Test Bank For Introduction to Counseling: Voices from the
Field 8th Edition By Jeffrey A. Kottler; David S. Shepard
9781285084763 Chapter 1-15 Complete Guide .
A counselor finds that a particular test offers a good indication of how well a student will do in an AP
Calculus class. What type of validity does this test have?
content
convergent
predictive
discriminant
concurrent - ANSWER: predictive
This test is said to have predictive validity because it offers a good prediction of how well a student
will do in a course. The most widely used predictive tests are those that students take when applying
to colleges.
Most student development and learning is gained through observation of others and the surrounding
environment, not from lectures. Cognitive Apprenticeship is focused on this idea and uses six different
teaching methods. Which of the methods listed below is not included in this approach?
1. Reflection that teaches a student to compare his/her problem solving processes and skills with
those of someone else.
2. Structure, framework and class rules teach the students to stay within boundaries which fosters the
development of self management and self esteem.
3. Scaffolding which supports students in learning by providing the basic knowledge that is then used
to learn and build on and develop.
4. Modeling by adults in the school, teachers and counselors, that demonstrates the behaviors and
skills explicitly needed by the students. - ANSWER: Structure, framework and class rules teach the
students to stay within boundaries which fosters the development of self management and self
esteem.
Cognitive Apprenticeship uses six main teaching methods: modeling, coaching, scaffolding,
articulation, reflection, and exploration. These techniques focus on providing the students with the
information and behaviors needed for healthy development. Strict structure and rules are not a main
focus in this approach, as it manages the class but doesn't develop the students' learning.
You are reviewing the ASCA mindset standards you are to encourage in all students. Which of these is
the first of the ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success?
1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and
physical wellbeing.
2. Self-confidence in the ability to succeed.
3. Sense of belonging in the school environment.
4. Understanding that postsecondary education and life-long learning are necessary for long-term
career success. - ANSWER: Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental,
social/emotional and physical wellbeing.
There are six mindsets that counselors should encourage in all students. The additional two are: 1)
Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes 2) Positive attitude
toward work and learning.
An elementary school teacher tells a counselor that some of the students in her class do little reading
during free reading time. Which of the following is the best advice that a counselor could provide in
this situation?
1. ask students to write a report on their reading
2. find another acitivity for students who are reluctant to read
3. provide a wider selection of reading material
4. easier reading material - ANSWER: provide a wider selection of reading material
,Free reading periods are intended to provide enjoyable reading experiences for students. Providing
easier reading material might be helpful, but the real problem is likely to be that some students
cannot find anything they want to read. Providing a wider selection of reading material would address
this problem.
A needs assessment might use all of the following tools EXCEPT
surveys
interviews
observations
data analysis
milestones - ANSWER: milestones
All of the choices represent commonly used tools in conducting a needs assessment except
milestones, Milestones are checkpoints used to measure progress toward meeting an objective. A
needs assessment is conducted before objectives are formulated.
School counselors have many ethical responsibilities, including many to the school. The ASCA breaks
these responsibilities down into many different standards. Which of the standards listed below is not
part of this category?
1.Inform the appropriate officials, following the school policies, of school conditions that may be
possibly disruptive to the school's focus, personnel, or property.
2. Advocate for school counselors that are certified, competent, and hold a master's degree or more
in school counseling from an accredited university or college.
3. Only use outside or community resources after receiving permission from the students' caregivers,
in the form of a signed permission slip.
4. When performing any research, the counselor must adhere to all educational research practices,
security practices, and confidentiality policies. - ANSWER: Only use outside or community resources
after receiving permission from the students' caregivers, in the form of a signed permission slip.
You are encouraged, and actually owe it to the students to use outside resources to best serve the
students. Parental/caregiver permission is not necessary in most cases, to bring in outside college
reps, counselors, and consultants.
What is true of an inclusive classroom?
1. Students are grouped by level of ability.
2. The same instructional plan is used for all students.
3. Cultural differences are recognized as barriers to success.
4. The cultural background of all students is recognized and respected. - ANSWER: The cultural
background of all students is recognized and respected
In an inclusive classroom, no child is meant to feel inferior or alien because of his or her cultural
background. Inclusive schools celebrate diversity and at the same time help students see themselves
as part of a larger society composed of a variety of groups.
What role is assigned to guidance counselors in the No Child Left Behind Act?
counseling
collaboration
supportive
planning
none - ANSWER: none
The No Child Left Behind Act does not specify a role for counselors. To fill this void, the American
School Counselors Association developed its own National Standards for Students.
A school counselor discusses study habits with a student's parents. The counselor is assuming what
role?
Counselor.
Consultant.
Instructor.
Teacher. - ANSWER: Consultant
, A counselor who discusses school issues with parents is assuming the role of consultant. In this role,
the counselor collaborates with parents on ways to help students succeed. The counselor should
approach parents as a peer, not an authority.
Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is often depicted as a pyramid. In this depiction, which of the
following would be at the top?
love/belonging
self-actualization
physiological
safety
esteem - ANSWER: self-actualization
According to Maslow, self-actualization is the highest human need. From lowest to highest, the needs
are physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.
A parent tells a counselor that she is afraid her son has been using drugs. Which of the following
would be the most appropriate initial response from the counselor?
1. You're worried about your son. Why do you think he might be using drugs?
2. What kind of drugs do you think your son is using?
3. Do you know if any of your son's friends use drugs?
4. Where do you think your son might be getting drugs?
5. Do you think your son is getting drugs at school? - ANSWER: You're worried about your son. Why do
you think he might be using drugs?
This response is the only one that begins by showing empathy for the parent. Then, in order to
understand the situation better, the counselor asks why the parent thinks her son is using drugs. This
is a more pertinent question than the ones posed in the other choices.
Which of the following is beyond the scope of the school counselor's role?
1. providing career counseling
2. delivering the guidance curriculum
3. fostering personal and social development
4. providing mental health evaluations - ANSWER: providing mental health evaluations
Providing mental health evaluations is work for a mental health professional. This important task is
beyond the expertise and responsibilities of a school counselor.
According to the ASCA National Standards for Students, students can acquire skills for improving
learning through all of the following EXCEPT
1. apply time management skills
2. demonstrate how effort and persistence positively affect learning
3. use communication skills to know when and how to ask for help
4. apply knowledge and learning styles to positively influence school performance
5. focus on subjects that offer the best prospects for success - ANSWER: focus on subjects that offer
the best prospects for success
The ASCA Standards do not suggest focusing on subjects that offer the best prospects for success.
Teachers and counselors recognize that students will have more success with some subjects rather
than others. This does not mean, however, that students should focus on their best subjects.
Which of the following best explains the negative influence technology has on school counseling role?
1. Real or perceived threats from online communities.
2. Use of online courses to meet graduation requirements.
3. Language translator programs to collect and analyze data related to counseling.
4. Referrals to appropriately credentialed online counseling services - ANSWER: Real or perceived
threats from online communities.
The examinee is expected to demonstrate knowledge of the influence technology has on a school
counseling program. Although the digital age has improved school counseling program in many ways,
there are also new challenges associated with school counseling.
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents have the right to what?
Field 8th Edition By Jeffrey A. Kottler; David S. Shepard
9781285084763 Chapter 1-15 Complete Guide .
A counselor finds that a particular test offers a good indication of how well a student will do in an AP
Calculus class. What type of validity does this test have?
content
convergent
predictive
discriminant
concurrent - ANSWER: predictive
This test is said to have predictive validity because it offers a good prediction of how well a student
will do in a course. The most widely used predictive tests are those that students take when applying
to colleges.
Most student development and learning is gained through observation of others and the surrounding
environment, not from lectures. Cognitive Apprenticeship is focused on this idea and uses six different
teaching methods. Which of the methods listed below is not included in this approach?
1. Reflection that teaches a student to compare his/her problem solving processes and skills with
those of someone else.
2. Structure, framework and class rules teach the students to stay within boundaries which fosters the
development of self management and self esteem.
3. Scaffolding which supports students in learning by providing the basic knowledge that is then used
to learn and build on and develop.
4. Modeling by adults in the school, teachers and counselors, that demonstrates the behaviors and
skills explicitly needed by the students. - ANSWER: Structure, framework and class rules teach the
students to stay within boundaries which fosters the development of self management and self
esteem.
Cognitive Apprenticeship uses six main teaching methods: modeling, coaching, scaffolding,
articulation, reflection, and exploration. These techniques focus on providing the students with the
information and behaviors needed for healthy development. Strict structure and rules are not a main
focus in this approach, as it manages the class but doesn't develop the students' learning.
You are reviewing the ASCA mindset standards you are to encourage in all students. Which of these is
the first of the ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success?
1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and
physical wellbeing.
2. Self-confidence in the ability to succeed.
3. Sense of belonging in the school environment.
4. Understanding that postsecondary education and life-long learning are necessary for long-term
career success. - ANSWER: Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental,
social/emotional and physical wellbeing.
There are six mindsets that counselors should encourage in all students. The additional two are: 1)
Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes 2) Positive attitude
toward work and learning.
An elementary school teacher tells a counselor that some of the students in her class do little reading
during free reading time. Which of the following is the best advice that a counselor could provide in
this situation?
1. ask students to write a report on their reading
2. find another acitivity for students who are reluctant to read
3. provide a wider selection of reading material
4. easier reading material - ANSWER: provide a wider selection of reading material
,Free reading periods are intended to provide enjoyable reading experiences for students. Providing
easier reading material might be helpful, but the real problem is likely to be that some students
cannot find anything they want to read. Providing a wider selection of reading material would address
this problem.
A needs assessment might use all of the following tools EXCEPT
surveys
interviews
observations
data analysis
milestones - ANSWER: milestones
All of the choices represent commonly used tools in conducting a needs assessment except
milestones, Milestones are checkpoints used to measure progress toward meeting an objective. A
needs assessment is conducted before objectives are formulated.
School counselors have many ethical responsibilities, including many to the school. The ASCA breaks
these responsibilities down into many different standards. Which of the standards listed below is not
part of this category?
1.Inform the appropriate officials, following the school policies, of school conditions that may be
possibly disruptive to the school's focus, personnel, or property.
2. Advocate for school counselors that are certified, competent, and hold a master's degree or more
in school counseling from an accredited university or college.
3. Only use outside or community resources after receiving permission from the students' caregivers,
in the form of a signed permission slip.
4. When performing any research, the counselor must adhere to all educational research practices,
security practices, and confidentiality policies. - ANSWER: Only use outside or community resources
after receiving permission from the students' caregivers, in the form of a signed permission slip.
You are encouraged, and actually owe it to the students to use outside resources to best serve the
students. Parental/caregiver permission is not necessary in most cases, to bring in outside college
reps, counselors, and consultants.
What is true of an inclusive classroom?
1. Students are grouped by level of ability.
2. The same instructional plan is used for all students.
3. Cultural differences are recognized as barriers to success.
4. The cultural background of all students is recognized and respected. - ANSWER: The cultural
background of all students is recognized and respected
In an inclusive classroom, no child is meant to feel inferior or alien because of his or her cultural
background. Inclusive schools celebrate diversity and at the same time help students see themselves
as part of a larger society composed of a variety of groups.
What role is assigned to guidance counselors in the No Child Left Behind Act?
counseling
collaboration
supportive
planning
none - ANSWER: none
The No Child Left Behind Act does not specify a role for counselors. To fill this void, the American
School Counselors Association developed its own National Standards for Students.
A school counselor discusses study habits with a student's parents. The counselor is assuming what
role?
Counselor.
Consultant.
Instructor.
Teacher. - ANSWER: Consultant
, A counselor who discusses school issues with parents is assuming the role of consultant. In this role,
the counselor collaborates with parents on ways to help students succeed. The counselor should
approach parents as a peer, not an authority.
Maslow's hierarchy of human needs is often depicted as a pyramid. In this depiction, which of the
following would be at the top?
love/belonging
self-actualization
physiological
safety
esteem - ANSWER: self-actualization
According to Maslow, self-actualization is the highest human need. From lowest to highest, the needs
are physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.
A parent tells a counselor that she is afraid her son has been using drugs. Which of the following
would be the most appropriate initial response from the counselor?
1. You're worried about your son. Why do you think he might be using drugs?
2. What kind of drugs do you think your son is using?
3. Do you know if any of your son's friends use drugs?
4. Where do you think your son might be getting drugs?
5. Do you think your son is getting drugs at school? - ANSWER: You're worried about your son. Why do
you think he might be using drugs?
This response is the only one that begins by showing empathy for the parent. Then, in order to
understand the situation better, the counselor asks why the parent thinks her son is using drugs. This
is a more pertinent question than the ones posed in the other choices.
Which of the following is beyond the scope of the school counselor's role?
1. providing career counseling
2. delivering the guidance curriculum
3. fostering personal and social development
4. providing mental health evaluations - ANSWER: providing mental health evaluations
Providing mental health evaluations is work for a mental health professional. This important task is
beyond the expertise and responsibilities of a school counselor.
According to the ASCA National Standards for Students, students can acquire skills for improving
learning through all of the following EXCEPT
1. apply time management skills
2. demonstrate how effort and persistence positively affect learning
3. use communication skills to know when and how to ask for help
4. apply knowledge and learning styles to positively influence school performance
5. focus on subjects that offer the best prospects for success - ANSWER: focus on subjects that offer
the best prospects for success
The ASCA Standards do not suggest focusing on subjects that offer the best prospects for success.
Teachers and counselors recognize that students will have more success with some subjects rather
than others. This does not mean, however, that students should focus on their best subjects.
Which of the following best explains the negative influence technology has on school counseling role?
1. Real or perceived threats from online communities.
2. Use of online courses to meet graduation requirements.
3. Language translator programs to collect and analyze data related to counseling.
4. Referrals to appropriately credentialed online counseling services - ANSWER: Real or perceived
threats from online communities.
The examinee is expected to demonstrate knowledge of the influence technology has on a school
counseling program. Although the digital age has improved school counseling program in many ways,
there are also new challenges associated with school counseling.
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents have the right to what?
