Chemical Dependency Counselor CCDC Exam Research & Evidence-Based Practice 5

Question 1

Which ethical principle is most directly violated when a researcher fails to disclose a conflict of interest in a published study?

Accepted Answer

Integrity/Honesty

Answer

Failing to disclose a conflict of interest violates the ethical principle of integrity and honesty in research reporting.

Question 2

When applying evidence-based practice, a counselor should integrate research evidence with:

Accepted Answer

Clinical expertise and client values and preferences

Answer

EBP is defined as the integration of best research evidence, clinical expertise, and client values—all three components are required.

Question 3

A program uses pre- and post-test scores without a control group to assess treatment outcomes. This is best described as a:

Accepted Answer

Pre-experimental or single-group design

Answer

A pre-experimental single-group pre-post design lacks a comparison group, making causal attribution difficult but allowing simple outcome tracking.

Question 4

Relapse Prevention (RP) therapy is grounded in which theoretical model?

Accepted Answer

Social learning and cognitive-behavioral theory

Answer

Marlatt's Relapse Prevention model is based on social learning theory and CBT, focusing on identifying triggers, coping skills, and cognitive restructuring.

Question 5

In program evaluation, 'process evaluation' is primarily concerned with:

Accepted Answer

How the program was delivered and whether it reached the target population

Answer

Process evaluation examines implementation fidelity, service delivery, and whether the program is reaching its intended participants.

Chemical Dependency Counselor CCDC Exam Practice Test

Chemical Dependency Counselor CCDC Exam Practice Test

Chemical Dependency Counselor CCDC Exam Research & Evidence-Based Practice 5