M.Ed Professional School Counselor 5

Question 1

A 7th grader discloses to the counselor that they have been thinking about suicide but have no plan or means. The counselor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a structured suicide risk assessment

Answer

A structured risk assessment (evaluating ideation, plan, means, intent, and protective factors) must precede any intervention decision.

Question 2

Which group counseling stage is characterized by conflict among members and testing of the group leader?

Accepted Answer

Storming

Answer

The Storming stage (Tuckman's model) involves interpersonal conflict and power struggles as members establish roles within the group.

Question 3

A school counselor receives a subpoena for a student's counseling records. The counselor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Consult with the school district's legal counsel

Answer

Consulting legal counsel helps the counselor understand their legal obligations and any applicable privileges before responding to a subpoena.

Question 4

Which theorist developed the concept of 'career maturity,' describing how readiness to make career decisions develops over time?

Accepted Answer

Donald Super

Answer

Donald Super's Life-Span, Life-Space Theory introduced career maturity as the readiness to make informed, age-appropriate career decisions.

Question 5

A school counselor wants to increase equitable access to gifted programs for underrepresented students. This goal BEST aligns with which ASCA Mindset & Behavior standard domain?

Accepted Answer

Belief in Development of Whole Self

Answer

Equity-focused advocacy aligns with the ASCA Mindset standard that every student can learn and deserves access to a high-quality education.

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M.Ed Professional School Counselor 5