CSAC Exam Question Practice

CSAC Exam Question Practice What is the best definition of insight? - A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved. MAT refers to: - The use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction A client asks you to recommend a therapist upon being discharged. What is this referred to as? - A referral Which therapy is most directive, but has the greatest risk of abuse of power by the counselor? - Gestalt therapy What is the primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors? - To protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency. Which is not a CNS Depressant? - Alcohol Xanax Nembutal Benzedrine NOT a CNS Depressant: Benzedrine Informed consent requires that clients should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services and ___________ - the limits of their confidentiality. Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members are examples of cultural ___________ - competence. Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of: - Caffeine intoxication. Which substance use disorder is typically not seen in older children or adults? - Inhalant Use Disorder Needle exchange programs can best be described as: - Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal seizures are all signs or symptoms of: - __________ involves making a client aware of resources in the community, as well as providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STDs. - Client education In the US, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use disorder is: - Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Classical and operant conditioning are associated with __________ therapy. - Behavior When a counselor makes arrangement for the client outside of his/her own practice, such as transportation to a clinic. This is best described as: - Case management Counseling is most effective when: - Culture and values are taken into account One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to: - Describe events in objective terms, using measurable language that can be easily understood. The __________ model of addiction explains addiction as a consequence of personal choice. - Moral How does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many of the other approaches to counseling? - Emphasis is placed on the present and future while devaluing the past. Case reviews: - enable the counselor to assess progress and make any necessary changes in the treatment plan.