NCE Practice Questions-Test #1 graded A
The group that is most affected by the "glass ceiling phenomenon" consists of: Correct Answer: Women who are
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If a client is severely agitated when the counselor tries to complete the psycho-social assessment, which of the following actions is the most appropriate? Correct Answer: Wait until the client is less agitated.
Carl Jung's "personal unconscious" Correct Answer: just after birth
All of the following are assumptions of groups EXCEPT that: Correct Answer: the leader is a member of the group.
When a conflict arises between the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and a governing authority, which takes precedence? Correct Answer: Ultimately, the law may be adhered to over the code of ethics.
A female client who was successfully treated for an eating disorder tells other women about her success and recommends her counselor as the expert in treating eating disorders. Her counselor treats eating disorders as part of her practice but would not consider herself an expert. Ethically, she should: Correct Answer: Inform the client and anyone she has referred that she is not an expert in treating eating disorders.
Irvin Yalom identified four stages of a therapy group. The first stage he identified was orientation. The other three include all BUT which of the following? Correct Answer: Definition
A client with generalized anxiety disorder expresses feelings of powerlessness. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to help relieve these feelings? Correct Answer: Include the client in setting goals and decision-making
If utilizing sensory stimulation therapy (SST) to improve cognition in a client with dementia, it is important to choose sensory input that is which of the following? Correct Answer: Meaningful to the client
Which of the following BEST describes a "good" test? Correct Answer: It is valid
A client believes his favorite actress is in love with him, even though he has never met her. Substance abuse is not a factor, and the client appears to function well in life- holds a job, has social and personal involvements, and does not appear to be disoriented in any other way. What will the counselor suspect? Correct Answer: Delusional Disorder
A client with anti-social personality disorder tells the counselor (who is sensitive about her weight) that other staff members are making fun of her appearance and state she is "fat and lazy". Which of the following is the most appropriate response? Correct Answer: Advise the client that his comments are inappropriate.
If a client's family caregivers are interested in taking classes or training to better help them assist the client and cope more effectively with the client's illness, the most appropriate referral is to which of the following? Correct Answer: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
A client who reports being repeatedly possessed by a demon has been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. When determining the most effective approach to therapy, the counselor should be aware that the most common environmental factor associated with the development of this disorder is which of the following? Correct Answer: Childhood physical and / or sexual abuse
When assessing a client's orientation, the counselor should be aware that which of the following is the first thing the client is likely to lose track of? Correct Answer: Time
In a decision making model of career development, factors that could influence decision-making include all of the following EXCEPT: Correct Answer: One's vocational maturity
Mannie and Moe were Eastern European Jewish brothers who came to America in the early 1920's and both became naturalized U.S. Citizens. Mannie worked in the garment going to baseball games district, enjoyed going to baseball games and eating (kosher) hot dogs, and proudly flew an American flag in front of his house. He also still attended shul (temple) in his new count [Show Less]