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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

Factorial ANOVA is used to determine

Research that studies individual units in naturally occurring settings is

Standard Deviation is used to describe

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

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

A z-score of 0 means

The ACA definition of counseling includes the empowerment of

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

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

Inductive research

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

The National Defense Education Act (1958) included funding for

Inferential statistics are used to

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 bans

Inferential statistics are used to

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

In a negatively skewed distribution

HIPAA is

Internal validity in research refers to

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

One-way ANOVA is used to determine differences between

Increased emphasis on short-term therapies is due to

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

Descriptive statistics aim to

A pretest is used to

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

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

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

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

A null hypothesis states

A key characteristic of qualitative research is that it

When writing a professional research manuscript, one should

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

Social justice counseling addresses

Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) is used to

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

The minimum recommended sample size for survey research is

Parametric statistical measures are appropriately used when

In a true experimental design

An age-equivalent score on an achievement test indicates

Requirements to become a National Certified Counselor (NCC) include

The mode is

Interval data is characterized by

Group informed consent should include

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

In research, the conventional significance level of .05 means

True variance in test scores refers to

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

Non-experimental survey designs are characterized by

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

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.

Ecological validity refers to

Informed consent in counseling is primarily intended to

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

Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) is used when

In group counseling, confidentiality is

Skills required for counseling program management include

Statistical regression is most likely to occur when

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

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

A true experimental design uses

Variance is

A major limitation of non-experimental survey designs is

An ex post facto research design

The Spearman-Brown formula is used to estimate

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

Mixed-method research designs involve

Researchers who use experimental designs typically want to determine

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

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

In the Solomon four-group design

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

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

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

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

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

The Tarasoff case (1976) established

Statistical analysis can be

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

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

Which of the following is an example of nominal data?

In research, the alternative hypothesis is

A t-test is used to determine

Counselors are mandated to report

MANOVA is used when there are

In a normal distribution curve

A reliability coefficient of .70 or higher indicates

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

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

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

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

The ACA Code of Ethics is developed from

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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 the primary purpose of program accountability?

What is authoritarian parenting?

What is acculturation?

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?

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

How do men typically address their problems in counseling?

What do worldviews define?

What does ethnicity refer to?

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

What is the helping relationship?

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

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

What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?

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

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

What is an emic worldview?

What is the purpose of assertiveness training?

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

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

What is reflection in counseling?

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

What is emotional cutoff?

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

What is "familism"?

What does paralanguage refer to?

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

What are class-bound values in counseling?

What does "actively suicidal" describe?

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

What does restatement involve?

What does attachment refer to?

Robert Carkhuff is known for his work on

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is known for her research on

In feminist therapy, maladaptive symptoms are often seen as

What is permissive parenting?

What does “white privilege” refer to?

What is prejudice?

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

What is an etic worldview?

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

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

What does genuineness refer to in the context of counseling?

Carl Rogers is known for his emphasis on

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

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

What does the term "multicultural clients" refer to?

What is confrontation in counseling?

What is the main focus of family therapy?

What do culture-bound values in counseling refer to?

What does the humanistic perspective emphasize?

What is cultural encapsulation?

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

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

Which of the following is a component of feminist psychology?

The racial/cultural identity development model describes

When counseling clients from other cultures, counselors should

What is self-actualization?

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

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

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

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

What are disciplinary styles?

What is congruence in counseling?

The three key elements in building a helping relationship are

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

The primary purpose of an intake session is to

What does cultural pluralism refer to?

What is ageism?

What is differentiation of self?

What is gender identity?

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

What is nationalism?

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

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is known for her work on

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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

Dissociative Identity Disorder was formerly known as

In research, a behavioral flow sheet is an example of

According to the ACA ethical standards, a counselor

Compared to individual counseling, family counseling is typically

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) primarily affect

Before using and interpreting test scores, counselors should

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

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

Appraisal, in the context of assessment, refers to

Schizophreniform disorder is best described as

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

Which statement is true about diagnoses?

Dissociative disorders are characterized by

A dimensional assessment in diagnosis involves

An aptitude test is designed to measure

Stanine scales

A diagnosis of intellectual disability requires considering both

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

Neuropsychological assessments primarily deal with

In the treatment of dissociative disorders, the priority is

Narrative therapy is based on the idea that

The primary goal of consultation is

A mental status exam provides

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

Kinesics refers to

The key difference between paraphilia and paraphiliac disorder is

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

Aptitude tests are used to

Which of the following is NOT a personality disorder?

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

The Rorschach test is an example of a

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

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

The concept of social desirability in research refers to

The term "sensorium" refers to

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

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

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

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

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) measures

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

Charles Spearman is known for

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

A client's percentile rank on an assessment indicates

Convergent validation refers to

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

A biopsychosocial assessment includes information about

Caplan's consultation model is a framework for

Unobtrusive measurement involves

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

Emotional intelligence, as proposed by Daniel Goleman, involves

Crystallized intelligence refers to

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

Somatic symptom disorders are characterized by

V Codes in the DSM-5 are used to document

Reality therapy, developed by William Glasser, does NOT emphasize

A summative evaluation is typically done

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

Sociometry is used to

David Wechsler's intelligence tests focus on

Adaptive functioning refers to

When forming a diagnosis, a provider should

A semantic differential scale is used to measure

Low levels of dopamine are implicated in

The Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) indicates

The Johari Window is used to explore

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

A sociogram is a

Arthur Jensen's work focused on

Which of the following is classified as a neurocognitive disorder?

Case conceptualization is

The primary diagnostic feature of somatic symptom disorder is

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

Common factors among people diagnosed with substance use issues include

Seeking back pain medication is more characteristic of

The coefficient of nondetermination represents

Achievement tests are designed to measure

Differential diagnosis involves

Formative evaluation is used to

A neuropsychological assessment is designed to study

The Rorschach test is an example of a/an

In the DSM-5, delirium is classified under

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is characterized by

The DSM-5 classifies disorders

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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

Civil commitment law is primarily handled at the ____ level

In treatment planning, structuring refers to

Lazarus' multimodal therapy is based on

The current consensus on integrating spirituality into counseling is that

Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) emphasizes

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

Culturally relevant treatment planning is important because

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

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

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

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to

Involuntary commitment is typically utilized when an individual

Contextualism in treatment planning refers to the idea that

An ethical dilemma occurs when

A treatment plan is meant to

When creating treatment plans, counselors must consider

Which of the following is an ethical concern in cybercounseling?

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

A needs assessment is

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

In counseling program planning, a feedback loop is important for

An example of continuum of care is

A token economy is designed to

The primary reason counselors assign diagnostic codes to clients is to

Which of the following is a warning sign of suicide?

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

Rational emotive behavior counseling groups are based on

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

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

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 a treatment modality used for substance-related disorders?

Many insurance companies do NOT reimburse for

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is

In cross-cultural counseling, structuring refers to

Which of the following is considered unethical?

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

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

In the DSM-5, somatic symptom and related disorders

Behavioral counseling groups are typically led by a counselor who is

Group psychotherapy is most often seen in

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

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

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

The purpose of a transfer plan is to

EMDR is a therapeutic technique used to

Eric Berne is the founder of

Which statement is true about personality disorders?

A core principle of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is

Structuring in counseling involves

TRICARE is

Cybercounseling includes all of the following EXCEPT

Cost-benefit analysis suggests that psychotherapy

The concept of differential sensitivity suggests that

Salvador Minuchin is best known for his development of

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

The Affordable Care Act of 2010 mandates that

Privileged communication means that

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

The acronym BASIC ID in multimodal therapy stands for

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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

Examples of actuarial theories are

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

The trait-factor approach to career counseling involves

Donald Super's life-career rainbow acknowledges

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

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

A positive-reinforcing stimulus

John Holland developed

Sensorium refers to

Ann Roe's approach to career development emphasizes

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

During the initiative versus guilt stage, children

Conduct disorder is characterized by

The Archway Model, developed by Donald Super, represents

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

O*NET is

Prevalence refers to

What is a common challenge faced by displaced homemakers?

Mechanistic development views behavior as

H B Gelatt's later research focused on

Lev Vygotsky's zone of proximal development is

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

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

A mental status exam includes assessment of

Negative punishment involves

From a contextualism standpoint, the goal of career counseling is

The fundamental attribution error is

Morphostasis in family therapy refers to

Introjection involves

Mark Savickas is known for his postmodern approach based on

"Splitting" in object relations theory is

Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development involve

In career counseling, self-efficacy can be strengthened by

John Crites' model of career counseling involves

A person's self-concept is

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

Centration, identified by Jean Piaget, involves

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

Neuropsychological assessments measure

Conformity is strongest in humans during

In Jean Piaget's theory, adaptation is

Cognitive information processing in career counseling involves

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

Paralanguage refers to

According to Jean Piaget, egocentrism is

Which of the following is a characteristic of intellectual disability?

Object loss refers to

Dissociative disorders involve

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

A fixed ratio schedule reinforces a behavior after

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

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

Flooding as a behavioral therapy technique involves

Depressive disorders in the DSM-5 include

In career counseling with clients with disabilities, counselors should

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

The Barnum effect is

Anglo-conformity theory suggests that

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) provides information on

In SFBT, exceptions questions are used to

H B Gelatt's decision-making process involves

Qualitative changes in human growth and development refer to

Homeostasis in family systems refers to

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

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

Lev Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the role of

Object loss in developmental psychology refers to

In high-context communicative cultures

"Prevalence" of a disorder refers to

Aaron Beck developed

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

Aaron Beck's cognitive triad of depression includes

A key factor in suicide prevention is

Psychodynamic techniques in career counseling involve

In Bowen's family therapy, triangulation involves

In psychoanalytic family therapy, introjection refers to

The term "animism" in child development refers to

Manifested interests are

William Perry's scheme includes the categories

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

William Perry's work focused on

Erik Erikson's theory describes

A midlife crisis typically involves

Common physiological effects of alcohol include

"Transference" in counseling is

Career counselors with a contextualist viewpoint aim to

Developmental psychology focuses on

In object relations theory, splitting is

Linda Gottfredson's career development theory is known as

John Watson was a

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

A technique used in SFBT is the

Tested interests are

Multidimensional models of abnormal human behavior consider

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

Acculturation is

Assimilation according to Jean Piaget involves

The decline of IQ in older adults

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

What does "vocational self-concept" refer to?

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

Which DSM-5 category does conduct disorder fall under?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally designed to treat

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was developed by

In Jean Piaget's theory, "accommodation" means

Career counseling focuses on

Robert Havighurst is known for his theory of

In psychoanalytic theory, regression is

Edward Thorndike's law of effect states that

Qualitative development involves

According to Ann Roe, career choices are influenced by

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

Phenomenology in counseling focuses on

Which statement accurately distinguishes between neurocognitive and neurodevelopmental disorders?

A risk assessment is used to

Virginia Satir is best known for her work in

In Margaret Mahler's theory, symbiosis refers to

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

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

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

DBT was initially designed for individuals with

Cognitive therapy focuses on

Self-direction in counseling refers to

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

Kubler-Ross' stages of dying include

Construction theory suggests that individuals

What is reaction formation?

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

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

Urie Bronfenbrenner is known for his

A "holophrase" is

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

High-context communication emphasizes

Feedback loops in family systems are

The CASVE procedure includes the steps

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

Interpersonal skills are

Jean Baker Miller is known for her contributions to

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

"Prognosis" in clinical terms refers to

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

Linda Gottfredson posits that vocational self-concept

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

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

Autonomous morality is when individuals understand that rules

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to

An individual can be diagnosed with intellectual disability if

Mark Savickas's approach considers

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

The main difference between emotions and mood is

Classical conditioning involves

Group counseling is a therapeutic approach that involves

The goal of systematic desensitization is to

Client-centered counseling was developed by

Daniel Levinson is known for his work on

A negative-reinforcing stimulus

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

Self-efficacy is

Mark Savickas' approach to career counseling is based on

Denial as a defense mechanism involves

Systematic desensitization is based on the theory of

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

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

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

A mental status exam includes assessment of

Psychoanalytic family therapy focuses on

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

Donald Super's theory of career development includes

Somatic symptom disorders are characterized by

Contextualism asserts that career development results from

According to Donald Tiedeman, career development involves

In counseling, confrontation is used to

In family systems, homeostasis refers to

General goals of group counseling include

Projective tests are designed to assess

According to research, viewing violence tends to

Learned helplessness, as described by Martin Seligman, is

Vocational aptitude assessments are used to

Which of the following BEST describes resiliency?

Linda Gottfredson's theory of Circumscription and Compromise focuses on

The behaviorism learning approach focuses on

Organismic development suggests that individuals

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

According to behaviorists, child development is primarily influenced by

Albert Bandura developed

Reciprocal inhibition is the idea that

Learning theories include

A "critical period" in child development is

Systematic desensitization is

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

Cognitive dissonance refers to

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

Donald Tiedeman's explanation of career development

Systems theory in family therapy views the family as

"Etiology" refers to

An authoritarian parenting style is associated with

Linda Gottfredson's theory of Circumscription and Compromise focuses on

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

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

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

Trauma- and stressor-related disorders

Developmental theorists view career selection as

Fixation, according to Sigmund Freud, is

In behaviorist approaches to marriage therapy, reciprocity means

Low-context communication emphasizes

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

Neuroplasticity refers to

What is a key component of systematic desensitization?

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) emphasizes

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

John Bowlby's work focused on

SIGI 3 is

John Holland's personality types include

Research suggests that gambling behavior is MOST similar to

According to Freud, the latent content of a dream is

The first stage of the career counseling process involves

Social comparison theory suggests that individuals determine their worth by

Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages of development focus on

Secondary traumatic stress in counselors results from

Discontinuous development is characterized by

Automatic thoughts are

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

Repression is best described as

In the DSM-5, dimensional assessments involve

According to Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence includes

An investigative career style is exemplified by

Donald Super is known for

The triad of attraction includes

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

The three broad areas of development include

Linda Gottfredson's theory of career development is

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

Which of the following is a component of outplacement counseling?

The "Father of Guidance" is

Linda Gottfredson's stages of career development include

Confirmation bias is

Meta-analysis involves

A reinforcement schedule in behaviorism is

Assimilation involves

In systems theory, subordinate systems refer to

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

Jean Piaget is known as a

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

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

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

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

According to Linda Gottfredson, vocational self-concept

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

Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs

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

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

Cognitive behavior groups aim to

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

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

Experiential therapy aims to

The defense mechanism of projection is best described as

Aversive treatment involves

Attribution theory explains how

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

Autocratic leadership is MOST suitable when

Primary prevention groups focus on

Prevention groups are formed to

Rogerian therapy is also known as

Existential therapy emphasizes

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

Which of the following is an advantage of group counseling?

Reality therapy focuses on

Projection, as a defense mechanism, is when an individual

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

The thought-stopping technique is used to

Biofeedback involves

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a/an

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

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

Defense mechanisms are

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

REBT focuses on correcting

Benefits of group co-leadership include

According to REBT, irrational beliefs often originate in

Family dynamics involve

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

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

A core concept of Gestalt therapy is

Self-help groups are typically characterized by

In rational emotive behavior groups, the leader aims to

Carl Jung's concepts of introversion and extraversion are

The purpose of the formula first session task is to

A genogram is a

Gestalt therapy emphasizes

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

Irvin Yalom's curative factors are believed to

Structural family therapy involves

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

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

Compared to crisis intervention, brief therapy is more oriented towards

Which client would likely benefit LEAST from a group process?

Which of the following is an example of rationalization?

Carl Jung introduced the concept of the

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

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?

In REBT, interpreting events without logical reasoning leads to

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

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

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

Group cohesion is considered desirable because it

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

In Milan systemic family therapy, circular questioning involves

Cognitive behavior modification involves

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

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

In family therapy, a positive-feedback loop

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

Cognitive and behavioral counseling is derived from the

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

The primary founder of the person-centered approach is

Strategic family counseling focuses on

Kinesics is the study of

Bruce Tuckman's stages of group development include

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

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

Interpersonal therapy is a treatment that focuses on

Denial involves

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

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

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

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

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

Executive leadership in group counseling involves

The first stage of stress inoculation is

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

Rationalization, as a defense mechanism, involves

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

What is a common goal of couples counseling groups?

Crisis counseling is designed to be

James Prochaska's stages of change include

Which of the following best describes countertransference?

Crisis intervention is a modality meant to

Congruence in therapy, according to Carl Rogers, refers to

Double-bind communication involves

Regression is when an individual

In Transactional Analysis, a life script is

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

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

Daniel Levinson's Stage-Crisis View theory suggests that

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

According to Irvin Yalom, effective group leaders use

Person-centered group work is based on the principles of

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

In Rogerian therapy, unconditional positive regard refers to

A cued panic attack is triggered by

Play therapy is primarily used with

When forming groups of young children, counselors should consider

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

The key difference between open and closed groups is

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

In structural family therapy, "enactment" involves

In family therapy, protective systems relate to

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

The "duty to warn" obligates a professional to

Gestalt therapy emphasizes

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

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

Effective group counselors should be able to

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

In family therapy, "conjoint" means

A T-group is designed to

Rational emotive imagery is a technique used in

Biofeedback is a technique that is useful for

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

Psychopathology is the study of

The empty chair technique is used to

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

In Bowenian family therapy, dysfunctional patterns are

Implosive therapy is designed to

In reality therapy, the therapeutic relationship is characterized by

Stephen Karpman's Drama Triangle involves the roles of

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

Case integration refers to

Classical conditioning is a

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

The conscious mind contains

The term "catharsis" refers to

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

In a counseling context, homogeneity refers to

Murray Bowen's systems family counseling approach is described as

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

EMDR is a therapy approach used to help individuals process

What should group counselors be aware of in multicultural groups?

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

Object relations theory emphasizes the importance of

Person-centered groups emphasize

Rational emotive behavior groups are known for

The Gestalt counseling approach focuses on

Systematic desensitization is a therapy technique used to

Transactional Analysis (TA) groups focus on

Bowenian family therapy primarily aims to

A key goal of multicultural groups is to

Scapegoating in a group setting is when

Motivational interviewing is a technique that primarily aims to

In most cases, a participatory group leader should

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

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

Reaction formation is a defense mechanism in which

Adlerian theory emphasizes the importance of

The risky shift phenomenon describes how

Meaning attribution in group counseling involves

A Johari window is used to

Milieu therapy is based on the idea that

The three distinct sections of a group session are

Implosive therapy is a form of

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

An affect-oriented approach emphasizes

In group leadership, emotional stimulation involves

What is the correct order of group stages?

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

Psychodrama involves

Displacement is a defense mechanism where an individual

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

In a vertical therapeutic relationship

The unconscious mind contains

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

Social constructivist theories propose that

Multicultural groups are composed of

Motivational interviewing is a technique to

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

A primary prevention group is designed to

Structural family therapy is characterized by being

Logotherapy focuses on

In implosive therapy, a feared stimulus is

When screening potential group members, counselors should pay attention to

Self-disclosure in counseling

Narrative therapy is centered on the idea that

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

Virginia Satir identified which communication style?

Reframing in psychotherapy involves

Which of the following is a right of group members?

Sublimation is a defense mechanism where

In group counseling, linking involves

The curative factor of "instillation of hope" involves

"Universality" in group therapy refers to

A genogram is a

Assertiveness training aims to help individuals

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is characterized by

The primary purpose of a psychoeducation group is to

Milan systemic family therapy views the family as

Archetypes are

In group therapy with children, clinical group sizes should be

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