NBCC NCE PREP |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
When conducting individual or group therapy counselors are to be aware of cultural norms
and rituals. A term which refers to communication through use of micro-space, that is, the
distance we maintain, or attempt to maintain, is:
a. kinesics.
b. proxemics.
c. paralanguage.
d. metacommunication.
CORRECT ANSWER
b. proxemics.
Demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to multicultural issues. Proxemics is defined as
interrelated observations and theories of man's use of space. Proxemics is often taught
as one component of communication, such as the comfort zone for speaking, standing,
and physical nearness to one another in different cultures.
Question 2
A single 27-year-old female presented with a conflict in her life might be expected to be
struggling with which of Erikson's stages?
a. maintaining a close personal relationship versus living as an emotionally isolated
individual.
b. adhering to an established routine versus pursuing various satisfaction.
c. deciding to engage or disengage.
d. maturing her ego identity versus narrowing down.
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,CORRECT ANSWER
a. maintaining a close personal relationship versus living as an emotionally isolated
individual.
Facilitate resolution of interpersonal conflict. Since this question provides no additional data,
it is reasonable to answer this question based upon age and a theory of human growth and
development. Developmental theories often suggest age-related issues for counseling. The
client is 27 years of age and is considered a young adult.
Question 3
Most therapies have in common what type of medicine that has no physical effect but
does work psychologically.
a. placebo.
b. relaxation training.
c. talk therapy.
d. reinforcement.
CORRECT ANSWER
a. placebo.
Explain counseling processes, procedures, tasks, and benefits. There is no
pharmacological activity but taking the placebo often produces effects similar to an
active drug. The effect is an enhancement of the psychological effect. The client believes
the placebo will create a change.
Question 4
What is the key causal factor in a disaster?
a. vulnerability
b. social marginalization
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,c. individual impairment
d. legal restrictions
CORRECT ANSWER
a. vulnerability
Stress management
Question 5
The therapeutic philosophical belief that clients move toward openness, trusting in self,
spontaneity, and possessing is:
a. psychoanalysis.
b. rational-emotive therapy.
c. transactional analysis.
d. person-centered therapy.
CORRECT ANSWER
d. person-centered therapy.
Help facilitate clients' motivation to make the changes they desire. The basic philosophy
of person-centered.
Question 6
Ethical considerations in using Internet interventions include all of the following except:
a. advertising.
b. appropriateness of the disorder for the Internet.
c. privacy, confidentiality.
d. client accessibility.
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, CORRECT ANSWER
a. advertising.
Provide distance counseling or telemental health
Question 7
What term describes a valuing process where or when an individual will cherish and
publicly affirm his/her value.
a. choosing
b. prizing
c. acting
d. caring
CORRECT ANSWER
b. prizing
Awareness of self and impact on clients. Prizing is cherishing the choice and a willingness
to affirm the choice in public.
Question 8
The Jones family has been referred to a community counseling agency for family
counseling. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have a 12-year-old son, 11-year-old daughter, and a six-
year-old son. From the personal family history inventory and during the intake it is learned
that incest between the father and 11-year-old daughter took place for several months
and prior to this visit was unknown to other family members except for the son. No doubt
the entire family can benefit from counseling but which family member may be most in
need of individual counseling?
a. father
b. daughter
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
When conducting individual or group therapy counselors are to be aware of cultural norms
and rituals. A term which refers to communication through use of micro-space, that is, the
distance we maintain, or attempt to maintain, is:
a. kinesics.
b. proxemics.
c. paralanguage.
d. metacommunication.
CORRECT ANSWER
b. proxemics.
Demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to multicultural issues. Proxemics is defined as
interrelated observations and theories of man's use of space. Proxemics is often taught
as one component of communication, such as the comfort zone for speaking, standing,
and physical nearness to one another in different cultures.
Question 2
A single 27-year-old female presented with a conflict in her life might be expected to be
struggling with which of Erikson's stages?
a. maintaining a close personal relationship versus living as an emotionally isolated
individual.
b. adhering to an established routine versus pursuing various satisfaction.
c. deciding to engage or disengage.
d. maturing her ego identity versus narrowing down.
1
,CORRECT ANSWER
a. maintaining a close personal relationship versus living as an emotionally isolated
individual.
Facilitate resolution of interpersonal conflict. Since this question provides no additional data,
it is reasonable to answer this question based upon age and a theory of human growth and
development. Developmental theories often suggest age-related issues for counseling. The
client is 27 years of age and is considered a young adult.
Question 3
Most therapies have in common what type of medicine that has no physical effect but
does work psychologically.
a. placebo.
b. relaxation training.
c. talk therapy.
d. reinforcement.
CORRECT ANSWER
a. placebo.
Explain counseling processes, procedures, tasks, and benefits. There is no
pharmacological activity but taking the placebo often produces effects similar to an
active drug. The effect is an enhancement of the psychological effect. The client believes
the placebo will create a change.
Question 4
What is the key causal factor in a disaster?
a. vulnerability
b. social marginalization
2
,c. individual impairment
d. legal restrictions
CORRECT ANSWER
a. vulnerability
Stress management
Question 5
The therapeutic philosophical belief that clients move toward openness, trusting in self,
spontaneity, and possessing is:
a. psychoanalysis.
b. rational-emotive therapy.
c. transactional analysis.
d. person-centered therapy.
CORRECT ANSWER
d. person-centered therapy.
Help facilitate clients' motivation to make the changes they desire. The basic philosophy
of person-centered.
Question 6
Ethical considerations in using Internet interventions include all of the following except:
a. advertising.
b. appropriateness of the disorder for the Internet.
c. privacy, confidentiality.
d. client accessibility.
3
, CORRECT ANSWER
a. advertising.
Provide distance counseling or telemental health
Question 7
What term describes a valuing process where or when an individual will cherish and
publicly affirm his/her value.
a. choosing
b. prizing
c. acting
d. caring
CORRECT ANSWER
b. prizing
Awareness of self and impact on clients. Prizing is cherishing the choice and a willingness
to affirm the choice in public.
Question 8
The Jones family has been referred to a community counseling agency for family
counseling. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have a 12-year-old son, 11-year-old daughter, and a six-
year-old son. From the personal family history inventory and during the intake it is learned
that incest between the father and 11-year-old daughter took place for several months
and prior to this visit was unknown to other family members except for the son. No doubt
the entire family can benefit from counseling but which family member may be most in
need of individual counseling?
a. father
b. daughter
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