Question 1

Counselors often encounter clients associated with the culture of the military in
A)community agency settings.
B)pre-K-12 school settings.
C)post-secondary school settings.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Military culture can be present in all of the settings listed, so counselors may encounter clients associated with that culture in any one of them. Community agency settings may include services for veterans or military families. Pre-K-12 school settings may have military-connected students and families. Post-secondary school settings may have veterans or students with military backgrounds.

Question 2

Veterans who have had family members involved in treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder have
A)indicated a desire for their inclusion though it has not been demonstrated to be beneficial.
B)not indicated a desire for their inclusion though it has been demonstrated to be beneficial.
C)indicated a desire for their inclusion and it has been demonstrated to be beneficial.
D)not indicated a desire for their inclusion and it has not been indicated to be beneficial.

Accepted Answer

Veterans have indicated a desire for their family members' inclusion in post-traumatic stress disorder treatment, and it has been demonstrated to be beneficial. Research has shown that family involvement in treatment can lead to improved outcomes and increased participation in treatment. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Question 3

Public Law 109-461
A)enabled recognition of mental health therapists and marriage and family therapists within the Veterans' Administration health care services.
B)established federal occupational codes enabling the Veterans Administration to begin hiring mental health counselors.
C)enabled mental health counselors to be hired as psychologists and social workers within the Veteran Administration.
D)recognized mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists,thus enabling them to work with military service members and families.

Accepted Answer

Public Law 109-461 enabled the recognition of mental health therapists and marriage and family therapists within the Veterans' Administration health care services.

Question 4

The __________ approach is commonly used to addressing issues of post-traumatic stress.
A)psychodynamic
B)narrative
C)gestalt
D)cognitive-behavioral

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral approach is commonly used to addressing issues of post-traumatic stress. This approach focuses on identifying and changing negative or distorted thoughts and beliefs associated with the traumatic event, as well as teaching coping skills and relaxation techniques to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. This treatment has been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms and improving overall functioning in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Question 5

Which statement best characterizes the deployment experience of service members?
A)Deployment consists primarily of the time away from family during active duty.
B)Deployment is largely considered a singular event with minimal activity required both before and after the experience.
C)Deployment is largely considered a cycle involving several stages with associated activities for both the service members and family members.
D)Though it may be difficult,family members are usually minimally affected by the experience.

Accepted Answer

Deployment is not just a single event, but rather a cycle that involves several stages, including pre-deployment, deployment, and reintegration. Each of these stages has associated activities for both service members and their families, and the experience can have a significant impact on the entire family unit. Therefore, option C best characterizes the deployment experience of service members.

Question 6

A counselor working with service members should consider each of the following elements EXCEPT
A)the culture of the military is largely monolithic.
B)there exists significant within and between group differences in the military such as unique cultures in different branches.
C)there is a need to consider the culture of the military when providing counseling to service members.
D)the degree the service member or family member subscribes to aspects of the military culture.

Accepted Answer

The culture of the military is not monolithic as there are various subcultures within different branches of the military and individual differences among service members. It is important for a counselor to be aware of and sensitive to these differences when providing counseling services.

Question 7

The __________ stage of deployment involves partners relying on alternative sources of support and forming new roles and norms for the household.
A)predeployment
B)deployment
C)reunification
D)redeployment

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ stage of deployment involves partners...

Question 8

__________ of military families resides in civilian communities?
A)One-fourth
B)One-half
C)Three-quarters
D)Two-thirds

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ of military families resides in civilian...

Question 9

Which statement accurately describes the issues related to deployment in recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq experienced by military service members?
A)The proportion of physical and psychological injuries is about equal.
B)The proportion of physical injuries outstrips psychological issues.
C)The proportion of psychological issues outstrips physical injuries.
D)The proportion of physical and psychological injuries is consistent with previous conflicts.

Accepted Answer

Multiple studies and reports have shown that the proportion of psychological issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, has been higher than the rate of physical injuries among military service members who have deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. This is thought to be due to the nature of modern warfare, including frequent exposure to traumatic events, prolonged deployments, and multiple deployments.

Question 10

According to Green,Buckman,Dandeker,and Greenberg (2010),military culture includes
A)shared responsibility,subordination,and flexibility in roles.
B)loyalty,teamwork,leadership,obedience,and hierarchy.
C)achievement,masculinity,obedience,and loyalty.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Military culture is characterized by loyalty, teamwork, leadership, obedience, and hierarchy, as these elements are essential for the functioning and structure of military organizations.

Question 11

The concept of "resilience" as it relates to post-traumatic stress disorder involves
A)focusing on remediating the symptoms of this disorder once determined to be present.
B)providing information on the disorder prior to deployment to prevent its development.
C)focusing on psychoeducational discussions,enhancing awareness of experiences,and positive emotional experiences and social bonds.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Resilience as it relates to PTSD involves focusing on psychoeducational discussions, enhancing awareness of experiences, and positive emotional experiences and social bonds. While remediating symptoms and providing information on the disorder may be components of PTSD treatment, they are not specific to resilience.

Question 12

Which statement best characterizes the current landscape of military service members?
A)Almost all service members are married and have children.
B)Slightly more than half of military service members are married.
C)The current makeup of the military is fairly consistent with historical trends of single males comprising a majority of the military.
D)Slightly more than a quarter of military service members are married.

Accepted Answer

Slightly more than half of military service members are married, reflecting a demographic where many service members have families, contrary to the stereotype of predominantly single service members. This demographic has evolved over time, with a significant portion of the military personnel now balancing service commitments with family life.

Question 13

Though characteristics of the culture of the military are found in other cultures,__________ is distinct to the military experience.
A)the subordination of self to the group to the point of giving of one's life
B)prevalence of hyper-masculinity due to a largely male representation
C)the need for hierarchical structure for mission effectiveness
D)a need for being task-focused recognizing achievement as the primary objective

Accepted Answer

The subordination of self to the group to the point of giving of one's life is a unique characteristic of the military culture, not found in other cultures to the same extent. While the other options are also true, they can be found to varying degrees in other cultures.

Question 14

Issues for nondeployed family members experiencing deployment often involves
A)increased stress due to the managing tasks of a household and concern for partner.
B)a slight increase in stress though enhanced access via technology to alleviate anxiety.
C)delayed acknowledgement of stress due to the concern for responsibilities at home.
D)increased likelihood of substance abuse for a nondeployed partner due to ineffective coping skills.

Accepted Answer

Nondeployed family members often experience increased stress due to managing tasks of the household alone and concern for their deployed partner. This can lead to a variety of physical and mental health issues if not properly addressed. Enhanced access via technology may help alleviate some anxiety, but it is not a solution to the larger issues at hand. Delayed acknowledgement of stress due to responsibility is also common, but it is still a significant issue that needs to be addressed. Substance abuse may occur, but it is not a given for all nondeployed partners and is not the most significant issue at hand.

Question 15

A survey of military dependents seeking counseling services associated with deployment stress indicated
A)they are unlikely to and have not used counseling services.
B)a significant majority have used or are likely to use counseling services.
C)most largely talk to fellow military dependents as opposed to counseling services.
D)about half have used or are likely to access counseling services to address these types of issues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A survey of military dependents seeking counseling...

Question 16

A significant benefit of the cognitive processing approach for addressing post-traumatic stress disorder according to Monson et al.(2006)is that
A)it is not manualized and therefore can be easily adapted.
B)it has been demonstrated to be effective with military service members associated with the recent conflicts.
C)it can address comorbid concerns and be applied to day-to-day issues.
D)All of the Above

Accepted Answer

The answer of A significant benefit of the cognitive processing...

Question 17

__________ has been characterized as the "signature wound" of the recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
A)Post-traumatic stress disorder
B)Adjustment disorder
C)Generalized anxiety disorder
D)Traumatic brain injury

Accepted Answer

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been extensively reported in military personnel who have served in recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. It has been identified as the "signature wound" as it is often associated with blast injuries and can have long-term physical, cognitive, and emotional effects. While other mental health disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are also prevalent in these populations, TBI is specifically associated with the physical trauma of combat.

Question 18

Hoge et al.(2004)found that __________ was related to seeking counseling services and can limit the number of those within the military who would benefit from seeking assistance.
A)distrust
B)stigma
C)lack of valuing
D)overreliance on peer-support

Accepted Answer

Hoge et al. (2004) found that stigma was related to seeking counseling services, suggesting that the perceived shame or embarrassment associated with seeking help can prevent individuals from seeking assistance. This can result in a limited number of individuals in the military who would benefit from seeking counseling services.

Question 19

In using a cognitive processing approach (Monson et al. ,2006)to address post-traumatic stress disorder,the service member is asked to write a __________ detailing the events of the traumatic event including why it happened.
A)impact statement
B)personal description
C)individualized narrative
D)cognitive reconstruction

Accepted Answer

The cognitive processing approach involves writing an "impact statement" to help the individual process the traumatic event and understand its effects.

Question 20

Which of the following statements BEST describes the reality of reservists in relation to transition to active duty?
A)Reservists exist within a similar culture as the regular military and tend to successfully transition to the culture of active duty when called to serve.
B)Reservists tend to perform well and have little difficulty with transitioning to active duty when called into service.
C)Reservists can often struggle with transitioning to the culture of the regular military,which tends to favor immersion.
D)Reservists benefit from a more developed sense of the civilian world,which makes their transition out of the military an easier adjustment than their peers.

Accepted Answer

Reservists may struggle with transitioning to active duty as they have less exposure and experience in the culture of the regular military. The culture of the regular military tends to favor immersion, which can be difficult for reservists who have not experienced it regularly.

Quiz 13: Military Deployment and Reintegration Issues

Counselors often encounter clients associated with the culture of the military in

Veterans who have had family members involved in treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder have

Public Law 109-461

The __________ approach is commonly used to addressing issues of post-traumatic stress.

Which statement best characterizes the deployment experience of service members?

A counselor working with service members should consider each of the following elements EXCEPT

The __________ stage of deployment involves partners relying on alternative sources of support and forming new roles and norms for the household.

__________ of military families resides in civilian communities?

Which statement accurately describes the issues related to deployment in recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq experienced by military service members?

According to Green,Buckman,Dandeker,and Greenberg (2010) ,military culture includes

The concept of "resilience" as it relates to post-traumatic stress disorder involves

Which statement best characterizes the current landscape of military service members?

Though characteristics of the culture of the military are found in other cultures,__________ is distinct to the military experience.

Issues for nondeployed family members experiencing deployment often involves

A survey of military dependents seeking counseling services associated with deployment stress indicated

A significant benefit of the cognitive processing approach for addressing post-traumatic stress disorder according to Monson et al.(2006) is that

__________ has been characterized as the "signature wound" of the recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Hoge et al.(2004) found that __________ was related to seeking counseling services and can limit the number of those within the military who would benefit from seeking assistance.

In using a cognitive processing approach (Monson et al. ,2006) to address post-traumatic stress disorder,the service member is asked to write a __________ detailing the events of the traumatic event including why it happened.

Which of the following statements BEST describes the reality of reservists in relation to transition to active duty?