SAC Study Guide 2026
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📋 SAC Exam Format at a Glance
📚 SAC Topics to Study (63)
✍️ Sample SAC Questions & Answers
1. According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, an adolescent who fails to resolve the identity vs. role confusion stage may experience:
Erikson's Stage 5 (Identity vs. Role Confusion) occurs during adolescence; failure to establish a coherent identity results in role confusion and difficulty forming a stable self-concept.
2. Which of the following is a key function of a student assistance counselor?
A key function of a Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) is to identify and support at-risk students who may be struggling with substance abuse, mental health issues, or other personal challenges. SACs provide direct counseling, crisis intervention, and connect students and their families with appropriate school and community resources. Their role is crucial in ensuring the well-being and academic success of vulnerable students.
3. A student shares information that reveals their parent may have a substance use disorder that is affecting the home environment. The SAC should:
The SAC must first assess how parental substance use is affecting the student's safety and welfare before determining what action, if any, is required.
4. A SAC counselor documents all group session notes using a standardized format. This practice primarily supports quality assurance by:
Standardized documentation ensures records are consistent across sessions and counselors, supporting program audits and outcome comparison.
5. A SAC counselor learns that a student plans to skip school to avoid a bully but has no plan to harm anyone. The counselor's obligation regarding this information is to:
Truancy due to bullying is a welfare concern to explore therapeutically; it does not typically meet the threshold for mandatory disclosure unless there is imminent danger.
6. A student discloses ongoing marijuana use but poses no danger to self or others. The SAC counselor should:
While substance use may be illegal, it typically does not trigger mandatory reporting unless the student meets criteria for imminent danger; the counselor should follow applicable state law and ethics codes.