Question 1

Occupational stress seems to be a unidimensional concept.

Accepted Answer

It is multidimensional with many factors that influence stress.

Question 2

Counselors who participated in a peer group clinical supervision program:

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are true according to research on the benefits of peer group clinical supervision programs for counselors. They report an increased sense of professionalism, improved professional relationships, and believe they have increased opportunities to learn counseling skills and techniques.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The National Board for Certified Counselors certifies counselors who pass an examination, referring to them as National Certified Counselors. The American School Counselors Association and the American Counseling Association are professional organizations for counselors, but they do not certify counselors. The state licensure board may license counselors, but certification is typically a separate process.

Question 4

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

The research results found that school administrators preferred school counselors who could be innovative school leaders, administrative team players, and responsive direct service providers. However, they did not prioritize individual counseling specialists as a distinctive role emphasis for school counselors.

Question 5

In 2005, 500 principals in Florida were surveyed.

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions that the principals had high regard for their school counselors and expressed confidence in their positive impact on student academic, behavioral, and mental health development.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The ASCA National Model does emphasize the importance of accountability through its emphasis on data-driven decision making and results-based outcomes. Therefore, the statement that the model does not emphasize the importance of accountability is incorrect.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The question specifically mentions the importance of forming collaborations between schools and their communities to better address challenges. The term that directly relates to this is "school-community collaboration". Therefore, option A is the best answer.

Question 8

School counselors can stay motivated by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are important for school counselors to stay motivated. Maintaining cognitive health helps with decision-making and problem-solving. Maintaining healthy interactions with colleagues and students helps foster positive relationships and creates a supportive work environment. Maintaining physical health helps with energy levels and overall well-being, which can contribute to a more positive and motivated mindset.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Self-acceptance is the belief that one is doing their best and making decisions in good faith, regardless of the outcome. It is a key component of self-esteem and mental well-being. It is not self-confidence, which is a belief in one's abilities or capacities, nor is it internal locus of control, which is the belief that one's actions and decisions affect the outcomes they experience.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Dissatisfying relationships with students and parents is not related to stressors experiences by school counselor.

Question 11

_____________ 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

Burnout is the most appropriate label for symptoms related to losing interest or competence to perform effectively in one's job. Vicarious traumatization refers to the emotional distress experienced by individuals who work with trauma survivors. Maladaptive cognition refers to thoughts and beliefs that interfere with functioning. Stress is a common experience in the workplace, but it is not as specific to losing interest or competence in a job.

Question 12

Collaboration and leadership are skills that are not closely related.

Accepted Answer

Collaboration is closely associated with leadership.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Membership in professional associations such as the ACA and ASCA and their regional and state affiliates provides a number of avenues for keeping current.

Question 14

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

The statement suggests that counselors who participated in a peer group clinical supervision program experienced positive outcomes such as improved professional relationships, increased opportunities to learn counseling skills and techniques, and an increased sense of professionalism.

Question 15

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

Keeping current with educational standards, counseling techniques, and professional development is largely within the control of individual counselors, unlike administrator support, collaboration, and leadership, which often depend on the actions and attitudes of others.

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