Question 1

The "Ethical Principles of Psychologists," published by the American Psychology Association establishes __________, and __________ for the profession.
A)Ethical standards and codes of conduct
B)Therapeutic principles and moral questions
C)General principles and ethical standards
D)General principles and moral questions

Accepted Answer

"Ethical Principles of Psychologists" puts forth broad principles and standards of ethics.

Question 2

A clinician who supervises other counselors must have a certain level of competency to identify when an individual is not performing duties sufficiently. Another aspect of supervising other counselors is having the capacity for metacompetence. Metacompetence is __________ .
A)The inability to recognize when someone is not a good counselor
B)The capability to distinguish what one does not know, and to self-reflect
C)Being competent in all areas of the field
D)Specialized competence in one approach of counseling

Accepted Answer

Metacompetence is a central part of supervising others, as it helps the clinician understand areas where increased knowledge could benefit them, and therefore, those they are supervising.

Question 3

The American Psychology Association published the "Ethical Principles of Psychologists" where general principles of the profession are put forth including Principle C: Integrity. Principle C refers to __________ .
A)Respecting all individuals
B)Beneficence
C)Promoting truth, honesty, and accuracy
D)Promoting fairness and justice

Accepted Answer

Principle C is about integrity, and is concerned with the importance of truth, honesty, and accuracy on the clinician's part. This extends to what a clinician is NOT to do in order to maintain this integrity, such as participating in fraud, stealing, or misrepresentation.

Question 4

The amount of times a clinical supervisor must meet with supervisees varies by state. What other requirement(s) varies by state? Choose all that apply.
A)Educational credit
B)Licensure
C)Number of sessions
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Supervision, educational credits, and licensure are some of the major requirements that vary state-by-state. Number of sessions required per week, may vary state to state, but also can vary within states, cities, and agencies, as sessions are usually based on client need, therapist availability, and insurance coverage.

Question 5

Why might a lead clinician provide in-service training for counselors under his supervision?
A)Improve quality of care
B)Train all staff at once and save time
C)Identify who needs to be fired
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

In-service trainings address quality of care issues or concerns and provide the opportunity for new growth and learning. While it is a good chance to get all counselors together, this is not the purpose behind in-service trainings.

Question 6

When conducting a data analysis to determine if a therapeutic approach is effective, what should be considered prior to beginning that analysis? Choose all that apply.
A)Is there strong reliability and validity to the analysis?
B)Does the analyst have appropriate knowledge and skill-base?
C)What will the method of recording data be?
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Conducting a data analysis is an in-depth process requiring advanced knowledge, and strong attention to detail. The person conducting the study must be appropriately skilled in the practice of research and analysis. The method of recording the data is also significant, as different methods influence the study in distinct ways. Also important is the reliability, and validity of the analysis.

Question 7

Live supervision is one way lead clinicians can evaluate the performance of counselors. How is live supervision carried out? Choose all that apply.
A)Counselor self-report
B)Observation via television
C)Lead clinician conducting the session
D)Viewing session through one way mirror

Accepted Answer

Live supervision is conducted through television observation during real-time, or through a one- way mirror. Self-report, while frequently used, has been shown to be quite inaccurate.

Question 8

Supervision is a key component to quality assurance in clinical practice. Supervision includes __________ . Choose all that apply.
A)Answering all phone calls
B)Oversee clinical cases
C)Advise counselors to improve clinical abilities
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Supervision should be focused on the productivity, and proficiency of clinical staff. This includes tasks such as overseeing clinical cases, providing supervision (advising) counselors, debriefing with staff, and even monitoring phone calls.

Question 9

When a counselor receives a performance evaluation, time management skills are one area that the supervisor will look at. What is one way a counselor can improve time management skills? Choose all that apply.
A)Work longer hours
B)Assign work to colleagues
C)Set daily/weekly/monthly goals
D)Practice saying "no"

Accepted Answer

There are many ways to be more effective with time management. Setting goals to work towards can help prioritize responsibilities; saying "no" to extraneous activities, shutting off your email for a short period of time, closing your door, etc. are all ways to safeguard your time more effectively.

Question 10

What factor(s) can impact the progress a client makes in counseling? Choose all that apply.
A)Severity of symptoms
B)Age
C)It depends on how the clinician defines "progress"
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Although client progress, and contributing factors has been researched, results cannot be specifically quantified, as the view on what constitutes progress varies depending on the clinician's viewpoint.

Question 11

A lead clinician (also called clinical supervisor or clinical director) must take on different roles, to effectively carry out the various responsibilities they have. These roles include __________ . Choose all that apply.
A)Mentor
B)Teacher
C)Administrator
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Lead clinicians wear a variety of different "hats" in the mental health field. At times, they serve as a mentor, and a teacher to less experienced counselors; sometimes they may need to serve as an administrator, or an evaluator to those they are supervising.

Question 12

A lead clinician may avoid giving a counselor a new client to a counselor, as she notices the counselor has been complaining about current clients, has seemed distracted and fatigued, and mentioned feeling ineffective in session. The lead clinician probably made a good choice, as it seems the counselor is experiencing __________ . Choose the best answer.
A)A medical condition
B)Burn-out
C)Lack of knowledge
D)A lack of supervision

Accepted Answer

Counselor burnout results from the inherent stress that comes with the counseling profession coupled with inadequate self-care. Symptoms of burnout can be distraction, emotional or physical fatigue, feelings of ongoing worry, and ineffectiveness with clients, vilification of clients, or even an elevated sense of self.

Question 13

What are the personality characteristics of an effective clinician? Choose all that apply.
A)Non-judgmental
B)Compassionate
C)Empathetic
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

There is no specific science to what personalities are best suited for effective counseling. Yet, there are some characteristics that are necessary when establishing a good therapeutic relationship, which is a vital part of effective counseling. These include, but are not limited to: nonjudgmental manners, compassion, and empathy.

Question 14

An effective clinician should be able to help a client do all of the following except __________ .
A)Help client explore the behavior patterns, which are effecting their relationships
B)Identify client's negative thoughts
C)Take responsibility for client's change
D)Establish a trusting environment

Accepted Answer

An effective clinician should help a client explore behavior patterns, identify negative thoughts, and establish a trusting therapeutic relationship. It is the client's obligation to take this new insight, and decide to make changes or not.

Question 15

Counselors who are just beginning in the field often have difficulty choosing an approach. What can help a novice counselor, when creating a theoretical approach from which to work? Choose all that apply.
A)Assessing theoretical knowledge
B)Identifying personal beliefs
C)Trying out different approaches
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Counselors new to the field often need help in choosing an approach, as navigating the many theoretical approaches can be overwhelming. It is helpful if the novice counselor assesses his or her knowledge, regarding the various approaches, as well as taking in to consideration personal beliefs. When inventorying personal beliefs, novice counselors may want to see how those beliefs match up with certain theories, and then try out or practice working from the approaches, with which they connect.

Question 16

Due to the high level of substance use by teens in your area, you want to start a psychoeducational support group. What are important considerations when thinking about starting this group? Choose all that apply.
A)Safety of group
B)Participants age and maturity
C)Parent involvement
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

When starting any support group, group safety must be a top priority. This is especially crucial when working with minors. As such, all of the choices should be taken into account.
There are obvious safety measures that should be taken, to ensure physical safety of all members, but also emotional safety needs to be taken into account. This is where the establishment of confidentiality becomes imperative, and the burden falls on the group leader. Also, it is a good idea to screen potential clients, by meeting with them prior to the start of the group to see if they are a good fit, not only age-wise but also maturity. For teens, parent involvement (or lack thereof) must be considered. This is important for not only the effectiveness of the group, but also with the limits of confidentiality (this can vary from state to state when it comes to teens).

Quiz 1: Administration

The "Ethical Principles of Psychologists," published by the American Psychology Association establishes , and for the profession.

A clinician who supervises other counselors must have a certain level of competency to identify when an individual is not performing duties sufficiently. Another aspect of supervising other counselors is having the capacity for metacompetence. Metacompetence is __________ .

The American Psychology Association published the "Ethical Principles of Psychologists" where general principles of the profession are put forth including Principle C: Integrity. Principle C refers to __________ .

The amount of times a clinical supervisor must meet with supervisees varies by state. What other requirement(s) varies by state? Choose all that apply.

Why might a lead clinician provide in-service training for counselors under his supervision?

When conducting a data analysis to determine if a therapeutic approach is effective, what should be considered prior to beginning that analysis? Choose all that apply.

Live supervision is one way lead clinicians can evaluate the performance of counselors. How is live supervision carried out? Choose all that apply.

Supervision is a key component to quality assurance in clinical practice. Supervision includes __________ . Choose all that apply.

When a counselor receives a performance evaluation, time management skills are one area that the supervisor will look at. What is one way a counselor can improve time management skills? Choose all that apply.

What factor(s) can impact the progress a client makes in counseling? Choose all that apply.

A lead clinician (also called clinical supervisor or clinical director) must take on different roles, to effectively carry out the various responsibilities they have. These roles include __________ . Choose all that apply.

What are the personality characteristics of an effective clinician? Choose all that apply.

An effective clinician should be able to help a client do all of the following except __________ .

Counselors who are just beginning in the field often have difficulty choosing an approach. What can help a novice counselor, when creating a theoretical approach from which to work? Choose all that apply.

Due to the high level of substance use by teens in your area, you want to start a psychoeducational support group. What are important considerations when thinking about starting this group? Choose all that apply.