Final Exam
From What field did the counseling profession develop? -
Education
In 1909 who argued that career choice should be matched to one's abilities and interests? -
Frank Parsons
What year did Jesse Davis argue for the inclusion of guidance in each English class? -
1907
What prompted the Community Mental Health Centers Act of 1963? -
Poor conditions in state "mental wards" (and the War on Poverty) JFK
In 1952, an association was founded that would eventually be known as the American Counseling
Association. What was its name? -
The American Personnel and Guidance Association (APGA)
What is the name of the initiative responsible for the official definition of counseling? -
The 20/20 Initiative
What does the acronym, CACREP, stand for, verbatim? -
Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
What's the primary difference between certification and licensure? -
Certification is not a legal process; licensure is.
Name the association whose purpose is portability of licensure -
The American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB)
, Currently, what is the primary barrier to licensure portability? -
Lack of consistency in state licensure requirements.
What is the official ACA definition of counseling, verbatim? -
Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to
accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.
Name two ways that counseling is different from talking to a friend. -
Friends = Want you to feel better
Counselors = Want you to grow
Friends = Have an agenda
Counselors = Want you to meet your own goals
Friends = Give advice
Counselors = Typically refrain from giving advice
Friends = Aren't always able to validate your experience
Counselors = Are committed to validating your experience
Friends = Don't devote one interrupted hour to you
Counselors = Do
What are three ways in which counseling differs from other mental health professions? -
Wellness oriented v. Pathology oriented
Developmental perspective
Take context into consideration
Prevention oriented
Empowerment
Acknowledge clients' expertise and wisdom
Name one assessment tool that is consistent with the counseling philosophy. -
From What field did the counseling profession develop? -
Education
In 1909 who argued that career choice should be matched to one's abilities and interests? -
Frank Parsons
What year did Jesse Davis argue for the inclusion of guidance in each English class? -
1907
What prompted the Community Mental Health Centers Act of 1963? -
Poor conditions in state "mental wards" (and the War on Poverty) JFK
In 1952, an association was founded that would eventually be known as the American Counseling
Association. What was its name? -
The American Personnel and Guidance Association (APGA)
What is the name of the initiative responsible for the official definition of counseling? -
The 20/20 Initiative
What does the acronym, CACREP, stand for, verbatim? -
Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
What's the primary difference between certification and licensure? -
Certification is not a legal process; licensure is.
Name the association whose purpose is portability of licensure -
The American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB)
, Currently, what is the primary barrier to licensure portability? -
Lack of consistency in state licensure requirements.
What is the official ACA definition of counseling, verbatim? -
Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to
accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.
Name two ways that counseling is different from talking to a friend. -
Friends = Want you to feel better
Counselors = Want you to grow
Friends = Have an agenda
Counselors = Want you to meet your own goals
Friends = Give advice
Counselors = Typically refrain from giving advice
Friends = Aren't always able to validate your experience
Counselors = Are committed to validating your experience
Friends = Don't devote one interrupted hour to you
Counselors = Do
What are three ways in which counseling differs from other mental health professions? -
Wellness oriented v. Pathology oriented
Developmental perspective
Take context into consideration
Prevention oriented
Empowerment
Acknowledge clients' expertise and wisdom
Name one assessment tool that is consistent with the counseling philosophy. -
