LPC Diagnostic Pre-Test Questions and Answers

LPC Diagnostic Pre-Test Questions and Answers In attempting to understand the life perspectives and characteristics of their clients, some counselors use Kohlberg's theory of moral development as a theoretical framework. These counselors know that Kohlberg's theory includes three progressive levels culminating in: principled thought, wherein the individual adopts a self-accepted set of standards of behavior A professional counselor determines fees for monthly consultation services on a job-by-job basis. This is an example of which of the following types of reinforcement schedules? variable ratio Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Research on the development of a person in a so-called "humanistic life outlook" has shown that it is facilitated by formal educational experiences. observational learning experiences. & diverse interpersonal interactions When persons who are characteristically shy and withdrawn participate in "assertiveness training," initially they experience uncertainty and self-doubt. Counselors refer to this social psychological concept as: cognitive dissonance "Men (used here to mean all people) are distributed not by things, but by the view which they take of them." This quote, attribute to Epictetus, most closely describes the counseling theory developed by Ellis The counseling technique in which the counselor intensifies the client's emotional state in order to help the client understand the irrationality of the emotional reaction is known as paradoxical intention Counselors know that groups are formed for different purposes. For example, in some groups the primary goal is to yield some specified outcome, or "product," while in others the primary goal is to focus on the "process" of interaction within the group. Which of the following types of groups is more product than process oriented?B behavioral In the context of group counseling, members that are high in conformity also tend to be high in authoritarianism A counselor who structures a career counseling group to help group members understand a "fields and levels" approach to careers is following the theory of Roe The concept of "career maturity" has been described and researched most extensively by Crites Person A and Person B both took the same test. Person A got a score of 100 while Person B got a score of 75. In order for a counselor to determine whether the difference between their scores was because of "chance," the counselor would need to know which of the following characteristics Standard error or measurement A counselor conducted a study intended to evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing group career counseling on the vocational maturity of high school sophomores. The study was begun in September and continued until June. This study is particularly susceptible to which of the following threats to the validity of an experiment? maturation A counselor designs a study where two experimental groups and one control group complete pre-and post- experiment measures of self-concept. The subjects were not randomly assigned to the groups because of scheduling problems. Which of the following techniques is MOST appropriate for analyzing the resultant data? analysis of covariance You have been providing career counseling to a client who is seeking employment. Concurrent with the counseling , and with your knowledge, the client has made application for employment with several employers. A potential employer calls you and asks for your opinion as to your client's suitability for the employer's job opening. Under which of the following conditions are you free (i.e., not in violation of professional ethics), to provide the information requested. none of the above As applied to professional licensure of counselors, the term "reciprocity" means that: one licensing agency agrees to accept the licensing standards of another as sufficient for its own. 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: The main function of early counselors was vocational guidance A counselor is not bound by confidentiality when the client's condition indicates danger to self or others The Texas LPC Act constitutes the legal basis for licensure requirements for professional counselors in private practice only. A member of the local clergy telephones and asks for your evaluation of the moral values of a person whom the caller knows was one of your clients. The caller wants your opinion because the former client is an applicant to a theological institution for which the caller is the local applicant evaluator. You should inform the caller that you need to call the former client and obtain the client's permission before you can express your opinions. You are conducting a community education class for the mental health center for which you work. One of the participants approaches you during the break to inquire about individual counseling with you. Since you do have a small private practice , you tell the client to call your agency's intake department to schedule an appointment. When is becomes obvious that a client's wishes are in direct conflict with your own value system, as an ethical counselor, you should explain your difficulty to the client and refer him or her to another counselor Licensure is a "practice control" act because it applies only to counselors in private practice What is true of both legal and ethical standards for professional counselors? They are behavioral guidelines & they govern the counselor-client relationship According to the LPC Act and the ACA Ethical Standards, when should a counselor try to persuade the client to report knowledge of a crime to the appropriate law enforcement authorities? When there is imminent danger to him or her Many members of the counseling profession have engaged in social reform efforts intended to reduce spouse abuse. These efforts have had limited effect because: many people, both male and females, believe that spouse abuse is a "family matter" and, therefore, not subject to intervention from persons outside the family The legal definition of a handicapped person as "categorical with functional limitations" demonstrates that the specific category determines the service provided. Research findings concerning sex role stereotyping indicate that both make and female respondents believe males are less emotionally sensitive than females According to Havighurst, there are specific developmental tasks of older adulthood. One of these is adjustment to decreased physical strength. A group of people living together with prescribed patterns of interdependent behavior could be best described as a: society In counseling older adults to achieve greater life satisfaction economic well-being, sexuality, self concept In their work with minority clients, Atkinson, Morten, and Sue identified three major barriers to cross-cultural counseling. These include culture-bound values, class-bound values, and language differences. Minority clients seem to respond best to action-oriented therapy A theorist whose major focus is adult development is Levinson A counselor who works with adolescents is familiar with the knowledge that they tend to overselect professional positions and occupations when asked about "what they are planning to do when they grow up." In terms of Gelatt's decision making paradigm, adolescents tend to have errors in their ______ system. prediction Counselors can best prepare clients for occupational placement by teaching job-seeking and job-getting skills. The trait-and-factor approach emphasizes matching Ginzberg and associates designate three stages of career development; these are fantasy, tentative, realistic The concept of "career maturity" has been described and researched most extensively by: Crites