PEER RECOVERY PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS (ANSWERS AND
EXPLANATIONS TO SAMPLE EXAM
QUESTIONS) 2025 ALREADY PASSED!!
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Definition
C: Values are the basic beliefs that an individual thinks to be true.
Everyone has a set of values through which they look at the world.
Ethics are guidelines or rules that are set for a society or an
organization rather than for an individual.
An example: Code of ethics statement: Peer support providers will
practice safe and healthy disclosure about their experience. Value
statement: Know yourself and know when to use your story
appropriately.
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, 3. What are SAMHSA's four major 18. Why should you
dimensions of recovery? incorporate trauma-informed
care?
20. What is the difference 17. The stage of change model does
between ethics and values? NOT include?
Don't know?
2 of 20
Term
5. You would be committing a boundary violation if you:
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D: Co-occurring disorders are defined as people with one or more mental
illnesses AND one or more substance use disorders at the same time. "Co-
occurring" historically was referred to as "dual diagnosis" and/or "dual disorder".
C: Some key ethical boundaries of a Peer Recovery Specialist include
not exchanging money or gifts or services, not dating or socializing with
peers, and not sharing personal contact information.
D: One of the major roles of a peer who provides recovery support is to
advocate for the recovery movement, advocate for the peer, and protect the
peer's rights.
, A: Recovery stories are a powerful and valuable tool. Sharing recovery stories
can inspire hope and support change. Recovery stories illustrate one path to
recovery but not the only or best path.
Don't know?
3 of 20
Term
14. You reduce relationship rapport with a peer by:
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B: Peer recovery support does not focus solely on a person's disorder (s). A
person is not their diagnosis. Peer recovery support focuses on the whole
person and their ability to make positive change.
B: A recovery oriented system of care supports a person-centered approach that
builds on the strengths and resilience of individuals, families, and communities
to maintain recovery, improve health, wellness and quality of life.
A: Peer recovery support is designed to build connections. Some ways
peers may create barriers for connections include: telling, ordering or
directing, cautioning, lecturing and not being aware of personal power in
the peer relationship.
A: Peers who provide recovery support are individual's with lived experience
(with a mental illness and/or addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs) and have
completed specific training, supervision and work experience. Peer Recovery
Specialists serve as mentors, advocates and supporters to peers, and participate
in on-going professional education and supervision.
QUESTIONS (ANSWERS AND
EXPLANATIONS TO SAMPLE EXAM
QUESTIONS) 2025 ALREADY PASSED!!
1 of 20
Definition
C: Values are the basic beliefs that an individual thinks to be true.
Everyone has a set of values through which they look at the world.
Ethics are guidelines or rules that are set for a society or an
organization rather than for an individual.
An example: Code of ethics statement: Peer support providers will
practice safe and healthy disclosure about their experience. Value
statement: Know yourself and know when to use your story
appropriately.
Give this one a try later!
, 3. What are SAMHSA's four major 18. Why should you
dimensions of recovery? incorporate trauma-informed
care?
20. What is the difference 17. The stage of change model does
between ethics and values? NOT include?
Don't know?
2 of 20
Term
5. You would be committing a boundary violation if you:
Give this one a try later!
D: Co-occurring disorders are defined as people with one or more mental
illnesses AND one or more substance use disorders at the same time. "Co-
occurring" historically was referred to as "dual diagnosis" and/or "dual disorder".
C: Some key ethical boundaries of a Peer Recovery Specialist include
not exchanging money or gifts or services, not dating or socializing with
peers, and not sharing personal contact information.
D: One of the major roles of a peer who provides recovery support is to
advocate for the recovery movement, advocate for the peer, and protect the
peer's rights.
, A: Recovery stories are a powerful and valuable tool. Sharing recovery stories
can inspire hope and support change. Recovery stories illustrate one path to
recovery but not the only or best path.
Don't know?
3 of 20
Term
14. You reduce relationship rapport with a peer by:
Give this one a try later!
B: Peer recovery support does not focus solely on a person's disorder (s). A
person is not their diagnosis. Peer recovery support focuses on the whole
person and their ability to make positive change.
B: A recovery oriented system of care supports a person-centered approach that
builds on the strengths and resilience of individuals, families, and communities
to maintain recovery, improve health, wellness and quality of life.
A: Peer recovery support is designed to build connections. Some ways
peers may create barriers for connections include: telling, ordering or
directing, cautioning, lecturing and not being aware of personal power in
the peer relationship.
A: Peers who provide recovery support are individual's with lived experience
(with a mental illness and/or addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs) and have
completed specific training, supervision and work experience. Peer Recovery
Specialists serve as mentors, advocates and supporters to peers, and participate
in on-going professional education and supervision.
