CPCE Exam Prep Objectives Questions and
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When a conflict arises between the American Counseling Association
(ACA) Code of Ethics and a governing authority, which takes
precedence?
Ultimately the law may be adhered to over the Code of Ethics
An ethics violation should NOT be reported when
A counselor has been retained to review another counselor who is in
question; and when confidentiality rights would be violated
What does multicultural/diversity counseling refer to?
Counseling that recognizes diversity and approaches beneficial to specific
groups and an approach that all counselors should ethically be aware of
Most ethical issues are related to
Confidentiality
Only one psychoanalyst's developmental theory covers the entire
lifespan. Who is he?
Erik Erikson
The Id, Ego, Superego are attributed to which psychoanalyst?
Sigmund Freud
What is the fourth stage of Jean Piaget's four stages
Formal Operations
Identity Crisis
Erik Erikson
Positive Psychology
processes that contribute to optimal functioning/ not focusing on
abnormalities
Smoking habit to Sigmund Freud
Oral Fixation
Most mental health professionals believe
no one theory of development completely explains the process
John Bowlby
Attachment Theory
Lawrence Kohlberg's three levels of morality
,Pre-conventional, Conventional, and post-conventional
Female version of Freud's Oedipus complex
Electra Complex
Researcher known for Rhesus Monkeys
Harry Harlow
Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Theory of human motivation - psychological, safety, love, affection,
belongingness
Down Syndrome
Chromosomal abnormality
John Watson
Little Albert experiment
Albert Bandura's best-known research
Bobo Doll study
What did Lev Vygotsky stress in his development theory?
Cultural Context and language
Freudian Defense Mechanism
Repression
Imprinting
Konrad Lorenz
Incorporating several therapeutic theories in your work
eclectic
Complaining of feeling restless, mood swings, times of hopelessness,
periods of high energy and creativity in which she can go days
without sleep
Bipolar
Client presents with his wife both complaining the patient has had a
change in cognitive function including language and memory. Client
denies loss of pleasure in normal activities and denies feeling sad,
but client is able to manage his medications but requires someone to
set up his medication box and set a timer for him.
Neurocognitive Disorder
Disorder of thought; disorder of mood
Schizophrenia; bipolar disorder
, Mirroring back client's verbalizations, and not passing judgment.
Facilitating in assisting his client in reaching resolution of the
presenting problems.
Rogerian, client-centered therapy
Binge eating coupled with inappropriate methods of controlling one's
weight may be a symptom of
Bulimia
Concerns of his health; reports chronic intestinal difficulties, but has
not sought medical treatment for his concerns. For the last five years
he rarely feels at ease while at his job. Feels uneasy when outside the
home
Agoraphobia
loss of appetite; nervousness, and recurrent nightmares of a past
hospital experience from years prior, where she says she almost died
PTSD
Actively defiant of instructions, argues regularly, spiteful, and
resentful. School performance is marginal.
Oppositional defiant disorder
40-year old client not feeling comfortable socially after gaining
weight. Unwilling to try new activities and avoiding activities he once
found enjoyable
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Client believes his favorite actress is in love with him. He is
appropriate in every other way and substance use is not the factor
Delusional Disorder
Cyclothymia
Mild form of bipolar disorder. Cause is unknown
Client needs help with substance use, uses recreationally on the
weekends. Two DUIs within 3 years
Stimulant Use Disorder
Complaints about significant Chronic back pain and shoulder pain
(basis of a disability claim), when seen he looks fully physical capable
of bending and picking up things
Malingering - to receive an external reward
Symptoms of Schizophrenia categorized in three groups
Positive, Negative, and Disorganized
Verified Answers Detailed Answers Latest A+
When a conflict arises between the American Counseling Association
(ACA) Code of Ethics and a governing authority, which takes
precedence?
Ultimately the law may be adhered to over the Code of Ethics
An ethics violation should NOT be reported when
A counselor has been retained to review another counselor who is in
question; and when confidentiality rights would be violated
What does multicultural/diversity counseling refer to?
Counseling that recognizes diversity and approaches beneficial to specific
groups and an approach that all counselors should ethically be aware of
Most ethical issues are related to
Confidentiality
Only one psychoanalyst's developmental theory covers the entire
lifespan. Who is he?
Erik Erikson
The Id, Ego, Superego are attributed to which psychoanalyst?
Sigmund Freud
What is the fourth stage of Jean Piaget's four stages
Formal Operations
Identity Crisis
Erik Erikson
Positive Psychology
processes that contribute to optimal functioning/ not focusing on
abnormalities
Smoking habit to Sigmund Freud
Oral Fixation
Most mental health professionals believe
no one theory of development completely explains the process
John Bowlby
Attachment Theory
Lawrence Kohlberg's three levels of morality
,Pre-conventional, Conventional, and post-conventional
Female version of Freud's Oedipus complex
Electra Complex
Researcher known for Rhesus Monkeys
Harry Harlow
Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Theory of human motivation - psychological, safety, love, affection,
belongingness
Down Syndrome
Chromosomal abnormality
John Watson
Little Albert experiment
Albert Bandura's best-known research
Bobo Doll study
What did Lev Vygotsky stress in his development theory?
Cultural Context and language
Freudian Defense Mechanism
Repression
Imprinting
Konrad Lorenz
Incorporating several therapeutic theories in your work
eclectic
Complaining of feeling restless, mood swings, times of hopelessness,
periods of high energy and creativity in which she can go days
without sleep
Bipolar
Client presents with his wife both complaining the patient has had a
change in cognitive function including language and memory. Client
denies loss of pleasure in normal activities and denies feeling sad,
but client is able to manage his medications but requires someone to
set up his medication box and set a timer for him.
Neurocognitive Disorder
Disorder of thought; disorder of mood
Schizophrenia; bipolar disorder
, Mirroring back client's verbalizations, and not passing judgment.
Facilitating in assisting his client in reaching resolution of the
presenting problems.
Rogerian, client-centered therapy
Binge eating coupled with inappropriate methods of controlling one's
weight may be a symptom of
Bulimia
Concerns of his health; reports chronic intestinal difficulties, but has
not sought medical treatment for his concerns. For the last five years
he rarely feels at ease while at his job. Feels uneasy when outside the
home
Agoraphobia
loss of appetite; nervousness, and recurrent nightmares of a past
hospital experience from years prior, where she says she almost died
PTSD
Actively defiant of instructions, argues regularly, spiteful, and
resentful. School performance is marginal.
Oppositional defiant disorder
40-year old client not feeling comfortable socially after gaining
weight. Unwilling to try new activities and avoiding activities he once
found enjoyable
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Client believes his favorite actress is in love with him. He is
appropriate in every other way and substance use is not the factor
Delusional Disorder
Cyclothymia
Mild form of bipolar disorder. Cause is unknown
Client needs help with substance use, uses recreationally on the
weekends. Two DUIs within 3 years
Stimulant Use Disorder
Complaints about significant Chronic back pain and shoulder pain
(basis of a disability claim), when seen he looks fully physical capable
of bending and picking up things
Malingering - to receive an external reward
Symptoms of Schizophrenia categorized in three groups
Positive, Negative, and Disorganized
