NCE Practice Test Questions DUE 23 OCTOBER 2023/2024

NCE Practice Test Questions DUE 23 OCTOBER 2023/2024 culture shock honeymoon disintegration reorientation adaptation - CORRECT ANSWER-_______ involves having to transition to a foreign environment by adjusting to the new foods, customs, language, and so on. *4 Stages*: 1. _______ stage: *hopefulness*, excitement, and captivation of the new culture (just stepped off plane, excited to get settled in) 2. *Crisis* or _____ stage: individual is frustrated or let down by cultural aspects that were at first fascinating (I thought school would be fun but everyone makes fun of me...) 3. ________ or *Reintegrating* phase: reintegrating into the new culture by viewing both the good and bad of the culture (I accept the good AND bad of new country) 4.________ or *Resolution* phase: Feelings of *belong- ing to multiple cultures* and having a sense of well-being (I feel comfortable in my new country/culture while still being proud of my country of origin) National Defense Education Act - CORRECT ANSWER-In response to Russia's launch of Sputnik (means they were winning space race), Congress passed ________ which provides schools with *increased funds* to improve their curriculum and *hire more trained school counselors* (especially in secondary/middle schools) to pick out students showing promise in math and science (*increased hiring of school counselors*) >launched *psycho-educational group counseling* in schools (still used today) >pretty much the US passed this so that they could have more counselors in schools to identify kids that were gifted in math and science so that the US could use these kids when they grew up to work for the Space Program and beat Russia association for specialists in group work - CORRECT ANSWER-the *ACA division* dedicated to group work american group psychotherapy association - CORRECT ANSWER-an interdisciplinary organization promoting *research* and *practice* in group psychotherapy for individuals with mental disorders (more focus on the RESEARCH instead of actually leading groups!) J Moreno psychodrama - CORRECT ANSWER-_______ created the '*Theater of Spontaneity*, the first form of ________, which is a way for people to engage in mental and emotional catharsis & tension relief. He also organized the first society of group therapists (*American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama* ) and was the *first to coin term 'group therapy'* psychoeducational self awareness - CORRECT ANSWER-a ______ group emphasizes *skill development* and is *more structured* than a counseling or psychotherapy group. >The goal of this group is to *PREVENT PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTURBANCE* this is done by increasing ______, knowledge, and skills about specific *developmentally relevant* issues (based on what grade you are in) >can be *preventive, growth-oriented, or remedial* task - CORRECT ANSWER-a ____ group focuses on completing a specific objective and emphasize collaboration, problem solving, and team building exercises. >>*NOT FOCUSED ON "CHANGING" PEOPLE*, just trying to get something done counseling - CORRECT ANSWER-______ groups are designed to help members *solve interpersonal problems* and promote *behavioral* change >relatively short in length >problem-oriented group, but can also be preventive or remedial or growth > members experiencing family issues, difficult relationships, stress-related problems, etc. psychotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER-____ groups are designed to treat people with *severe* or *chronic* problems >members have DSM/psychiatric diagnosis race - CORRECT ANSWER-a person's *genetics* and *biology* make up a person's ______ identifying client information - CORRECT ANSWER-according to the ACA and NBCC ethical guidelines related to testing and assessment, professional counselors do *NOT* need client consent to release test results when the test results do *NOT* include ____________ (ex: so if the results do not have "that" on them, its okay to release that information for demographic study purposes, showing an example to LPC-C's that are training to administer that test, etc.) >you can release as long as it is NOT A HIPPA VIOLATION (that would be a "hippo" of a mistake!) history selection attrition maturation subject effect - CORRECT ANSWER-Types of *Internal Validity* (less extraneous variables = stronger internal validity): 1. _____: outside incident/event occurs during research (Ex: students being treated for depression have a classmate [outside of study] commit suicide) 2. _____: no random assignment = group differences already exist *PRIOR* to intervention (Ex: gender) 3. *Statistical Regression* 4. *Testing* (if a participant takes a pretest they may learn/expect something that helps them improve independently from the intervention) 5. *Instrumentation* (changes in testing method/type of test) 6. ______ (mortality) 7. _______ (natural developmental changes in participants over course of study) 8. *Diffusion of Treatment*: people in control/placebo group are influenced by those in a treatment group (ex: people in groups discuss treatment) 9. *Experimenter Effect* or Bias (Halo, Hawethorne, etc.) 10. _______: participants change their behaviors based on their role in study or based on *demand characteristics* (cues from researcher to have them act in certain ways) so changes are not due to DV but to participant perception halo effect - CORRECT ANSWER-Threat to Internal Validity - an experimenter's bias where the professional counselor's *subjective* (usually positive and initial) perceptions of the participant are generalized to other traits and characteristics (ex: ooo this participant is hot, I bet he's a good speller too so I'm not going to even evaluate him on that) neuroticism openness conscientiousness agreeableness extraversion - CORRECT ANSWER-What are the 5 factors in the Five Factor Model of Personality? aptitude - CORRECT ANSWER-______ assessments are often used to determine admission into graduate education programs > studying your *natural ability* to learn and grow to see if you would be successful in the program (more than just what you know) contact summary sheet document summary form - CORRECT ANSWER-Types of Qualitative Data Management: 1. ______ a *single- page* snapshot of a specific contact that includes *specifics* of contact, *important themes*, and reflections. Ex: Met with Sally on 10/10 @ 10am. She said "XYZ" and I noticed "this" theme in her answers. -KK 2. _________ similar to #1, but it describes *unobtrusive sources* (not direct contact w participant) like newsletters or artifacts (diaries, letters, etc.) psychological first aid - CORRECT ANSWER-an evidence-informed modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the *immediate aftermath of disaster* > aim to *reduce the initial distress* caused by traumatic events primary - CORRECT ANSWER-First step of administering psychological first aid is to help individuals meet their ____ needs (do you have a place to sleep? do you have food? etc.) Think Maslow's hierarchy- a person is not going to be able to deal with their emotional needs while they are focused on finding a place to stay after their house was blown away by a hurricane