CMPC EXAM PREP |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which of the waves of cognitive behavior therapy places much less emphasis on the
behavioral aspect of behavior change and much more on the modification of dysfunctional
beliefs and faulty information processing?
*first
*second
*third
*fourth
CORRECT ANSWER
Second
Question 2
What are the transtheoretical model (TTM) stages of change?
A) preparation, contemplation, action, evaluation, progression, termination
B) forethought, performance, self-reflection, action, maintenance, culmination
C) precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination
D) contemplation, preparation, action, progression, maintenance, termination
CORRECT ANSWER
C) precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination
Question 3
1
,True or False: The theory of planned behavior proposes that the key factor influencing a
change in behavior is the intention to perform the behavior.
CORRECT ANSWER
True
Question 4
Within a sport context, consulting refers to a ____________ process in which
psychological, counseling, and sport __________ principles are applied with individuals,
teams, and organizations to help them move from their current state to their desired
state.
A) unidimensional; adherence
B) holistic; personality
C) complex; physiology
D) collaborative; performance
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 5
True or False: MPCs should integrate only one theoretical framework in their consulting
and counseling philosophy to streamline their work and have clear choices regarding how
they should proceed in novel situation
CORRECT ANSWER
False
Question 6
All of the following techniques can be classified as cognitive behavior therapy EXCEPT:
2
,*hypnosis
*relaxation training
*exposure therapy
*behavior rehearsal
*cognitive restructuring
CORRECT ANSWER
hypnosis
Question 7
An athlete comes to see you to discuss the performance difficulties she has been
experiencing with her team. After the session, you note that she was entirely focused on
problems; she continually reverted to these topics, even when you asked her to discuss
positive aspects of the team's performance. During the next session, you will guide her to
shift from a problem-dominated to a solution-oriented conversation. In essence, you plan
to use:
*brief talk
*problem talk
*performance talk
*solution talk
CORRECT ANSWER
Solution talk
Question 8
The theory of planned behavior has been criticized for excluding the influence that
emotions and unconscious influences have on behavior.
true
false
3
, CORRECT ANSWER
True
Question 9
Person-centered therapy is a counseling approach that should be used with clients who
are seeking direction and quick solutions.
true
false
CORRECT ANSWER
False
Question 10
Mindfulness is the ___________ that emerges through deliberately paying attention, in
the present moment and ______________, to the unfolding experience moment to
moment:
*behavior; with intensity
*awareness; nonjudgmentally
*reflection; with enthusiasm
*result; critically
CORRECT ANSWER
awareness; nonjudgmentally
Question 11
An athlete comes to see you because he is underperforming and cannot pinpoint the
cause. He is visibly upset as he explains what his experience has been like for the last few
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which of the waves of cognitive behavior therapy places much less emphasis on the
behavioral aspect of behavior change and much more on the modification of dysfunctional
beliefs and faulty information processing?
*first
*second
*third
*fourth
CORRECT ANSWER
Second
Question 2
What are the transtheoretical model (TTM) stages of change?
A) preparation, contemplation, action, evaluation, progression, termination
B) forethought, performance, self-reflection, action, maintenance, culmination
C) precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination
D) contemplation, preparation, action, progression, maintenance, termination
CORRECT ANSWER
C) precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination
Question 3
1
,True or False: The theory of planned behavior proposes that the key factor influencing a
change in behavior is the intention to perform the behavior.
CORRECT ANSWER
True
Question 4
Within a sport context, consulting refers to a ____________ process in which
psychological, counseling, and sport __________ principles are applied with individuals,
teams, and organizations to help them move from their current state to their desired
state.
A) unidimensional; adherence
B) holistic; personality
C) complex; physiology
D) collaborative; performance
CORRECT ANSWER
D
Question 5
True or False: MPCs should integrate only one theoretical framework in their consulting
and counseling philosophy to streamline their work and have clear choices regarding how
they should proceed in novel situation
CORRECT ANSWER
False
Question 6
All of the following techniques can be classified as cognitive behavior therapy EXCEPT:
2
,*hypnosis
*relaxation training
*exposure therapy
*behavior rehearsal
*cognitive restructuring
CORRECT ANSWER
hypnosis
Question 7
An athlete comes to see you to discuss the performance difficulties she has been
experiencing with her team. After the session, you note that she was entirely focused on
problems; she continually reverted to these topics, even when you asked her to discuss
positive aspects of the team's performance. During the next session, you will guide her to
shift from a problem-dominated to a solution-oriented conversation. In essence, you plan
to use:
*brief talk
*problem talk
*performance talk
*solution talk
CORRECT ANSWER
Solution talk
Question 8
The theory of planned behavior has been criticized for excluding the influence that
emotions and unconscious influences have on behavior.
true
false
3
, CORRECT ANSWER
True
Question 9
Person-centered therapy is a counseling approach that should be used with clients who
are seeking direction and quick solutions.
true
false
CORRECT ANSWER
False
Question 10
Mindfulness is the ___________ that emerges through deliberately paying attention, in
the present moment and ______________, to the unfolding experience moment to
moment:
*behavior; with intensity
*awareness; nonjudgmentally
*reflection; with enthusiasm
*result; critically
CORRECT ANSWER
awareness; nonjudgmentally
Question 11
An athlete comes to see you because he is underperforming and cannot pinpoint the
cause. He is visibly upset as he explains what his experience has been like for the last few
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