CASAC EXAM 2026 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
a. alcohol
b. xanax
c. nembutal
d. benzedrine. Answer: D
◉ Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
a. A problem-solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable
b. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can
be
C. A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not
maliciously
d. A confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy.
Answer: B
◉ Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is
ready to be discharged. She has asked her counselor to recommend a
therapist to work with her and her husband on an out patient basis. This
process is BEST viewed as an example of:
a. a referral.
b. a consultation.
, c. case management.
d. an aftercare plan.. Answer: A
◉ Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential
for abuse of power by the counselor?
a. Adlerian
b. Rational-emotive
c. Gestalt
d. Person-centered. Answer: C
◉ The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is
to:
a.advance the field by ensuring that counselors are recognized as
dignified professionals.
b. ensure that counselors share and understand the accepted philosophies
of practice.
c. protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum
standards of competency.
d. ensure that counselors receiving third-party payments have
professional credentials.. Answer: C
◉ The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to
accept treatment, clients should know their rights and obligations,
therapeutic goals, fees for services and ________
GUIDE COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
a. alcohol
b. xanax
c. nembutal
d. benzedrine. Answer: D
◉ Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
a. A problem-solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable
b. A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can
be
C. A Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not
maliciously
d. A confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy.
Answer: B
◉ Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is
ready to be discharged. She has asked her counselor to recommend a
therapist to work with her and her husband on an out patient basis. This
process is BEST viewed as an example of:
a. a referral.
b. a consultation.
, c. case management.
d. an aftercare plan.. Answer: A
◉ Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential
for abuse of power by the counselor?
a. Adlerian
b. Rational-emotive
c. Gestalt
d. Person-centered. Answer: C
◉ The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is
to:
a.advance the field by ensuring that counselors are recognized as
dignified professionals.
b. ensure that counselors share and understand the accepted philosophies
of practice.
c. protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum
standards of competency.
d. ensure that counselors receiving third-party payments have
professional credentials.. Answer: C
◉ The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to
accept treatment, clients should know their rights and obligations,
therapeutic goals, fees for services and ________
