M.Ed Professional School Counselor 4

Question 1

A student tells a school counselor they have a plan to harm another student. According to duty-to-warn principles, the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Warn the potential victim and notify appropriate authorities

Answer

Duty to warn (based on Tarasoff v. Regents) requires counselors to protect identifiable third parties when there is a credible, specific threat.

Question 2

Which career development theory proposes that occupational choice is an expression of one's personality type?

Accepted Answer

Holland's Theory of Vocational Personalities

Answer

Holland's RIASEC model categorizes personality into six types (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional) linked to career environments.

Question 3

A counselor wants to measure whether a school-wide anti-bullying program changed student behavior. Which data source is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Disciplinary referral records before and after the program

Answer

Pre/post disciplinary referral records provide objective behavioral outcome data to evaluate program effectiveness.

Question 4

A school counselor who identifies a systemic barrier preventing first-generation students from accessing AP courses is engaging in:

Accepted Answer

Systemic advocacy

Answer

Systemic advocacy involves identifying and working to remove institutional barriers that limit equitable student access and opportunity.

Question 5

According to Erikson's psychosocial stages, a high school student struggling with 'Who am I?' is most likely navigating which stage?

Accepted Answer

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Answer

Erikson's fifth stage, Identity vs. Role Confusion, occurs during adolescence and centers on forming a coherent sense of self.

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M.Ed Professional School Counselor 4