Question 1

NBCC offers all but which of the following certifications?

Accepted Answer

NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors) does not offer a certification specifically titled "Marriage, couple, and family counseling certification (MCFC)." The other certifications listed (B, C, D, E) are indeed offered by NBCC, covering various specializations within the counseling profession.

Question 2

According to the CACREP content areas, all counselors, through their educational pursuits, are expected to have practical knowledge in all the following areas EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs) outlines several core areas of knowledge that are essential for the training of counselors. These include assessment, group work, research and program evaluation, and career development. Psychopharmacology, while important in the broader field of mental health, is not listed as a core area of knowledge that all counselors are expected to have according to CACREP standards.

Question 3

Which is NOT a specialty certification offered by the National Board for Certified Counselors?

Accepted Answer

The National Board for Certified Counselors offers specialty certifications in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and addictions counseling, but not in college counseling.

Question 4

Which association do many marriage, couple and family counselors join?

Accepted Answer

AAMFT stands for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, which is a professional association for those in the field of marriage, couple, and family counseling.

Question 5

During the early part of the 20th century, vocational counselors disliked the word guidance and its heavy emphasis on _______.

Accepted Answer

Vocational counselors in the early 20th century disliked the word "guidance" because it was heavily associated with "morality," which they felt was not relevant to their focus on career and vocational issues.

Question 6

For a number of years there has been a movement to remove the title "guidance counselor" and replace it with:

Accepted Answer

The title "guidance counselor" has been increasingly replaced with "school counselor" to more accurately reflect the broad scope of duties these professionals perform, including academic, career, and social/emotional support, beyond just providing guidance.

Question 7

The ASCA National Model is:

Accepted Answer

The ASCA National Model is specifically designed for the training of school counselors, providing a framework to implement a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program.

Question 8

A school counselor who has earned his or her master's degree from a CACREP- accredited program would require at least_____ credit hours of study.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A school counselor who has earned his...

Question 9

According to the CACREP content areas, all counselors, through their educational pursuits, are expected to have practical knowledge in all the following areas EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs) outlines several core areas of knowledge for counselors, including professional orientation and ethical practice, social and cultural diversity, human growth and development, and the helping relationship. Legal arguments for ethical dilemmas are not listed as a core area of knowledge required by CACREP.

Question 10

Which association is mainly for school counselors?

Accepted Answer

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is the main association for school counselors, focusing on providing professional development, resources, and advocacy for school counseling professionals.

Question 11

Barbara is seeking to become a clinical mental health counselor and has decided to join the related professional association for members of this general field. She will likely be joining the:

Accepted Answer

The American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) is the professional association specifically dedicated to clinical mental health counselors, making it the most relevant choice for Barbara.

Question 12

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) is the accreditation body that defines the standards of counseling coursework. Which is most true about the accreditation of counseling programs by CACREP?

Accepted Answer

CACREP is a well-established accreditation body, and while not all counseling programs are CACREP accredited, most reputable programs follow their guidelines to ensure a high standard of education in the counseling field. CACREP itself does not license counselors; it accredits educational programs. Licensing is typically managed by state boards.

Question 13

______states that offer marriage and family counselor credentialing________ .

Accepted Answer

Most states offer marriage and family counselor credentialing and allow licensed professionals with related degrees to practice in this field, provided they have relevant expertise. This acknowledges the diversity in educational backgrounds of professionals in the field and the importance of expertise over specific degree titles.

Question 14

Which association is mainly for clinical mental health counselors?

Accepted Answer

AMHCA stands for the American Mental Health Counselors Association, which is the primary organization dedicated to the advancement of clinical mental health counselors.

Question 15

Hackney and Cormier attribute modern-day misconceptions, misunderstandings and bias toward the term "counselor" to the______ of the term itself.

Accepted Answer

Hackney and Cormier suggest that the proliferation, or widespread increase, of the term "counselor" across various contexts and meanings has led to modern-day misconceptions, misunderstandings, and biases towards the term. This widespread use dilutes its specific professional meaning, leading to confusion about what counselors actually do.

Question 16

Rehabilitation counseling's accreditation body is the:

Accepted Answer

The Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) was the primary accreditation body for rehabilitation counseling programs, ensuring that these programs met specific standards of quality and effectiveness. However, it's important to note that CORE merged with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) in 2017, and CACREP has taken over the responsibility for accrediting rehabilitation counseling programs since then.

Question 17

"Preventive" sits on the short term ("guidance") side of the counseling continuum. Its counterpart on the long term ("psychotherapy") side of the same continuum is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Preventive" sits on the short term ("guidance")...

Question 18

The derivation of the word "psyche" is______ , and its meaning is______ .

Accepted Answer

The word "psyche" is derived from Greek, where it originally referred to the soul or spirit, not merely the mind or thought processes.

Question 19

Which is true?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is true?
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Question 20

Martin is a counselor in the religious sector. Bob is a vocational counselor. Yoshi counsels people recovering from addiction. Adele is an elementary school counselor. The training of these four individuals, despite the different realms in which they practice, is:

Accepted Answer

The training for counselors across different sectors (religious, vocational, addiction recovery, and school counseling) is remarkably similar, as it typically involves foundational coursework in counseling theory, ethics, and techniques, with variations in specialized training or field placements tailored to their specific areas of practice.

Quiz 1: What Is Counseling and Who Is the Counselor

NBCC offers all but which of the following certifications?

According to the CACREP content areas, all counselors, through their educational pursuits, are expected to have practical knowledge in all the following areas EXCEPT:

Which is NOT a specialty certification offered by the National Board for Certified Counselors?

Which association do many marriage, couple and family counselors join?

During the early part of the 20th century, vocational counselors disliked the word guidance and its heavy emphasis on _______.

For a number of years there has been a movement to remove the title "guidance counselor" and replace it with:

The ASCA National Model is:

A school counselor who has earned his or her master's degree from a CACREP- accredited program would require at least_____ credit hours of study.

According to the CACREP content areas, all counselors, through their educational pursuits, are expected to have practical knowledge in all the following areas EXCEPT:

Which association is mainly for school counselors?

Barbara is seeking to become a clinical mental health counselor and has decided to join the related professional association for members of this general field. She will likely be joining the:

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) is the accreditation body that defines the standards of counseling coursework. Which is most true about the accreditation of counseling programs by CACREP?

states that offer marriage and family counselor credentialing__ .

Which association is mainly for clinical mental health counselors?

Hackney and Cormier attribute modern-day misconceptions, misunderstandings and bias toward the term "counselor" to the______ of the term itself.

Rehabilitation counseling's accreditation body is the:

"Preventive" sits on the short term ("guidance") side of the counseling continuum. Its counterpart on the long term ("psychotherapy") side of the same continuum is:

The derivation of the word "psyche" is , and its meaning is .

Which is true?

Martin is a counselor in the religious sector. Bob is a vocational counselor. Yoshi counsels people recovering from addiction. Adele is an elementary school counselor. The training of these four individuals, despite the different realms in which they practice, is: