Written by students who passed Immediately available after payment Read online or as PDF Wrong document? Swap it for free 4.6 TrustPilot
logo-home
Document preview thumbnail
Preview 3 out of 17 pages
Exam (elaborations)

NCE and CPCE Study Guide Actual Exam Questions and Answers | Complete Solutions | Verified Latest Update

Document preview thumbnail
Preview 3 out of 17 pages

This comprehensive NCE and CPCE Study Guide contains 247 questions and answers covering counseling theories, developmental psychology, assessment and psychometrics, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, psychoanalytic theory, career theory, cognitive development, and major counseling theorists. Key topics include CACREP, CCE, REBT and Albert Ellis, Freud’s psychosexual stages, Erikson’s psychosocial stages, psychometric terminology, psychodiagnostic concepts, psychopharmacology, the id, ego and superego, behaviorism, Milton H. Erickson, A. A. Brill, and Jean Piaget. The material is designed for students preparing for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) and Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE), providing focused review of major theories, terminology, human development, and counseling-related concepts. It is organized for efficient studying, revision, and exam preparation.

Content preview

NCE and CPCE Study Guide exam questions and
answers with complete solutions verified
9 studiers today 4.6 (44 reviews)




Terms in this set (247)



What does CACREP stand for? the Council for the Accreditation and
Counseling Related Educational Programs

What does CCE stand for? Center for Credentialing and Education, inc

What does REBT stand for and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy; Ellis.
who is the main theorist
associated with it?

,Name Freud's Psychosexual Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latent, and Genital.
stages of development. (Mnemonic device: Oh, Anthony, Please
Let's Go!)

Describe Erik Erikson's stages. Erik Erikson is an Ego psychologist and a
disciple of Freud. His 8 stages focus on social
relationships, therefore they are called
psychosocial. Each stage has a crisis that must
be overcome in order to move on to the next
stage. His stages are Trust
v. Mistrust; Autonomy v. Shame/doubt;
Industry v. Inferiority; Initiative vs. Guilt;
Identity v. Role confusion; Intimacy v.
Isolation; Generativity vs. Stagnation;
Integrity vs. Despair. (Mnemonic device: The Air
In Iceland Is Icy, Greenland Isn't.)

define psychometric. pertaining to mental testing and measurement

define psychodiagnostic the study of personality through interpretation
of behavior and non-verbal cues; or labeling
a client in a diagnostic category.

define psychopharmacology the study of the effects drugs have on
psychological functions.

What is the id? the basic instinct principle in Freudian theory.
It is the seat of aggression and sexual
impulse. It is devoid of logic and time
orientation. It is chaotic and bodily focused.

What is the ego? this is the reality principle in Freudian theory. It
indicates power of reasoning and control over

, behavior. It helps keep the impulses of the
id in check.

What is the superego? the superego is the moralistic and idealistic
principle in the Freudian theory.

Which group of theorists Behaviorists. They focus on O.O.B. The
believe "if you can't measure it, observable, objective behaviors. (My AP
it doesn't exist"? psych teacher in HS called it the O.O.B.
tampon. gross, but it helped me
remember it!)




Who is the only psychoanalyst Erik Erikson's Psychosocial stages covered the
with a developmental theory entire lifespan. Each stage has a crisis or
that covered the entire turning point.
lifespan?

What theory is A. A. Brill Career theory
associated with?

Milton H. Erickson is associated Brief psychotherapy and hypnosis.
with...

What field is Jean Piaget Cognitive Child Development
associated with?

Document information

Uploaded on
August 28, 2026
Number of pages
17
Written in
2026/2027
Type
Exam (elaborations)
Contains
Questions & answers
$14.49

Wrong document? Swap it for free Within 14 days of purchase and before downloading, you can choose a different document. You can simply spend the amount again.
Written by students who passed
Immediately available after payment
Read online or as PDF

Seller avatar
Reputation scores are based on the amount of documents a seller has sold for a fee and the reviews they have received for those documents. There are three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The better the reputation, the more your can rely on the quality of the sellers work.
Sold
313
Followers
39
Items
7810
Last sold
2 weeks ago



Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their tests and reviewed by others who've used these notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No worries! You can instantly pick a different document that better fits what you're looking for.

Pay as you like, start learning right away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

Student with book image

“Bought, downloaded, and aced it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Working on your references?

Create accurate citations in APA, MLA and Harvard with our free citation generator.

Working on your references?

Frequently asked questions