CPCE CPCE MCQ 2

Question 1

A counselor notices a client is consistently arriving late and avoiding difficult topics. This behavior is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Resistance

Answer

Resistance refers to a client's conscious or unconscious efforts to avoid confronting painful material in therapy.

Question 2

Which theorist developed the concept of the 'inferiority complex' as a motivator of human behavior?

Accepted Answer

Alfred Adler

Answer

Alfred Adler coined the term 'inferiority complex,' arguing that feelings of inferiority drive people to strive for superiority and significance.

Question 3

In group counseling, the stage characterized by conflict, resistance, and a struggle for power among members is called:

Accepted Answer

Storming

Answer

Tuckman's storming stage involves interpersonal conflict and resistance as group members negotiate roles and norms.

Question 4

A researcher divides participants into groups based on pre-existing characteristics (e.g., age, gender) rather than random assignment. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Quasi-experimental design

Answer

Quasi-experimental designs lack random assignment, using naturally occurring groups instead, which limits causal inference.

Question 5

Under HIPAA, a covered entity may disclose protected health information without client authorization in which situation?

Accepted Answer

Treatment, payment, or healthcare operations

Answer

HIPAA's Privacy Rule permits disclosure without authorization for treatment, payment, and routine healthcare operations.

Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam Practice Test

Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam Practice Test

CPCE CPCE MCQ 2