CASPER PREP ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Scenario 17: Cultural Sensitivity.
Answer: Considering the preferences and behaviors of those with a different
background without judgment, and still giving the best care
◍ set the tone of your conversation (sensitive topic).
Answer: discussed in private; calm, non-confrontational manner; neutral,
friendly tone to avoid escalating the situation
◍ Scenario 2: Ethical or Moral Dilemma.
Answer: Your choice will harm someone else
◍ Dual-career families engage in leisure time.
Answer: less often than families with one wage earner
◍ Scenario 3: Professional Boundaries.
Answer: Inappropriate relations between a professional and public person
◍ Which of the following is not a behavioral therapy.
Answer: Unconditional Positive Regard
◍ Female version of Freud's Oedipus complex.
Answer: Electra Complex
◍ While involved with a research study, you learn that several of your students
are using confidential material in an unethical manner. You had no prior
knowledge of this, and all of your safeguards for professional practice were
appropriate. Are you, as the principal researcher, responsible for the
student's behavior.
Answer: Yes, you are ultimately responsible
◍ Susie is playing with blocks and is trying to build a tower; she tries but
, cannot build a tower. Susie's mother helps her build a four block tower.
Later, Susie builds a four-block tower without her mother's help. According
to Vygotsky, the inability to build the tower on her own is known as.
Answer: Scaffolding
◍ Scenario 1: Conflict of Interest.
Answer: Obligation is ignored in favor of personal benefit
◍ Scenario 21: Communication.
Answer: YOUR answers are clear and well thought out (not really about
pt-dr communication)
◍ Scenario 16: Global Issues Related to the Profession.
Answer: Testing your awareness of current events in the field, and how it
might impact your future profession
◍ The bond of confidence and mutual understanding established between
therapist and client is.
Answer: therapeutic alliance
◍ Scenario 20: Confidentiality.
Answer: Obligation to keep details regarding the patient confidential (only
reveal to those directly involved in care). Keeping sensitive information
private also cultivates trust
◍ Self fulfilling prophecy.
Answer: the false becomes true. Robert Merton. Stating something false will
eventually come to pass
◍ Independent Variable.
Answer: The experimental factor and the element that changed or
manipulated
◍ Scenario 6: New/Controversial Policy.
Answer: DO NOT spend all your time defending your stance. Outline the
pros and cons for all involved parties. Take the stance with the least harm
and most good
, ◍ Group process.
Answer: analysis of the group's interactions
◍ Client needs help with substance use, uses recreationally on the weekends.
Two DUIs within 3 years.
Answer: Stimulant Use Disorder
◍ Scenario 13: Alternative Solutions.
Answer: Recognizing there are other solutions to consider (like
homeschooling vs traditional school)
◍ Smoking habit to Sigmund Freud.
Answer: Oral Fixation
◍ Scenario 18: Empathy.
Answer: Understanding and being sensitive to the experience of others leads
to better healthcare delivery and compliance
◍ Scenario 12: Legal Awareness.
Answer: Similar to ethical dilemma, identify what is legal vs illegal. If the
legal option inflicts harm, identify and act in the wellbeing of the vulnerable
involved
◍ Closed group.
Answer: Stronger cohesiveness within the group and less cost-effective
◍ As you begin a counseling relationship, it is important to.
Answer: jointly decide, between patient and counselor, how the counseling
process will proceed
◍ Existential Counseling.
Answer: The focus on the meaning of life and the relevance of the individual
◍ Rational-emotive behavior therapy follows a five-step system using
ABCDE, where D stands for.
Answer: Disputing irrational belief
◍ Scenario 8: Patient Autonomy.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Scenario 17: Cultural Sensitivity.
Answer: Considering the preferences and behaviors of those with a different
background without judgment, and still giving the best care
◍ set the tone of your conversation (sensitive topic).
Answer: discussed in private; calm, non-confrontational manner; neutral,
friendly tone to avoid escalating the situation
◍ Scenario 2: Ethical or Moral Dilemma.
Answer: Your choice will harm someone else
◍ Dual-career families engage in leisure time.
Answer: less often than families with one wage earner
◍ Scenario 3: Professional Boundaries.
Answer: Inappropriate relations between a professional and public person
◍ Which of the following is not a behavioral therapy.
Answer: Unconditional Positive Regard
◍ Female version of Freud's Oedipus complex.
Answer: Electra Complex
◍ While involved with a research study, you learn that several of your students
are using confidential material in an unethical manner. You had no prior
knowledge of this, and all of your safeguards for professional practice were
appropriate. Are you, as the principal researcher, responsible for the
student's behavior.
Answer: Yes, you are ultimately responsible
◍ Susie is playing with blocks and is trying to build a tower; she tries but
, cannot build a tower. Susie's mother helps her build a four block tower.
Later, Susie builds a four-block tower without her mother's help. According
to Vygotsky, the inability to build the tower on her own is known as.
Answer: Scaffolding
◍ Scenario 1: Conflict of Interest.
Answer: Obligation is ignored in favor of personal benefit
◍ Scenario 21: Communication.
Answer: YOUR answers are clear and well thought out (not really about
pt-dr communication)
◍ Scenario 16: Global Issues Related to the Profession.
Answer: Testing your awareness of current events in the field, and how it
might impact your future profession
◍ The bond of confidence and mutual understanding established between
therapist and client is.
Answer: therapeutic alliance
◍ Scenario 20: Confidentiality.
Answer: Obligation to keep details regarding the patient confidential (only
reveal to those directly involved in care). Keeping sensitive information
private also cultivates trust
◍ Self fulfilling prophecy.
Answer: the false becomes true. Robert Merton. Stating something false will
eventually come to pass
◍ Independent Variable.
Answer: The experimental factor and the element that changed or
manipulated
◍ Scenario 6: New/Controversial Policy.
Answer: DO NOT spend all your time defending your stance. Outline the
pros and cons for all involved parties. Take the stance with the least harm
and most good
, ◍ Group process.
Answer: analysis of the group's interactions
◍ Client needs help with substance use, uses recreationally on the weekends.
Two DUIs within 3 years.
Answer: Stimulant Use Disorder
◍ Scenario 13: Alternative Solutions.
Answer: Recognizing there are other solutions to consider (like
homeschooling vs traditional school)
◍ Smoking habit to Sigmund Freud.
Answer: Oral Fixation
◍ Scenario 18: Empathy.
Answer: Understanding and being sensitive to the experience of others leads
to better healthcare delivery and compliance
◍ Scenario 12: Legal Awareness.
Answer: Similar to ethical dilemma, identify what is legal vs illegal. If the
legal option inflicts harm, identify and act in the wellbeing of the vulnerable
involved
◍ Closed group.
Answer: Stronger cohesiveness within the group and less cost-effective
◍ As you begin a counseling relationship, it is important to.
Answer: jointly decide, between patient and counselor, how the counseling
process will proceed
◍ Existential Counseling.
Answer: The focus on the meaning of life and the relevance of the individual
◍ Rational-emotive behavior therapy follows a five-step system using
ABCDE, where D stands for.
Answer: Disputing irrational belief
◍ Scenario 8: Patient Autonomy.
