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Free National Counselor Examination Practice Questions

Question # 51

What is the definition of transference?

Options:

A.  

Transference denotes when a client wants to work with a counselor who shares their culture.

B.  

Transference denotes when the client looks at the counselor as a parental figure.

C.  

Transference denotes when the client develops strong emotions about the counselor.

D.  

Transference denotes when the client desires a counselor with the same diagnosis they have.

Discussion 0
Question # 52

At the beginning of a group counseling process, the counselor informs group members that after each group session each will be asked to provide brief, anonymous, and positive or negative written comments about the counselor's behaviors during the group sessions. The counselor states that the comments will be typed by a secretary to further protect clients' identities prior to review by the counselor. This counselor is proposing a process that will produce data most useful for:

Options:

A.  

Group stage evaluation.

B.  

Outcome evaluation.

C.  

Self-evaluation.

D.  

Process gradient scaling.

Discussion 0
Question # 53

What is the purpose of documenting the use of an ethical decision-making model and actions taken?

Options:

A.  

to protect the client if records are subpoenaed

B.  

to protect the profession when reviewed by other professionals

C.  

to protect the counselor if decisions are challenged

D.  

to protect the integrity of the client–counselor relationship

Discussion 0
Question # 54

Which of the following would be the most appropriate approach for the counselor to use to help the client clarify vague descriptions of depression and existential concerns?

Options:

A.  

Challenge the client to establish a structure with which the client can organize life values.

B.  

Use active-listening skills to help the client to be more competent in describing the problem.

C.  

Generate and discuss possible antecedents of depression for the client to consider and evaluate.

D.  

Confront the client’s inconsistency between feelings of depression and lack of explanation of those feelings.

Discussion 0
Question # 55

What is the best course of treatment for a 25-year-old client who has lost 20 lb in the past month, maintains a strict exercise regimen and a restrictive diet, uses the bathroom after every meal, and has been missing 2–3 days of work each week due to fatigue?

Options:

A.  

Refer the client to a crisis unit since they intend to lose more weight.

B.  

Refer the client to an eating disorder peer support group.

C.  

Refer the client to an outpatient therapy group for eating disorders.

D.  

Refer the client to an eating disorder inpatient facility.

Discussion 0
Question # 56

Your client is new to therapy and tells you of their skepticism about the effectiveness of counseling and questions the treatment plan. Which of the approaches below will be most effective at engaging them?

Options:

A.  

Humanistic approach

B.  

Cognitive behavioral approach

C.  

Psychodynamic approach

D.  

Analytical approach

Discussion 0
Question # 57

How would a counselor apply internal family systems therapy with an individual having relationship difficulties?

Options:

A.  

Explore how the client's family of origin shows up in relationship patterns.

B.  

Facilitate identification and visualization of parts taking over in the relationship.

C.  

Include family members in counseling sessions to resolve internal conflicts.

D.  

Recognize internal conflicts and attachment wounds affecting the client.

Discussion 0
Question # 58

What should a counselor do, in accordance with the general characteristics of life stages, circumstances, and life perspectives, when conducting group counseling for older persons?

Options:

A.  

Increase the use of purpose-specific, structured group activities.

B.  

Avoid the use of pre-group screening interviews to select group members.

C.  

Focus on the development of new, humanistically oriented interpersonal skills.

D.  

Guide discussions away from personal reminiscences by group members.

Discussion 0
Question # 59

What skill would a counselor use with a client who continually refers to certain topics and focuses on themes in order to help the client understand them?

Options:

A.  

Reflection

B.  

Clarification

C.  

Summarization

D.  

Confrontation

Discussion 0
Question # 60

Which Holland personality type should be assigned to a person who enjoys engaging in verbal persuasion to gain power and social status?

Options:

A.  

Enterprising

B.  

Realistic

C.  

Conventional

D.  

Social

Discussion 0

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