Question 1

A basic assumption used by counselors in providing vocational and leisure counseling to help clients achieve

life satisfaction is that

Options :

A : Affirmation of the work ethic as an antecedent to the leisure ethic ensures consistency with societal norms.

B : Leisure time is preferable to work time for most adults in American society.

C : Personal need satisfaction may be derived from either work or leisure activities.

D : Emphasis on leisure activities should be reserved until emphasis on work activities has been operationalized.

Answer: C

Question 2

A counselor who believes that most thoughts and behaviors are learned and subject to change, and that the

procedures employed with a client can be specifically designed to help the individual in solving a particular

problem, has which theoretical orientation?

Options :

A : Cognitive behavioral counseling

B : Existential counseling

C : Person-centered counseling

D : Trait-and-factor counseling

Answer: A

Question 3

To overcome problems involved in the interpretation of a ratio IQ, deviation IQs have been developed that:

Options :

A : Lower the standard deviation among test takers.

B : Are based on common means and standard deviations for many IQ tests.

C : Place primary emphasis on selecting students in extreme intelligence categories.

D : Reflect that all new IQ tests are being based on a common theory of intelligence.

Answer: B

Question 4

A client with a terminal illness discloses to their hospice counselor that they would like to discuss the option

of assisted suicide. Which of the following should the counselor do first?

Options :

A : Seek consultation or supervision from professional and legal parties.

B : Maintain confidentiality to protect the therapeutic relationship.

C : Inform the client's family immediately to discuss next steps.

D : Review palliative care medications.

Answer: A

Question 5

The primary purpose of the facilitation of positive addiction within the context of reality therapy approaches

when counseling an adolescent is to:

Options :

A : Increase the physical fitness of the client.

B : Help the client abandon negative addictions.

C : Help clarify new support systems for the client.

D : Help the client believe in the worth of self-actualization.

Answer: D

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