CAADC Study Test Questions and
Answers49
1. 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. - ANSWERS-a. to be alert to
and understand the power relationship.
2. A pretreatment 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 pretreatment period?
a. The pretreatment 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 pretreatment 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 pretreatment - recovery will require much
more programming than pretreatment can offer. - ANSWERS-a. The pretreatment period may be
when clients lose interest in treatment.
3. 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. - ANSWERS-c. Clients should be
helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
4. 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.
d. one or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use. - ANSWERS-b. marked lack of
initiative, interest or energy.
5. 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. - ANSWERS-a. teaching clients to formulate and carry out
plans to change their behavior.
6. 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. - ANSWERS-c. new medication used in treatment
regimens.
7. 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. - ANSWERS-a. these communities try to return clients to society.
8. _________is 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 - ANSWERS-* b. Assessment
, 9. 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. - ANSWERS-*d. discuss these concerns with the client and make necessary
changes in
treatment goals.
10. 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. - ANSWERS-b.moving too quickly from data
collection to treatment planning
11. A female client reports that she has some 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,
that her daughter refuses to take direction from her stepfather, mid that her
daughter regularly complains about her stepfather's "faults" and describes
how her biological 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.
Answers49
1. 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. - ANSWERS-a. to be alert to
and understand the power relationship.
2. A pretreatment 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 pretreatment period?
a. The pretreatment 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 pretreatment 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 pretreatment - recovery will require much
more programming than pretreatment can offer. - ANSWERS-a. The pretreatment period may be
when clients lose interest in treatment.
3. 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. - ANSWERS-c. Clients should be
helped to recognize that one or more temporary lapses
are likely to occur and are permitted.
4. 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.
d. one or more unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use. - ANSWERS-b. marked lack of
initiative, interest or energy.
5. 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. - ANSWERS-a. teaching clients to formulate and carry out
plans to change their behavior.
6. 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. - ANSWERS-c. new medication used in treatment
regimens.
7. 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. - ANSWERS-a. these communities try to return clients to society.
8. _________is 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 - ANSWERS-* b. Assessment
, 9. 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. - ANSWERS-*d. discuss these concerns with the client and make necessary
changes in
treatment goals.
10. 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. - ANSWERS-b.moving too quickly from data
collection to treatment planning
11. A female client reports that she has some 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,
that her daughter refuses to take direction from her stepfather, mid that her
daughter regularly complains about her stepfather's "faults" and describes
how her biological 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.
