LPCC Law & Ethics, Exam 1, 2025-2026 – Study and Review
Material
DE catastrophizing - correct answer ✔✔ "What If" technique) is the most immediate and
manageable technique that could be applied. First, the therapist has the client state his feared
consequence of a situation and then identify strategies for coping.
You have been asked to publicly comment on a bill pending in your state legislature that would
make clinical depression eligible for medical leave. What is your ethical responsibility? - correct
answer ✔✔ Your ethical responsibility is to advocate for this as an advancement of client care.
Explanation: One of the ethical responsibilities as a therapist is to advocate for client issues.
You respond to the client's disclosures in the session by stating, "What I hear you saying is that
you're feeling as though you haven't been there for your wife, yet I'm struck by how you're able
to do all that is required at your job, and you still have the resolve to work on yourself and your
relationship. How do you do that?" What technique are you using? - correct answer ✔✔ Correct
answer: Coping Question
Explanation: The coping question technique underscores his personal resources that he is not
acknowledging. This is tailored to help him recognize coping skills he already uses with his
relationship issues.
According to the DSM-5-TR, when would you revise the client's diagnosis of F34.1 Persistent
Depressive Disorder, Severe to indicate that he is "in full remission"? - correct answer ✔✔
Correct answer: When the client has been free of significant depressive symptoms for at least
two months
Explanation: The DSM-5-TR states that a diagnosis of Persistent Depressive Disorder, Severe can
be revised to "in full remission" when the symptoms of depression are absent for at least two
months and any residual symptoms (if present) do not significantly interfere with social,
occupational, or other important areas of functioning. Therefore, if the client has been
,symptom free for at least two months and is able to engage in activities without significant
interference or distress, the diagnosis of Persistent Depressive Disorder, severe can be revised
to "in full remission". This would need to be reassessed regularly, as symptoms may return.
You state, "It sounds like you are feeling conflicted about taking on the role of caregiver for your
mother. Can you tell me more about your relationship with your mother and siblings?" What are
you demonstrating with this response?
Your answer: Exploration of problem - correct answer ✔✔ Correct answer: Exploration of
problem
Explanation: By asking the client to provide further information about her relationship with her
mother and siblings, you are exploring the problem. Remember that the client seeks help to
resolve inner conflict and address dysfunctional family dynamics.
_________ : is a defense mechanism in which an individual reverts to behavior from an earlier
stage of development in order to cope with stressful situations. In this case, the husband is
engaging in behaviors that are more typical of someone younger (e.g., watching cartoons
instead of helping around the house) as a way to avoid dealing with the stress and pressure he
feels due to his family's situation. - correct answer ✔✔ Regression
Using a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach, what would be most useful as you begin to
teach a couple constructive communication skills?
-Cognitive reframing
-Psychoeducation on respectful listening
-Modeling active listening
-Staying with the feeling - correct answer ✔✔ Correct answer: Modeling active listening
Explanation: By demonstrating healthy, productive communication skills and providing the
couple with specific examples of what it looks like to actively listen to one another, they can
learn how to better communicate and understand each other's feelings. This will help them
,build trust in their relationship and work together more effectively when making decisions
about managing family responsibilities.
Which treatment objective would provide the client with long-term relief from her stress and
anxiety?
-Increasing emotional resilience and problem-solving skills
-Identifying time-management skills and mindfulness techniques
-Learning how to implement positive self-talk in times of stress
-Mastering deep breathing techniques during stressful situations - correct answer ✔✔ Correct
answer: Increasing emotional resilience and problem-solving skills
Explanation: Increasing emotional resilience and problem-solving skills would provide the client
with long-term relief from her emotional symptoms. She struggles with anxiety and depression
related to taking on the role of caregiver for her mother and having her mother live in the family
home.
Using a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach, what would be most useful as you begin to
teach the couple constructive communication skills?
Cognitive reframing
Psychoeducation on respectful listening
Modeling active listening
Staying with the feeling - correct answer ✔✔ Correct answer: Modeling active listening
Explanation: By demonstrating healthy, productive communication skills and providing the
couple with specific examples of what it looks like to actively listen to one another, they can
learn how to better communicate and understand each other's feelings. This will help them
build trust in their relationship and work together more effectively when making decisions
about managing family responsibilities.
, You are researching the effectiveness of the communication skills which you have applied with
your cross-cultural couple. As you analyze the results of your study, which of the following
coefficients of correlation would indicate the strongest relationship?
0.00
- 0.98
1.10
0.80 - correct answer ✔✔ Correct answer: - 0.98
Explanation: - 0.98 indicates a negative relationship between the effectiveness of the treatment
and the communication skill techniques you are using. Of the answer options, this is the
strongest relationship, even though it is a negative relationship.
How would you affirm the client's ability to handle the decision for her mother's long-term
care?
"It takes a lot of strength and courage to make difficult decisions, especially those that involve
the wellbeing of your loved ones. I'm proud of you for taking this big step."
"You should feel proud at showing the strength and courage to make a hard decision in the face
of opposition from your family. That was a big step."
"You've made a lot of progress since we started counseling and I'm impressed with how far
you've come."
"It must have been tough having to make such a difficult decision."
Material
DE catastrophizing - correct answer ✔✔ "What If" technique) is the most immediate and
manageable technique that could be applied. First, the therapist has the client state his feared
consequence of a situation and then identify strategies for coping.
You have been asked to publicly comment on a bill pending in your state legislature that would
make clinical depression eligible for medical leave. What is your ethical responsibility? - correct
answer ✔✔ Your ethical responsibility is to advocate for this as an advancement of client care.
Explanation: One of the ethical responsibilities as a therapist is to advocate for client issues.
You respond to the client's disclosures in the session by stating, "What I hear you saying is that
you're feeling as though you haven't been there for your wife, yet I'm struck by how you're able
to do all that is required at your job, and you still have the resolve to work on yourself and your
relationship. How do you do that?" What technique are you using? - correct answer ✔✔ Correct
answer: Coping Question
Explanation: The coping question technique underscores his personal resources that he is not
acknowledging. This is tailored to help him recognize coping skills he already uses with his
relationship issues.
According to the DSM-5-TR, when would you revise the client's diagnosis of F34.1 Persistent
Depressive Disorder, Severe to indicate that he is "in full remission"? - correct answer ✔✔
Correct answer: When the client has been free of significant depressive symptoms for at least
two months
Explanation: The DSM-5-TR states that a diagnosis of Persistent Depressive Disorder, Severe can
be revised to "in full remission" when the symptoms of depression are absent for at least two
months and any residual symptoms (if present) do not significantly interfere with social,
occupational, or other important areas of functioning. Therefore, if the client has been
,symptom free for at least two months and is able to engage in activities without significant
interference or distress, the diagnosis of Persistent Depressive Disorder, severe can be revised
to "in full remission". This would need to be reassessed regularly, as symptoms may return.
You state, "It sounds like you are feeling conflicted about taking on the role of caregiver for your
mother. Can you tell me more about your relationship with your mother and siblings?" What are
you demonstrating with this response?
Your answer: Exploration of problem - correct answer ✔✔ Correct answer: Exploration of
problem
Explanation: By asking the client to provide further information about her relationship with her
mother and siblings, you are exploring the problem. Remember that the client seeks help to
resolve inner conflict and address dysfunctional family dynamics.
_________ : is a defense mechanism in which an individual reverts to behavior from an earlier
stage of development in order to cope with stressful situations. In this case, the husband is
engaging in behaviors that are more typical of someone younger (e.g., watching cartoons
instead of helping around the house) as a way to avoid dealing with the stress and pressure he
feels due to his family's situation. - correct answer ✔✔ Regression
Using a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach, what would be most useful as you begin to
teach a couple constructive communication skills?
-Cognitive reframing
-Psychoeducation on respectful listening
-Modeling active listening
-Staying with the feeling - correct answer ✔✔ Correct answer: Modeling active listening
Explanation: By demonstrating healthy, productive communication skills and providing the
couple with specific examples of what it looks like to actively listen to one another, they can
learn how to better communicate and understand each other's feelings. This will help them
,build trust in their relationship and work together more effectively when making decisions
about managing family responsibilities.
Which treatment objective would provide the client with long-term relief from her stress and
anxiety?
-Increasing emotional resilience and problem-solving skills
-Identifying time-management skills and mindfulness techniques
-Learning how to implement positive self-talk in times of stress
-Mastering deep breathing techniques during stressful situations - correct answer ✔✔ Correct
answer: Increasing emotional resilience and problem-solving skills
Explanation: Increasing emotional resilience and problem-solving skills would provide the client
with long-term relief from her emotional symptoms. She struggles with anxiety and depression
related to taking on the role of caregiver for her mother and having her mother live in the family
home.
Using a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach, what would be most useful as you begin to
teach the couple constructive communication skills?
Cognitive reframing
Psychoeducation on respectful listening
Modeling active listening
Staying with the feeling - correct answer ✔✔ Correct answer: Modeling active listening
Explanation: By demonstrating healthy, productive communication skills and providing the
couple with specific examples of what it looks like to actively listen to one another, they can
learn how to better communicate and understand each other's feelings. This will help them
build trust in their relationship and work together more effectively when making decisions
about managing family responsibilities.
, You are researching the effectiveness of the communication skills which you have applied with
your cross-cultural couple. As you analyze the results of your study, which of the following
coefficients of correlation would indicate the strongest relationship?
0.00
- 0.98
1.10
0.80 - correct answer ✔✔ Correct answer: - 0.98
Explanation: - 0.98 indicates a negative relationship between the effectiveness of the treatment
and the communication skill techniques you are using. Of the answer options, this is the
strongest relationship, even though it is a negative relationship.
How would you affirm the client's ability to handle the decision for her mother's long-term
care?
"It takes a lot of strength and courage to make difficult decisions, especially those that involve
the wellbeing of your loved ones. I'm proud of you for taking this big step."
"You should feel proud at showing the strength and courage to make a hard decision in the face
of opposition from your family. That was a big step."
"You've made a lot of progress since we started counseling and I'm impressed with how far
you've come."
"It must have been tough having to make such a difficult decision."
