PSS Recovery and Wellness Principles 3

Question 1

The eight dimensions of wellness identified by SAMHSA include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic

Answer

SAMHSA's eight dimensions of wellness are emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual — 'diagnostic' is not one of them.

Question 2

Which principle of recovery acknowledges that recovery can occur even without professional intervention?

Accepted Answer

Recovery occurs via many pathways

Answer

The principle that recovery occurs via many pathways recognizes that some people recover through natural supports, spirituality, self-help, or other means without formal treatment.

Question 3

Post-traumatic growth in recovery refers to:

Accepted Answer

Positive psychological changes that emerge from the struggle with highly challenging life circumstances

Answer

Post-traumatic growth describes meaningful positive change — such as increased resilience, deeper relationships, or new purpose — that can result from surviving adversity.

Question 4

Intellectual wellness in the context of recovery involves:

Accepted Answer

Engaging in creative and mentally stimulating activities that expand knowledge and skills

Answer

Intellectual wellness is about continuous learning, curiosity, and engaging with ideas in ways that are personally meaningful and fulfilling.

Question 5

A peer specialist who shares their own recovery story to build rapport is using which evidence-supported technique?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal self-disclosure

Answer

Reciprocal self-disclosure, where a peer judiciously shares personal experience to build connection and hope, is a core peer support technique distinct from clinical practice.

(PSS) Certified Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

(PSS) Certified Peer Support Specialist Practice Test

PSS Recovery and Wellness Principles 3