A counselor is working with a client who is a minor. The client's parents have requested information about the sessions. According to the ACA Code of Ethics, what is the counselor's primary responsibility?
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Which of the following is a primary purpose of the DSM-5 in counseling?
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Chapter 1: Ethical Principles, Standards, and Legal Responsibilities
1.1 Foundations of Counseling Ethics & the ACA Code of Ethics
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A counselor is developing a treatment plan for a client with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Which of the following is a key component of a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment plan for GAD?
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A client is expressing resistance to change. Which of the following is a motivational interviewing technique that a counselor can use to address this resistance?
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Empathy is a core counseling attribute. Which of the following best describes empathy in a counseling context?
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A counselor is working in a rural community with limited mental health resources. The counselor receives a referral for a client with a substance use disorder, which is outside of the counselor's area of expertise. What is the most ethical course of action for the counselor?
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1.2 Confidentiality, Privileged Communication & Limits of Confidentiality
A client presents with symptoms of depression, including a low mood, loss of interest in activities, and changes in sleep and appetite. To make a differential diagnosis, which of the following medical conditions should be ruled out?
A counselor is working with a family to improve communication and resolve conflicts. The counselor is using a structural family therapy approach. Which of the following interventions would be most consistent with this approach?
A counselor is leading a psychoeducational group for individuals with anxiety. Which of the following is a primary goal of this type of group?
A counselor is working with a client who is from a different cultural background. To be culturally competent, what should the counselor do?
1.3 Professional Boundaries, Dual Relationships & Technology in Counseling
A counselor is required to maintain client records. What is the primary purpose of keeping accurate and up-to-date client records?
A client is administered the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) and scores a 25. What does this score indicate?
A counselor is using solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) with a client. Which of the following questions is most characteristic of this approach?
A counselor is working with a client who has a phobia of spiders. The counselor is using systematic desensitization. What is the first step in this process?
Chapter 2: Professional Identity, Advocacy, and Regulatory Governance
2.1 Professional Counselor Identity, Licensure & Credentialing
A counselor is conducting an intake interview with a new client. Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?
A counselor is working with a client who is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The client reports experiencing discrimination at work. The counselor has a legal and ethical obligation to do which of the following?
A counselor is conducting a mental status examination (MSE). Which of the following is NOT a component of the MSE?
A counselor is working with a client who is struggling with a recent job loss. According to Donald Super's theory of career development, which stage of development is the client likely in?
2.2 Client Advocacy, Social Justice & Multicultural Counseling Competencies
A counselor is using a person-centered approach with a client. Which of the following is a core condition of this approach?
A counselor is working with a client who is having suicidal thoughts. What is the counselor's first priority?
A counselor is working with a client who has a different set of values. The counselor is feeling uncomfortable with the client's values. What is the most ethical course of action for the counselor?
A counselor is conducting a risk assessment for a client who has a history of violence. Which of the following is a static risk factor for violence?
2.3 Clinical Supervision, Professional Consultation & Counselor Self-Care
A counselor is working with a client who has experienced a traumatic event. The counselor is using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). What is the primary goal of EMDR?
A counselor is working with a client who is experiencing a panic attack. What is the most appropriate immediate intervention?
A counselor is working with a client who is mandated to attend counseling by the court. How does this impact the therapeutic relationship?
A counselor is working with a client who is a refugee. The client has experienced significant trauma and loss. What is a key consideration for the counselor when working with this client?
Chapter 3: Clinical Intake, Interviewing, and Risk Assessment
3.1 The Clinical Intake Interview & Biopsychosocial Assessment
A counselor is working with a client who is experiencing intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A counselor is working with a client who is ambivalent about making a change. The counselor is using the transtheoretical model of change. Which stage of change is the client in?
A counselor is working with a client who is having difficulty communicating with their partner. The counselor is teaching the client 'I' statements. What is the purpose of using 'I' statements?
A counselor is working with a client who is a person of color. The client reports experiencing microaggressions on a daily basis. What is the most important thing for the counselor to do?
3.2 Mental Status Examination (MSE) & Behavioral Observation
A counselor is subpoenaed to release a client's records to the court. What is the counselor's first step?
A counselor is working with a client who has a history of trauma. The client is experiencing flashbacks and nightmares. Which of the following is a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A counselor is working with a client who wants to improve their self-esteem. The counselor is using an Adlerian approach. Which of the following techniques would be most consistent with this approach?
A counselor is working with a client who is grieving the loss of a loved one. The counselor is using a grief counseling model. What is a key task of grief counseling?
3.3 Crisis Evaluation, Suicide & Violence Lethality Assessment
A counselor is working with a client who is struggling with addiction. The client is in the action stage of change. What is the counselor's role in this stage?
A counselor is a member of the ACA and the NBCC. The counselor is working with a client who is also a counselor. The client has engaged in unethical behavior. What is the counselor's ethical responsibility?
A counselor is using a projective test, such as the Rorschach Inkblot Test, with a client. What is the primary purpose of a projective test?
A counselor is working with a client who has a fear of public speaking. The counselor is using a technique called 'paradoxical intention.' What would the counselor ask the client to do?
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