ADC/AADC PRACTICE TEST 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
A) a problem-solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable solutions
B) a sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved
C) A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not maliciously
D) a confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy - ANS-B) a
sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved
MAT refers to:
A) a common screening tool for alcoholism
B) a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross psychopathology.
C) the use of medication such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
D)a non medical detox protocol - ANS-C) the use of medication such as suboxone in
the treatment of addiction
Aisha has completed her treatment at an inpatient facility and is ready to be discharged.
She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her
husband on an oupatient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of:
A) referral
B) consultation
C) case management
D) after care plan - ANS-A) referral
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of
power by the counselor?
A)Alderian
B)rational emotive
C) Gestalt
D) Person Centered - ANS-C) Gestalt
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to:
A) describe events as vaguely as possible in case records are requested for court case
B) describe events in objective terms, using measurable language that can be easily
understood
C)only document group notes, because any twelve step work is not counseling
D) Document emotions based only on what the client reports, because the counselors
assessment will always be subjective - ANS-B) 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.
A) disease
B) moral
C) social
D) sociocultural - ANS-B) moral
How does solution focused brief therapy differ from many of the other approaches to
counseling?
A) emphasis is placed on the present and future while devaluing the past
B) it emphasizes the use of more abstract techniques, such as empty chair
C) greater attention is paid to the particular pathology and associated problems
D) more time spent attempting to understand the problem - ANS-A) emphasis is placed
on the present and future while devaluing the past
Case Reviews:
A) encourage the sharing of information
B) promote client growth
C) allow the client the opportunity to offer feed back
D) enable the counselor to assess progress and make any necessary changes in the
treatment plan. - ANS-D) enable the counselor to assess progress and make any
necessary changes in the treatment plan.
The tendency of the family to try and maintain balance when dealing with a loved one's
substance use disorder is called:
A) equilibrium
B) stability
C) homeostasis
D) accommodation - ANS-C) homeostasis
Your client expresses growing feelings of rage. He has recurring nightmares in which he
attacks random women on the street. If you followed through with what you believed
was a duty to warn, under what circumstances would you be least likely to be
disciplined?
A) if the nightmares had escalate in intensity
B) if the client was already a convicted criminal
C) in the client refuses to answer questions about violent behavior
D) if the client discloses the name of a person he plans to harm - ANS-D) if the client
discloses the name of a person he plans to harm
In his second counseling session, a client reveals to the counselor that he is gay.
Having never worked with a member of this special population the counselor's BEST
curse of action is to:
A) inform the client of his lack of knowledge of the gay community and commitment to
learn
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
A) a problem-solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable solutions
B) a sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved
C) A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not maliciously
D) a confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy - ANS-B) a
sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved
MAT refers to:
A) a common screening tool for alcoholism
B) a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross psychopathology.
C) the use of medication such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction
D)a non medical detox protocol - ANS-C) the use of medication such as suboxone in
the treatment of addiction
Aisha has completed her treatment at an inpatient facility and is ready to be discharged.
She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her
husband on an oupatient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of:
A) referral
B) consultation
C) case management
D) after care plan - ANS-A) referral
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of
power by the counselor?
A)Alderian
B)rational emotive
C) Gestalt
D) Person Centered - ANS-C) Gestalt
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to:
A) describe events as vaguely as possible in case records are requested for court case
B) describe events in objective terms, using measurable language that can be easily
understood
C)only document group notes, because any twelve step work is not counseling
D) Document emotions based only on what the client reports, because the counselors
assessment will always be subjective - ANS-B) 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.
A) disease
B) moral
C) social
D) sociocultural - ANS-B) moral
How does solution focused brief therapy differ from many of the other approaches to
counseling?
A) emphasis is placed on the present and future while devaluing the past
B) it emphasizes the use of more abstract techniques, such as empty chair
C) greater attention is paid to the particular pathology and associated problems
D) more time spent attempting to understand the problem - ANS-A) emphasis is placed
on the present and future while devaluing the past
Case Reviews:
A) encourage the sharing of information
B) promote client growth
C) allow the client the opportunity to offer feed back
D) enable the counselor to assess progress and make any necessary changes in the
treatment plan. - ANS-D) enable the counselor to assess progress and make any
necessary changes in the treatment plan.
The tendency of the family to try and maintain balance when dealing with a loved one's
substance use disorder is called:
A) equilibrium
B) stability
C) homeostasis
D) accommodation - ANS-C) homeostasis
Your client expresses growing feelings of rage. He has recurring nightmares in which he
attacks random women on the street. If you followed through with what you believed
was a duty to warn, under what circumstances would you be least likely to be
disciplined?
A) if the nightmares had escalate in intensity
B) if the client was already a convicted criminal
C) in the client refuses to answer questions about violent behavior
D) if the client discloses the name of a person he plans to harm - ANS-D) if the client
discloses the name of a person he plans to harm
In his second counseling session, a client reveals to the counselor that he is gay.
Having never worked with a member of this special population the counselor's BEST
curse of action is to:
A) inform the client of his lack of knowledge of the gay community and commitment to
learn
