ADC/AADC Practice Test 1 Study Guide 2026 | Complete
Review | Graded A+
1. In what way might a counselor incorporate the principle of 'services to others'
from the twelfth step of Alcoholics Anonymous into a treatment plan for a
client struggling with addiction?
By emphasizing the importance of making amends to past
relationships without further action.
By advising the client to avoid all social interactions to prevent relapse.
By encouraging the client to engage in volunteer work or support
groups to foster a sense of community and responsibility.
By focusing solely on the client's personal goals for abstinence.
2. Describe how therapeutic communities utilize group confrontations in the
treatment process.
Therapeutic communities use group confrontations to promote
accountability and encourage personal growth among members.
Therapeutic communities focus only on individual therapy without
group interactions.
Therapeutic communities avoid confrontations to maintain a
supportive environment.
Group confrontations are used solely for punishment in therapeutic
communities.
3. If a counselor learns that a client has committed a crime, what steps should
they take to balance legal obligations and ethical responsibilities?
Ignore the information to maintain client confidentiality.
Discuss the crime openly with other clients for transparency.
, Immediately report the client to law enforcement without
consultation.
Consult with legal counsel and consider the ethical guidelines
before disclosing information.
4. Which of the following perspectives argues that every person has the
potential to become self actualized?
behavioral
gestalt
humanistic
cognitive
5. Non-maleficence means, to "do " to the patient:
What is fair
Good
No harm
What is best
6. Describe the concept of homeostasis in the context of family dynamics when
a member struggles with substance use disorder.
Homeostasis refers to the family's attempts to maintain stability and
balance despite the challenges posed by a loved one's substance
use disorder.
Homeostasis is a term used to describe the emotional responses of
family members.
Homeostasis describes the family's decision to confront the individual
with the disorder.
, Homeostasis is the process of family members ignoring the substance
use disorder.
7. If a counselor learns that a client is planning to harm themselves, what action
should the counselor take regarding confidentiality?
The counselor should keep the information confidential and continue
therapy.
The counselor should inform the client's family without the client's
consent.
The counselor should disclose the information to appropriate
authorities to prevent harm.
The counselor should wait for the client to disclose this information
themselves.
8. Which substance is associated with symptoms such as restlessness,
nervousness, and muscle twitching?
alcohol intoxication
cocaine intoxication
caffeine intoxication
heroin intoxication
9. Describe the significance of providing services to others in the context of the
twelfth step of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Providing services to others helps individuals maintain their sobriety
and reinforces their commitment to recovery.
The twelfth step is primarily about relapse prevention strategies.
The twelfth step focuses solely on personal abstinence from
substances.
, The twelfth step emphasizes the importance of making amends to
those harmed.
10. Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of avoiding harm to
clients in counseling?
show equal respect for gender
show unconditional positive regard
do no harm
respect confidentiality
11. A gestalt therapist is likely to be and than a person-centered therapist
more directive; less confrontational
more empathetic; more directive
less confrontational; less directive'
more directive; more confrontational
12. Aisha has completed her treatment at an inpatient facility and is ready to be
discharged. She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work
with her and her husband on an oupatient basis. This process is BEST viewed
as an example of:
case management
referral
after care plan
consultation
13. Collateral interviews involve:
Review | Graded A+
1. In what way might a counselor incorporate the principle of 'services to others'
from the twelfth step of Alcoholics Anonymous into a treatment plan for a
client struggling with addiction?
By emphasizing the importance of making amends to past
relationships without further action.
By advising the client to avoid all social interactions to prevent relapse.
By encouraging the client to engage in volunteer work or support
groups to foster a sense of community and responsibility.
By focusing solely on the client's personal goals for abstinence.
2. Describe how therapeutic communities utilize group confrontations in the
treatment process.
Therapeutic communities use group confrontations to promote
accountability and encourage personal growth among members.
Therapeutic communities focus only on individual therapy without
group interactions.
Therapeutic communities avoid confrontations to maintain a
supportive environment.
Group confrontations are used solely for punishment in therapeutic
communities.
3. If a counselor learns that a client has committed a crime, what steps should
they take to balance legal obligations and ethical responsibilities?
Ignore the information to maintain client confidentiality.
Discuss the crime openly with other clients for transparency.
, Immediately report the client to law enforcement without
consultation.
Consult with legal counsel and consider the ethical guidelines
before disclosing information.
4. Which of the following perspectives argues that every person has the
potential to become self actualized?
behavioral
gestalt
humanistic
cognitive
5. Non-maleficence means, to "do " to the patient:
What is fair
Good
No harm
What is best
6. Describe the concept of homeostasis in the context of family dynamics when
a member struggles with substance use disorder.
Homeostasis refers to the family's attempts to maintain stability and
balance despite the challenges posed by a loved one's substance
use disorder.
Homeostasis is a term used to describe the emotional responses of
family members.
Homeostasis describes the family's decision to confront the individual
with the disorder.
, Homeostasis is the process of family members ignoring the substance
use disorder.
7. If a counselor learns that a client is planning to harm themselves, what action
should the counselor take regarding confidentiality?
The counselor should keep the information confidential and continue
therapy.
The counselor should inform the client's family without the client's
consent.
The counselor should disclose the information to appropriate
authorities to prevent harm.
The counselor should wait for the client to disclose this information
themselves.
8. Which substance is associated with symptoms such as restlessness,
nervousness, and muscle twitching?
alcohol intoxication
cocaine intoxication
caffeine intoxication
heroin intoxication
9. Describe the significance of providing services to others in the context of the
twelfth step of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Providing services to others helps individuals maintain their sobriety
and reinforces their commitment to recovery.
The twelfth step is primarily about relapse prevention strategies.
The twelfth step focuses solely on personal abstinence from
substances.
, The twelfth step emphasizes the importance of making amends to
those harmed.
10. Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of avoiding harm to
clients in counseling?
show equal respect for gender
show unconditional positive regard
do no harm
respect confidentiality
11. A gestalt therapist is likely to be and than a person-centered therapist
more directive; less confrontational
more empathetic; more directive
less confrontational; less directive'
more directive; more confrontational
12. Aisha has completed her treatment at an inpatient facility and is ready to be
discharged. She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work
with her and her husband on an oupatient basis. This process is BEST viewed
as an example of:
case management
referral
after care plan
consultation
13. Collateral interviews involve:
