Question 1

True or False: A good counselor will always help clients compartmentalize their lives.&#10;A)True.This makes life more manageable.&#10;B)True.This best reflects the reality of the workplace.&#10;C)False.This is a disservice to clients in most cases.&#10;D)False.This is up to the client.

Accepted Answer

Compartmentalizing can sometimes prevent clients from addressing underlying issues holistically, which may not be beneficial in most cases.

Question 2

Both unemployment and ______ have been linked with depression, anxiety, and lowered self-esteem.&#10;A)new employment&#10;B)underemployment&#10;C)working at home&#10;D)commuting

Accepted Answer

Underemployment refers to a situation in which an individual has a job that is below their skill, education, or experience level or working part-time when they prefer full-time work. It can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction and low self-esteem, similar to those experienced by the unemployed. The other choices, such as new employment, working at home, or commuting, have no direct correlation with depression, anxiety, or lowered self-esteem.

Question 3

Judy has a long history of struggling with depression.She works with a therapist on a regular basis to keep an eye on how she is doing, and to prevent her condition from worsening.Lately, Judy has had a lot of stress at work and has grown increasingly upset about the way her coworkers treat her.She has been thinking about changing jobs but is at a loss regarding what else she could do.Her counselor suggests referral to a career counselor might help Judy have some hope in finding alternatives, and might help her depression be more manageable.In this case, Judy's counselor is thinking of career counseling as ______.

A)a primary intervention
B)a secondary intervention
C)a tertiary intervention
D)all of these

B

Accepted Answer

Career counseling in this case is considered a secondary intervention because it is being used to address the symptoms of a pre-existing condition (Judy's depression) that has been exacerbated by external stressors (her job). Primary interventions focus on preventing the development of a problem, while tertiary interventions address the long-term consequences of a problem that has already occurred.

Question 4

In what way has Blustein's theory considered the impact of factors outside of career and work?&#10;A)Blustein talked about how multiple roles intersect throughout people's lives&#10;B)Blustein emphasized the role of economic and relationship factors&#10;C)Blustein highlighted interests and skills&#10;D)all of these

Accepted Answer

Blustein's theory emphasizes the role of economic and relationship factors, considering how these external factors impact career and work decisions.

Question 5

Which of the following was NOT listed in your text as being a health problem associated with chronic stress?&#10;A)diabetes&#10;B)hypertension&#10;C)stroke&#10;D)substance abuse

Accepted Answer

Diabetes is not directly listed as a health problem associated with chronic stress in the provided text. Chronic stress is more directly linked to issues like hypertension, stroke, and substance abuse due to its impact on the body's systems, such as increasing blood pressure and influencing behaviors that can lead to substance abuse.

Question 6

Robitschek and DeBell (2002) made suggestions about how counselors can attend to the possibility of both work and personal issues within counseling.Briefly describe their three suggestions and write a question you, as a counselor, could ask a client to meet each of those recommendations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Robitschek and DeBell (2002) made suggestions about...

Question 7

An example of career counseling as a primary intervention in mental health is ______.&#10;A)when a person engages in both career counseling and personal counseling&#10;B)when work issues are identified as stressors in career counseling&#10;C)when career counseling prevents threats to mental health&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Career counseling as a primary intervention in mental health refers to the use of career counseling to prevent threats to mental health, such as job-related stress and anxiety. By providing individuals with the tools and resources they need to make informed career decisions, career counselors can help individuals manage these stressors and maintain good mental health. Option A refers to a situation where the individual is engaging in both personal and career counseling, which is not specific to career counseling as a primary intervention in mental health. Option B refers to work issues being identified as stressors in career counseling, which is a common issue addressed in career counseling, but not specific to career counseling as a primary intervention in mental health. Option D is incorrect as the other options provide valid explanations for the use of career counseling as a primary intervention in mental health.

Question 8

In the &#34;domain sensitive approach&#34; to counseling, counselors intervene based on ______.&#10;A)where they think the client's problems originated&#10;B)how long the client has been with the company&#10;C)the client's gender&#10;D)the client's score on a formal assessment

Accepted Answer

In the domain sensitive approach, counselors intervene based on where they think the client's problems originated, including cultural, social, economic, and historical factors. The other choices are not relevant to this approach.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a guiding principle for incorporating work issues into counseling practice?&#10;A)be aware of the influence of work on health&#10;B)be aware of your own job dissatisfaction&#10;C)understand the implications of work transitions&#10;D)understand how individuals negotiate multiple life roles

Accepted Answer

While counselors should be aware of the influence of work on health, the implications of work transitions, and how individuals negotiate multiple life roles, they should not bring their own job dissatisfaction into counseling sessions as it could potentially affect the therapeutic relationship and focus.

Question 10

Which of the following would NOT be considered an acute mental health concern?&#10;A)depression due to job loss&#10;B)anxiety due to bankruptcy&#10;C)personality disorders&#10;D)grief

Accepted Answer

While all the options listed can be mental health concerns, personality disorders are typically considered chronic conditions rather than acute.

Question 11

Suzie, an employee with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, is referred for both personal and career counseling by her supervisor due to chronic problems on the job.This is an example of what kind of intervention?

A)primary
B)secondary
C)tertiary
D)contextual

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suzie, an employee with Narcissistic Personality Disorder,...

Question 12

Eustress may result in ______.&#10;A)motivation&#10;B)depression&#10;C)anxiety&#10;D)job-leaving

Accepted Answer

The answer of Eustress may result in ______.&#10;A)motivation&#10;B)depression&#10;C)anxiety&#10;D)job-leaving...

Question 13

What determines whether or not a counselor explores the intersection of both work and nonwork with clients?&#10;A)both will always receive some attention&#10;B)the client&#10;C)the counselor&#10;D)the ethics code to which the counselor adheres

Accepted Answer

The answer of What determines whether or not a counselor...

Deck 15: The Intersection of Career and Noncareer Issues