Question 1

The DSM-5

Accepted Answer

A)  is based on psychodynamic theory. 
B)  is not necessary for most counselors to know about. 
C)  is a descriptive framework for diagnosis. 
D)  does not address environmental stressors. 
A)  is based on psychodynamic theory. 
B)  is not necessary for most counselors to know about. 
C)  is a descriptive framework for diagnosis. 
D)  does not address environmental stressors.

Question 2

Treatment planning includes the question of

Accepted Answer

A)  how will we know the treatment is working? 
B)  which theory do you see as most appropriate for the presenting problem? 
C)  how many sessions will you see the client? 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  how will we know the treatment is working? 
B)  which theory do you see as most appropriate for the presenting problem? 
C)  how many sessions will you see the client? 
D)  None of the above.

Question 3

Clients not currently considering change are

Accepted Answer

A)  in the Contemplation stage. 
B)  in the Precontemplation stage. 
C)  not likely to make progress in counseling. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  in the Contemplation stage. 
B)  in the Precontemplation stage. 
C)  not likely to make progress in counseling. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 4

The BASIC ID model

Accepted Answer

A)  was developed by Carl Rogers. 
B)  focuses on a client's ability to identify problems. 
C)  is a holistic assessment model. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  was developed by Carl Rogers. 
B)  focuses on a client's ability to identify problems. 
C)  is a holistic assessment model. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 5

When a test is divided into two halves (sets of scores) and a high correlation is found between the two sets of scores, the test is considered to have

Accepted Answer

A)  coefficient reliability. 
B)  test-retest reliability. 
C)  alternate forms reliability. 
D)  internal consistency. 
A)  coefficient reliability. 
B)  test-retest reliability. 
C)  alternate forms reliability. 
D)  internal consistency.

Question 6

Treatment plans should be

Accepted Answer

A)  written in abstract, immeasurable terms. 
B)  written so they can be measured for progress. 
C)  written in cryptic fashion. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  written in abstract, immeasurable terms. 
B)  written so they can be measured for progress. 
C)  written in cryptic fashion. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 7

Multicultural issues are important to case conceptualization because

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural context is an important consideration in case conceptualization. 
B)  minority clients are often misdiagnosed. 
C)  psychological symptoms may be the result of oppressive social conditions. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  cultural context is an important consideration in case conceptualization. 
B)  minority clients are often misdiagnosed. 
C)  psychological symptoms may be the result of oppressive social conditions. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

__________ validity is NOT a type of validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Construct 
B)  Content 
C)  Criterion-related 
D)  Norm-referenced 
A)  Construct 
B)  Content 
C)  Criterion-related 
D)  Norm-referenced

Question 9

The purpose of __________ is to note the frequency of behaviors that is occurring in the natural setting in which the client is experiencing problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral observation 
B)  environmental assessment 
C)  case conceptualization 
D)  clinical assessment 
A)  behavioral observation 
B)  environmental assessment 
C)  case conceptualization 
D)  clinical assessment

Question 10

Construct validity refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  how effectively a test measures what it intends to measure. 
B)  an unmeaningful type of validity. 
C)  the correlation between a test and other tests measuring similar constructs. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  how effectively a test measures what it intends to measure. 
B)  an unmeaningful type of validity. 
C)  the correlation between a test and other tests measuring similar constructs. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 11

Which of the following is important to gauge when assessing for suicidal risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether a client has thoughts of and a plan for suicide. 
B)  The lethality of the plan and availability of means to carry out the plan. 
C)  The client's available social supports. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Whether a client has thoughts of and a plan for suicide. 
B)  The lethality of the plan and availability of means to carry out the plan. 
C)  The client's available social supports. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 12

__________ is/are typically NOT considered in a mental status examination.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thought processes 
B)  Academic grade point average 
C)  Appearance and behavior 
D)  Insight 
A)  Thought processes 
B)  Academic grade point average 
C)  Appearance and behavior 
D)  Insight

Question 13

Compare and contrast concurrent validity with predictive validity.

Accepted Answer

Concurrent validity and predictive valid

The DSM-5

Treatment planning includes the question of

Clients not currently considering change are

The BASIC ID model

When a test is divided into two halves (sets of scores) and a high correlation is found between the two sets of scores, the test is considered to have

Treatment plans should be

Multicultural issues are important to case conceptualization because

__________ validity is NOT a type of validity.

The purpose of __________ is to note the frequency of behaviors that is occurring in the natural setting in which the client is experiencing problems.

Construct validity refers to

Which of the following is important to gauge when assessing for suicidal risk?

__________ is/are typically NOT considered in a mental status examination.

Compare and contrast concurrent validity with predictive validity.

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Exam 12: Assessment, Case Conceptualization, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning

The DSM-5

Treatment planning includes the question of

Clients not currently considering change are

The BASIC ID model

When a test is divided into two halves (sets of scores) and a high correlation is found between the two sets of scores, the test is considered to have

Treatment plans should be

Multicultural issues are important to case conceptualization because

__________ validity is NOT a type of validity.

The purpose of __________ is to note the frequency of behaviors that is occurring in the natural setting in which the client is experiencing problems.

Construct validity refers to

Which of the following is important to gauge when assessing for suicidal risk?

__________ is/are typically NOT considered in a mental status examination.

Compare and contrast concurrent validity with predictive validity.

Becoming a Professional Counselor: Philosophical, Historical and Future

Professional Counseling Organizations, Licensure, Certification, and Accreditation

Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling

Theories of Counseling

The Counseling Process

Counseling Microskills

Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling

School, College, and Career Counseling

Human Development Throughout the Life Span

Multicultural Counseling

Supervision and Consultation

Advocating for the Counseling Profession

Advocacy Counseling: Being an Effective Agent of Change for Clients

Accountability in Counseling

Outcome Research in Counseling

Filters