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LADC EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
A common error that counselors make when conducting an assessment -
correct answer-moving too quickly from data collection to treatment
planning
A pretreatment period is frequently the result of waiting lists or client
reluctance to become fully engaged in primary treatment. what might be a
danger of this pretreatment period? - correct answer-may be when clients
lose interest in treatment
According to Marlatt's model of the relapse process, which of the following
statements is not true? - correct answer-Clients should be helped to
recognize that one or more temporary lapses are likely to occur and are
permitted
All of the following are goals of person-centered therapy EXCEPT - correct
answer-teaching clients to formulate and carry out plans to change their
behavior
During the screening process, a critical task that the counselor has is to: -
correct answer-establish rapport with the client
During the assessment process, your alcohol and tranquilizer abusing
client reveals a history of self-destructiveness when frustrated and an
inability to delay impulses. The MOST appropriate assessment batter in
this case is - correct answer-Beck depression scale, the MAST test, MMPI
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Effective case management for persons in need of multiple services
requires: - correct answer-monitoring, feedback, and evaluation of services
Alcohol decreases resistance to HIV infection by - correct answer-
compromising T-cell functions
Sarah, a counselor in a drug treatment center, grew up in an alcoholic
home and still has strained relationships. Which statement BEST describes
Sarah's situation?
a. Sarah can expect her unresolved conflicts to rise to the surface because
of
her work in the treatment center.
b. Sarah can resolve her personal pain by working professionally with
addicted family units in a treatment center.
c. Sarah may be more comfortable with her clients because she is familiar
with their behavior. d. Sarah may have unfinished business with her
parents. - correct answer-A. Sarah can expect her unresolved conflicts to
rise to the surface because of her work in the treatment center
Pupils dilated; gooseflesh; lacrimation; muscle jerks' flu syndrome;
vomiting; diarrhea; nervousness; yawning' and severe anxiety. Withdraw
substance? - correct answer-Opioids
The organization founded as an alternative to programs with spiritual
overtones, whose publication is called "The Small Book," is: - correct
answer-Rational Recovery and SMART recovery
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One of the counselor's tasks is to guide the client in relating and
communicating in specific terms, rather than in general or abstract terms.
That characteristic or ability is called: - correct answer-Concreteness
One of the earliest models of case management services in the criminal
justice system was created in 1972, when the White House launched a
demonstration program known as: - correct answer-Treatment Alternatives
to Street Crime (TASC)
Jesus
Stress inoculation focuses primarily on: - correct answer-increasing coping
skills
The CAGE test is a simple assessment that is administered to individuals
with a drinking problem. The questions on the test refer to: - correct
answer-cutting down on drinking, feeling annoyed and guilty, and dealing
with hangovers
cut, annoyed, guilty, hangovers
The focus of intervention in the criminal justice system is first to - correct
answer-protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
The description of the client's rights typically occurs during the ...... I'm
rolling my eyes - correct answer-Orientation
During the intake, a counselor can expect to address all of the following
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issues EXCEPT:
a. a client's fears and denial.
b. confidentiality.
c. information gathering.
d. treatment planning. - correct answer-treatment planning
A cocaine-dependent client admits being fired from his job for absenteeism,
losing his home and car by defaulting on his loans, and associating with
peers who use cocaine. He states that he does not require residential
treatment because his problem is not serious enough. He further states that
he has lost his house and car because his wife didn't work enough hours.
Defense mechanisms? - correct answer-Denial, minimization, and
rationalization
The primary purpose of a professional code of ethics is to: - correct
answer-serve as a guide in helping clients while behaving in a fair way to
colleagues
When making a referral you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
a. share what you know about the referral agency with your client.
b. follow through with the referral agency to ensure you get your referral
fee.
c. offer to make the initial contact in order to ensure that the client sees the
right person.
d. Have the client sign a release of confidentiality form before following
through with the referral. - correct answer-b. follow through with the referral
agency to ensure you get your referral fee
LADC EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
A common error that counselors make when conducting an assessment -
correct answer-moving too quickly from data collection to treatment
planning
A pretreatment period is frequently the result of waiting lists or client
reluctance to become fully engaged in primary treatment. what might be a
danger of this pretreatment period? - correct answer-may be when clients
lose interest in treatment
According to Marlatt's model of the relapse process, which of the following
statements is not true? - correct answer-Clients should be helped to
recognize that one or more temporary lapses are likely to occur and are
permitted
All of the following are goals of person-centered therapy EXCEPT - correct
answer-teaching clients to formulate and carry out plans to change their
behavior
During the screening process, a critical task that the counselor has is to: -
correct answer-establish rapport with the client
During the assessment process, your alcohol and tranquilizer abusing
client reveals a history of self-destructiveness when frustrated and an
inability to delay impulses. The MOST appropriate assessment batter in
this case is - correct answer-Beck depression scale, the MAST test, MMPI
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Effective case management for persons in need of multiple services
requires: - correct answer-monitoring, feedback, and evaluation of services
Alcohol decreases resistance to HIV infection by - correct answer-
compromising T-cell functions
Sarah, a counselor in a drug treatment center, grew up in an alcoholic
home and still has strained relationships. Which statement BEST describes
Sarah's situation?
a. Sarah can expect her unresolved conflicts to rise to the surface because
of
her work in the treatment center.
b. Sarah can resolve her personal pain by working professionally with
addicted family units in a treatment center.
c. Sarah may be more comfortable with her clients because she is familiar
with their behavior. d. Sarah may have unfinished business with her
parents. - correct answer-A. Sarah can expect her unresolved conflicts to
rise to the surface because of her work in the treatment center
Pupils dilated; gooseflesh; lacrimation; muscle jerks' flu syndrome;
vomiting; diarrhea; nervousness; yawning' and severe anxiety. Withdraw
substance? - correct answer-Opioids
The organization founded as an alternative to programs with spiritual
overtones, whose publication is called "The Small Book," is: - correct
answer-Rational Recovery and SMART recovery
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One of the counselor's tasks is to guide the client in relating and
communicating in specific terms, rather than in general or abstract terms.
That characteristic or ability is called: - correct answer-Concreteness
One of the earliest models of case management services in the criminal
justice system was created in 1972, when the White House launched a
demonstration program known as: - correct answer-Treatment Alternatives
to Street Crime (TASC)
Jesus
Stress inoculation focuses primarily on: - correct answer-increasing coping
skills
The CAGE test is a simple assessment that is administered to individuals
with a drinking problem. The questions on the test refer to: - correct
answer-cutting down on drinking, feeling annoyed and guilty, and dealing
with hangovers
cut, annoyed, guilty, hangovers
The focus of intervention in the criminal justice system is first to - correct
answer-protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
The description of the client's rights typically occurs during the ...... I'm
rolling my eyes - correct answer-Orientation
During the intake, a counselor can expect to address all of the following
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issues EXCEPT:
a. a client's fears and denial.
b. confidentiality.
c. information gathering.
d. treatment planning. - correct answer-treatment planning
A cocaine-dependent client admits being fired from his job for absenteeism,
losing his home and car by defaulting on his loans, and associating with
peers who use cocaine. He states that he does not require residential
treatment because his problem is not serious enough. He further states that
he has lost his house and car because his wife didn't work enough hours.
Defense mechanisms? - correct answer-Denial, minimization, and
rationalization
The primary purpose of a professional code of ethics is to: - correct
answer-serve as a guide in helping clients while behaving in a fair way to
colleagues
When making a referral you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
a. share what you know about the referral agency with your client.
b. follow through with the referral agency to ensure you get your referral
fee.
c. offer to make the initial contact in order to ensure that the client sees the
right person.
d. Have the client sign a release of confidentiality form before following
through with the referral. - correct answer-b. follow through with the referral
agency to ensure you get your referral fee
