IC & RC STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS AND
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1. ________ is the essential first step in determining the possible causes of
addiction for the person and the most appropriate treatment modality for his or her
needs.
a. screening
b. assessment
c. intake
d. orientation
e. treatment planning
- answer-B. Assessment
2. A client tells a counselor that she is unhappy with the way her treatment is
progressing. The counselor should:
a. create new goals and objectives, and suggest alternate forms of therapy
b. talk to the client about possible denial
c. refer the client for more appropriate treatment
d. draw up a new contract with the client
e. discuss these concerns with the client and make necessary changes in treatment
goals.
- answer-e. discuss these concerns with the client and make necessary changes in
treatment goals.
3. A female client reports that she has some concerns about the relationship
between her husband and her 14-year-old daughter from a previous marriage. She
reports that her husband and daughter frequently argue, that her daughter refuses to
take direction from her stepfather, and that her daughter regularly complains about
her stepfather's "faults" and describes how her biological father is better. The
MOST relevant professional to whom a referral should be made is a:
a. Social worker.
b. Clinical psychologist.
c. Licensed professional counselor.
, d. Marriage and family therapist.
e. School psychologist.
- answer-d. Marriage and family therapist.
4. A key factor for counselors to consider is that in a counseling relationship, the
counselor has differential power. One of the best safeguards is:
a. To be alert to and understand the power relationship.
b. To utilize the differential power to motivate the client.
c. To realize the importance of this power in client interventions.
d. To not become involved in a dating relationship until the client has completed
treatment.
e. To use differential power to get the client to try new behaviors.
- answer-a. To be alert to and understand the power relationship.
5. 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?
a. The pretreatment period may be when clients lose interest in treatment.
b. A client may receive enough help so as not to need the services of the program
or agency.
c. Successful pretreatment may result in a client needing services that an agency
doesn't have, thus losing the potential admission.
d. Typically, pretreatment services are not paid for by insurance services.
e. There is really no danger with pretreatment - recovery will require much more
programming than pretreatment can offer.
- answer-a. The pretreatment period may be when clients lose interest in treatment.
6. According to Marlatt's model of the relapse process, which of the following
statements is not true?
a. Abstinence, not controlled use, must be the ultimate goal.
b. Clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses are
likely to occur and are permitted.
c. Clients should be taught skills for anticipating, avoiding, and coping with their
personal high-risk situations.
d. Clients should be taught constructive responses to cope with lapses when they
do occur.
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED PASS!!
1. ________ is the essential first step in determining the possible causes of
addiction for the person and the most appropriate treatment modality for his or her
needs.
a. screening
b. assessment
c. intake
d. orientation
e. treatment planning
- answer-B. Assessment
2. A client tells a counselor that she is unhappy with the way her treatment is
progressing. The counselor should:
a. create new goals and objectives, and suggest alternate forms of therapy
b. talk to the client about possible denial
c. refer the client for more appropriate treatment
d. draw up a new contract with the client
e. discuss these concerns with the client and make necessary changes in treatment
goals.
- answer-e. discuss these concerns with the client and make necessary changes in
treatment goals.
3. A female client reports that she has some concerns about the relationship
between her husband and her 14-year-old daughter from a previous marriage. She
reports that her husband and daughter frequently argue, that her daughter refuses to
take direction from her stepfather, and that her daughter regularly complains about
her stepfather's "faults" and describes how her biological father is better. The
MOST relevant professional to whom a referral should be made is a:
a. Social worker.
b. Clinical psychologist.
c. Licensed professional counselor.
, d. Marriage and family therapist.
e. School psychologist.
- answer-d. Marriage and family therapist.
4. A key factor for counselors to consider is that in a counseling relationship, the
counselor has differential power. One of the best safeguards is:
a. To be alert to and understand the power relationship.
b. To utilize the differential power to motivate the client.
c. To realize the importance of this power in client interventions.
d. To not become involved in a dating relationship until the client has completed
treatment.
e. To use differential power to get the client to try new behaviors.
- answer-a. To be alert to and understand the power relationship.
5. 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?
a. The pretreatment period may be when clients lose interest in treatment.
b. A client may receive enough help so as not to need the services of the program
or agency.
c. Successful pretreatment may result in a client needing services that an agency
doesn't have, thus losing the potential admission.
d. Typically, pretreatment services are not paid for by insurance services.
e. There is really no danger with pretreatment - recovery will require much more
programming than pretreatment can offer.
- answer-a. The pretreatment period may be when clients lose interest in treatment.
6. According to Marlatt's model of the relapse process, which of the following
statements is not true?
a. Abstinence, not controlled use, must be the ultimate goal.
b. Clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses are
likely to occur and are permitted.
c. Clients should be taught skills for anticipating, avoiding, and coping with their
personal high-risk situations.
d. Clients should be taught constructive responses to cope with lapses when they
do occur.
