Illinois Licensure Testing System School Counselor 2

Question 1

What does the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors framework address in a comprehensive school counseling program?

Accepted Answer

Student competencies across academic, career, and social/emotional domains

Answer

The ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors framework identifies student competencies in academic, career, and social/emotional development that counselors help students achieve.

Question 2

A school counselor facilitates a small group for students with anxiety. This is an example of which ASCA service?

Accepted Answer

Responsive services — small-group counseling

Answer

Small-group counseling is a responsive service that addresses students' immediate needs through focused group intervention.

Question 3

Which consultation model involves a counselor working with a teacher to indirectly improve outcomes for a student?

Accepted Answer

Triadic-dependent consultation

Answer

In triadic-dependent consultation, the counselor (consultant) works with the teacher (consultee) to benefit the student (client) indirectly.

Question 4

When a counselor suspects that a student may be suicidal, which action is the HIGHEST priority?

Accepted Answer

Conducting an immediate risk assessment and ensuring student safety

Answer

Immediate risk assessment and ensuring the student's safety is always the highest priority when suicide risk is suspected.

Question 5

Holland's RIASEC theory categorizes personalities and work environments into six types. Which type best describes someone who prefers working with data and abstract ideas?

Accepted Answer

Investigative

Answer

The Investigative type in Holland's theory prefers analytical, intellectual tasks involving data, research, and abstract problem-solving.

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Illinois Licensure Testing System School Counselor 2