Question 1

The struggle in America for equality for individuals with disabilities, racial and ethnic minority groups, women, senior citizens, homeless individuals and families, immigrants, migrants, and gays and lesbians basically resolved itself in the first decade of the twenty-first century.

Accepted Answer

While progress has certainly been made in these areas, there is still a long way to go before true equality and equity is achieved for all individuals and groups. Many people still face systemic barriers and discrimination based on their identities.

Question 2

Sexual minority youth are more likely to have higher rates of what issue(s), as compared to heterosexual youth?

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that sexual minority youth experience higher rates of substance abuse, psychiatric treatment, and school problems compared to their heterosexual peers. These disparities are often linked to the stigma and discrimination that sexual minority youth face, which can negatively impact their mental health and well-being. It is important for mental health professionals, educators, and policymakers to address these issues and provide support and resources for sexual minority youth.

Question 3

The concept that education for exceptional children is to be provided, to some degree, in the same environment as able individuals is known as:

Accepted Answer

Mainstreaming refers to the practice of placing students with special needs in general education classrooms for at least part of their education, allowing them to learn alongside their peers.

Question 4

In what year did Sue, Arrendondo, and McDavis introduce the Multicultural Counseling Standards?

Accepted Answer

Sue, Arrendondo, and McDavis introduced the Multicultural Counseling Standards in 1992.

Question 5

Which are the three advocacy competency categories identified by Trusty and Brown (2005)?

Accepted Answer

Trusty and Brown (2005) identified three advocacy competency categories as dispositions, knowledge, and skills.

Question 6

Leaving the school counseling profession or functioning at a level much less proficient and helpful than they should are two potential results of what phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress. School counselors who experience burnout may feel overwhelmed, depersonalized, and less effective in their job, leading to a decrease in job satisfaction and potentially leaving the profession.

Question 7

According to Bemak and Chung (2008), those who maintain the status quo rather than advocating for underserved populations and stressing socially just policies with other school personnel fall into the __________________.

Accepted Answer

Bemak and Chung (2008) describe individuals who maintain the status quo rather than advocating for underserved populations as falling into the "nice counselor syndrome" (NCS), where the focus is on not rocking the boat rather than pushing for systemic change.

Question 8

According to Sue (1992), activist counseling for all students has the potential for helping what type of students?

Accepted Answer

According to Sue (1992), activist counseling has the potential for helping all students, including those who are economically disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged, and certain cultural minorities. Therefore, the best choice is D, all of the above.

Question 9

The popularity of Carl Rogers's non-directive or person-centered approach to counseling in the mid-20th century led to an atmosphere in which most school counselors viewed their role as somewhat __________________ in nature.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The popularity of Carl Rogers's non-directive or...

Question 10

Suicide is a national problem among adolescents, especially __________________ students.

Accepted Answer

According to studies, sexual minority adolescents, such as those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, are at a higher risk for suicide than their heterosexual peers.

Question 11

The __________________ emphasized the importance of school counselors advocating for access to rigorous education for all students.

Accepted Answer

The Transforming School Counselor Initiative (TSCI) was a national initiative launched in 2010 that emphasized the need for school counselors to advocate for access to rigorous education for all students. This included promoting college and career readiness, and ensuring equity and access for underrepresented student populations. The other answer choices (B, C, and D) are relevant to school counseling, but do not specifically emphasize the importance of advocating for access to rigorous education for all students.

Question 12

During which time period did terms like activist, advocacy, social action, and change agent become prominent in professional counseling literature?

Accepted Answer

Terms like activist, advocacy, social action, and change agent became prominent in professional counseling literature during the 1960s and early 1970s, during the height of the civil rights and anti-war movements in the United States. This period saw a growing awareness of social issues and a desire for counselors to take an active role in promoting social justice and equity.

Question 13

Consultation with advocacy partners is one of the steps in Brown and Trusty's (2005) advocacy/implementation process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consultation with advocacy partners is one of...

Question 14

The next generation of school counselors will have to be more active in advocacy through political action if the counselor role challenge is to be resolved.

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that school counselors will need to engage in political action to address the challenges faced in their role, indicating a need for increased advocacy efforts.

Question 15

According to the entry to the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics, the failure to __________________ clients when appropriate is unethical.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the entry to the 2014...

Quiz 5: Advocacy in School Counseling