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Free National Counselor Examination Practice Questions

Question # 1

Which of the following counseling approaches maintains that emotional and behavioral disorders are the result of clients’ self-maintained illogical beliefs?

Options:

A.  

Reality therapy

B.  

Rational-emotive behavior therapy

C.  

Transactional analysis

D.  

Behavior therapy

Discussion 0
Question # 2

An example of a counselor preparing developmental/preventive media is:

Options:

A.  

Compiling a list of local counseling agencies specializing in substance abuse counseling

B.  

Having students in a drama club create a video about sexual violence to show in school classes

C.  

Compiling a report on the services provided by the counseling staff over the previous year

D.  

Creating a needs assessment survey to be distributed to potential clients

Discussion 0
Question # 3

In using self-report devices as criterion measures, which of the following may be problematic?

Options:

A.  

Homogeneity of variance

B.  

Halo effect

C.  

Type I error

D.  

Social desirability responding

Discussion 0
Question # 4

The central principle of the cognitive theory of depression is that symptoms are the result of

Options:

A.  

Conditioned reactions

B.  

Underlying neuropathology

C.  

Distortions in thinking

D.  

Biochemical changes

Discussion 0
Question # 5

After the counselor has identified the client’s primary issue or problem in the intake interview, which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

Options:

A.  

Implement the first step in the treatment.

B.  

Complete the informed disclosure form.

C.  

Set counseling goals collaboratively with the client.

D.  

Set the number of treatment sessions.

Discussion 0
Question # 6

In the operant-conditioning paradigm, what is an important assumption regarding behavior maintenance?

Options:

A.  

Behaviors are reinforced on a one-to-one ratio.

B.  

Consistent shaping of the behavior is necessary.

C.  

Behavior that is not reinforced gradually extinguishes.

D.  

Modeled behaviors are consistently reinforced.

Discussion 0
Question # 7

Clients who experience financial stress are more likely to focus on which area of concern?

Options:

A.  

Developmental needs

B.  

Interpersonal needs

C.  

Intrapersonal needs

D.  

Survival needs

Discussion 0
Question # 8

What is an appropriate reason for a counselor to consult with another professional counselor?

Options:

A.  

To share professional frustrations with a trusted colleague

B.  

To gather instructions in lieu of professional development

C.  

To seek assistance with ethical obligations or professional practice

D.  

To engage peers in building a supportive professional community

Discussion 0
Question # 9

The Bender-Gestalt test primarily measures

Options:

A.  

Intellectual disability (intellectual developmental disorder)

B.  

Visual concept formation

C.  

Motor skill development

D.  

Visual-motor perception

Discussion 0
Question # 10

In working with an individual who knows of very few occupations, none of which interest the person, the counselor uses the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Which of the following is the best reason for this action?

Options:

A.  

To select an occupation that could be considered

B.  

To help the individual inventory transferable skills

C.  

To explore resistance to making a choice

D.  

To help the individual gain an understanding of the wide range of options

Discussion 0

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