M.Ed Professional School Counselor 2

Question 1

A school counselor notices a student who was previously outgoing has become withdrawn and stops attending lunch. What is the FIRST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Schedule a private check-in with the student

Answer

A private check-in allows the counselor to assess the situation directly and build rapport before escalating or involving others.

Question 2

Which ethical principle requires a school counselor to act in the best interest of the student, even when it conflicts with institutional demands?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence means actively promoting the well-being of clients, which sometimes requires advocating for students over institutional convenience.

Question 3

Under the ASCA National Model, which of the following is an example of a Tier 2 intervention?

Accepted Answer

Small-group counseling for students with similar needs

Answer

Tier 2 interventions target students with identified needs through small-group counseling and similar targeted supports.

Question 4

A 10th-grade student discloses they are being cyberbullied by classmates. The counselor's BEST initial response is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the disclosure and assess the student's safety

Answer

Documentation and safety assessment are foundational first steps before determining the appropriate intervention plan.

Question 5

Which term describes the process by which school counselors examine how their own cultural background may influence their interactions with students?

Accepted Answer

Cultural humility

Answer

Cultural humility involves ongoing self-reflection and awareness of how one's own culture shapes perceptions and interactions.

M.Ed. Master of Education Practice Test

M.Ed. Master of Education Practice Test

M.Ed Professional School Counselor 2