NCE National Counselor Exam Prep 3

Question 1

In family systems theory, 'differentiation of self' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The ability to separate emotions from logical thinking while remaining in contact with others

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Physically leaving one's family of origin

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Diagnosing family members individually

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The process of creating clear generational boundaries

Question 2

Norm-referenced tests compare an individual's score to:

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The scores of a standardized comparison group

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A predetermined standard of mastery

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The individual's own previous scores

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Clinician judgment criteria

Question 3

Which theoretical approach emphasizes the A-B-C model where 'B' represents beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

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Person-Centered Therapy

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Gestalt Therapy

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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Question 4

A counselor suspects a 10-year-old client is being physically abused at home. The counselor's ethical and legal obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Report immediately to the appropriate child protective services authority

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Discuss the suspicion with the parents first

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Keep it confidential and address it in sessions

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Consult with a supervisor and report only if supervisor agrees

Question 5

The concept of 'locus of control' developed by Julian Rotter describes:

Accepted Answer

Whether individuals attribute outcomes to internal or external causes

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Where in the brain emotional regulation occurs

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The therapist's role in guiding sessions

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A client's executive functioning capacity

Question 6

In SFBT, the 'miracle question' is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Help the client envision life without the problem and identify goals

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Assess the severity of the client's diagnosis

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Challenge irrational beliefs about the future

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Explore childhood experiences that shaped current issues

Question 7

A client from a collectivist cultural background may resist individual therapy because:

Accepted Answer

Family or community decision-making is valued over individual choices

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They cannot form a therapeutic alliance

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They typically prefer medication over talk therapy

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They are more likely to have personality disorders