Certified Recovery Peer Specialist EXAM
2026 Questions and Answers
The ability to bounce back or cope in the face of adversity is known as - Correct
answer-Resilience.
Research has shown that the most powerful way to reduce stigma associated with
behavioral health disorders is - Correct answer-Contact.
One technique that can help boost confidence and encourage peers to stretch their
comfort zones in relationship building is: - Correct answer-role playing.
The most common factor in increasing resilience is - Correct answer-a caring
relationship
The ability to form and sustain relationships is known as - Correct answer-social
competence.
All of the following are characteristics of effective peer support conversations
EXCEPT: - Correct answer-joining the client with emotional responses.
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, SAMHSA has identified four dimensions that support recovery. They are health,
home, community and - Correct answer-purpose.
The first step in developing an advocacy strategy is to - Correct answer-identify the
need or problem.
In a SOAP note, what should be included in the A portion of the note? - Correct
answer-an impression of the client's needs and recommended referrals
True or False? The processes that take place during the stages of recovery are
similar for persons who have either a mental health or a substance use disorder. -
Correct answer-True
The principle of treating everyone as though they are carrying an infectious disease
is known as - Correct answer-universal precautions.
Client commitment to the recovery process ranges along a continuum from
disinterested or unmotivated to strongly committed. At which stage of the
continuum does the peer specialist have a role? Resistance, strongly committed, or
initial interest without commitment? - Correct answer-All of the above. The peer
specialist has a role in maintaining or enhancing the client's commitment to
recovery at every stage of the continuum.
The first step in most crisis situations is to - Correct answer-gauge the severity.
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2026 Questions and Answers
The ability to bounce back or cope in the face of adversity is known as - Correct
answer-Resilience.
Research has shown that the most powerful way to reduce stigma associated with
behavioral health disorders is - Correct answer-Contact.
One technique that can help boost confidence and encourage peers to stretch their
comfort zones in relationship building is: - Correct answer-role playing.
The most common factor in increasing resilience is - Correct answer-a caring
relationship
The ability to form and sustain relationships is known as - Correct answer-social
competence.
All of the following are characteristics of effective peer support conversations
EXCEPT: - Correct answer-joining the client with emotional responses.
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, SAMHSA has identified four dimensions that support recovery. They are health,
home, community and - Correct answer-purpose.
The first step in developing an advocacy strategy is to - Correct answer-identify the
need or problem.
In a SOAP note, what should be included in the A portion of the note? - Correct
answer-an impression of the client's needs and recommended referrals
True or False? The processes that take place during the stages of recovery are
similar for persons who have either a mental health or a substance use disorder. -
Correct answer-True
The principle of treating everyone as though they are carrying an infectious disease
is known as - Correct answer-universal precautions.
Client commitment to the recovery process ranges along a continuum from
disinterested or unmotivated to strongly committed. At which stage of the
continuum does the peer specialist have a role? Resistance, strongly committed, or
initial interest without commitment? - Correct answer-All of the above. The peer
specialist has a role in maintaining or enhancing the client's commitment to
recovery at every stage of the continuum.
The first step in most crisis situations is to - Correct answer-gauge the severity.
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