CASAC Counseling Theories and Practice 2

Question 1

In cognitive-behavioral therapy for substance use disorders, what is the primary focus of a functional analysis?

Accepted Answer

Identifying the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences associated with substance use episodes

Answer

Functional analysis in CBT examines the antecedents (triggers), the behavior (substance use), and consequences (reinforcers) to understand and modify the pattern.

Question 2

Which therapeutic approach emphasizes the concept of 'unconditional positive regard' and is particularly useful in building rapport with substance abuse clients?

Accepted Answer

Person-centered therapy

Answer

Person-centered therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizes unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness as essential conditions for therapeutic change.

Question 3

According to Prochaska and DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model, a client who acknowledges having a substance use problem but is ambivalent about making changes is in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

The contemplation stage is characterized by awareness of the problem combined with ambivalence about change — the client is weighing pros and cons but has not yet committed to action.

Question 4

A substance abuse counselor using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) would most likely teach a client which of the following skills to manage intense cravings?

Accepted Answer

Distress tolerance skills such as TIPP and radical acceptance

Answer

DBT's distress tolerance module teaches skills like TIPP (Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, Progressive relaxation) and radical acceptance to manage overwhelming urges without acting on them.

Question 5

In group therapy for substance abuse, what is the primary advantage of using a psychoeducational group format compared to a process-oriented group?

Accepted Answer

It provides structured information about addiction, recovery skills, and coping strategies in an organized curriculum

Answer

Psychoeducational groups provide structured, curriculum-based learning about addiction, recovery skills, and coping strategies, making them effective for early recovery and treatment engagement.

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Practice Test

CASAC Counseling Theories and Practice 2