PRAXIS 5422, Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: The ASCA National Model has 4 components:
Answer: Define, Manage, Deliver, Assess (DMDA)
Question 2: The Define component contains three sets of standards:
Answer: ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success, ASCA School Counselor Professional
Standards & Competencies, and the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors
Question 3: This component involves the strategic organization and plan required to implement an
effective school counseling program
Answer: Manage
Question 4: Identifying specific student needs and developing targeted, impactful, and meaningful
interventions is part of the _________ component
Answer: Manage
Question 5: Types of Direct Counseling:
Answer: Instruction, Appraisal + Advisement, Counseling
Question 6: Examples of Direct Counseling
Answer: lesson plans, responsive services, small groups, individual counseling, inventories/assesments
Question 7: Types of Indirect Counseling:
Answer: Referrals Consultation Collaboration
Question 8: Examples of Indirect Counseling
Answer: consult with parents, collaborate with teachers, make referrals to community resources
Question 9: Direct and Indirect
Answer: Deliver
Question 10: Assess
Answer: evaluate programs to identify areas of success/improvement
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,Question 11: Asses
Answer: data-driven approach that demonstrates a program's impact and advocates for resources/support to
address the identified needs
Question 12: Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP)
Answer: designed to be holistic and support all students within a school system through data-informed
strategies.
Question 13: 4 Themes of the ASCA National Model
Answer: leadership, advocacy, collaboration and systemic change
Question 14: Advocacy
Answer: School counselors use data to advocate for student needs and the school counseling program.
Question 15: Advocacy
Answer: School counselors cannot advocate for student achievement and success without accessing,
collecting and reviewing outcome data.
Question 16: Advocacy
Answer: includes the edducation of administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders on the role of value of
school counselors.
Question 17: A counselor notices that a certain group of students cannot access advanced courses due to
scheduling conflicts. What ASCA theme encourages the counselor to advocate for changes that promote
equal access?
Answer: Advocacy
Question 18: A counselor works closely with a local community organization to develop internships for
students interested in various career paths. Which ASCA theme does this example demonstrate?
Answer: Collaboration
Question 19: A counselor is appointed to a committee that promotes cultural competency within the
school. Which role best aligns with which ASCA? theme?
Answer: Leadership
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, Question 20: To promote an inclusive school climate, a counselor organizes a schoolwide campaign that
encourages diversity and inclusion. Which ASCA theme does this example demonstrate?
Answer: Systemic Change
Question 21: In an elementary school setting, a counselor realizes that one student consistently
experiences severe anxiety in social situations. Based on ASCA's standards, what approach should the
counselor take?
A: Conduct individual counseling sessions focused on anxiety reduction
B: Arrange for the student to attend social skills groups
C: Inform the student's parents to monitor social interactions at home.
Answer: A. Conduct individual counseling sessions focused on anxiety reduction
Question 22: ASCA's duty to warn states. that
Answer: counselors have an ethical and legal duty to warn when credible threats are disclosed
Question 23: Counselors are mandated reporters. This means that...
Answer: It is the counselor's legal, ethical, and moral responsibility to report suspected cases of child abuse
and/or neglect.
Question 24: As mandated reporters, counselors would need:
A. To report any reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities, regardless of external
pressures or lack of evidence.
B. To wait until sufficient evidence is collected before making a report.
C. To only report cases when another school personnel member confirms evidence
D. To discuss concerns with the child first and decide together whether to report.
Answer: A. To report any reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities, regardless
of external pressures or lack of evidence.
Question 25: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) techniques:
Answer: scaling questions, the miracle question, exception to the problem
Question 26: Scaling Questions
Answer: A solution-focused technique that asks clients to observe changes in feelings, moods, thoughts, and
behaviors. Clients are also asked to rate their progress or confidence levels, which helps clients assess their
strengths and track improvements.
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Question 1: The ASCA National Model has 4 components:
Answer: Define, Manage, Deliver, Assess (DMDA)
Question 2: The Define component contains three sets of standards:
Answer: ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success, ASCA School Counselor Professional
Standards & Competencies, and the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors
Question 3: This component involves the strategic organization and plan required to implement an
effective school counseling program
Answer: Manage
Question 4: Identifying specific student needs and developing targeted, impactful, and meaningful
interventions is part of the _________ component
Answer: Manage
Question 5: Types of Direct Counseling:
Answer: Instruction, Appraisal + Advisement, Counseling
Question 6: Examples of Direct Counseling
Answer: lesson plans, responsive services, small groups, individual counseling, inventories/assesments
Question 7: Types of Indirect Counseling:
Answer: Referrals Consultation Collaboration
Question 8: Examples of Indirect Counseling
Answer: consult with parents, collaborate with teachers, make referrals to community resources
Question 9: Direct and Indirect
Answer: Deliver
Question 10: Assess
Answer: evaluate programs to identify areas of success/improvement
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,Question 11: Asses
Answer: data-driven approach that demonstrates a program's impact and advocates for resources/support to
address the identified needs
Question 12: Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP)
Answer: designed to be holistic and support all students within a school system through data-informed
strategies.
Question 13: 4 Themes of the ASCA National Model
Answer: leadership, advocacy, collaboration and systemic change
Question 14: Advocacy
Answer: School counselors use data to advocate for student needs and the school counseling program.
Question 15: Advocacy
Answer: School counselors cannot advocate for student achievement and success without accessing,
collecting and reviewing outcome data.
Question 16: Advocacy
Answer: includes the edducation of administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders on the role of value of
school counselors.
Question 17: A counselor notices that a certain group of students cannot access advanced courses due to
scheduling conflicts. What ASCA theme encourages the counselor to advocate for changes that promote
equal access?
Answer: Advocacy
Question 18: A counselor works closely with a local community organization to develop internships for
students interested in various career paths. Which ASCA theme does this example demonstrate?
Answer: Collaboration
Question 19: A counselor is appointed to a committee that promotes cultural competency within the
school. Which role best aligns with which ASCA? theme?
Answer: Leadership
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, Question 20: To promote an inclusive school climate, a counselor organizes a schoolwide campaign that
encourages diversity and inclusion. Which ASCA theme does this example demonstrate?
Answer: Systemic Change
Question 21: In an elementary school setting, a counselor realizes that one student consistently
experiences severe anxiety in social situations. Based on ASCA's standards, what approach should the
counselor take?
A: Conduct individual counseling sessions focused on anxiety reduction
B: Arrange for the student to attend social skills groups
C: Inform the student's parents to monitor social interactions at home.
Answer: A. Conduct individual counseling sessions focused on anxiety reduction
Question 22: ASCA's duty to warn states. that
Answer: counselors have an ethical and legal duty to warn when credible threats are disclosed
Question 23: Counselors are mandated reporters. This means that...
Answer: It is the counselor's legal, ethical, and moral responsibility to report suspected cases of child abuse
and/or neglect.
Question 24: As mandated reporters, counselors would need:
A. To report any reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities, regardless of external
pressures or lack of evidence.
B. To wait until sufficient evidence is collected before making a report.
C. To only report cases when another school personnel member confirms evidence
D. To discuss concerns with the child first and decide together whether to report.
Answer: A. To report any reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities, regardless
of external pressures or lack of evidence.
Question 25: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) techniques:
Answer: scaling questions, the miracle question, exception to the problem
Question 26: Scaling Questions
Answer: A solution-focused technique that asks clients to observe changes in feelings, moods, thoughts, and
behaviors. Clients are also asked to rate their progress or confidence levels, which helps clients assess their
strengths and track improvements.
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