NCE National Counselor Exam Prep 2

Question 1

According to Erik Erikson, the primary conflict of adolescence is:

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Identity vs. Role Confusion

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Industry vs. Inferiority

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Intimacy vs. Isolation

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Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Question 2

A counselor using the Adlerian concept of 'social interest' is focusing on:

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The client's sense of belonging and contribution to society

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The client's unconscious drives

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The client's early childhood trauma

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The client's cognitive distortions

Question 3

In group counseling, 'universality' refers to:

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Members realizing their problems are not unique

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The leader applying the same rules to all members

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Using interventions from multiple theoretical orientations

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Applying universal ethical standards

Question 4

The Holland Occupational Themes (RIASEC) model is used primarily in:

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Career counseling and vocational assessment

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Diagnosing personality disorders

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Measuring intelligence

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Assessing family systems

Question 5

A client repeatedly arrives late and forgets homework assignments. A psychodynamically oriented counselor would most likely interpret this as:

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Resistance

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Poor time management skills

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A learning disability

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Lack of motivation due to depression

Question 6

Which measure of central tendency is most affected by extreme scores (outliers)?

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Mean

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Mode

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Median

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Range

Question 7

The ACA Code of Ethics requires counselors to provide clients with informed consent that includes:

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Information about the counselor's theoretical orientation, fees, and limits of confidentiality

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A guarantee of positive treatment outcomes

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The names of all other clients in the practice

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Detailed session notes upon request at any time