CPCE Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which theorist introduced the concept of the 'collective unconscious' and archetypes relevant to counseling?
- Sigmund Freud
- Carl Jung (Correct answer)
- Alfred Adler
- Erik Erikson
Correct answer: Carl Jung
Carl Jung proposed the collective unconscious as a shared reservoir of human experience expressed through universal archetypes.
Question 2: The CACREP accreditation standards primarily govern which type of programs?
- Medical school residencies
- Counseling and counselor education programs (Correct answer)
- Social work licensing boards
- Psychology doctoral programs
Correct answer: Counseling and counselor education programs
CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) sets standards specifically for counseling education programs.
Question 3: In motivational interviewing, what does 'OARS' stand for?
- Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries (Correct answer)
- Observation, Assessment, Referral, Support
- Ongoing, Active, Reflective, Strategic
- Open, Assertive, Responsive, Structured
Correct answer: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries
OARS is the core skill set in motivational interviewing: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries.
Question 4: Which federal law specifically addresses the confidentiality of substance abuse treatment records?
- HIPAA
- FERPA
- 42 CFR Part 2 (Correct answer)
- ADA Title II
Correct answer: 42 CFR Part 2
42 CFR Part 2 provides stricter confidentiality protections for substance use disorder patient records than general HIPAA rules.
Question 5: The ethical principle of 'veracity' in counseling refers to a counselor's obligation to:
- Maintain client confidentiality at all times
- Be truthful and honest with clients (Correct answer)
- Provide equal services to all clients
- Respect client autonomy in decisions
Correct answer: Be truthful and honest with clients
Veracity is the ethical duty to be honest and truthful in all communications with clients.
Question 6: A counselor using a 'miracle question' is most likely practicing which therapeutic approach?
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychoanalysis
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (Correct answer)
- Gestalt Therapy
Correct answer: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
The miracle question is a signature technique of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, asking clients to envision life after their problem disappears overnight.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes 'countertransference' in counseling?
- The client projecting feelings onto the counselor
- The counselor's emotional reactions triggered by the client (Correct answer)
- A technique used to build therapeutic rapport
- The process of transferring a client to another provider
Correct answer: The counselor's emotional reactions triggered by the client
Countertransference refers to the counselor's own emotional responses and reactions elicited by the client, which must be managed ethically.
CPCE Trivia 2
Which theorist introduced the concept of the 'collective unconscious' and archetypes relevant to counseling?