Question 1

Which of the following statements would leaders in the field of counseling be inclined to make to those entering the field?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seek help when you need it, both personally and professionally. 
B)  Focus on your limitations. 
C)  Do not strive to integrate your personal and professional journeys. 
D)  Focus on short-term goals, but not on long-term goals since they will likely change. 
A)  Seek help when you need it, both personally and professionally. 
B)  Focus on your limitations. 
C)  Do not strive to integrate your personal and professional journeys. 
D)  Focus on short-term goals, but not on long-term goals since they will likely change. A

Question 2

Your __________ pertain to what you hope to accomplish in an occupation.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​work salaries 
B)  ​work needs 
C)  ​work values 
D)  ​work priorities 
A)  ​work salaries 
B)  ​work needs 
C)  ​work values 
D)  ​work priorities C

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT conducive to effective helping?

Accepted Answer

A)  You realize you are able to inspire clients to do in their lives what you are unable or unwilling to do in your own life. 
B)  You question life and engage in critical self-examination of your beliefs. 
C)  You are willing to draw on a number of resources to enable clients to move toward their goals. 
D)  Even though you struggle with your own problems, this struggle does not intrude on your helping of others. 
A)  You realize you are able to inspire clients to do in their lives what you are unable or unwilling to do in your own life. 
B)  You question life and engage in critical self-examination of your beliefs. 
C)  You are willing to draw on a number of resources to enable clients to move toward their goals. 
D)  Even though you struggle with your own problems, this struggle does not intrude on your helping of others. A

Question 4

When creating a professional path in the helping professions, many people experienced​ common themes. Describe and discuss 2-3 of these themes that have had a profound effect on you.

Accepted Answer

One common theme that has had a profound

Question 5

__________ is an ongoing process for all helping professionals to clarify beliefs and values.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Self-disclosure 
B)  ​Self-direction 
C)  ​Self-discipline 
D)  ​Self-assessment 
A)  ​Self-disclosure 
B)  ​Self-direction 
C)  ​Self-discipline 
D)  ​Self-assessment

Question 6

__________ is a holistic and integrated program of medical, physical, psychosocial, and vocational interventions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rehabilitation counseling 
B)  School counseling 
C)  Licensed professional counseling 
D)  Clinical and counseling psychology 
A)  Rehabilitation counseling 
B)  School counseling 
C)  Licensed professional counseling 
D)  Clinical and counseling psychology

Question 7

Professionals who have experienced a wounded spirit need to

Accepted Answer

A)  be medicated, as a rule. 
B)  be open to questioning their own spiritual health so they can assist their clients with their existential concerns. 
C)  change professions if they begin to experience countertransference. 
D)  receive psychological first aid. 
A)  be medicated, as a rule. 
B)  be open to questioning their own spiritual health so they can assist their clients with their existential concerns. 
C)  change professions if they begin to experience countertransference. 
D)  receive psychological first aid.

Question 8

Helen is seeking a specialization in the helping field that attends not only to the inner workings of a person but also to the understanding of the person in the environment. Helen should seek a degree in

Accepted Answer

A)  psychiatric nursing. 
B)  clinical psychology. 
C)  social work. 
D)  counseling psychology. 
A)  psychiatric nursing. 
B)  clinical psychology. 
C)  social work. 
D)  counseling psychology.

Question 9

Jim is seeking a career in the helping professions with the hope that he will exert a significant influence on the lives of those seeking help. His motivation to help others is based on the need

Accepted Answer

A)  for prestige and status. 
B)  to care for others. 
C)  to make an impact. 
D)  to provide answers. 
A)  for prestige and status. 
B)  to care for others. 
C)  to make an impact. 
D)  to provide answers.

Question 10

Which professional organization is composed of members from diverse educational and professional backgrounds with the mission of fostering excellence in human service delivery through education, scholarship, and practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  APA 
B)  ACA 
C)  NASW 
D)  NOHS 
A)  APA 
B)  ACA 
C)  NASW 
D)  NOHS

Question 11

The key during your educational program is

Accepted Answer

A)  ​to be personally involved in your educational program and to see a connection between your formal studies and your personal and professional goals. 
B)  ​to force yourself to enjoy the program even when you are not. 
C)  ​to find someone in your program that will help you and possibly do your work for you if you do not understand. 
D)  ​to drop out when you encounter external and internal barriers. 
A)  ​to be personally involved in your educational program and to see a connection between your formal studies and your personal and professional goals. 
B)  ​to force yourself to enjoy the program even when you are not. 
C)  ​to find someone in your program that will help you and possibly do your work for you if you do not understand. 
D)  ​to drop out when you encounter external and internal barriers.

Question 12

Students often come to Brian asking advice about their relationships. He feels uneasy when he is not able to give concrete advice concerning their problem. His motivation to help others is based on the need to

Accepted Answer

A)  return a favor. 
B)  care for others. 
C)  be needed. 
D)  provide answers. 
A)  return a favor. 
B)  care for others. 
C)  be needed. 
D)  provide answers.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT frequently identified as a specialty area or concentration offered in rehabilitation counselor training programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Substance abuse counseling 
B)  Clinical mental health counseling 
C)  Couples counseling 
D)  Deafness and hearing impairment 
A)  Substance abuse counseling 
B)  Clinical mental health counseling 
C)  Couples counseling 
D)  Deafness and hearing impairment

Question 14

A characteristic considered to be unproductive and ineffective for helping clients is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  share persistent reactions to the client in an appropriate and timely manner. 
B)  question life and engage in critical self-examination of one's beliefs and values. 
C)  be willing to draw on a number of resources to enable clients to move toward their goals. 
D)  realize that it takes hard work to bring about change and be willing to stick with clients as they go through this difficult process. 
A)  share persistent reactions to the client in an appropriate and timely manner. 
B)  question life and engage in critical self-examination of one's beliefs and values. 
C)  be willing to draw on a number of resources to enable clients to move toward their goals. 
D)  realize that it takes hard work to bring about change and be willing to stick with clients as they go through this difficult process.

Question 15

In regards to the "Inventory of Your ​Attitudes and Beliefs About Helping," which of the following subjects is NOT included in the assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Visual pleasures 
B)  ​Personal traits 
C)  ​Key attribute 
D)  ​Ethical decision making 
A)  ​Visual pleasures 
B)  ​Personal traits 
C)  ​Key attribute 
D)  ​Ethical decision making

Question 16

List 2-3 typical needs and motivations for pursuing careers in the helping professions and briefly explain each one.​

Accepted Answer

1. Desire to make a positive impact: Man

Question 17

From a multicultural perspective, school counselors have the challenge of all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  striving to lessen language barriers. 
B)  advocating for themselves. 
C)  ensuring that educational materials are relevant for students' culture. 
D)  establishing a comprehensive developmental counseling and guidance program. 
A)  striving to lessen language barriers. 
B)  advocating for themselves. 
C)  ensuring that educational materials are relevant for students' culture. 
D)  establishing a comprehensive developmental counseling and guidance program.

Question 18

There are many considerations to take into account when selecting your educational program and your career​ in the helping professions. Which of the following is NOT a topic in the book?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The joys and rewards of being a helping professional. 
B)  ​Creating realistic expectations and testing them. 
C)  ​Deciding which educational and professional route to pursue. 
D)  ​Determining which educational program costs the least amount. 
A)  ​The joys and rewards of being a helping professional. 
B)  ​Creating realistic expectations and testing them. 
C)  ​Deciding which educational and professional route to pursue. 
D)  ​Determining which educational program costs the least amount.

Question 19

The Coreys encourage trainees to view their professional life as a

Accepted Answer

A)  developmental process. 
B)  cathartic experience. 
C)  time-limited professional journey. 
D)  means to fulfill all of their needs. 
A)  developmental process. 
B)  cathartic experience. 
C)  time-limited professional journey. 
D)  means to fulfill all of their needs.

Question 20

At times in your training, you may feel discouraged and it may be difficult to focus on what is really important. Demonstrate how you would utilize what you learned to regain your momentum.​

Accepted Answer

When feeling discouraged in training, it

Which of the following statements would leaders in the field of counseling be inclined to make to those entering the field?

Your __________ pertain to what you hope to accomplish in an occupation.

Which of the following is NOT conducive to effective helping?

When creating a professional path in the helping professions, many people experienced common themes. Describe and discuss 2-3 of these themes that have had a profound effect on you.

__________ is an ongoing process for all helping professionals to clarify beliefs and values.

__________ is a holistic and integrated program of medical, physical, psychosocial, and vocational interventions.

Professionals who have experienced a wounded spirit need to

Helen is seeking a specialization in the helping field that attends not only to the inner workings of a person but also to the understanding of the person in the environment. Helen should seek a degree in

Jim is seeking a career in the helping professions with the hope that he will exert a significant influence on the lives of those seeking help. His motivation to help others is based on the need

Which professional organization is composed of members from diverse educational and professional backgrounds with the mission of fostering excellence in human service delivery through education, scholarship, and practice?

The key during your educational program is

Students often come to Brian asking advice about their relationships. He feels uneasy when he is not able to give concrete advice concerning their problem. His motivation to help others is based on the need to

Which of the following is NOT frequently identified as a specialty area or concentration offered in rehabilitation counselor training programs?

A characteristic considered to be unproductive and ineffective for helping clients is to:

In regards to the "Inventory of Your Attitudes and Beliefs About Helping," which of the following subjects is NOT included in the assessment?

List 2-3 typical needs and motivations for pursuing careers in the helping professions and briefly explain each one.

From a multicultural perspective, school counselors have the challenge of all of the following EXCEPT:

There are many considerations to take into account when selecting your educational program and your career in the helping professions. Which of the following is NOT a topic in the book?

The Coreys encourage trainees to view their professional life as a

At times in your training, you may feel discouraged and it may be difficult to focus on what is really important. Demonstrate how you would utilize what you learned to regain your momentum.

Helper Know Thyself

Knowing Your Values

Understanding Diversity

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

The Helping Process

Theory Applied to Practice

Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Helpers

Managing Boundary Issues

Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork and Supervision

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

Stress Burnout and Self Care

Managing Crisis Personally and Professionally

Filters

Exam 1: Are the Helping Professions for You

Which of the following statements would leaders in the field of counseling be inclined to make to those entering the field?

Your __________ pertain to what you hope to accomplish in an occupation.​

Which of the following is NOT conducive to effective helping?

When creating a professional path in the helping professions, many people experienced​ common themes. Describe and discuss 2-3 of these themes that have had a profound effect on you.

__________ is an ongoing process for all helping professionals to clarify beliefs and values.​

__________ is a holistic and integrated program of medical, physical, psychosocial, and vocational interventions.

Professionals who have experienced a wounded spirit need to

Helen is seeking a specialization in the helping field that attends not only to the inner workings of a person but also to the understanding of the person in the environment. Helen should seek a degree in

Jim is seeking a career in the helping professions with the hope that he will exert a significant influence on the lives of those seeking help. His motivation to help others is based on the need

Which professional organization is composed of members from diverse educational and professional backgrounds with the mission of fostering excellence in human service delivery through education, scholarship, and practice?

The key during your educational program is

Students often come to Brian asking advice about their relationships. He feels uneasy when he is not able to give concrete advice concerning their problem. His motivation to help others is based on the need to

Which of the following is NOT frequently identified as a specialty area or concentration offered in rehabilitation counselor training programs?

A characteristic considered to be unproductive and ineffective for helping clients is to:

In regards to the "Inventory of Your ​Attitudes and Beliefs About Helping," which of the following subjects is NOT included in the assessment?

List 2-3 typical needs and motivations for pursuing careers in the helping professions and briefly explain each one.​

From a multicultural perspective, school counselors have the challenge of all of the following EXCEPT:

There are many considerations to take into account when selecting your educational program and your career​ in the helping professions. Which of the following is NOT a topic in the book?

The Coreys encourage trainees to view their professional life as a

At times in your training, you may feel discouraged and it may be difficult to focus on what is really important. Demonstrate how you would utilize what you learned to regain your momentum.​

Helper Know Thyself

Knowing Your Values

Understanding Diversity

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

The Helping Process

Theory Applied to Practice

Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Helpers

Managing Boundary Issues

Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork and Supervision

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

Stress Burnout and Self Care

Managing Crisis Personally and Professionally

Filters

Your __________ pertain to what you hope to accomplish in an occupation.

When creating a professional path in the helping professions, many people experienced common themes. Describe and discuss 2-3 of these themes that have had a profound effect on you.

__________ is an ongoing process for all helping professionals to clarify beliefs and values.

In regards to the "Inventory of Your Attitudes and Beliefs About Helping," which of the following subjects is NOT included in the assessment?

List 2-3 typical needs and motivations for pursuing careers in the helping professions and briefly explain each one.

There are many considerations to take into account when selecting your educational program and your career in the helping professions. Which of the following is NOT a topic in the book?

At times in your training, you may feel discouraged and it may be difficult to focus on what is really important. Demonstrate how you would utilize what you learned to regain your momentum.