ILTS 238 2026 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
AND STRATEGIES MODULE QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS STRUCTURED SCRIPT
◉ Compared with counseling approaches used with adolescents,
counseling approaches used with young children are more likely to
feature:
A. Consideration of potential consequences of specific behaviors in
various settings
B. Techniques for replacing negative thoughts with positive self-talk
C. Opportunities for open-ended expression that allow for utilization
of symbolic language
D. Development of action plans for addressing specific challenges
Answer: C. Opportunities for open-ended expression that allow for
utilization of symbolic language
◉ A second-grade student has a sibling who has recently been
diagnosed with a chronic illness. The illness will require the sibling
to be hospitalized several times for treatment and receive extended
home health care following each hospitalization. The situation is
,most likely to have which of the following initial effect on the
student?
A. Decreasing interactions with family members
B. Increasing feelings of stress and isolation
C. Decreasing participation in pleasurable past times
D. Increasing the desire to achieve at high levels
Answer: B. Increasing feelings of stress and isolation
◉ Which of the following statements best describes the self-
medication theory of addictive behavior?
A. Addictive behaviors are linked to an innate deficiency in naturally
produced endorphins
B. Individuals are unable to stop addictive behaviors for any length
of time without intervention
C. Addictive behaviors have have a genetic component that causes
increased sensitivity to various substances
D. Individuals engage in addictive behaviors in an attempt to manage
negative or distressing affective states
Answer: D. Individuals engage in addictive behaviors in an attempt
to manage negative or distressing affective states
,◉ Three students in a sixth-grade social studies class consistently
have difficulty with complex topics. The students have the most
difficulty with open-ended assignments that require critical
thinking. In planning an appropriate intervention for these students,
the counselor should initially work with the teacher to:
A. Modify academic standards to ensure that the students
experience success in their learning
B. Identify peers who can provide support to the students when they
are struggling
C. Develop concrete supports such as graphic organizers to facilitate
the students' understanding
D. Implement second-chance, simplified tasks for the students to
demonstrate mastery
Answer: C. Develop concrete supports such as graphic organizers to
facilitate the students' understanding
◉ Elementary school counselors are developing curricula and
activities related to student mental health that can be implemented
districtwide. Which of the following issues is most important to
address in this effort?
A. Choosing a career path that aligns with interests and abilities
B. Learning and practicing time-management strategies
C. Using various tools to self-monitor academic progress
, D. Recognizing and expressing emotions in a productive way
Answer: D. Recognizing and expressing emotions in a productive
way
◉ Which of the following statements describes an underlying
principle of constructivist learning theory?
A. Students use selective processing to gain knowledge by focusing
attention on information that is highly relevant and necessary
B. Students create their own understanding and knowledge of the
world by experiencing things and reflecting on those experience
C. Students perceive the world according to preferred modalities and
acquire knowledge and skills primarily through those modalities
D. Students gain knowledge and skills by observing and modeling
the actions of individuals who are more experienced
Answer: B. Students create their own understanding and knowledge
of the world by experiencing things and reflecting on those
experience
◉ Which of the following standards related to academic
development would be mostly appropriately addressed beginning in
early elementary school?
A. Understand how academic achievement enhances future career
opportunities
AND STRATEGIES MODULE QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS STRUCTURED SCRIPT
◉ Compared with counseling approaches used with adolescents,
counseling approaches used with young children are more likely to
feature:
A. Consideration of potential consequences of specific behaviors in
various settings
B. Techniques for replacing negative thoughts with positive self-talk
C. Opportunities for open-ended expression that allow for utilization
of symbolic language
D. Development of action plans for addressing specific challenges
Answer: C. Opportunities for open-ended expression that allow for
utilization of symbolic language
◉ A second-grade student has a sibling who has recently been
diagnosed with a chronic illness. The illness will require the sibling
to be hospitalized several times for treatment and receive extended
home health care following each hospitalization. The situation is
,most likely to have which of the following initial effect on the
student?
A. Decreasing interactions with family members
B. Increasing feelings of stress and isolation
C. Decreasing participation in pleasurable past times
D. Increasing the desire to achieve at high levels
Answer: B. Increasing feelings of stress and isolation
◉ Which of the following statements best describes the self-
medication theory of addictive behavior?
A. Addictive behaviors are linked to an innate deficiency in naturally
produced endorphins
B. Individuals are unable to stop addictive behaviors for any length
of time without intervention
C. Addictive behaviors have have a genetic component that causes
increased sensitivity to various substances
D. Individuals engage in addictive behaviors in an attempt to manage
negative or distressing affective states
Answer: D. Individuals engage in addictive behaviors in an attempt
to manage negative or distressing affective states
,◉ Three students in a sixth-grade social studies class consistently
have difficulty with complex topics. The students have the most
difficulty with open-ended assignments that require critical
thinking. In planning an appropriate intervention for these students,
the counselor should initially work with the teacher to:
A. Modify academic standards to ensure that the students
experience success in their learning
B. Identify peers who can provide support to the students when they
are struggling
C. Develop concrete supports such as graphic organizers to facilitate
the students' understanding
D. Implement second-chance, simplified tasks for the students to
demonstrate mastery
Answer: C. Develop concrete supports such as graphic organizers to
facilitate the students' understanding
◉ Elementary school counselors are developing curricula and
activities related to student mental health that can be implemented
districtwide. Which of the following issues is most important to
address in this effort?
A. Choosing a career path that aligns with interests and abilities
B. Learning and practicing time-management strategies
C. Using various tools to self-monitor academic progress
, D. Recognizing and expressing emotions in a productive way
Answer: D. Recognizing and expressing emotions in a productive
way
◉ Which of the following statements describes an underlying
principle of constructivist learning theory?
A. Students use selective processing to gain knowledge by focusing
attention on information that is highly relevant and necessary
B. Students create their own understanding and knowledge of the
world by experiencing things and reflecting on those experience
C. Students perceive the world according to preferred modalities and
acquire knowledge and skills primarily through those modalities
D. Students gain knowledge and skills by observing and modeling
the actions of individuals who are more experienced
Answer: B. Students create their own understanding and knowledge
of the world by experiencing things and reflecting on those
experience
◉ Which of the following standards related to academic
development would be mostly appropriately addressed beginning in
early elementary school?
A. Understand how academic achievement enhances future career
opportunities
