Question 1

Which of the following is not a characteristic of effective supervisors?

Accepted Answer

A) Professional supervisors have training in supervision. 
B) Supervisors do not provide supervisees with immediate feedback. 
C) Supervisors provide clear goals for supervision. 
D) They are knowledgeable about ethical and legal matters. 
E) They are themselves effective counselors. 
A) Professional supervisors have training in supervision. 
B) Supervisors do not provide supervisees with immediate feedback. 
C) Supervisors provide clear goals for supervision. 
D) They are knowledgeable about ethical and legal matters. 
E) They are themselves effective counselors.

Question 2

It is now considered the standard of practice to incorporate clear informed consent material for supervisees,both orally and in writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a goal of fieldwork instruction programs?

Accepted Answer

A) To broaden students' sociocultural understanding of the individual,the family,the community,and relevant social systems 
B) To help students extend self-awareness and achieve a sense of professional identity 
C) To help students expand their awareness of professional role relationships within their organization as well as the agency's role in the community 
D) All of the above 
E) Both b and c 
A) To broaden students' sociocultural understanding of the individual,the family,the community,and relevant social systems 
B) To help students extend self-awareness and achieve a sense of professional identity 
C) To help students expand their awareness of professional role relationships within their organization as well as the agency's role in the community 
D) All of the above 
E) Both b and c

Question 4

If you have trouble with a supervisor,the answer to the problem generally lies in following which course of action?

Accepted Answer

A) Talking to your supervisor 
B) Finding a new supervisor 
C) Reporting the supervisor to his or her superior 
D) Pretending that everything is fine 
E) Blaming yourself for the source of the problem 
A) Talking to your supervisor 
B) Finding a new supervisor 
C) Reporting the supervisor to his or her superior 
D) Pretending that everything is fine 
E) Blaming yourself for the source of the problem

Question 5

As a way to keep current,it is essential to discover ways of extending one's education beyond graduation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Coreys recommend that trainees keep a journal during their field placements

Accepted Answer

A) in which they record observations,experiences,concerns,and personal reactions to their work. 
B) primarily to document unethical or unprofessional behaviors of their supervisors. 
C) solely to log their hours. 
D) to jot down the advice that the other trainees give them. 
A) in which they record observations,experiences,concerns,and personal reactions to their work. 
B) primarily to document unethical or unprofessional behaviors of their supervisors. 
C) solely to log their hours. 
D) to jot down the advice that the other trainees give them.

Question 7

When the Coreys asked practitioners about the skills they most need in their present jobs,which skills were not mentioned?

Accepted Answer

A) Counseling skills 
B) Supervisory skills 
C) Consulting skills 
D) The ability to write a proposal 
E) None of the above 
A) Counseling skills 
B) Supervisory skills 
C) Consulting skills 
D) The ability to write a proposal 
E) None of the above

Question 8

Making mistakes

Accepted Answer

A) provides trainees with an opportunity for self-reflection,critical thinking,and,ultimately,learning and change. 
B) is expected during a counselor trainee's coursework;however,once the trainee begins his or her internship and interacts with clients,mistakes are deemed unacceptable. 
C) is never acceptable for those who wish to pursue a career in the helping professions. 
D) often leads to unethical behaviors. 
A) provides trainees with an opportunity for self-reflection,critical thinking,and,ultimately,learning and change. 
B) is expected during a counselor trainee's coursework;however,once the trainee begins his or her internship and interacts with clients,mistakes are deemed unacceptable. 
C) is never acceptable for those who wish to pursue a career in the helping professions. 
D) often leads to unethical behaviors.

Question 9

Lynn,a school counselor trainee mentioned to her supervisor that she has attended a number of Native American cultural events in the community since a number of the students she counsels are Native American.Lynn's supervisor should

Accepted Answer

A) commend her for taking the initiative to learn about Native American culture and make connections with potential resources in the community. 
B) caution her to watch her boundaries and not become overly invested in the students' lives outside of the school setting. 
C) assume she is over-identifying with her Native American students,and consequently paying less attention to her other students. 
D) both b and c 
A) commend her for taking the initiative to learn about Native American culture and make connections with potential resources in the community. 
B) caution her to watch her boundaries and not become overly invested in the students' lives outside of the school setting. 
C) assume she is over-identifying with her Native American students,and consequently paying less attention to her other students. 
D) both b and c

Question 10

The Coreys place emphasis on direct teaching with supervisees by giving them information,rather than helping them learn how to conceptualize a case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When interviewing for a field placement,you should

Accepted Answer

A) avoid asking questions and allow the interviewer to do most of the talking. 
B) assume an active role by asking questions about the placement and the training experience you can expect. 
C) be careful to not appear overly enthusiastic and ask questions only if the interviewer invites you to do so. 
D) nod affirmatively throughout the interview,so as to demonstrate your listening skills. 
E) both a and d 
A) avoid asking questions and allow the interviewer to do most of the talking. 
B) assume an active role by asking questions about the placement and the training experience you can expect. 
C) be careful to not appear overly enthusiastic and ask questions only if the interviewer invites you to do so. 
D) nod affirmatively throughout the interview,so as to demonstrate your listening skills. 
E) both a and d

Question 12

As part of the self-study conducted by California State University,Fullerton,the participating community agencies anticipated which of the following trends in the future for the human services field?

Accepted Answer

A) Expansion in services for the upcoming senior population explosion 
B) More community outreach to assist multiethnic communities with access to health care services 
C) Family preservation and preventive programs 
D) All of the above 
E) Both a and b 
A) Expansion in services for the upcoming senior population explosion 
B) More community outreach to assist multiethnic communities with access to health care services 
C) Family preservation and preventive programs 
D) All of the above 
E) Both a and b

Question 13

One way to learn is to be willing to make mistakes and to talk openly with supervisors about difficulties with clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A written supervisory contract typically addresses the number and frequency of supervision sessions,when and how contact will be established,and guidelines for how both supervisor and supervisee should prepare for each session.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Angie feels uneasy because she is in a field placement in which she is being minimally supervised.Her first step in addressing this problem should be to

Accepted Answer

A) discuss the situation with her supervisor. 
B) keep her feelings to herself and gain what she can by observing other professionals at the agency. 
C) demand the supervision that was agreed upon when she contracted with the agency for field placement. 
D) complain to administrators at her university program who are the ones responsible for contracting with the agency. 
A) discuss the situation with her supervisor. 
B) keep her feelings to herself and gain what she can by observing other professionals at the agency. 
C) demand the supervision that was agreed upon when she contracted with the agency for field placement. 
D) complain to administrators at her university program who are the ones responsible for contracting with the agency.

Question 16

Knowledge alone is a sufficient dimension of becoming an effective helper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Paula completed her internship at an agency serving clients suffering from brain injuries and realized that she did not have the temperament to work well with this population.One may conclude that

Accepted Answer

A) the internship was a complete waste of Paula's time. 
B) the experience taught Paula a valuable lesson about her abilities and interests. 
C) Paula won't be able to work well with other client populations and should reconsider career options. 
D) both a and c. 
A) the internship was a complete waste of Paula's time. 
B) the experience taught Paula a valuable lesson about her abilities and interests. 
C) Paula won't be able to work well with other client populations and should reconsider career options. 
D) both a and c.

Question 18

Antonio is a client who suffers from bipolar disorder.He will be most effectively counseled by a clinician who

Accepted Answer

A) also has experienced bipolar disorder and understands the problem in a very personal way. 
B) can empathize with him and understand his world. 
C) has rarely experienced psychological pain. 
D) both a and b. 
E) both b and c. 
A) also has experienced bipolar disorder and understands the problem in a very personal way. 
B) can empathize with him and understand his world. 
C) has rarely experienced psychological pain. 
D) both a and b. 
E) both b and c.

Question 19

The following is a good suggestion for getting the most value out of your field placement:

Accepted Answer

A) Expect the agency to give you responsibility for providing services to clients early in the placement. 
B) Concentrate on the field placement tasks assigned,paying little attention to the administrative aspects of the program. 
C) Look for ways to apply what you are learning (or have learned) in your academic courses to your experiences in the field. 
D) Try to concentrate on those areas that you are most competent with instead of trying techniques that may not be familiar to you. 
A) Expect the agency to give you responsibility for providing services to clients early in the placement. 
B) Concentrate on the field placement tasks assigned,paying little attention to the administrative aspects of the program. 
C) Look for ways to apply what you are learning (or have learned) in your academic courses to your experiences in the field. 
D) Try to concentrate on those areas that you are most competent with instead of trying techniques that may not be familiar to you.

Question 20

Students can meaningfully participate in fieldwork placements without theory courses and basic helping skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not a characteristic of effective supervisors?

It is now considered the standard of practice to incorporate clear informed consent material for supervisees,both orally and in writing.

Which of the following is a goal of fieldwork instruction programs?

If you have trouble with a supervisor,the answer to the problem generally lies in following which course of action?

As a way to keep current,it is essential to discover ways of extending one's education beyond graduation.

The Coreys recommend that trainees keep a journal during their field placements

When the Coreys asked practitioners about the skills they most need in their present jobs,which skills were not mentioned?

Making mistakes

Lynn,a school counselor trainee mentioned to her supervisor that she has attended a number of Native American cultural events in the community since a number of the students she counsels are Native American.Lynn's supervisor should

The Coreys place emphasis on direct teaching with supervisees by giving them information,rather than helping them learn how to conceptualize a case.

When interviewing for a field placement,you should

As part of the self-study conducted by California State University,Fullerton,the participating community agencies anticipated which of the following trends in the future for the human services field?

One way to learn is to be willing to make mistakes and to talk openly with supervisors about difficulties with clients.

A written supervisory contract typically addresses the number and frequency of supervision sessions,when and how contact will be established,and guidelines for how both supervisor and supervisee should prepare for each session.

Angie feels uneasy because she is in a field placement in which she is being minimally supervised.Her first step in addressing this problem should be to

Knowledge alone is a sufficient dimension of becoming an effective helper.

Paula completed her internship at an agency serving clients suffering from brain injuries and realized that she did not have the temperament to work well with this population.One may conclude that

Antonio is a client who suffers from bipolar disorder.He will be most effectively counseled by a clinician who

The following is a good suggestion for getting the most value out of your field placement:

Students can meaningfully participate in fieldwork placements without theory courses and basic helping skills.

Are the Helping Professions for You

Knowing Your Values

Helper Know Thyself

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

The Helping Process

Theory Applied to Practice

Understanding Diversity

Ethical Legal Issues Facing Helpers

Managing Boundary Issues

Stress,Burnout and Self-Care

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

Filters

Exam 10: Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork Supervision

Which of the following is not a characteristic of effective supervisors?

It is now considered the standard of practice to incorporate clear informed consent material for supervisees,both orally and in writing.

Which of the following is a goal of fieldwork instruction programs?

If you have trouble with a supervisor,the answer to the problem generally lies in following which course of action?

As a way to keep current,it is essential to discover ways of extending one's education beyond graduation.

The Coreys recommend that trainees keep a journal during their field placements

When the Coreys asked practitioners about the skills they most need in their present jobs,which skills were not mentioned?

Making mistakes

Lynn,a school counselor trainee mentioned to her supervisor that she has attended a number of Native American cultural events in the community since a number of the students she counsels are Native American.Lynn's supervisor should

The Coreys place emphasis on direct teaching with supervisees by giving them information,rather than helping them learn how to conceptualize a case.

When interviewing for a field placement,you should

As part of the self-study conducted by California State University,Fullerton,the participating community agencies anticipated which of the following trends in the future for the human services field?

One way to learn is to be willing to make mistakes and to talk openly with supervisors about difficulties with clients.

A written supervisory contract typically addresses the number and frequency of supervision sessions,when and how contact will be established,and guidelines for how both supervisor and supervisee should prepare for each session.

Angie feels uneasy because she is in a field placement in which she is being minimally supervised.Her first step in addressing this problem should be to

Knowledge alone is a sufficient dimension of becoming an effective helper.

Paula completed her internship at an agency serving clients suffering from brain injuries and realized that she did not have the temperament to work well with this population.One may conclude that

Antonio is a client who suffers from bipolar disorder.He will be most effectively counseled by a clinician who

The following is a good suggestion for getting the most value out of your field placement:

Students can meaningfully participate in fieldwork placements without theory courses and basic helping skills.

Are the Helping Professions for You

Knowing Your Values

Helper Know Thyself

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

The Helping Process

Theory Applied to Practice

Understanding Diversity

Ethical Legal Issues Facing Helpers

Managing Boundary Issues

Stress,Burnout and Self-Care

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

Filters