CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Core Counseling Theories 5

Question 1

The concept of 'enabling' in family systems approaches to addiction describes behavior that:

Accepted Answer

Allows the addicted person to avoid the natural consequences of their use

Answer

Enabling refers to behaviors by family members or others that inadvertently shield the addicted person from consequences, thereby supporting continued use.

Question 2

In CBT for addiction, 'cognitive restructuring' involves:

Accepted Answer

Identifying and challenging maladaptive thoughts that support substance use

Answer

Cognitive restructuring is a CBT technique in which clients learn to identify, challenge, and replace distorted or unhelpful thoughts about substance use.

Question 3

A key distinguishing feature of Motivational Interviewing compared to traditional confrontational approaches is its emphasis on:

Accepted Answer

Eliciting the client's own reasons for change rather than imposing them

Answer

MI is fundamentally non-confrontational; it elicits and strengthens the client's own intrinsic motivation for change through reflective listening and strategic questioning.

Question 4

Narrative Therapy, when applied to addiction counseling, encourages clients to:

Accepted Answer

Separate their identity from the problem and reauthor their life story

Answer

Narrative therapy uses 'externalization' to help clients see themselves as separate from their problems and create new, preferred narratives about their identity.

Question 5

In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for substance use, 'experiential avoidance' is considered:

Accepted Answer

A core process that maintains addictive behavior by avoiding uncomfortable inner experiences

Answer

ACT views substance use as a form of experiential avoidance—an attempt to escape or suppress unwanted thoughts, feelings, or sensations.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Core Counseling Theories 5