500+ Flashcards Praxis School Counselor (5422) Exam
A student is failing multiple classes due to poor Conduct an academic and attendance intervention meeting, identify
attendance. What is the counselor's FIRST barriers, and collaborate with parents and teachers—not punish or refer
appropriate action? for discipline.
School counselors primarily follow the ______ model ASCA National Model
framework.
School counselors are responsible for assigning False — Counselors do not assign discipline; they support behavior
student discipline consequences. intervention and emotional regulation.
Define "appraisal services" in school counseling. Appraisal services involve assessing student abilities, interests,
achievements, and behaviors using tests and data to support decision-
making.
What is a key ethical boundary for school Confidentiality is maintained except when there is risk of harm to
counselors regarding confidentiality? self/others or legal obligation to report.
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,500+ Flashcards Praxis School Counselor (5422) Exam
A teacher asks for details about a student's Respect confidentiality and only share necessary educational
counseling session. What should the counselor information relevant to student success.
do?
Define "consultation" in the school counselor role. Consultation involves working with parents, teachers, and staff to
support student development without direct counseling intervention.
The three domains of ASCA are academic, career, social/emotional
and ______ development.
A counselor removes a student from class This is misuse of counseling time; counselors should avoid replacing
repeatedly for "talk time." What is the issue? instructional time or acting as a disciplinary removal system.
Define developmental counseling approach. A counseling approach that considers age-appropriate cognitive,
emotional, and social development stages when supporting students.
A kindergarten student struggles with separation Use gradual exposure, emotional labeling, and caregiver collaboration
anxiety. What strategy aligns with developmental to build secure attachment.
counseling?
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,500+ Flashcards Praxis School Counselor (5422) Exam
Erikson's stage for school-age children is ______ vs Industry
inferiority.
Cognitive development is fixed after early False — Cognitive development continues throughout adolescence
childhood. with environmental influence.
Define "universal interventions" in school Interventions delivered to all students (e.g., classroom lessons on
counseling. bullying prevention).
What is a tier 1 intervention in MTSS? Universal prevention strategies applied to all students.
A student shows withdrawal and declining grades. Possible social-emotional distress, depression, or adjustment issues
What developmental concern may be present? requiring targeted support.
Define "norm-referenced interpretation." Comparing a student's performance to a group norm rather than
individual mastery criteria.
Confidentiality may be broken when there is ______ imminent danger
risk.
Counselor begins therapy for trauma without Ethical violation—school counselors must practice within scope of
training. Issue? competence.
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, 500+ Flashcards Praxis School Counselor (5422) Exam
Define "career counseling" in schools. Helping students explore careers, interests, and post-secondary
pathways aligned with skills and goals.
A student expresses interest in trades instead of Provide unbiased career exploration support without imposing
college. Counselor response? academic bias.
School counselors should enforce attendance False — They support attendance improvement plans, not enforcement.
policies strictly.
Define "referral" in counseling context. Directing students to outside professionals or services for specialized
support.
Human development is influenced by nature and nurture
______.
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A student is failing multiple classes due to poor Conduct an academic and attendance intervention meeting, identify
attendance. What is the counselor's FIRST barriers, and collaborate with parents and teachers—not punish or refer
appropriate action? for discipline.
School counselors primarily follow the ______ model ASCA National Model
framework.
School counselors are responsible for assigning False — Counselors do not assign discipline; they support behavior
student discipline consequences. intervention and emotional regulation.
Define "appraisal services" in school counseling. Appraisal services involve assessing student abilities, interests,
achievements, and behaviors using tests and data to support decision-
making.
What is a key ethical boundary for school Confidentiality is maintained except when there is risk of harm to
counselors regarding confidentiality? self/others or legal obligation to report.
Page 1
,500+ Flashcards Praxis School Counselor (5422) Exam
A teacher asks for details about a student's Respect confidentiality and only share necessary educational
counseling session. What should the counselor information relevant to student success.
do?
Define "consultation" in the school counselor role. Consultation involves working with parents, teachers, and staff to
support student development without direct counseling intervention.
The three domains of ASCA are academic, career, social/emotional
and ______ development.
A counselor removes a student from class This is misuse of counseling time; counselors should avoid replacing
repeatedly for "talk time." What is the issue? instructional time or acting as a disciplinary removal system.
Define developmental counseling approach. A counseling approach that considers age-appropriate cognitive,
emotional, and social development stages when supporting students.
A kindergarten student struggles with separation Use gradual exposure, emotional labeling, and caregiver collaboration
anxiety. What strategy aligns with developmental to build secure attachment.
counseling?
Page 2
,500+ Flashcards Praxis School Counselor (5422) Exam
Erikson's stage for school-age children is ______ vs Industry
inferiority.
Cognitive development is fixed after early False — Cognitive development continues throughout adolescence
childhood. with environmental influence.
Define "universal interventions" in school Interventions delivered to all students (e.g., classroom lessons on
counseling. bullying prevention).
What is a tier 1 intervention in MTSS? Universal prevention strategies applied to all students.
A student shows withdrawal and declining grades. Possible social-emotional distress, depression, or adjustment issues
What developmental concern may be present? requiring targeted support.
Define "norm-referenced interpretation." Comparing a student's performance to a group norm rather than
individual mastery criteria.
Confidentiality may be broken when there is ______ imminent danger
risk.
Counselor begins therapy for trauma without Ethical violation—school counselors must practice within scope of
training. Issue? competence.
Page 3
, 500+ Flashcards Praxis School Counselor (5422) Exam
Define "career counseling" in schools. Helping students explore careers, interests, and post-secondary
pathways aligned with skills and goals.
A student expresses interest in trades instead of Provide unbiased career exploration support without imposing
college. Counselor response? academic bias.
School counselors should enforce attendance False — They support attendance improvement plans, not enforcement.
policies strictly.
Define "referral" in counseling context. Directing students to outside professionals or services for specialized
support.
Human development is influenced by nature and nurture
______.
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