NCE PRACTICE TEST 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Most therapies have in common what type of medicine that has no physical effect but does
work psychologically.
a. placebo.
b. relaxation training.
c. talk therapy.
d. reinforcement. - answer- a. placebo.
Explain counseling processes, procedures, tasks, and benefits. There is no pharmacological
activity but taking the placebo often produces effects similar to an active drug. The effect is an
enhancement of the psychological effect. The client believes the placebo will create a change.
What is the key causal factor in a disaster?
a. vulnerability
b. social marginalization
c. individual impairment
d. legal restrictions - answer- a. vulnerability
Stress management
When conducting individual or group therapy counselors are to be aware of cultural norms and
rituals. A term which refers to communication through use of micro-space, that is, the distance
we maintain, or attempt to maintain, is:
,a. kinesics.
b. proxemics.
c. paralanguage.
d. metacommunication. - answer- b. proxemics.
Demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to multicultural issues. Proxemics is defined as
interrelated observations and theories of man's use of space. Proxemics is often taught as one
component of communication, such as the comfort zone for speaking, standing, and physical
nearness to one another in different cultures.
A single 27-year-old female presented with a conflict in her life might be expected to be
struggling with which of Erikson's stages?
a. maintaining a close personal relationship versus living as an emotionally isolated individual.
b. adhering to an established routine versus pursuing various satisfaction.
c. deciding to engage or disengage.
d. maturing her ego identity versus narrowing down. - answer- a. maintaining a close
personal relationship versus living as an emotionally isolated individual.
Facilitate resolution of interpersonal conflict. Since this question provides no additional data, it
is reasonable to answer this question based upon age and a theory of human growth and
development. Developmental theories often suggest age-related issues for counseling. The
client is 27 years of age and is considered a young adult.
What term describes a valuing process where or when an individual will cherish and publicly
affirm his/her value.
a. choosing
b. prizing
c. acting
,d. caring - answer- b. prizing
Awareness of self and impact on clients. Prizing is cherishing the choice and a willingness to
affirm the choice in public.
The Jones family has been referred to a community counseling agency for family counseling. Mr.
and Mrs. Jones have a 12-year-old son, 11-year-old daughter, and a six-year-old son. From the
personal family history inventory and during the intake it is learned that incest between the
father and 11-year-old daughter took place for several months and prior to this visit was
unknown to other family members except for the son. No doubt the entire family can benefit
from counseling but which family member may be most in need of individual counseling?
a. father
b. daughter
c. father-daughter
d. son - answer- b. daughter
Child abuse-related concerns. Counseling priority is for the abused daughter. The abusive father
needs counseling although there is likely to be court action and a mandate. The mother is also a
person of concern regarding the safety of the abused daughter as well as what this
tragedy/trauma will mean for the marriage and the family. When abuse occurs in a family, all
members are affected. Each member has questions to be answered. This does not preclude the
fact that certain members may seek or be referred for individual counseling. The abused
daughter is a priority for individual counseling.
Counselors, in developing their professional identity, adhere to established standards of care. A
major reason or purpose the counseling profession has established a standard of care is to:
a. accredit agencies providing counseling services.
b. instruct professionals as to what constitutes an adequate facility and adequate providers of
psychological services.
c. point out specialty areas.
, d. regulate the profession and professionals for the purpose of preserving public health, safety,
morals, and welfare of clients and counselors. - answer- d. regulate the profession and
professionals for the purpose of preserving public health, safety, morals, and welfare of clients
and counselors.
The therapeutic philosophical belief that clients move toward openness, trusting in self,
spontaneity, and possessing is:
a. psychoanalysis.
b. rational-emotive therapy.
c. transactional analysis.
d. person-centered therapy. - answer- d. person-centered therapy.
Help facilitate clients' motivation to make the changes they desire. The basic philosophy of
person-centered.
Ethical considerations in using Internet interventions include all of the following except:
a. advertising.
b. appropriateness of the disorder for the Internet.
c. privacy, confidentiality.
d. client accessibility. - answer- a. advertising.
Provide distance counseling or telemental health
When a client demonstrates a reluctance to self-explore the counselor may choose to:
a. recognize the reluctance as a fear of change.
b. monitor the therapeutic relationship and build trust.
c. explain counseling procedures work best when the client talks and the counselor listens and
helps.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Most therapies have in common what type of medicine that has no physical effect but does
work psychologically.
a. placebo.
b. relaxation training.
c. talk therapy.
d. reinforcement. - answer- a. placebo.
Explain counseling processes, procedures, tasks, and benefits. There is no pharmacological
activity but taking the placebo often produces effects similar to an active drug. The effect is an
enhancement of the psychological effect. The client believes the placebo will create a change.
What is the key causal factor in a disaster?
a. vulnerability
b. social marginalization
c. individual impairment
d. legal restrictions - answer- a. vulnerability
Stress management
When conducting individual or group therapy counselors are to be aware of cultural norms and
rituals. A term which refers to communication through use of micro-space, that is, the distance
we maintain, or attempt to maintain, is:
,a. kinesics.
b. proxemics.
c. paralanguage.
d. metacommunication. - answer- b. proxemics.
Demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to multicultural issues. Proxemics is defined as
interrelated observations and theories of man's use of space. Proxemics is often taught as one
component of communication, such as the comfort zone for speaking, standing, and physical
nearness to one another in different cultures.
A single 27-year-old female presented with a conflict in her life might be expected to be
struggling with which of Erikson's stages?
a. maintaining a close personal relationship versus living as an emotionally isolated individual.
b. adhering to an established routine versus pursuing various satisfaction.
c. deciding to engage or disengage.
d. maturing her ego identity versus narrowing down. - answer- a. maintaining a close
personal relationship versus living as an emotionally isolated individual.
Facilitate resolution of interpersonal conflict. Since this question provides no additional data, it
is reasonable to answer this question based upon age and a theory of human growth and
development. Developmental theories often suggest age-related issues for counseling. The
client is 27 years of age and is considered a young adult.
What term describes a valuing process where or when an individual will cherish and publicly
affirm his/her value.
a. choosing
b. prizing
c. acting
,d. caring - answer- b. prizing
Awareness of self and impact on clients. Prizing is cherishing the choice and a willingness to
affirm the choice in public.
The Jones family has been referred to a community counseling agency for family counseling. Mr.
and Mrs. Jones have a 12-year-old son, 11-year-old daughter, and a six-year-old son. From the
personal family history inventory and during the intake it is learned that incest between the
father and 11-year-old daughter took place for several months and prior to this visit was
unknown to other family members except for the son. No doubt the entire family can benefit
from counseling but which family member may be most in need of individual counseling?
a. father
b. daughter
c. father-daughter
d. son - answer- b. daughter
Child abuse-related concerns. Counseling priority is for the abused daughter. The abusive father
needs counseling although there is likely to be court action and a mandate. The mother is also a
person of concern regarding the safety of the abused daughter as well as what this
tragedy/trauma will mean for the marriage and the family. When abuse occurs in a family, all
members are affected. Each member has questions to be answered. This does not preclude the
fact that certain members may seek or be referred for individual counseling. The abused
daughter is a priority for individual counseling.
Counselors, in developing their professional identity, adhere to established standards of care. A
major reason or purpose the counseling profession has established a standard of care is to:
a. accredit agencies providing counseling services.
b. instruct professionals as to what constitutes an adequate facility and adequate providers of
psychological services.
c. point out specialty areas.
, d. regulate the profession and professionals for the purpose of preserving public health, safety,
morals, and welfare of clients and counselors. - answer- d. regulate the profession and
professionals for the purpose of preserving public health, safety, morals, and welfare of clients
and counselors.
The therapeutic philosophical belief that clients move toward openness, trusting in self,
spontaneity, and possessing is:
a. psychoanalysis.
b. rational-emotive therapy.
c. transactional analysis.
d. person-centered therapy. - answer- d. person-centered therapy.
Help facilitate clients' motivation to make the changes they desire. The basic philosophy of
person-centered.
Ethical considerations in using Internet interventions include all of the following except:
a. advertising.
b. appropriateness of the disorder for the Internet.
c. privacy, confidentiality.
d. client accessibility. - answer- a. advertising.
Provide distance counseling or telemental health
When a client demonstrates a reluctance to self-explore the counselor may choose to:
a. recognize the reluctance as a fear of change.
b. monitor the therapeutic relationship and build trust.
c. explain counseling procedures work best when the client talks and the counselor listens and
helps.
