PSYC 388 Counselling Psychology Unit Quizzes
Questions and Correct Answers with Complete
Solutions | New 2026 | Athabasca University
Shared elements of a culture include all of the following variables, except: -
ANSWERS family
Distinctions between counsellors and other allied mental health professionals
have become: - ANSWERS less clear as counsellors have begun to work with
more diverse populations
All of the following are examples of prevalent forms of unethical behaviours in
counselling, except: - ANSWERS avoiding interaction with a client on a social
level
In the acronym STIPS, which is sometimes used to help counsellor trainees
increase their case note conceptual skills, the letter "I" stands for: - ANSWERS
interventions
Ethics: - ANSWERS are principles and rules of proper conduct
Which of the following best defines counselling itself? - ANSWERS personal
growth and wellness
__________ was the founder of the Boston Vocational Bureau and is sometimes
referred to as the Father of Guidance. - ANSWERS Frank Parsons
, Cultural Mosaic means_______; whereas, melting pot means _______. -
ANSWERS plural cultural identities; singular cultural identities
Racism is defined as: - ANSWERS prejudice displayed in blatant or subtle ways
For counsellors, advocacy means: - ANSWERS networking and education;
promoting ideas or causes through public relations; and supporting or challenging
legislation through the political process. *all of the above.
Counselling deals with the following concern(s): - ANSWERS wellness, career,
and education. *all of the above.
Non-maleficence means: - ANSWERS do no harm
In making ethical decisions, counsellors should abide by all of the following
principles, except: - ANSWERS personal gain
In which decades did guidance counselling in Canadian schools change to client-
centred, individualized counselling? - ANSWERS the 50s and 60s
When there is a potential conflict between a counsellor's employer and a
counsellor's client, the counsellor should: - ANSWERS first protect the right of
the client
Questions and Correct Answers with Complete
Solutions | New 2026 | Athabasca University
Shared elements of a culture include all of the following variables, except: -
ANSWERS family
Distinctions between counsellors and other allied mental health professionals
have become: - ANSWERS less clear as counsellors have begun to work with
more diverse populations
All of the following are examples of prevalent forms of unethical behaviours in
counselling, except: - ANSWERS avoiding interaction with a client on a social
level
In the acronym STIPS, which is sometimes used to help counsellor trainees
increase their case note conceptual skills, the letter "I" stands for: - ANSWERS
interventions
Ethics: - ANSWERS are principles and rules of proper conduct
Which of the following best defines counselling itself? - ANSWERS personal
growth and wellness
__________ was the founder of the Boston Vocational Bureau and is sometimes
referred to as the Father of Guidance. - ANSWERS Frank Parsons
, Cultural Mosaic means_______; whereas, melting pot means _______. -
ANSWERS plural cultural identities; singular cultural identities
Racism is defined as: - ANSWERS prejudice displayed in blatant or subtle ways
For counsellors, advocacy means: - ANSWERS networking and education;
promoting ideas or causes through public relations; and supporting or challenging
legislation through the political process. *all of the above.
Counselling deals with the following concern(s): - ANSWERS wellness, career,
and education. *all of the above.
Non-maleficence means: - ANSWERS do no harm
In making ethical decisions, counsellors should abide by all of the following
principles, except: - ANSWERS personal gain
In which decades did guidance counselling in Canadian schools change to client-
centred, individualized counselling? - ANSWERS the 50s and 60s
When there is a potential conflict between a counsellor's employer and a
counsellor's client, the counsellor should: - ANSWERS first protect the right of
the client
