Question 1

The story of a young man who rescued people from a river illustrates what key component of counseling?

Accepted Answer

The story metaphorically suggests the importance of addressing and preventing issues at their source, rather than merely intervening after problems have arisen, aligning with the preventive focus in counseling.

Question 2

Which of the following terms was devised in the mid- to late-1970s to identify counseling activities that took place outside of educational settings?

Accepted Answer

Community counseling was the term devised in the mid- to late-1970s to identify counseling activities that occurred outside of educational settings, reflecting the expansion of counseling services into broader community contexts.

Question 3

Which of the following divisions of the American Personnel and Guidance Association was established for mental health counselors?

Accepted Answer

The American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) is the division specifically established for mental health counselors within the framework of the American Personnel and Guidance Association, focusing on the needs and advancement of mental health counseling professionals.

Question 4

Counseling initially developed from a humanitarian concern to improve people's lives in communities affected by

Accepted Answer

Counseling initially developed from a humanitarian concern during the Industrial Revolution to address the social and personal issues arising from rapid industrialization and urbanization.

Question 5

Which of the following individuals founded Boston's Vocational Bureau and is considered the "founder of guidance?"

Accepted Answer

Frank Parsons is recognized as the "founder of guidance" due to his pioneering work in establishing Boston's Vocational Bureau, which aimed to assist young people in making informed career decisions.

Question 6

Which of the following individuals was the first to establish a systematized guidance program in the public schools?

Accepted Answer

Jesse B. Davis is recognized as the first to establish a systematic guidance program in public schools. He implemented a comprehensive guidance program in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, public schools around the early 1900s, focusing on career and moral guidance.

Question 7

Who wrote the book, A Mind That Found Itself?

Accepted Answer

Clifford Beers wrote "A Mind That Found Itself," which is an autobiographical account of his own mental illness and experiences in the early 20th century mental health system.

Question 8

The first national professional organization in the counseling field was called the

Accepted Answer

The first national professional organization in the counseling field was called the National Vocational Guidance Association, which was established to support the growing need for vocational guidance professionals.

Question 9

The flagship journal of the American Counseling Association is the

Accepted Answer

The flagship journal of the American Counseling Association is the Journal of Counseling and Development. This publication is highly regarded in the field for its contributions to research, theory, and practice in counseling.

Question 10

Which of the following statements reflects the influence of World War I on the development of the profession of counseling?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following statements reflects the influence of World War II on the development of the profession of counseling?

Accepted Answer

World War II hastened the need for counselors and psychologists to train and help select specialists for the military and other industry.

Question 12

Which of the following individuals formulated the first theory of counseling?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

The first theory of counseling stated that people had aptitudes, interests, and achievements called ______________ that could be combined in a variety of ways to form constellations of individual characteristics called ______________.

Accepted Answer

The first theory of counseling posited that individuals possess traits (aptitudes, interests, and achievements) that can be combined in various ways to form constellations of individual characteristics, which are referred to as factors. This approach laid the groundwork for understanding personality and vocational guidance through trait and factor theory.

Question 14

Which of the following individuals challenged the directive, counselor-centered approach and the major tenets of Freudian psychoanalysis with a non-directive, person-centered approach to counseling?

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers is known for developing the person-centered approach to counseling, which emphasizes a non-directive, client-centered therapy. This approach contrasts with the directive, counselor-centered methods and the major tenets of Freudian psychoanalysis, focusing instead on the individual's capacity for self-guidance and growth.

Question 15

The National Defense Education Act (NDEA) was enacted in reaction to what event?

Accepted Answer

The National Defense Education Act (NDEA) was enacted in 1958 in direct response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik I in 1957, which marked the start of the space race and heightened Cold War tensions, emphasizing the need for improved education in science and technology in the United States.

Question 16

What did the 1963 Community Mental Health Centers Act authorize?

Accepted Answer

The 1963 Community Mental Health Centers Act authorized the establishment of a nationwide system of community mental health centers to provide mental health services in local communities.

Question 17

The first state to adopt a professional counselor licensure law was

Accepted Answer

Virginia was the first state to adopt a professional counselor licensure law in 1976.

Question 18

Which of the following was formed in the 1980s to standardize counselor training and accredit counseling programs?

Accepted Answer

CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) was established in the 1980s specifically to standardize counselor training and accredit counseling programs.

Question 19

What occurred as a result of the growth of managed care organizations in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

The growth of managed care organizations in the 1990s led to significant changes in the healthcare and counseling fields. Independent counselors faced challenges as managed care emphasized cost control and efficiency, leading to a decrease in their numbers. Many counselors adapted by becoming providers for Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and other managed care entities to maintain client flow and revenue. Additionally, managed care plans often imposed limits on the number of sessions available to clients, reducing the flexibility counselors had in determining the length of treatment.

Question 20

Which of the following statements reflect(s) an impetus for forming the taskforce, 20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling?

Accepted Answer

The taskforce 20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling was formed to address the issue of professional identity, advance the future of counseling, and increase unity within the profession, making all of the provided options correct.

Quiz 1: History of and Professional Identity in Clinical Mental Health Counseling