CSAC EXAM WITH 100% COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What is pigeonholing or stereotyping? - Answer-Making assumptions about your client
from observable facts.
What are the two components of probing? - Answer-1. Identification of a subject or
feelings that needs further exploration; and
2. Open-ended phrasing
Definition of interpreting - Answer-A technique used by the counselor to present the
client with alternative ways of looking at his/her situation.
Effective interpreting has three components - Answer-1. Determining and restating
basic messages
2. Adding counselor ideas for a new frame of reference; and
3. Checking out these ideas with the client.
Purposes of confrontation - Answer-1. It helps the client become more congruent
2. It establishes the counselor as a role model in using direct, honest, and open
communication
3. It tends to focus on problems about which the client might take action to change
his/her behavior
4. It often breaks down the defenses of the client which he/she has consciously or
unconsciously put up
5. It tends to enrich the condition of empathy in the counseling relationship
6. It encourages the client to acknowledge his/her feelings and behavior b bringing to
the surface those he/she has denied.
Advantages of group counseling - Answer-1. A sense of safety
2. An intense learning experience
3. Direct
4. Caring for others
5. Groups are more cost efficient
Disadvantages of group counseling - Answer-1. Each member receives less attention
2. Without proper leadership, the group may choose a member as a scapegoat and vent
hostility upon that person
,3. The counselor has less control and power
What are the 12 factors that help group members change? - Answer-1. Instillation of
hope
2. Universality - a common problem
3. Imparting information
4. Altruism - caring about others
5. Learning healthier ways to behave
6. Development of socializing techniques
7. Imitative behavior - The leaders/senior group members act as role models
8. Interpersonal learning
9. Notice new interpersonal skills
10. Group cohesiveness - they are more willing to attend, participate, help other
members and defend group rules
11. Catharsis - after a person has a release of intense emotions, he/she may be freer to
use information and new experience to grow
12. Existential factors - self responsibility
Critical to group participant outcome is: - Answer-1. Commitment to participation
2. Commitment to sobriety
3. Regular and timely attendance
4. Completion of the group
What are the stages of group development? - Answer-1. Initial stage
2. Transition stage
3. Working stage
4. Final stage
In a group during the transition stage the leader must encourage healthy behavior by: -
Answer-1. Acceptance of others
2. Respect
3. Helpful feedback
4. Healthy disagreement
5. Self-disclosure
6. Self-exploration
In a group during the initial stage the leader must model: - Answer-1. Caring
2. Genuineness
3. Openness
4. Acceptance and respect
5. Listening
6. Instilling hope
In a group during the working stage the members should show: - Answer-1. Spontaneity
2. Honesty
3. Acceptance
, 4. Responsibility
5. Self-disclosure
6. Constructive expression of hostility and resentment
7. Encouragement of others
8. Less dependence on the leader
9. More equality among members
Group members must address these issues: - Answer-1. Responsibility
2. Taking risks
3. Becoming more open
4. Group cohesiveness
5. Trying new attitudes and behaviors to resolve problems
During the working stage of a group, the leader needs to: - Answer-1. Help members do
more self-exploration
2. Focus appropriately on here and now issues with the group and model healthy
confrontation
3. Facilitate discussions
4. Propose alternatives and examine consequences
5. Help shift learning from inside to outside of the group
6. Encourage risk taking in the real world
In a group the role of the individual must go through are: - Answer-1. Compliance
2. Identification
3. Internalization
In order to effectively lead a group, a leader should: - Answer-1. Be able to guide group
interaction and structure
2. Volunteer to be a participant in a group experience
3. Encourage members to behave in a particular way
4. Provide feedback on a member's behavior
5. Arouse tension in the group in order to uncover hidden conflicts and resolve them
Four causes of Alcohol and drug addiction: - Answer-1. Biopsychosocial
2. medical
3. clinical
4. social
A biopsychosocial approach necessitates: - Answer-A comprehensive service package
and appropriate patient-treatment matching through a comprehensive assessment - a
single approach will not be adequate
Medical/biological causes of substance abuse is seen and treated as: - Answer-Drug
and alcohol addiction is seen as an illness comparable to other diseases such as
diabetes. The management of behavior is a central feature. Recovery represents the
long-term management of the addictive disease and is life-long.
SOLUTIONS
What is pigeonholing or stereotyping? - Answer-Making assumptions about your client
from observable facts.
What are the two components of probing? - Answer-1. Identification of a subject or
feelings that needs further exploration; and
2. Open-ended phrasing
Definition of interpreting - Answer-A technique used by the counselor to present the
client with alternative ways of looking at his/her situation.
Effective interpreting has three components - Answer-1. Determining and restating
basic messages
2. Adding counselor ideas for a new frame of reference; and
3. Checking out these ideas with the client.
Purposes of confrontation - Answer-1. It helps the client become more congruent
2. It establishes the counselor as a role model in using direct, honest, and open
communication
3. It tends to focus on problems about which the client might take action to change
his/her behavior
4. It often breaks down the defenses of the client which he/she has consciously or
unconsciously put up
5. It tends to enrich the condition of empathy in the counseling relationship
6. It encourages the client to acknowledge his/her feelings and behavior b bringing to
the surface those he/she has denied.
Advantages of group counseling - Answer-1. A sense of safety
2. An intense learning experience
3. Direct
4. Caring for others
5. Groups are more cost efficient
Disadvantages of group counseling - Answer-1. Each member receives less attention
2. Without proper leadership, the group may choose a member as a scapegoat and vent
hostility upon that person
,3. The counselor has less control and power
What are the 12 factors that help group members change? - Answer-1. Instillation of
hope
2. Universality - a common problem
3. Imparting information
4. Altruism - caring about others
5. Learning healthier ways to behave
6. Development of socializing techniques
7. Imitative behavior - The leaders/senior group members act as role models
8. Interpersonal learning
9. Notice new interpersonal skills
10. Group cohesiveness - they are more willing to attend, participate, help other
members and defend group rules
11. Catharsis - after a person has a release of intense emotions, he/she may be freer to
use information and new experience to grow
12. Existential factors - self responsibility
Critical to group participant outcome is: - Answer-1. Commitment to participation
2. Commitment to sobriety
3. Regular and timely attendance
4. Completion of the group
What are the stages of group development? - Answer-1. Initial stage
2. Transition stage
3. Working stage
4. Final stage
In a group during the transition stage the leader must encourage healthy behavior by: -
Answer-1. Acceptance of others
2. Respect
3. Helpful feedback
4. Healthy disagreement
5. Self-disclosure
6. Self-exploration
In a group during the initial stage the leader must model: - Answer-1. Caring
2. Genuineness
3. Openness
4. Acceptance and respect
5. Listening
6. Instilling hope
In a group during the working stage the members should show: - Answer-1. Spontaneity
2. Honesty
3. Acceptance
, 4. Responsibility
5. Self-disclosure
6. Constructive expression of hostility and resentment
7. Encouragement of others
8. Less dependence on the leader
9. More equality among members
Group members must address these issues: - Answer-1. Responsibility
2. Taking risks
3. Becoming more open
4. Group cohesiveness
5. Trying new attitudes and behaviors to resolve problems
During the working stage of a group, the leader needs to: - Answer-1. Help members do
more self-exploration
2. Focus appropriately on here and now issues with the group and model healthy
confrontation
3. Facilitate discussions
4. Propose alternatives and examine consequences
5. Help shift learning from inside to outside of the group
6. Encourage risk taking in the real world
In a group the role of the individual must go through are: - Answer-1. Compliance
2. Identification
3. Internalization
In order to effectively lead a group, a leader should: - Answer-1. Be able to guide group
interaction and structure
2. Volunteer to be a participant in a group experience
3. Encourage members to behave in a particular way
4. Provide feedback on a member's behavior
5. Arouse tension in the group in order to uncover hidden conflicts and resolve them
Four causes of Alcohol and drug addiction: - Answer-1. Biopsychosocial
2. medical
3. clinical
4. social
A biopsychosocial approach necessitates: - Answer-A comprehensive service package
and appropriate patient-treatment matching through a comprehensive assessment - a
single approach will not be adequate
Medical/biological causes of substance abuse is seen and treated as: - Answer-Drug
and alcohol addiction is seen as an illness comparable to other diseases such as
diabetes. The management of behavior is a central feature. Recovery represents the
long-term management of the addictive disease and is life-long.
