research, intentionally misleading participants about the study's purpose is

Statistical analysis can be

A z-score of 0 means

According to the ACA Code of Ethics, sexual contact with a former client may be unethical if it occurs within _____ years after the counseling relationship ends.

In a malpractice claim, which of the following must be established?

Selecting entire classrooms to participate in a study is an example of

Mixed-method research designs involve

A counselor experiencing loss of interest in client concerns, boredom, and lack of empathy may be experiencing

Inferential statistics are used to

MANOVA is used when there are

The mode is

HIPAA is

The degree to which different observers score the same behavior in the same way is

An age-equivalent score on an achievement test indicates

In group counseling, confidentiality is

A student scoring in the 80th percentile on a cognitive ability test has scored higher than

A researcher's expectations about the outcome of a study unintentionally influence the results. This is an example of

The Tarasoff case (1976) established

A major limitation of non-experimental survey designs is

Skills required for counseling program management include

A question that uses a scale from "Strongly Agree" to "Strongly Disagree" is likely using a

A reliability coefficient of .70 or higher indicates

Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) is used to

The minimum recommended sample size for survey research is

Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) is used when

Descriptive statistics aim to

Counselors are mandated to report

The primary role of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to

The organization that accredits master's and doctoral counselor training programs is

Variance is

Choosing a Vocation," a book that outlined the trait-factor theory of career development, was written by

As of 2015, physician-assisted suicide was legally permitted in

The Spearman-Brown formula is used to estimate

Group informed consent should include

A pretest is used to

In a negatively skewed distribution

When a distribution of scores is symmetrical, the mean, median, and mode are

A researcher wants to determine cause-and-effect relationships between variables. The most appropriate research design would be

In a study on the effect of different treatments on traumatic brain injuries, the type of treatment is the _______ variable.

A t-test is used to determine

A key characteristic of qualitative research is that it

Ecological validity refers to

A test developer divides a set of test questions in half and correlates the scores from each half to assess the test's consistency. This is a measure of

Non-experimental survey designs are characterized by

True variance in test scores refers to

The ACA definition of counseling includes the empowerment of

In research, the alternative hypothesis is

Requirements to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC) include

Increased emphasis on short-term therapies is due to

In a true experimental design

In a study on caffeine and study habits, a researcher ensures that the proportion of female and male participants in the sample matches the proportion in the student body. This is an example of

Which of the following is an example of nominal data?

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Core Counseling Attributes

This module provides the essential personal qualities and skills that an effective counselor possesses, such as empathy, respect, and excellent communication.

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Counseling Attributes

What is self-actualization?

Robert Carkhuff is known for his work on

What is prejudice?

What is the final stage, integrative awareness, in the racial identity development model?

What are disciplinary styles?

According to the social influence model, what influences the client's willingness to engage and change?

What is the primary purpose of program accountability?

What does the term "multicultural clients" refer to?

What is cultural encapsulation?

What is the purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

Why should counselors pay attention to their clients' nonverbal messages?

What is nationalism?

What does "actively suicidal" describe?

According to the text, what should family counselors do regarding gender roles?

When invited to a client's ceremony, a counselor should

According to the text, what is the most important factor in determining whether counseling will be successful?

What kind of attachment can result from inconsistent or neglectful parenting?

What is a criticism of Kübler-Ross's five stages of grief?

In feminist therapy, maladaptive symptoms are often seen as

What is gender identity?

What do worldviews define?

What does “white privilege” refer to?

What is congruence in counseling?

In Carkhuff's five-point scale for rating counselor responses, what characterizes a Level 1 response?

According to Fred J. Hanna and Betty Cardona, what should counselors focus on when working cross-culturally?

The three key elements in building a helping relationship are

Which of the following is a common factor associated with suicide?

What does paralanguage refer to?

Carl Rogers is known for his emphasis on

What is acculturation?

In the racial identity development model, what is the first stage, conformity, characterized by?

What is ageism?

In a risk assessment, what does "imminent danger" indicate?

What is a common characteristic of men in counseling, according to the text?

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is known for her research on

What is authoritarian parenting?

What are class-bound values in counseling?

What does genuineness refer to in the context of counseling?

The racial/cultural identity development model describes

When counseling clients from other cultures, counselors should

How do men typically address their problems in counseling?

What is confrontation in counseling?

In the racial/cultural identity development model, which stage is characterized by confusion and conflict as individuals begin to question the dominant culture's values?

According to the text, what is a characteristic of depression?

What does attachment refer to?

Which of the following is a component of feminist psychology?

Which of the following is considered a test of career interest?

What does ethnicity refer to?

What do culture-bound values in counseling refer to?

What is assimilation?

In group counseling, when a member exhibits negative behavior, the counselor should

At what age do most children develop a sense of being male or female?

What is differentiation of self?

What does the humanistic perspective emphasize?

Under what circumstances might a counselor ethically consider engaging in a therapeutic relationship with a client they know in another role?

What does restatement involve?

What does cultural pluralism refer to?

What is permissive parenting?

What is the second stage, dissonance, in the racial identity development model?

What is the helping relationship?

What is emotional cutoff?

What does the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) require?

What is reflection in counseling?

What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Which of the following is NOT a form of child maltreatment?

What is the purpose of assertiveness training?

What does "gender-sensitive" refer to in family therapy?

The primary purpose of an intake session is to

What is an emic worldview?

What is the main focus of family therapy?

What is the purpose of hospitalization in the context of suicide risk?

What is "familism"?

What is an etic worldview?

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is known for her work on

What was the main focus of William Masters and Virginia Johnson's theory of sex therapy?

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Intake, Assessment & Diagnosis

This module detailed the initial process that a mental health professional uses to gather important information from a client seeking counseling services. 

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Intake, Assessment & Diagnosis

A sociogram is a

Common factors among people diagnosed with substance use issues include

Which of the following is an example of an occupational test?

Which of the following is true regarding anxiety disorders according to the DSM-5?

In the treatment of dissociative disorders, the priority is

The DSM-5 classifies disorders

Gerald D. Bergan's behavioral model of consultation includes the following stages

The coefficient of nondetermination represents

The Rorschach test is an example of a/an

A client's percentile rank on an assessment indicates

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) measures

A semantic differential scale is used to measure

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is characterized by

Case conceptualization is

What is the purpose of a sociogram in a group setting?

Seeking back pain medication is more characteristic of

The primary diagnostic feature of somatic symptom disorder is

Differential diagnosis involves

According to Luft and Ingham, what can keep information unknown in the Johari Window?

Convergent validation refers to

Achievement tests are designed to measure

In a counseling session, a counselor observing facial expression and body movement is an example of attending to

When forming a diagnosis, a provider should

Before using and interpreting test scores, counselors should

What percentage of individuals diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia are female?

V Codes in the DSM-5 are used to document

Somatic symptom disorders are characterized by

The term "sensorium" refers to

A mental status exam provides

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is based on the work of

Personality tests like the Rorschach and MMPI-2 are designed to

The Johari Window is used to explore

Which type of validity is demonstrated when a college entrance exam accurately predicts a student's future academic performance?

Which of the following is true regarding neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders?

Sociometry is used to

A diagnosis of intellectual disability requires considering both

In the DSM-5, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders are classified

Neuropsychological assessments primarily deal with

In a family counseling session, a counselor observing seating arrangements is an example of attending to

Which statement is true about diagnoses?

Which of the following statements BEST differentiates between validity and reliability?

Which of the following is an example of an assessment resource for counselors?

Compared to individual counseling, family counseling is typically

Stanine scales

Which of the following is classified as a depressive disorder in the DSM-5?

Appraisal, in the context of assessment, refers to

Which of the following is NOT a personality disorder?

The concept of social desirability in research refers to

The primary goal of consultation is

Reality therapy, developed by William Glasser, does NOT emphasize

Arthur Jensen's work focused on

A biopsychosocial assessment includes information about

Which of the following is an example of an objective assessment?

Research suggests that an individual's substance use affects up to how many other people?

If a test has an SEM of 4 and a student scores 82, the range in which the true score likely falls is

A neuropsychological assessment is designed to study

A dimensional assessment in diagnosis involves

In research, a behavioral flow sheet is an example of

The Rorschach test is an example of a

Schizophreniform disorder is best described as

Dissociative disorders are characterized by

The Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) indicates

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) primarily affect

Unobtrusive measurement involves

David Wechsler's intelligence tests focus on

Narrative therapy is based on the idea that

In the DSM-5, delirium is classified under

Caplan's consultation model is a framework for

Kinesics refers to

Dissociative Identity Disorder was formerly known as

Emotional intelligence, as proposed by Daniel Goleman, involves

Which of the following is NOT a typical behavioral symptom of binge eating disorder?

Which of the following is classified as a neurocognitive disorder?

Low levels of dopamine are implicated in

Formative evaluation is used to

A summative evaluation is typically done

Adaptive functioning refers to

The key difference between paraphilia and paraphiliac disorder is

Crystallized intelligence refers to

In the DSM-5, the section on bipolar and related disorders focuses on

Charles Spearman is known for

In the DSM-5, substance-related disorders are classified based on

According to the ACA ethical standards, a counselor

Aptitude tests are used to

An aptitude test is designed to measure

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Treatment Planning

This module involves creating a detailed plan for how to help the client based on what was learned during the assessment. It outlines the goals and methods to be used in counseling sessions. 

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Treatment Planning

Which type of group is designed for individuals with more serious types of pathology, such as severe depression or psychosis?

Which of the following is considered unethical?

A treatment plan is meant to

A needs assessment is

Lazarus' multimodal therapy is based on

Which of the following is NOT a specialty counselor certification granted by the NBCC?

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to

Which counseling style, developed by Alfred Adler, focuses on overcoming feelings of inferiority?

Studies have shown that which therapy produces more stable results and fewer relapses compared to anti-depressant psychopharmaceuticals?

Which type of counseling group is more focused on healthy living and coping strategies?

The Affordable Care Act of 2010 mandates that

Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) emphasizes

In treatment planning, structuring refers to

Cybercounseling includes all of the following EXCEPT

Eric Berne is the founder of

Cost-benefit analysis suggests that psychotherapy

Contextualism in treatment planning refers to the idea that

The concept of differential sensitivity suggests that

Adventure-based counseling is designed to promote all of the following EXCEPT

Managed care firms and insurance entities tend to advocate for ____ as the first line of treatment

Which type of therapy is often a key component in the treatment of eating and feeding disorders?

Which of the following is a treatment modality used for substance-related disorders?

An ethical dilemma occurs when

Group psychotherapy is most often seen in

Which statement is true about personality disorders?

When developing treatment plans for individuals from non-majority cultures, counselors should be aware of

The acronym BASIC ID in multimodal therapy stands for

Which of the following is a warning sign of suicide?

In the DSM-5, somatic symptom and related disorders

Civil commitment law is primarily handled at the ____ level

When creating treatment plans, counselors must consider

Culturally relevant treatment planning is important because

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is

Which of the following is NOT a common reason to break confidentiality?

In cross-cultural counseling, structuring refers to

Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical decision-making principles?

An example of continuum of care is

The current consensus on integrating spirituality into counseling is that

EMDR is a therapeutic technique used to

TRICARE is

Many insurance companies do NOT reimburse for

The primary intent of The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is

In program planning, the step that involves defining the program's purpose and establishing a framework is

Salvador Minuchin is best known for his development of

The purpose of a transfer plan is to

Rational emotive behavior counseling groups are based on

A token economy is designed to

According to the CDC, what should be the primary treatment for ADHD in children 6 and under?

Behavioral counseling groups are typically led by a counselor who is

Privileged communication means that

Structuring in counseling involves

Involuntary commitment is typically utilized when an individual

Which of the following is an ethical concern in cybercounseling?

A core principle of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is

According to research, the most significant factor in client success is

Which of the following is NOT one of the four DBT modules?

In counseling program planning, a feedback loop is important for

If a counselor determines a client is an imminent danger to themselves, they are obligated to

The primary reason counselors assign diagnostic codes to clients is to

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Areas of Clinical Focus

This module covers specific topics or issues that counselors work with, such as anxiety, depression, family issues, or addiction. Assess your understanding, identify areas for improvement, and build confidence.

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Areas of Clinical Focus

Psychodynamic techniques in career counseling involve

John Bowlby suggested that poor attachment in early childhood can lead to

In Erik Erikson's theory, the most important factor in development is

Neuropsychological assessments measure

An authoritarian parenting style is associated with

Edward Thorndike's law of effect states that

In Erikson's theory, which stage involves the central conflict of intimacy versus isolation?

In family systems theory, what does "enmeshment" refer to?

Neuroplasticity refers to

A person's self-concept is

Conduct disorder is characterized by

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

A key factor in suicide prevention is

Aaron Beck's cognitive triad of depression includes

John Bowlby's work focused on

A counselor is working with a child who is having difficulty expressing their emotions verbally. Which therapeutic approach would be most suitable?

Conformity is strongest in humans during

According to research, viewing violence tends to

Developmental theorists view career selection as

Lev Vygotsky's zone of proximal development is

Research suggests that gambling behavior is MOST similar to

Mechanistic development views behavior as

Jean Baker Miller is known for her contributions to

Agoraphobia is now categorized under which type of disorders in the DSM-5?

By what age do most people arrive at a firm gender identity?

Manifested interests are

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was developed by

A reinforcement schedule in behaviorism is

Which of the following is considered the most restrictive environment in mental health treatment?

Which of the following BEST describes resiliency?

According to behaviorists, child development is primarily influenced by

From a contextualism standpoint, the goal of career counseling is

The first stage of the career counseling process involves

High-context communication emphasizes

What is a common challenge faced by displaced homemakers?

A midlife crisis typically involves

Social comparison theory suggests that individuals determine their worth by

Which of the following is an example of the defense mechanism of projection?

A technique used in SFBT is the

Self-efficacy is

During a career counseling session, a client feels that the counselor's suggestions are based on stereotypes. What should the counselor do FIRST?

General goals of group counseling include

The fundamental attribution error is

Harry Harlow's research on child isolation showed that it can lead to

Erik Erikson's theory describes

Acculturation is

Phenomenology in counseling focuses on

Erik Erikson's intimacy vs. isolation stage occurs approximately between the ages of

"Object permanence" as described by Piaget, develops during the

In high-context communicative cultures

Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs

A mental status exam includes assessment of

In psychoanalytic family therapy, introjection refers to

An investigative career style is exemplified by

Systematic desensitization is based on the theory of

In behaviorism, what does "baseline behavior" refer to?

In the DSM-5, "mental retardation" is now referred to as

Organismic development suggests that individuals

Introjection involves

DBT was initially designed for individuals with

Object loss in developmental psychology refers to

Which parenting style is associated with children who have poor boundaries and social skills?

Which of the following is an example of a vocational aptitude assessment?

The Archway Model, developed by Donald Super, represents

Which of the following is an example of a projective test?

According to self-efficacy theory, what is a key factor in achieving career success?

An individual with a strong interest in research, analysis, and problem-solving likely aligns with which of Holland's personality types?

Feedback loops in family systems are

Reciprocal inhibition is the idea that

The formal operational stage of cognitive development, according to Jean Piaget, begins at approximately age

Jean Piaget is known as a

Heteronomous morality, as described by Jean Piaget, is when children see rules as

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with feelings of well-being and happiness?

In systems theory, subordinate systems refer to

In Bowen's family therapy, triangulation involves

The main difference between emotions and mood is

Which DSM-5 category does conduct disorder fall under?

Examples of actuarial theories are

Qualitative changes in human growth and development refer to

The decline of IQ in older adults

In Margaret Mahler's theory, symbiosis refers to

Career counselors with a contextualist viewpoint aim to

Linda Gottfredson posits that vocational self-concept

Psychoanalytic family therapy focuses on

"Transference" in counseling is

Linda Gottfredson's theory of career development is

O*NET is

In object relations theory, splitting is

A risk assessment is used to

William Perry's scheme includes the categories

The three broad areas of development include

A client suddenly stops speaking mid-sentence. This is an example of

The trait-factor approach to career counseling involves

The Ginzberg group believed that occupational choice occurs in what stages?

A fixed ratio schedule reinforces a behavior after

Leon Festinger's theory suggests that to reduce cognitive dissonance, we

Self-direction in counseling refers to

Linda Gottfredson's stages of career development include

In counseling, confrontation is used to

William Perry's work focused on

Donald Tiedeman's explanation of career development

Prevalence refers to

Lawrence Kohlberg's moral dilemma test has shown that women tend to prioritize what in moral judgments?

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative change?

Lev Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the role of

Which of the following is the best definition of "career"?

The Barnum effect is

The simultaneous presence of two or more disorders in an individual is known as

Common physiological effects of alcohol include

Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages of development focus on

Anglo-conformity theory suggests that

Sensorium refers to

Homeostasis in family systems refers to

Interpersonal skills are

Vocational aptitude assessments are used to

A positive-reinforcing stimulus

According to Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence includes

A "critical period" in child development is

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to

According to John Holland's theory, career choice is an expression of

Flooding as a behavioral therapy technique involves

Denial as a defense mechanism involves

Group counseling is a therapeutic approach that involves

Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development involve

In career counseling with clients with disabilities, counselors should

A significant change from the DSM-IV-TR to the DSM-5 was

H B Gelatt's decision-making process involves

Systems theory in family therapy views the family as

Which of the following is a component of outplacement counseling?

A counselor uses gold stars to reward a child for completing their homework. This is an example of

Kubler-Ross' stages of dying include

What does "vocational self-concept" refer to?

Which of Holland's personality types is associated with creativity and self-expression?

In SFBT, exceptions questions are used to

According to Margaret Mahler, disruption of the symbiotic relationship can lead to

Discontinuous development is characterized by

Virginia Satir is best known for her work in

Cognitive therapy focuses on

"Prevalence" of a disorder refers to

H B Gelatt's later research focused on

The goal of systematic desensitization is to

"Etiology" refers to

SIGI 3 is

Low-context communication emphasizes

Cognitive dissonance refers to

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which needs must be met FIRST?

John Holland's personality types include

The "Father of Guidance" is

Mark Savickas' approach to career counseling is based on

Trauma- and stressor-related disorders

A mental status exam includes assessment of

When counseling a minor, what should a counselor do regarding confidentiality?

Developmental psychology focuses on

John Watson was a

Dissociative disorders involve

Assimilation according to Jean Piaget involves

What is reaction formation?

According to Jean Piaget, egocentrism is

Mark Savickas is known for his postmodern approach based on

If a counselor suspects a client is experiencing psychotic symptoms, they should

Aaron Beck developed

Assimilation involves

Systematic desensitization is

Client-centered counseling was developed by

Mark Savickas's approach considers

Meta-analysis involves

Jean Piaget's theory of human development includes the formal operational stage, which suggests that by this stage, individuals

In Jean Piaget's theory, "conservation" refers to

John Holland's career theory posits that career choice is an expression of

What is a key component of systematic desensitization?

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) emphasizes

In career counseling, self-efficacy can be strengthened by

Object loss refers to

The term "animism" in child development refers to

According to the DSM-5, which of the following is a requirement for a psychological diagnosis?

The triad of attraction includes

Automatic thoughts are

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) provides information on

Construction theory suggests that individuals

Confirmation bias is

Linda Gottfredson's career development theory is known as

A client is reluctant to discuss their childhood experiences in therapy. This is an example of

Donald Super's life-career rainbow acknowledges

Tested interests are

Somatic symptom disorders are characterized by

Albert Bandura developed

Linda Gottfredson's theory of Circumscription and Compromise focuses on

In Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development, which stage is characterized by a fear of punishment?

Career counseling focuses on

Paralanguage refers to

Repression is best described as

Research on parenting styles suggests that children tend to be less aggressive when

In psychoanalytic theory, regression is

Learned helplessness, as described by Martin Seligman, is

Projective tests are designed to assess

The CASVE procedure includes the steps

Ann Roe's approach to career development emphasizes

Learning theories include

Multidimensional models of abnormal human behavior consider

What is a common reason for a client's hesitancy in making a career decision?

The behaviorism learning approach focuses on

Linda Gottfredson's theory of Circumscription and Compromise focuses on

According to Freud, the latent content of a dream is

According to John Bowlby's attachment theory, normal psychological development requires

Centration, identified by Jean Piaget, involves

Which of Holland's personality types is characterized by a preference for practical, hands-on activities?

A "holophrase" is

The World-of-Work Map is used to organize occupations based on

In family systems, homeostasis refers to

In Erik Erikson's final stage, integrity versus despair, the resulting "ego virtue" is

Morphostasis in family therapy refers to

According to Gottfredson, when do children typically begin to understand that occupations are sex-typed?

A person who is drawn to helping, teaching, or working with others likely exhibits which of Holland's personality types?

According to Donald Tiedeman, career development involves

A negative-reinforcing stimulus

Secondary traumatic stress in counselors results from

John Krumboltz's theory posits that career development is influenced by

According to Ann Roe, career choices are influenced by

Classical conditioning involves

According to Aaron Beck, a negative internal communication system can result in

Which of the following is a notable difference in adolescent suicide between males and females?

Which statement accurately distinguishes between neurocognitive and neurodevelopmental disorders?

Autonomous morality is when individuals understand that rules

According to Linda Gottfredson, vocational self-concept

Robert Havighurst is known for his theory of

In behaviorist approaches to marriage therapy, reciprocity means

The concrete operations stage in Jean Piaget's model occurs between the ages of

During the initiative versus guilt stage, children

Donald Super's theory of career development includes

John Crites' model of career counseling involves

John Holland developed

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally designed to treat

Urie Bronfenbrenner is known for his

Contextualism asserts that career development results from

Daniel Levinson is known for his work on

Depressive disorders in the DSM-5 include

In the DSM-5, dimensional assessments involve

Cognitive information processing in career counseling involves

Fixation, according to Sigmund Freud, is

Which of the following is a characteristic of intellectual disability?

Donald Super is known for

Negative punishment involves

In Jean Piaget's theory, adaptation is

In Jean Piaget's theory, "accommodation" means

John Krumboltz's Learning Theory of Career Counseling suggests that career choices are influenced by

"Prognosis" in clinical terms refers to

"Splitting" in object relations theory is

An individual can be diagnosed with intellectual disability if

Qualitative development involves

Which of the following is a core principle of cognitive behavioral counseling?

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Counseling Skills & Interventions

This module covers the techniques and methods that counselors use to help clients, including listening, asking questions, and giving advice or support. 

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Counseling Skills & Interventions

A primary prevention group is designed to

Stephen Karpman's Drama Triangle involves the roles of

Assertiveness training aims to help individuals

In a counseling context, homogeneity refers to

Prevention groups are formed to

Scapegoating in a group setting is when

A module of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that aims to help clients experience their emotions fully is

The primary founder of the person-centered approach is

Classical conditioning is a

In James Prochaska's five-stage model of change, the stage where a person gathers resources and information to change is

According to Irvin Yalom, effective group leaders use

Restating a client's feelings in the counselor's own words is the essence of

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a/an

A T-group is designed to

Psychopathology is the study of

Structural family therapy involves

Effective group counselors should be able to

A counselor working with a multicultural group notices that one member is unusually quiet. The counselor should

The unconscious mind contains

Which of the following is an example of a self-help group?

In motivational interviewing, the source of change is considered to be

Which counseling approach emphasizes unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathic understanding?

The term "catharsis" refers to

A counselor who is experiencing a loss of empathy and interest in clients may be experiencing

Carl Jung introduced the concept of the

Benefits of group co-leadership include

Interpersonal therapy is a treatment that focuses on

In a vertical therapeutic relationship

Person-centered group work is based on the principles of

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is characterized by

In psychodrama, which of the following roles involves taking on the part of a significant person in the protagonist's life?

A Johari window is used to

In most cases, a participatory group leader should

Self-disclosure in counseling

A central concept in Albert Bandura's theory is self-efficacy, which refers to

A laissez-faire leadership style in group counseling is characterized by

Experiential therapy aims to

What should group counselors be aware of in multicultural groups?

A group member who attempts to hinder the group's progress by engaging in negative and distracting behaviors is taking on a/an

REBT focuses on correcting

In structural family therapy, "enactment" involves

Psychodrama involves

Implosive therapy is a form of

A genogram is a

In Yalom's stages of group development, the initial stage is

"Universality" in group therapy refers to

According to Alfred Adler, oldest children in a family tend to be

Which of Yalom's curative factors involves members helping each other?

Carl Jung's concepts of introversion and extraversion are

Rationalization, as a defense mechanism, involves

James Prochaska's stages of change include

Which of the following best describes countertransference?

Milieu therapy is based on the idea that

An affect-oriented approach emphasizes

The key difference between open and closed groups is

Cognitive behavior modification involves

Gestalt therapy emphasizes

Family dynamics involve

EMDR is a therapy approach used to help individuals process

Structural family therapy is characterized by being

Meaning attribution in group counseling involves

The brain's ability to form new neural connections and adapt to change is referred to as

In family therapy, a positive-feedback loop

What is the correct order of group stages?

In REBT, interpreting events without logical reasoning leads to

In Bowenian family therapy, dysfunctional patterns are

Regression is when an individual

Sublimation is a defense mechanism where

When forming groups of young children, counselors should consider

When screening potential group members, counselors should pay attention to

Murray Bowen's systems family counseling approach is described as

Crisis counseling is designed to be

John Krumboltz's Learning Theory of Career Counseling is based on

Narrative therapy is centered on the idea that

Reframing in psychotherapy involves

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) asserts that our core problem lies in

Stress inoculation, developed by Donald Meichenbaum, involves how many stages?

In Milan systemic family therapy, circular questioning involves

Irvin Yalom's curative factors are believed to

According to the behaviorist school, which is generally more effective in altering behavior?

The risky shift phenomenon describes how

The conscious mind contains

The thought-stopping technique is used to

Transactional Analysis (TA) groups focus on

Primary prevention groups focus on

In object relations theory, the stage where the infant begins to perceive the mother as separate but still feels a sense of oneness is

Psychoanalytic theory, founded by Sigmund Freud, emphasizes the role of

In structural family therapy, the therapist's technique of joining the family is called

Gestalt therapy emphasizes

In solution-focused brief therapy (SBFT), a formula first session task (FFST) is

Bruce Tuckman's stages of group development include

Person-centered groups emphasize

Murray Bowen's theory suggests that emotional discomfort between two family members may be alleviated by

Group cohesion is considered desirable because it

In family therapy, "conjoint" means

In Gestalt therapy, unresolved emotions from the past are referred to as

A laissez-faire leadership style in group therapy is most appropriate when

Cognitive and behavioral counseling is derived from the

The belief that rewards are contingent on our own actions is indicative of

Kinesics is the study of

The Gestalt counseling approach focuses on

Object relations theory emphasizes the importance of

Logotherapy focuses on

Reality therapy focuses on

Which technique is used in cognitive behavior groups to increase desired behaviors?

R. K. Coyne's Group Work Grid includes the following levels of intervention

Virginia Satir identified which communication style?

Play therapy is primarily used with

The "duty to warn" obligates a professional to

Transactional Analysis (TA) is a psychotherapeutic approach that focuses on

Crisis intervention is a modality meant to

The phenomenon where a patient unconsciously redirects feelings from a past relationship onto the therapist is known as

In Person-Centered Humanistic Therapy, Carl Rogers did NOT believe in

Systematic desensitization is a therapy technique used to

Albert Bandura's social learning theory emphasizes that individuals can learn by

Motivational interviewing is a technique to

In implosive therapy, a feared stimulus is

Cognitive behavior groups aim to

The defense mechanism of projection is best described as

The curative factor of "instillation of hope" involves

Which of the following is an example of rationalization?

The three distinct sections of a group session are

Defense mechanisms are

Which Gestalt technique involves a client conversing with an imagined person or aspect of themselves?

In Rogerian therapy, unconditional positive regard refers to

Which type of question allows the client the most control in terms of how much information to share?

Daniel Levinson's Stage-Crisis View theory suggests that

Reaction formation is a defense mechanism in which

The purpose of the formula first session task is to

Rational emotive imagery is a technique used in

The first stage of stress inoculation is

In group therapy with children, clinical group sizes should be

Archetypes are

Compared to crisis intervention, brief therapy is more oriented towards

The ability to maintain one's sense of self while staying emotionally connected to the family is called

Rogerian therapy is also known as

Congruence in therapy, according to Carl Rogers, refers to

Bowenian family therapy primarily aims to

Milan systemic family therapy views the family as

Which of the following is a right of group members?

When treating a client's phobia of insects, research indicates that _________ versions of systematic desensitization produce similar physiological reactions

In group leadership, emotional stimulation involves

In solution-focused brief therapy, a second-order change is described as

Biofeedback is a technique that is useful for

What is a common goal of couples counseling groups?

Implosive therapy is designed to

In group therapy, interventions that focus on an individual group member are called

Case integration refers to

Adlerian theory emphasizes the importance of

Neobehaviorism, influenced by Albert Bandura, incorporates the role of _________ in shaping behavior

The primary purpose of a psychoeducation group is to

Autocratic leadership is MOST suitable when

According to Irvin Yalom, which of the following is a key leadership function?

In family dynamics, blurred personal boundaries and over-involvement in each other's lives are characteristics of

Biofeedback involves

The Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) program aligns with the principles of

A cued panic attack is triggered by

Double-bind communication involves

Existential therapy emphasizes

Rational emotive behavior groups are known for

Self-in-relation theory posits that mature functioning is characterized by

Strategic family counseling focuses on

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a cohesive group?

In general, people tend to _________ the impact of events on their emotional life.

Attribution theory explains how

In reality therapy, the therapeutic relationship is characterized by

Social constructivist theories propose that

Carl Rogers, the founder of the humanist school of psychotherapy, emphasized the importance of

Executive leadership in group counseling involves

In family therapy, protective systems relate to

Which group counseling technique is used to connect the thoughts, feelings, and comments of different group members?

Displacement is a defense mechanism where an individual

The stage of "storming" in Bruce Tuckman's model is characterized by

In Transactional Analysis, a life script is

In DBT, the ability to resist or delay urges is referred to as

Which of the following is a technique commonly used in psychoanalysis to access the unconscious?

Which of the following is a potential benefit of using silence in therapy sessions?

Which of the following is an advantage of group counseling?

Multicultural groups are composed of

Choice theory asserts that the most important driver of patient wellness is

In rational emotive behavior groups, the leader aims to

A genogram is a

Which client would likely benefit LEAST from a group process?

Motivational interviewing is a technique that primarily aims to

Which of the following statements best differentiates between sympathy and empathy?

Projection, as a defense mechanism, is when an individual

A key goal of multicultural groups is to

In group counseling, linking involves

In Transactional Analysis (TA) groups, the leader is typically seen as the

Self-help groups are typically characterized by

Aversive treatment involves

According to REBT, irrational beliefs often originate in

A core concept of Gestalt therapy is

Denial involves

The empty chair technique is used to

The therapeutic process of identifying, challenging, and replacing irrational thoughts is known as

A core tenet of William Glasser's reality therapy is that

According to Yalom, which of the following is a group leadership function?

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