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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

Inferential statistics are used to

The mode is

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

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

Internal validity in research refers to

The minimum recommended sample size for survey research is

Inferential statistics are used to

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

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

Research that studies individual units in naturally occurring settings is

An age-equivalent score on an achievement test indicates

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

Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) is used to

The ACA definition of counseling includes the empowerment of

The Tarasoff case (1976) established

Researchers who use experimental designs typically want to determine

An ex post facto research design

One-way ANOVA is used to determine differences between

Statistical analysis can be

Factorial ANOVA is used to determine

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

Ecological validity refers to

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

The Spearman-Brown formula is used to estimate

Non-experimental survey designs are characterized by

In research, the conventional significance level of .05 means

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

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

A null hypothesis states

True variance in test scores refers to

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

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

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

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

Parametric statistical measures are appropriately used when

Descriptive statistics aim to

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

Skills required for counseling program management include

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

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

Group informed consent should include

When writing a professional research manuscript, one should

A key characteristic of qualitative research is that it

Mixed-method research designs involve

Inductive research

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

A z-score of 0 means

Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) is used when

Requirements to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC) include

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

Social justice counseling addresses

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

A pretest is used to

A true experimental design uses

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

In group counseling, confidentiality 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

Informed consent in counseling is primarily intended to

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 bans

Which of the following is an example of nominal data?

In a normal distribution curve

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.

Counselors are mandated to report

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

The National Defense Education Act (1958) included funding for

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

The ACA Code of Ethics is developed from

Statistical regression is most likely to occur when

MANOVA is used when there are

Variance is

Interval data is characterized by

A t-test is used to determine

A major limitation of non-experimental survey designs is

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

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

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

Standard Deviation is used to describe

Increased emphasis on short-term therapies is due to

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

A reliability coefficient of .70 or higher indicates

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

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

In the Solomon four-group design

In a negatively skewed distribution

HIPAA is

In research, the alternative hypothesis is

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

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

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

In a true experimental design

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

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

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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

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

What does the humanistic perspective emphasize?

What is authoritarian parenting?

What does restatement involve?

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

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

What does “white privilege” refer to?

Carl Rogers is known for his emphasis on

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

What is congruence in counseling?

The racial/cultural identity development model describes

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

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

What is prejudice?

What is nationalism?

What is "familism"?

What is the primary purpose of program accountability?

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is known for her research on

What is emotional cutoff?

What is gender identity?

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

What is assimilation?

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?

Robert Carkhuff is known for his work on

What is confrontation in counseling?

What does "actively suicidal" describe?

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

How do men typically address their problems in counseling?

What are disciplinary styles?

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

What does ethnicity refer to?

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

What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?

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

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is known for her work on

What is the purpose of assertiveness training?

What are class-bound values in counseling?

What is differentiation of self?

What does cultural pluralism refer to?

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

When counseling clients from other cultures, counselors should

What does paralanguage refer to?

What is the helping relationship?

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

What do worldviews define?

What is permissive parenting?

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

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

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

What does the term "multicultural clients" refer to?

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

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

What do culture-bound values in counseling refer to?

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

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

The primary purpose of an intake session is to

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

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

What is an emic worldview?

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

What is ageism?

What is cultural encapsulation?

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

What is an etic worldview?

What does attachment refer to?

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

What does genuineness refer to in the context of counseling?

In feminist therapy, maladaptive symptoms are often seen as

Which of the following is a component of feminist psychology?

The three key elements in building a helping relationship are

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

What is self-actualization?

What is reflection in counseling?

What is acculturation?

What is the main focus of family 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 dimensional assessment in diagnosis involves

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

The Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) indicates

Charles Spearman is known for

Caplan's consultation model is a framework for

Differential diagnosis involves

Sociometry is used to

A neuropsychological assessment is designed to study

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

The Rorschach test is an example of a/an

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

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?

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

Case conceptualization is

Common factors among people diagnosed with substance use issues include

A semantic differential scale is used to measure

A diagnosis of intellectual disability requires considering both

Arthur Jensen's work focused on

Achievement tests are designed to measure

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) measures

An aptitude test is designed to measure

Adaptive functioning refers to

A biopsychosocial assessment includes information about

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

A mental status exam provides

When forming a diagnosis, a provider should

The Johari Window is used to explore

In the treatment of dissociative disorders, the priority is

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

Formative evaluation is used to

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

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is characterized by

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

Appraisal, in the context of assessment, refers to

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

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

The coefficient of nondetermination represents

Schizophreniform disorder is best described as

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

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

The DSM-5 classifies disorders

In research, a behavioral flow sheet is an example of

Low levels of dopamine are implicated in

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

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

The primary diagnostic feature of somatic symptom disorder is

Seeking back pain medication is more characteristic of

In the DSM-5, delirium is classified under

Stanine scales

Reality therapy, developed by William Glasser, does NOT emphasize

Crystallized intelligence refers to

Neuropsychological assessments primarily deal with

Compared to individual counseling, family counseling is typically

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

Aptitude tests are used to

Before using and interpreting test scores, counselors should

Narrative therapy is based on the idea that

The concept of social desirability in research refers to

Kinesics refers to

Convergent validation refers to

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

The key difference between paraphilia and paraphiliac disorder is

Unobtrusive measurement involves

Dissociative Identity Disorder was formerly known as

Somatic symptom disorders are characterized by

The Rorschach test is an example of a

Which of the following is NOT a personality disorder?

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

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

A summative evaluation is typically done

Dissociative disorders are characterized by

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

Which of the following is classified as a neurocognitive disorder?

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

According to the ACA ethical standards, a counselor

The term "sensorium" refers to

V Codes in the DSM-5 are used to document

A sociogram is a

A client's percentile rank on an assessment indicates

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) primarily affect

Which statement is true about diagnoses?

David Wechsler's intelligence tests focus on

Emotional intelligence, as proposed by Daniel Goleman, involves

The primary goal of consultation is

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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

Involuntary commitment is typically utilized when an individual

In cross-cultural counseling, structuring refers to

The acronym BASIC ID in multimodal therapy stands for

Contextualism in treatment planning refers to the idea that

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

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

Lazarus' multimodal therapy is based on

The concept of differential sensitivity suggests that

In treatment planning, structuring refers to

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

In the DSM-5, somatic symptom and related disorders

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to

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

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

Rational emotive behavior counseling groups are based on

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

The purpose of a transfer plan is to

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

Privileged communication means that

Group psychotherapy is most often seen in

Which of the following is considered unethical?

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

Cost-benefit analysis suggests that psychotherapy

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

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

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

A needs assessment is

Culturally relevant treatment planning is important because

Which of the following is a warning sign of suicide?

A token economy is designed to

TRICARE is

Cybercounseling includes all of the following EXCEPT

In counseling program planning, a feedback loop is important for

The primary reason counselors assign diagnostic codes to clients is to

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

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is

Which statement is true about personality disorders?

Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) emphasizes

Behavioral counseling groups are typically led by a counselor who is

When creating treatment plans, counselors must consider

The current consensus on integrating spirituality into counseling is that

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

The Affordable Care Act of 2010 mandates that

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

Which of the following is an ethical concern in cybercounseling?

Many insurance companies do NOT reimburse for

A core principle of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is

Structuring in counseling involves

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

A treatment plan is meant to

An example of continuum of care is

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

An ethical dilemma occurs when

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

Salvador Minuchin is best known for his development of

EMDR is a therapeutic technique used to

Civil commitment law is primarily handled at the ____ level

Eric Berne is the founder of

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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

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

In object relations theory, splitting is

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

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

Organismic development suggests that individuals

Feedback loops in family systems are

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

Linda Gottfredson's theory of career development is

A fixed ratio schedule reinforces a behavior after

Self-efficacy is

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

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to

The triad of attraction includes

Sensorium refers to

Fixation, according to Sigmund Freud, is

Discontinuous development is characterized by

A person's self-concept is

Systematic desensitization is

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

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

Systematic desensitization is based on the theory of

According to Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence includes

According to Linda Gottfredson, vocational self-concept

Learning theories include

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

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

A mental status exam includes assessment of

Linda Gottfredson posits that vocational self-concept

What is reaction formation?

Vocational aptitude assessments are used to

Acculturation is

Donald Super's life-career rainbow acknowledges

Meta-analysis involves

Morphostasis in family therapy refers to

Aaron Beck's cognitive triad of depression includes

Conduct disorder is characterized by

What is a common challenge faced by displaced homemakers?

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

In Jean Piaget's theory, adaptation is

In psychoanalytic theory, regression is

Trauma- and stressor-related disorders

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

Tested interests are

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

In behaviorist approaches to marriage therapy, reciprocity means

In SFBT, exceptions questions are used to

Multidimensional models of abnormal human behavior consider

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

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

Dissociative disorders involve

A mental status exam includes assessment of

Research suggests that gambling behavior is MOST similar to

Jean Piaget is known as a

According to Jean Piaget, egocentrism is

The three broad areas of development include

Object loss in developmental psychology refers to

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

SIGI 3 is

The goal of systematic desensitization is to

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

An authoritarian parenting style is associated with

Urie Bronfenbrenner is known for his

A negative-reinforcing stimulus

According to Ann Roe, career choices are influenced by

John Holland developed

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

William Perry's scheme includes the categories

A reinforcement schedule in behaviorism is

Flooding as a behavioral therapy technique involves

In Jean Piaget's theory, "accommodation" means

A positive-reinforcing stimulus

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

The Archway Model, developed by Donald Super, represents

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

According to research, viewing violence tends to

In career counseling with clients with disabilities, counselors should

A key factor in suicide prevention is

"Prognosis" in clinical terms refers to

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

Classical conditioning involves

Confirmation bias is

Ann Roe's approach to career development emphasizes

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

In Margaret Mahler's theory, symbiosis refers to

Construction theory suggests that individuals

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

Automatic thoughts are

Psychoanalytic family therapy focuses on

According to Donald Tiedeman, career development involves

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) emphasizes

Learned helplessness, as described by Martin Seligman, is

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

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

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

Common physiological effects of alcohol include

Interpersonal skills are

High-context communication emphasizes

Low-context communication emphasizes

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

Developmental psychology focuses on

"Prevalence" of a disorder refers to

In high-context communicative cultures

A risk assessment is used to

Jean Baker Miller is known for her contributions to

Cognitive therapy focuses on

In counseling, confrontation is used to

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

Linda Gottfredson's theory of Circumscription and Compromise focuses on

Group counseling is a therapeutic approach that involves

Kubler-Ross' stages of dying include

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

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

Cognitive dissonance refers to

An investigative career style is exemplified by

Negative punishment involves

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

The behaviorism learning approach focuses on

A midlife crisis typically involves

Career counselors with a contextualist viewpoint aim to

Phenomenology in counseling focuses on

William Perry's work focused on

Which DSM-5 category does conduct disorder fall under?

H B Gelatt's decision-making process involves

Reciprocal inhibition is the idea that

Paralanguage refers to

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

Neuroplasticity refers to

Object loss refers to

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

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) provides information on

What does "vocational self-concept" refer to?

John Watson was a

The trait-factor approach to career counseling involves

"Transference" in counseling is

An individual can be diagnosed with intellectual disability if

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

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

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

In the DSM-5, dimensional assessments involve

General goals of group counseling include

What is a key component of systematic desensitization?

Aaron Beck developed

Social comparison theory suggests that individuals determine their worth by

Which of the following is a component of outplacement counseling?

Systems theory in family therapy views the family as

"Splitting" in object relations theory is

Self-direction in counseling refers to

Client-centered counseling was developed by

Daniel Levinson is known for his work on

Centration, identified by Jean Piaget, involves

Mechanistic development views behavior as

Depressive disorders in the DSM-5 include

Conformity is strongest in humans during

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

Repression is best described as

Which of the following BEST describes resiliency?

Neuropsychological assessments measure

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

Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages of development focus on

Lev Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the role of

The decline of IQ in older adults

Assimilation involves

From a contextualism standpoint, the goal of career counseling is

Donald Super is known for

Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs

A technique used in SFBT is the

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally designed to treat

Autonomous morality is when individuals understand that rules

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

John Holland's personality types include

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was developed by

Cognitive information processing in career counseling involves

Homeostasis in family systems refers to

Career counseling focuses on

Somatic symptom disorders are characterized by

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

Albert Bandura developed

Prevalence refers to

A "holophrase" is

Denial as a defense mechanism involves

John Bowlby's work focused on

The fundamental attribution error is

The "Father of Guidance" is

Mark Savickas' approach to career counseling is based on

Examples of actuarial theories are

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

Developmental theorists view career selection as

In psychoanalytic family therapy, introjection refers to

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

Linda Gottfredson's stages of career development include

In Bowen's family therapy, triangulation involves

The term "animism" in child development refers to

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

H B Gelatt's later research focused on

Assimilation according to Jean Piaget involves

The Barnum effect is

Edward Thorndike's law of effect states that

Manifested interests are

Robert Havighurst is known for his theory of

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

According to behaviorists, child development is primarily influenced by

Secondary traumatic stress in counselors results from

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

Donald Tiedeman's explanation of career development

Donald Super's theory of career development includes

DBT was initially designed for individuals with

O*NET is

During the initiative versus guilt stage, children

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

The first stage of the career counseling process involves

John Crites' model of career counseling involves

The CASVE procedure includes the steps

Projective tests are designed to assess

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

Introjection involves

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of intellectual disability?

Psychodynamic techniques in career counseling involve

A "critical period" in child development is

Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development involve

In career counseling, self-efficacy can be strengthened by

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

Which statement accurately distinguishes between neurocognitive and neurodevelopmental disorders?

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

Qualitative development involves

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

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

Mark Savickas is known for his postmodern approach based on

Contextualism asserts that career development results from

Lev Vygotsky's zone of proximal development is

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

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

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

In family systems, homeostasis refers to

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

Qualitative changes in human growth and development refer to

Mark Savickas's approach considers

Linda Gottfredson's theory of Circumscription and Compromise focuses on

"Etiology" refers to

Erik Erikson's theory describes

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

Anglo-conformity theory suggests that

According to Freud, the latent content of a dream is

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

Virginia Satir is best known for her work in

Linda Gottfredson's career development theory is known as

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

The main difference between emotions and mood is

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

In systems theory, subordinate systems refer to

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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

In implosive therapy, a feared stimulus is

Displacement is a defense mechanism where an individual

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

A genogram is a

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

In Milan systemic family therapy, circular questioning involves

Experiential therapy aims to

Psychopathology is the study of

Which of the following is an example of rationalization?

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

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

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

Regression is when an individual

Stephen Karpman's Drama Triangle involves the roles of

Family dynamics involve

Crisis counseling is designed to be

Which of the following is a right of group members?

Murray Bowen's systems family counseling approach is described as

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

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

Psychodrama involves

Self-disclosure in counseling

Executive leadership in group counseling involves

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

What should group counselors be aware of in multicultural groups?

In a vertical therapeutic relationship

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

Social constructivist theories propose that

Play therapy is primarily used with

Which of the following best describes countertransference?

Cognitive behavior groups aim to

In structural family therapy, "enactment" involves

Rationalization, as a defense mechanism, involves

Bruce Tuckman's stages of group development include

Rogerian therapy is also known as

The purpose of the formula first session task is to

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

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

Multicultural groups are composed of

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

Person-centered group work is based on the principles of

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

Object relations theory emphasizes the importance of

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

Interpersonal therapy is a treatment that focuses on

An affect-oriented approach emphasizes

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

The three distinct sections of a group session are

Biofeedback involves

The risky shift phenomenon describes how

Projection, as a defense mechanism, is when an individual

Which client would likely benefit LEAST from a group process?

Classical conditioning is a

In REBT, interpreting events without logical reasoning leads to

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a/an

The primary founder of the person-centered approach is

Self-help groups are typically characterized by

Crisis intervention is a modality meant to

REBT focuses on correcting

When screening potential group members, counselors should pay attention to

"Universality" in group therapy refers to

Attribution theory explains how

Implosive therapy is designed to

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

In group counseling, linking involves

The empty chair technique is used to

Biofeedback is a technique that is useful for

Transactional Analysis (TA) groups focus on

Narrative therapy is centered on the idea that

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

The Gestalt counseling approach focuses on

Gestalt therapy emphasizes

The defense mechanism of projection is best described as

Virginia Satir identified which communication style?

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

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

The thought-stopping technique is used to

Double-bind communication involves

James Prochaska's stages of change include

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

In group leadership, emotional stimulation involves

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

Cognitive and behavioral counseling is derived from the

Cognitive behavior modification involves

The primary purpose of a psychoeducation group is to

Assertiveness training aims to help individuals

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

Person-centered groups emphasize

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

According to Irvin Yalom, effective group leaders use

A genogram is a

The first stage of stress inoculation is

The conscious mind contains

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

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

In rational emotive behavior groups, the leader aims to

Congruence in therapy, according to Carl Rogers, refers to

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

A cued panic attack is triggered by

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

Strategic family counseling focuses on

Logotherapy focuses on

In Transactional Analysis, a life script is

Reality therapy focuses on

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

Reframing in psychotherapy involves

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

In family therapy, a positive-feedback loop

When forming groups of young children, counselors should consider

Archetypes are

A core concept of Gestalt therapy is

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

Carl Jung's concepts of introversion and extraversion are

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

Autocratic leadership is MOST suitable when

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

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

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

EMDR is a therapy approach used to help individuals process

Existential therapy emphasizes

Irvin Yalom's curative factors are believed to

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

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

Case integration refers to

Benefits of group co-leadership include

Kinesics is the study of

What is a common goal of couples counseling groups?

The term "catharsis" refers to

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

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

Group cohesion is considered desirable because it

Scapegoating in a group setting is when

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

Gestalt therapy emphasizes

Sublimation is a defense mechanism where

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

Rational emotive imagery is a technique used in

A Johari window is used to

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

In family therapy, protective systems relate to

Denial involves

Motivational interviewing is a technique to

Prevention groups are formed to

In most cases, a participatory group leader should

Meaning attribution in group counseling involves

Carl Jung introduced the concept of the

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

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

A key goal of multicultural groups is to

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

Which of the following is an advantage of group counseling?

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

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

Implosive therapy is a form of

A T-group is designed to

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

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

Adlerian theory emphasizes the importance of

Defense mechanisms are

In a counseling context, homogeneity refers to

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

Milieu therapy is based on the idea that

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

Effective group counselors should be able to

Aversive treatment involves

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

The "duty to warn" obligates a professional to

Rational emotive behavior groups are known for

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

Bowenian family therapy primarily aims to

In Rogerian therapy, unconditional positive regard refers to

The unconscious mind contains

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

A primary prevention group is designed to

Compared to crisis intervention, brief therapy is more oriented towards

In reality therapy, the therapeutic relationship is characterized by

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

What is the correct order of group stages?

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

Reaction formation is a defense mechanism in which

Structural family therapy is characterized by being

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is characterized by

Milan systemic family therapy views the family as

According to REBT, irrational beliefs often originate in

Daniel Levinson's Stage-Crisis View theory suggests that

Structural family therapy involves

The curative factor of "instillation of hope" involves

In group therapy with children, clinical group sizes should be

In Bowenian family therapy, dysfunctional patterns are

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

Motivational interviewing is a technique that primarily aims to

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

The key difference between open and closed groups is

Systematic desensitization is a therapy technique used to

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

Primary prevention groups focus on

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

In family therapy, "conjoint" means

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