Question 1

In 2005, 500 principals in Florida were surveyed.

Accepted Answer

A)  These stake-holders had high regard for their school counselors and expressed confidence in their ability to provide individual counseling. 
B)  These stake-holders had high regard for their school counselors and expressed confidence in their positive impact on student academic, behavioral, and mental health development. 
C)  These stake-holders had high regard for their school counselors and expressed confidence in their ability to serve as test coordinators. 
D)  These stake-holders had high regard for their school counselors and expressed confidence in their positive impact on career counseling. B

Question 2

Strengths of the ASCA National Model include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  it attempts to define the role of school counselors 
B)  important concepts such as leadership, advocacy, and collaboration are emphasized 
C)  it does not emphasize the importance of accountability 
D)  the model provides school counselors a measure of accountability for their position in schools C

Question 3

In a qualitative study with school administrators, research results found all but which of the following were preferred distinctive role emphases for school counselors?

Accepted Answer

A)  innovative school leader 
B)  administrative team player 
C)  responsive direct service provider 
D)  individual counseling specialist D

Question 4

Of all the challenges to the professional identity of school counselors, ___________ may be the one most within the power of individual counselors to achieve.

Accepted Answer

A)  administrator support 
B)  collaboration 
C)  keeping current 
D)  leadership

Question 5

Counselors who participated in a peer group clinical supervision program experienced improved professional relationships, believed they had increased the opportunities to learn counseling skills and techniques, and experienced an increased sense of professionalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____________________ certifies counselors who pass an examination, referring to them as National Certified Counselors.

Accepted Answer

A)  The American School Counselors Association 
B)  The state licensure board 
C)  The National Board for Certified Counselors 
D)  The American Counseling Association

Question 7

Occupational stress seems to be a unidimensional concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____________ is a widely used label for a broad range of symptoms leading to losing the interest or competence to perform one's job effectively.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vicarious traumatization 
B)  Burnout 
C)  Maladaptive cognition 
D)  Stress

Question 9

In a research study of 361 ASCA members, which of the following was not related to stressors experiences by school counselor?

Accepted Answer

A)  financial stress 
B)  lack of decision-making authority 
C)  job overload 
D)  dissatisfying relationships with students and parents

Question 10

There are very few opportunties for school counselors to seek avenues to keep current.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

School counselors can stay motivated by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining cognitive health 
B)  maintaining healthy interactions 
C)  maintaining physical health 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

The __________ concept stresses the importance of forming collaborations between schools and their communities in order to better address these challenges.

Accepted Answer

A)  school-community collaboration 
B)  school-leadership 
C)  school-consultation 
D)  school-assessment

Question 13

Counselors who participated in a peer group clinical supervision program:

Accepted Answer

A)  experienced an increased sense of professionalism 
B)  experienced improved professional relationships 
C)  believed they had increased the opportunities to learn counseling skills and techniques 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Collaboration and leadership are skills that are not closely related.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_______________is founded on the belief that one is doing her or his best and making decisions in good faith.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-confidence 
B)  Internal locus of control 
C)  Self-acceptance 
D)  S+F9elf-efficacy

Exam 12: Eyond the Training Program: A School Counseling Career

In 2005, 500 principals in Florida were surveyed.

Strengths of the ASCA National Model include all of the following except:

In a qualitative study with school administrators, research results found all but which of the following were preferred distinctive role emphases for school counselors?

Of all the challenges to the professional identity of school counselors, ___________ may be the one most within the power of individual counselors to achieve.

Counselors who participated in a peer group clinical supervision program experienced improved professional relationships, believed they had increased the opportunities to learn counseling skills and techniques, and experienced an increased sense of professionalism.

_____________________ certifies counselors who pass an examination, referring to them as National Certified Counselors.

Occupational stress seems to be a unidimensional concept.

_____________ is a widely used label for a broad range of symptoms leading to losing the interest or competence to perform one's job effectively.

In a research study of 361 ASCA members, which of the following was not related to stressors experiences by school counselor?

There are very few opportunties for school counselors to seek avenues to keep current.

School counselors can stay motivated by which of the following?

The __________ concept stresses the importance of forming collaborations between schools and their communities in order to better address these challenges.

Counselors who participated in a peer group clinical supervision program:

Collaboration and leadership are skills that are not closely related.

_______________is founded on the belief that one is doing her or his best and making decisions in good faith.