Exam 2: Professional Associations in Counseling and Related Fields

The National Board for Certified Counselors:

A properly certified NRCA rehabilitation counselor is known as a(n):

This association has developed the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and its main purpose is "ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and substance-­‐related disorders."

One who wishes to create his or her own division of the ACA should address all of the following issues except:

Which affiliate of ACA is an honor society that promotes scholarly activities, leadership, professionalism, and excellence?

The International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors is ________and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy is__________ :

The ACA charter states that it is the organization's goal to promote respect for human_______ and____________ .

Which association is a partner of ACA and exists as an independent organization that develops standards and provides accreditation processes for rehabilitation counseling programs?

One can join many of the divisions of ACA without joining ACA.

ACA membership provides for subscriptions to the Journal of Counseling and Development and , which is the organization's monthly magazine.

An analogy provided by the author of membership in professional organizations is that of a(n) ______.

Founded in 1955, today this association has about 136,000 members and its stated purpose is "to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies."

The American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association use the same acronym (APA).

The American Counseling Association Foundation provides all the following services except:

CACREP is a division of ACA.

NRCA offers a process for maintenance of one's credential as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, or CRC.

Which ACA division is dedicated to the issue of enhancing the lives of persons with disabilities?

The National Organization for Human Services is:

The National Rehabilitation Counseling Association is_______ .

Individuals who belong to this association generally work in the schools. The main purpose of this association is to support professionals who "advance effective practices to improve students' learning, behavior, and mental health."