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CAADC Practice Exam with
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The essential first step in determining the possible causes of addiction for the person
and the most appropriate treatment modality for his or her needs.
a. Screening
b. Assessment
c. Intake
d. Orientation - CORRECT ANSWER-* b. Assessment
2. A client tells a counselor that she is unhappy with the way her treatment is
progressing. The counselor should:
a. draw up a new contract with the client.
b. talk to the client about possible denial.
c. create new goals and objectives, and suggest alternate forms of therapy.
d. discuss these concerns with the client and make necessary changes in treatment
goals. - CORRECT ANSWER-*d. discuss these concerns with the client and make
necessary changes in
treatment goals.
3. A common error that counselors make when conducting an assessment is:
a. asking too many questions.
b. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment planning.
c. focusing on strengths and weaknesses.
d. processing the data collected from the client. - CORRECT ANSWER-b.moving too
quickly from data collection to treatment planning
A female client reports concerns about the relationship between her husband and her
14-year-old daughter from a previous marriage. She reports that her husband and
daughter frequently argue, her daughter refuses to take direction from her stepfather,
regularly complains about her stepfather's "faults"and describes how her biological
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father is better. The MOST relevant professional to whom a referral should be made is
a:
a. Social worker.
b. Clinical psychologist.
c. Licensed professional counselor.
d. Marriage and family therapist. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Marriage and family
therapist
A key factor for counselors to consider is that in a counseling relationship, the counselor
has differential power. One of the best safeguards is:
a. to be alert to and understand the power relationship.
b. to utilize the differential power to motivate the client.
c. to realize the importance of this power in client interventions.
d. to use differential power to get the client to try new behaviors. - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. to be alert to and understand the power relationship.
A pre-treatment period is frequently the result of waiting lists or client reluctance to
become fully engaged in primary treatment. What might be a danger of this pre-
treatment period?
a. The pre-treatment period may be when clients lose interest in treatment.
b. A client may receive enough help so as not to need the services of the program or
agency.
c. Successful pre-treatment may result in a client needing services that an agency
doesn't have, thus losing the potential admission.
d. There is really no danger with pre-treatment - recovery will require much more
programming than pre-treatment can offer. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. The pre-treatment
period may be when clients lose interest in treatment.
7. According,to Marlatt's model of the relapse process, which of the following
statements is NOT true?
a. Clients should be taught skills for anticipating, avoiding, and coping with
their personal high-risk situations.
b. Clients should be taught constructive responses to cope with lapses when
they do occur.
c. Clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
d. Any positive expectations that clients have about drug use should be
countered with reminders about the lows that follow the highs and about
the long-term negative consequences of substance abuse. - CORRECT ANSWER-c.
Clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
According to the DSM-IV-TR, all of the following are criteria for psychoactive substance
dependence EXCEPT:
A. Substance often taken in larger amounts than the person intended.
B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or energy.
C. Frequent intoxication when expected to fulfill major role obligations.
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D. One or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B, Marked lack of initiative, interest, or energy.
All of the following are goals of person-centered therapy EXCEPT:
A. Teaching clients to formulate and carry out plans to change their behavior.
B. Focusing on the person instead of the presenting problem.
C. Assisting clients in enhancing their coping skills.
D. Individualizing the treatment plan. - CORRECT ANSWER-A, teaching clients to
formulate and carry out plans to change their behavior.
10. Bob is a case manager in an intensive inpatient treatment facility. He recently was
assigned a client, Mary, who presents not only with alcoholism but has also been
diagnosed with AIDS. To assist Mary in her treatment and recovery needs, Bob would
probably need to have knowledge of all of the following areas EXCEPT:
A. AIDS epidemiology and transmission routes.
B. The disease's clinical progression.
C. New medication used in treatment regimens.
D. Available social services for AIDS clients. - CORRECT ANSWER-C, New medication
used in treatment regimens.
11. Therapeutic communities differ from Synanon because:
a. these communities try to return clients to society.
b. these communities are based on individual psychotherapy rather than
group encounter.
c. these communities keep the patients busy rather than engaging in
contemplative thought.
d. these communities rely on professional psychologists rather than former
addicts or abusers. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. these communities try to return clients to
society.
During the screening process, a critical task that the counselor has is to:
A. Complete a mental status exam.
B. Engage the client's family in treatment.
C. Develop a treatment plan.
D. Establish rapport with the client. - CORRECT ANSWER-D, Establish rapport with the
client.
During the assessment process, your alcohol and tranquilizer abusing client reveals a
history of self-destructiveness when frustrated and an inability to delay impulses. The
MOST appropriate assessment battery in this case is:
A. The Beck Depression Scale, the MAST test, and the MMPI.
B. The Beck Depression Scale , the MAST test, and the Stanford-Binet.
C. The MAST test, the Strong-Campbell, and the Stanford-Binet.
D. The MMPI, the Strong-Campbell, and the Stanford-Binet. - CORRECT ANSWER-A,
The Beck Depression Scale, the MAST test, and the MMPI
14. The primary purpose of the screening process is to:
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CAADC Practice Exam with
complete solutions latest version
The essential first step in determining the possible causes of addiction for the person
and the most appropriate treatment modality for his or her needs.
a. Screening
b. Assessment
c. Intake
d. Orientation - CORRECT ANSWER-* b. Assessment
2. A client tells a counselor that she is unhappy with the way her treatment is
progressing. The counselor should:
a. draw up a new contract with the client.
b. talk to the client about possible denial.
c. create new goals and objectives, and suggest alternate forms of therapy.
d. discuss these concerns with the client and make necessary changes in treatment
goals. - CORRECT ANSWER-*d. discuss these concerns with the client and make
necessary changes in
treatment goals.
3. A common error that counselors make when conducting an assessment is:
a. asking too many questions.
b. moving too quickly from data collection to treatment planning.
c. focusing on strengths and weaknesses.
d. processing the data collected from the client. - CORRECT ANSWER-b.moving too
quickly from data collection to treatment planning
A female client reports concerns about the relationship between her husband and her
14-year-old daughter from a previous marriage. She reports that her husband and
daughter frequently argue, her daughter refuses to take direction from her stepfather,
regularly complains about her stepfather's "faults"and describes how her biological
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father is better. The MOST relevant professional to whom a referral should be made is
a:
a. Social worker.
b. Clinical psychologist.
c. Licensed professional counselor.
d. Marriage and family therapist. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Marriage and family
therapist
A key factor for counselors to consider is that in a counseling relationship, the counselor
has differential power. One of the best safeguards is:
a. to be alert to and understand the power relationship.
b. to utilize the differential power to motivate the client.
c. to realize the importance of this power in client interventions.
d. to use differential power to get the client to try new behaviors. - CORRECT
ANSWER-a. to be alert to and understand the power relationship.
A pre-treatment period is frequently the result of waiting lists or client reluctance to
become fully engaged in primary treatment. What might be a danger of this pre-
treatment period?
a. The pre-treatment period may be when clients lose interest in treatment.
b. A client may receive enough help so as not to need the services of the program or
agency.
c. Successful pre-treatment may result in a client needing services that an agency
doesn't have, thus losing the potential admission.
d. There is really no danger with pre-treatment - recovery will require much more
programming than pre-treatment can offer. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. The pre-treatment
period may be when clients lose interest in treatment.
7. According,to Marlatt's model of the relapse process, which of the following
statements is NOT true?
a. Clients should be taught skills for anticipating, avoiding, and coping with
their personal high-risk situations.
b. Clients should be taught constructive responses to cope with lapses when
they do occur.
c. Clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
d. Any positive expectations that clients have about drug use should be
countered with reminders about the lows that follow the highs and about
the long-term negative consequences of substance abuse. - CORRECT ANSWER-c.
Clients should be helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
According to the DSM-IV-TR, all of the following are criteria for psychoactive substance
dependence EXCEPT:
A. Substance often taken in larger amounts than the person intended.
B. Marked lack of initiative, interest or energy.
C. Frequent intoxication when expected to fulfill major role obligations.
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D. One or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B, Marked lack of initiative, interest, or energy.
All of the following are goals of person-centered therapy EXCEPT:
A. Teaching clients to formulate and carry out plans to change their behavior.
B. Focusing on the person instead of the presenting problem.
C. Assisting clients in enhancing their coping skills.
D. Individualizing the treatment plan. - CORRECT ANSWER-A, teaching clients to
formulate and carry out plans to change their behavior.
10. Bob is a case manager in an intensive inpatient treatment facility. He recently was
assigned a client, Mary, who presents not only with alcoholism but has also been
diagnosed with AIDS. To assist Mary in her treatment and recovery needs, Bob would
probably need to have knowledge of all of the following areas EXCEPT:
A. AIDS epidemiology and transmission routes.
B. The disease's clinical progression.
C. New medication used in treatment regimens.
D. Available social services for AIDS clients. - CORRECT ANSWER-C, New medication
used in treatment regimens.
11. Therapeutic communities differ from Synanon because:
a. these communities try to return clients to society.
b. these communities are based on individual psychotherapy rather than
group encounter.
c. these communities keep the patients busy rather than engaging in
contemplative thought.
d. these communities rely on professional psychologists rather than former
addicts or abusers. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. these communities try to return clients to
society.
During the screening process, a critical task that the counselor has is to:
A. Complete a mental status exam.
B. Engage the client's family in treatment.
C. Develop a treatment plan.
D. Establish rapport with the client. - CORRECT ANSWER-D, Establish rapport with the
client.
During the assessment process, your alcohol and tranquilizer abusing client reveals a
history of self-destructiveness when frustrated and an inability to delay impulses. The
MOST appropriate assessment battery in this case is:
A. The Beck Depression Scale, the MAST test, and the MMPI.
B. The Beck Depression Scale , the MAST test, and the Stanford-Binet.
C. The MAST test, the Strong-Campbell, and the Stanford-Binet.
D. The MMPI, the Strong-Campbell, and the Stanford-Binet. - CORRECT ANSWER-A,
The Beck Depression Scale, the MAST test, and the MMPI
14. The primary purpose of the screening process is to:
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