An Introduction to the Counseling Profession
4th Edition by Edward S. Neukrug
CHAPTER 1-18| VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
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, Chapter 1: The Counselor’s Identity: What, Who, and How?
1. The word “guidance” has a(n) implication.
a. Moralistic
b. Social
c. Emotional
d. Psychological
Correct Answer: A Page 3
2. Today, most people who are referred to as “counselors” have a degree in their field.
a. Bachelors
b. Associates
c. Masters
d. Doctorate
Correct Answer: C Page 5
3. All counselors tend to have common coursework in:
a. Professional orientation
b. Ethical practice
c. Social and cultural diversity
d. All of the above
Correct Answer: D Page 5
4. The training is broad.
a. Counselor‟s
b. Therapist‟s
c. Psychotherapist‟s
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, 5. These counselors study a wide range of addictive behavior.
a. Marriage and family
b. Addiction
c. School
d. Rehabilitation
Correct Answer: B Page 7
6. Those who obtain a degree in clinical mental health counseling are generally trained to conduct counseling or
psychotherapy for individuals struggling with:
a. Life problems
b. Emotional issues
c. Mental health issues
d. All of the above
Correct Answer: D Page 6
7. CORE or the Council on Rehabilitation Education is the accrediting body for
counseling programs
a. Guidance
b. Addiction
c. Rehabilitation
d. Vocational
Correct Answer: C Page 8
8. , couple and family counselors are specifically trained to work with couples and with family systems and
can be found in a vast array of agency settings and in private practice.
a. Marriage
b. Mental Health
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, Correct Answer: A Page 7
9. counselors work in a variety of settings in higher education.
a. Group
b. Marriage
c. Student Affairs and college
d. Addiction
Correct Answer: C Page 7
10. usually have extensive training in counseling techniques but less preparation in career counseling,
assessment techniques, and quantitative research methods.
a. Marriage and family therapists
b. Social Workers
c. Rehabilitation Counselors
d. Psychotherapists
Correct Answer: B Page 8
11. counselors sometimes have a degree in counseling but can also have a degree in a related social service or a
degree in religion or divinity.
a. Pastoral
b. Spiritual
c. Ethical
d. Religious
Correct Answer: A Page 8
12. A is a licensed physician who generally has completed a residency in psychiatry, or had extensive field
placement training in a mental health setting.
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b. Social Worker
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