Question 1

Referrals are considered a direct service.

Accepted Answer

They are indirect as school counselors seek help from outside assistance.

Question 2

Student self-referrals occur more often if they are __________.&#10;A) made with peers&#10;B) made with parents&#10;C) made with teachers&#10;D) easy to make

Accepted Answer

Student self-referrals are more likely to occur if the process is easy and accessible, removing barriers that might discourage students from seeking help or support.

Question 3

Some basic suggestions for receiving and making referrals include each of the following except:&#10;A) create a policy to limit the types of referrals received&#10;B) include procedures for providing feedback to referral sources&#10;C) distribute information about the services that school counselors provide&#10;D) explain the policy regarding confidentiality

Accepted Answer

Creating a policy to limit the types of referrals received would narrow down the opportunities for students to receive the help they need. It is important to remain open to all types of referrals and provide support accordingly.

Question 4

___________ are approaches that the schools use to reach out to and help a variety of at-risk students.&#10;A) Community programs&#10;B) Student assistance programs&#10;C) Mentoring programs&#10;D) After-school programs

Accepted Answer

Student assistance programs are specifically designed to identify and support at-risk students by providing targeted interventions and resources.

Question 5

Evaluating one's professional capability, making appropriate referrals, establishing a timeline, and determining follow-up procedures make up the:&#10;A) information retrieval phase&#10;B) information distribution phase&#10;C) information assessment phase&#10;D) information collaboration phase

Accepted Answer

The given tasks are part of the information assessment phase, where a professional assesses the information gathered to make decisions and determine the next steps in the process.

Question 6

Important coordinating competencies include being able to:&#10;A) serve as a consultant to the referee when necessary&#10;B) keep track of whether or not student clients and referees met&#10;C) evaluate the effects of the referral&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options are important coordinating competencies. The coordinator should be able to serve as a consultant to the referee, keep track of the relationship between the student clients and referees, and evaluate the effects of the referral. This ensures that the referral process runs smoothly and effectively.

Question 7

When making referrals that require transportation, the school counselor must consider:&#10;A) legal issues&#10;B) ethical issues&#10;C) district policies&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above factors should be considered when making referrals that require transportation. Legal issues, such as liability and insurance, must be taken into account. Ethical issues, such as the confidentiality and privacy of the student, must also be considered. District policies on transportation, such as eligibility and scheduling, must also be followed. All of these factors are important in ensuring a safe and appropriate referral process.

Question 8

A unique aspect of the referral function in school counseling is that most student clients are __________.&#10;A) minors&#10;B) difficult&#10;C) referrals are not needed for student clients&#10;D) demanding

Accepted Answer

School counseling serves students who are typically minors, making the referral function unique in that the clients are not fully responsible for their own decision-making and may require parental involvement.

Question 9

Suggestions for resolving these referral fallacies include all of the following except:&#10;A) counselors realize that referral is not merely a technique they use when operating a clearinghouse&#10;B) counselors realize they are the sole experts&#10;C) counselors understand that referrals are not limited to emergencies&#10;D) counselors understand that referrals are not admissions of failure

Accepted Answer

The suggestion that counselors are the sole experts is not a valid solution to addressing referral fallacies. Rather, counselors should recognize the importance of collaboration and the value of seeking assistance from other professionals when appropriate. Options A, C, and D all provide valid solutions by emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the scope of referral and seeking support as needed.

Question 10

____________ referrals may result from counselors' feelings of inadequacy, low risk-taking thresholds, or failure to appreciate their own ability.&#10;A) Logical&#10;B) Rational&#10;C) Premature&#10;D) Responsible

Accepted Answer

Premature referrals may occur when a counselor lacks confidence in their ability to effectively treat a client or fears making a mistake. They may refer the client out of a sense of insecurity rather than considering all available treatment options.

Question 11

At times, the needed services are beyond the scope and setting of school counseling and in those cases school counselors help student clients through which type of referral process?&#10;A) counselor-initiated referrals&#10;B) parent-initiated&#10;C) teacher-initiated&#10;D) administrator-initiated

Accepted Answer

The answer of At times, the needed services are beyond...

Question 12

Referral service coordinating encompasses a blend of counseling, consulting, and referral services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Referral service coordinating encompasses a blend of...

Question 13

Recognizing the importance of cultural sensitivity in the referral process in not necessary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recognizing the importance of cultural sensitivity in...

Question 14

Counselor-initiated referring and coordinating beg for a systematic approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Counselor-initiated referring and coordinating beg for a...

Question 15

As liaisons, school counselors work with students, parents, and ______________ to identify and use valuable human services inside and outside the school system that meet both remedial and enhancement goals for students.

A) administrators
B) members of the community
C) teachers
D) other counselors

Accepted Answer

The answer of As liaisons, school counselors work with students,...

Deck 9: Referral and Coordination in School Counseling