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Question 84
Which of the following is not often considered a trigger for a
potential relapse?
(A) Negative emotions such as sadness or loneliness
(B) Having a reason to celebrate such as a new job
(C) Sensory stimulants familiar during times of drug use (D)
None of the above - Correct Answers ✅D
Question 85
What statement below is not consistent with the SAMHSA
principles of recovery?
(A) Cultural differences impact recovery
(B) Recovery requires the direction of professional help (C)
Recovery is self-directed
(D) Recovery can be achieved in many ways - Correct
Answers ✅B
Question 87
What is not a characteristic of an effective and successful
therapeutic alliance?
(A) A strong bond between client and counselor
(B) Collaboration between counselor and third-party entities
(C) Agreement on treatment techniques
(D) Agreement on treatment goals - Correct Answers ✅B
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Question 86
What is the most accurate estimate of individuals in recovery
who sought out or used professional help?
(A) 5% (B) 25% (C) 75% (D) 90% - Correct Answers ✅B
Question 89
What action as described below is not consistent with the
technique of motivational interviewing?
(A) Summarizing what the client says to show good listening
(B) Ensure an argument is dealt with quickly and sternly
(C) Continue to reinforce agreed upon goals
(D) Make the client aware of actions inconsistent with their
goals - Correct Answers ✅B
Question 88
What is an ineffective method for a counselor to develop a
strong relationship with a client?
(A) Exhibit a thorough knowledge of expertise in addiction
treatment
(B) Use facts to support recommendations
(C) Make connections between the client's experiences and
the counselor's clinical knowledge (D) Explain to the client
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what to expect from experiences the counselor is familiar
with from other clients - Correct Answers ✅D
Question 91
During counseling, a client who has now been abstinent for
some significant amount of time and has adjusted to a new
lifestyle, has indicated boredom with their current situation.
He says his old life was certainly much more exciting. What is
not an appropriate technique to avoid a relapse?
(A) Remind the client of the pain from substance abuse
(B) Challenge the client appropriately on the reality of what
he remembers as enjoyable times (C) Suggest new activities
that may fill the void
(D) None of the above - Correct Answers ✅D
Question 90
When counseling a client with a co-occurring disorder, what
specific technique is most appropriate to be emphasized?
(A) Using repetition to ensure an understanding of
expectations
(B) Identify high risk situations the client may not be aware of
(C) Help the client find a sponsor
(D) Use positive reinforcement such as privileges to reward
progress - Correct Answers ✅A
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Question 93
What is not consistent with the philosophies of motivational
interviewing?
(A) Collaboration (B) Acceptance (C) Compassion (D)
Intervene - Correct Answers ✅D
Question 92
What is not an effective technique for helping a client utilize a
mutual self-help group?
(A) Prescribe the best group for the client
(B) Have exit surveys to evaluate the client's reactions (C)
Provide a briefing on the dynamics of the group (D) Help to
overcome logistical issues - Correct Answers ✅A
Question 95
What model of substance abuse treatment is consistent with
having a philosophy related to the cause of abuse as being a
"defect of character"?
(A) Medical Model
(B) Spiritual Model
(C) Sociocultural Model (D) Psychological Model - Correct
Answers ✅B
Question 94
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Question 84
Which of the following is not often considered a trigger for a
potential relapse?
(A) Negative emotions such as sadness or loneliness
(B) Having a reason to celebrate such as a new job
(C) Sensory stimulants familiar during times of drug use (D)
None of the above - Correct Answers ✅D
Question 85
What statement below is not consistent with the SAMHSA
principles of recovery?
(A) Cultural differences impact recovery
(B) Recovery requires the direction of professional help (C)
Recovery is self-directed
(D) Recovery can be achieved in many ways - Correct
Answers ✅B
Question 87
What is not a characteristic of an effective and successful
therapeutic alliance?
(A) A strong bond between client and counselor
(B) Collaboration between counselor and third-party entities
(C) Agreement on treatment techniques
(D) Agreement on treatment goals - Correct Answers ✅B
,LCDC online practice exam Solved Exam
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Practice Papers)
Question 86
What is the most accurate estimate of individuals in recovery
who sought out or used professional help?
(A) 5% (B) 25% (C) 75% (D) 90% - Correct Answers ✅B
Question 89
What action as described below is not consistent with the
technique of motivational interviewing?
(A) Summarizing what the client says to show good listening
(B) Ensure an argument is dealt with quickly and sternly
(C) Continue to reinforce agreed upon goals
(D) Make the client aware of actions inconsistent with their
goals - Correct Answers ✅B
Question 88
What is an ineffective method for a counselor to develop a
strong relationship with a client?
(A) Exhibit a thorough knowledge of expertise in addiction
treatment
(B) Use facts to support recommendations
(C) Make connections between the client's experiences and
the counselor's clinical knowledge (D) Explain to the client
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what to expect from experiences the counselor is familiar
with from other clients - Correct Answers ✅D
Question 91
During counseling, a client who has now been abstinent for
some significant amount of time and has adjusted to a new
lifestyle, has indicated boredom with their current situation.
He says his old life was certainly much more exciting. What is
not an appropriate technique to avoid a relapse?
(A) Remind the client of the pain from substance abuse
(B) Challenge the client appropriately on the reality of what
he remembers as enjoyable times (C) Suggest new activities
that may fill the void
(D) None of the above - Correct Answers ✅D
Question 90
When counseling a client with a co-occurring disorder, what
specific technique is most appropriate to be emphasized?
(A) Using repetition to ensure an understanding of
expectations
(B) Identify high risk situations the client may not be aware of
(C) Help the client find a sponsor
(D) Use positive reinforcement such as privileges to reward
progress - Correct Answers ✅A
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Question 93
What is not consistent with the philosophies of motivational
interviewing?
(A) Collaboration (B) Acceptance (C) Compassion (D)
Intervene - Correct Answers ✅D
Question 92
What is not an effective technique for helping a client utilize a
mutual self-help group?
(A) Prescribe the best group for the client
(B) Have exit surveys to evaluate the client's reactions (C)
Provide a briefing on the dynamics of the group (D) Help to
overcome logistical issues - Correct Answers ✅A
Question 95
What model of substance abuse treatment is consistent with
having a philosophy related to the cause of abuse as being a
"defect of character"?
(A) Medical Model
(B) Spiritual Model
(C) Sociocultural Model (D) Psychological Model - Correct
Answers ✅B
Question 94
