Question 1

The school counseling program should be comprised of:

Accepted Answer

It is important that the counseling program reflects the diversity of the community it serves. This includes having counselors who are representative of different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, as well as different genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. This diversity allows the counseling program to better understand and meet the needs of all students and families. The presence of parents or administrators is not necessary for a comprehensive counseling program, and it should only include school counselors who have the necessary education and training to provide effective counseling services.

Question 2

One of the functions of the advisory for the school counseling program is to:

Accepted Answer

The function of the advisory for the school counseling program is to assist in the dissemination of the results of the school counseling program. The advisory board should include a representative group of stakeholders who can provide feedback and recommendations on the program's effectiveness, suggest improvements or potential changes, and actively participate in the overall planning and implementation of the program.

Question 3

No Child Left Behind (NCLB: 2002) has several provisions regarding family-school collaboration. One of these provisions includes the expectation that:

Accepted Answer

The provision in question is focused on schools making more of an effort to include families, which is reflected in the language used in the statement. The other options (financial compensation for parents, providing an advocate for conferences, and mandating Spanish-speaking teachers) are not part of the provisions of NCLB related to family-school collaboration.

Question 4

One major criticism of how parent involvement has been traditionally defined is that it:

Accepted Answer

The major criticism is that traditional definitions of parent involvement often fail to capture the diverse ways in which minority parents engage with their child's education, overlooking cultural and community-based forms of involvement.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a suggested strategy for increasing the school involvement of minority parents?

Accepted Answer

Hiring an advocate for each minority parent is not a practical or commonly suggested strategy for increasing school involvement.

Question 6

Consultation in school is defined as a:

Accepted Answer

Consultation in school is a service delivery model in which a consultant, in this case a school counselor, uses problem-solving strategies to address the needs of a consultee, such as a teacher or parent, and a client, such as a student. The counselor works collaboratively with the consultee to improve the educational, behavioral or emotional outcomes for the student. This is a common practice within the ASCA National Model (2012). Option A is incorrect because consultation is used within the ASCA National Model. Option C is incorrect because it is an inaccurate statement about consultation. Option D is incorrect because it is a description of another indirect service, which is known as consultation for teachers.

Question 7

In the triadic-dependent approach to consultation the consultant is regarded as a(n):

Accepted Answer

CIn the triadic-dependent approach to consultation, the consultant can take on different roles depending on the situation. They can be an expert who actively directs and prescribes interventions (A), or they can act as an active listener, helping the consultee to identify exceptions to problems and explore solutions (C). This approach is flexible and adapts to the needs of the consultee, rather than fitting a single rigid role.

Question 8

In collaborative consultation:

Accepted Answer

In collaborative consultation, each member of the team including the consultant and consultees are regarded as having potentially important insights and resources, and the consultation process involves a shared decision-making approach. Option A is incorrect as the consultant is seen as a facilitator and not an expert who prescribes interventions. Option B is not always necessary as sometimes the consultation may be conducted with just the consultee or through indirect consultation. Option C is not always required for collaborative consultation.

Question 9

In Solution-focused consultation, the consultant seeks to understand the consultee's "frame" of the situation because it is believed that the consultee's perspective:

Accepted Answer

Solution-focused consultation emphasizes the importance of understanding the consultee's frame of the situation because it is believed that it shapes their perception and interpretation of the student's difficulties. The consultant can help the consultee construct a new frame that is more conducive to finding a solution. Option A is incorrect because SF consultation does not place blame on any one factor for a student's difficulties. Option B is incorrect because SF consultation does not focus on the unconscious. Option D is incorrect because the notion of the consultee having an unconscious desire to humiliate the student is not relevant to SF consultation.

Question 10

One of the ways in which Solution-focused consultation differs from traditional models of consultation is that:

Accepted Answer

One of the primary differences between Solution-focused consultation and traditional models of consultation is that Solution-focused consultation places less emphasis on the student and more emphasis on what the consultee (e.g. teacher, parent, etc.) can control or influence. The focus is on solutions and strategies that can be implemented by the consultee, rather than solely on addressing the student's behavior or performance. Options A and B are aspects of some traditional models of consultation, but do not necessarily distinguish them from Solution-focused consultation. Option D is incorrect, as Solution-focused consultation can be implemented by any trained consultant, not just administrators.

Question 11

Which of the following questions is a Solution-focused consultant likely to use?

Accepted Answer

Solution-focused consultants focus on the outcome and solution rather than the problem itself. Therefore, they are likely to ask questions that focus on identifying goals and measuring progress, such as "How will you know when consultation is successful?"

Question 12

The exploring exceptions technique in Solution-focused consultation involves asking the consultee to explore:

Accepted Answer

The exploring exceptions technique involves asking the consultee to explore times when the problem did not occur or occurred to a lesser degree and then exploring the consultee's contributions to that success. This helps to shift the focus from the problem to potential solutions and strengths. Choices B, C, and D are not relevant to the technique of exploring exceptions.

Question 13

Scaling questions are used by Solution-focused consultants to:

Accepted Answer

Scaling questions are designed to counter the tendency of clients/consultees to think in all or nothing terms by exploring the nuances of their experiences and identifying areas of progress, no matter how small. Option A and D are not relevant to scaling questions, and option B is not a commonly accepted use for scaling questions.

Question 14

In systemic consultation, the problems and potential solutions are not see as existing within the child, but rather:

Accepted Answer

In systemic consultation, the problems and potential solutions are seen as existing within the interactions between the student and teacher and teacher and parents, rather than being solely attributed to the child or any of the other options listed.

Question 15

In school-based systemic consultation, the consultant explores the reciprocal nature of the situation, meaning that the consultant seeks to identify:

Accepted Answer

School-based systemic consultation involves understanding the dynamic interactions between different systems involved in the child's life. This includes exploring how the child's behavior may be influenced by teacher behavior, and vice versa. This reciprocal nature is an important aspect of systemic consultation. Option A, C, and D may also be important factors to consider, but they do not directly relate to the concept of reciprocity in systemic consultation.

Question 16

In school-based systemic consultation, one the reasons for enhancing the relationship between the school and family is to:

Accepted Answer

Enhancing the relationship between the school and family can help understand how the family context may be contributing the child's difficulties at school. This can lead to better collaboration between the school and family in addressing the child's needs and improving their academic and social outcomes. The other options do not accurately reflect the purpose of school-based systemic consultation.

Question 17

In school-based behavioral consultation, during the problem identification step, the consultant:

Accepted Answer

During the problem identification step, the consultant reviews information from various sources like test data, observations, records, and interviews to understand the problem comprehensively.

Question 18

In school-based behavioral consultation, during the problem analysis step, the consultant:

Accepted Answer

During the problem analysis step, the consultant identifies the antecedents and consequences of the identified behavior. This helps to understand the function of the behavior and guides the development of effective interventions. The other options are not part of the problem analysis step.

Question 19

In school-based behavioral consultation, during the plan implementation step, the consultant:

Accepted Answer

During the plan implementation step, the consultant works collaboratively with the consultee to brainstorm possible interventions and strategies for addressing the identified behavior. This step involves drawing on the information gathered in the previous steps, such as antecedents and consequences of the behavior, and selecting the most appropriate interventions based on the needs and preferences of the individuals involved. While teaching fading strategies and reviewing information drawn from test data and observations may be important components of the consultation process, they are not the primary focus of the plan implementation step.

Question 20

In school-based behavioral consultation, during the implementation stage, the consultant:

Accepted Answer

During the implementation stage of school-based behavioral consultation, the consultant teaches the consultee how to apply specific skills such as reinforcement and modeling to address the identified behavior. This stage focuses on the application and practice of strategies designed to modify behavior.

Quiz 8: Consultation and Collaboration