CPCE Practice Exam With
Questions And Correct Answers
C
Self concepts are individuals' perception of who they are, their attributes and traits.
Stabilization of one's self concept
a. typically occurs during the pre school years
b. is completed by early adolescence
c. may be influenced by cultural and fmaily factors
d. seldom stabilizes in one's lifetime
D
Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter which facilitates messages between
neurons?
a. dopamine
b. serotonin
c. acetycholine
d. atropine
A
The view that children begin their development as a blank slate has been identified by
John Locke as...
,a. tabula rasa
b. plasticity
c. resiliency
d. genotype
D
According to Erikson, young adults seek close relationships with others but fear that
doing so would mean giving up independence. Erikson called this tension
a. adaptation vs. accommodation
b. formal vs. concrete developpment
c. autonomy vs. shame and doubt
d. intimacy vs. isolation
C
Justin's fmaily moved to anew school district in October of the school year. His teacher
noticed that although his verbal skills were well developed, he was not particularly
interested in interacting and playing with other children his age. Justin seemed
preoccupied with anything with wheels and would try to determine what made them
turn. Often the teacher would see Justin make turning movements with his hands or
arms.
The teacher decided to refer Justin to the school psychologist for assessment. It may be
that Justin has...
a. attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
b. autistic disorder
c. Asperger's disorder
,d. obsessive compulsive disorder
C
Which of the following is a true statement pertaining to the DSM-5?
a. all major categories of disorders have been renamed
b. there is less emphasis on pathopsychological origin of symptoms and behavior
The axial classification system has been dropped
d. Autism and Asperger's are classified under disruptive impulse control disorders
D
According to behaviorists, the law of effect most nearly refers to...
a. hierarchy of needs
b. defense mechanisms
c. psychosexual development
d. conditioning principles
B
Strong interpersonal relationships are often forged by individuals working for the same
company. Not infrequently marriages are the result of some of these relationships. The
principle involved here is called...
a. adaptation
b. propinquity
, c. commitment
d. accommodation
A
Frequently a mental status exam is administered to an individual seeking mental health
services. This formal assessment process covers several specific areas. Which of the
following is NOT one of those areas?
a. interpersonal relationships
b. mood and affect
c. appearance and behavior
d. sensorium
B
Albert Bandura developed a social learning theory and self efficacy is one of the
principal concepts. Self efficacy is the belief that we can do some task or behavior. As
counselors, we need to be able to empower clients to become more self efficacious.
Which one of the following is NOT an approach recommended by Bandura?
a. vicarious experience
b. raising anxiety level
c. modeling
d. verbal persuasion
B
Questions And Correct Answers
C
Self concepts are individuals' perception of who they are, their attributes and traits.
Stabilization of one's self concept
a. typically occurs during the pre school years
b. is completed by early adolescence
c. may be influenced by cultural and fmaily factors
d. seldom stabilizes in one's lifetime
D
Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter which facilitates messages between
neurons?
a. dopamine
b. serotonin
c. acetycholine
d. atropine
A
The view that children begin their development as a blank slate has been identified by
John Locke as...
,a. tabula rasa
b. plasticity
c. resiliency
d. genotype
D
According to Erikson, young adults seek close relationships with others but fear that
doing so would mean giving up independence. Erikson called this tension
a. adaptation vs. accommodation
b. formal vs. concrete developpment
c. autonomy vs. shame and doubt
d. intimacy vs. isolation
C
Justin's fmaily moved to anew school district in October of the school year. His teacher
noticed that although his verbal skills were well developed, he was not particularly
interested in interacting and playing with other children his age. Justin seemed
preoccupied with anything with wheels and would try to determine what made them
turn. Often the teacher would see Justin make turning movements with his hands or
arms.
The teacher decided to refer Justin to the school psychologist for assessment. It may be
that Justin has...
a. attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
b. autistic disorder
c. Asperger's disorder
,d. obsessive compulsive disorder
C
Which of the following is a true statement pertaining to the DSM-5?
a. all major categories of disorders have been renamed
b. there is less emphasis on pathopsychological origin of symptoms and behavior
The axial classification system has been dropped
d. Autism and Asperger's are classified under disruptive impulse control disorders
D
According to behaviorists, the law of effect most nearly refers to...
a. hierarchy of needs
b. defense mechanisms
c. psychosexual development
d. conditioning principles
B
Strong interpersonal relationships are often forged by individuals working for the same
company. Not infrequently marriages are the result of some of these relationships. The
principle involved here is called...
a. adaptation
b. propinquity
, c. commitment
d. accommodation
A
Frequently a mental status exam is administered to an individual seeking mental health
services. This formal assessment process covers several specific areas. Which of the
following is NOT one of those areas?
a. interpersonal relationships
b. mood and affect
c. appearance and behavior
d. sensorium
B
Albert Bandura developed a social learning theory and self efficacy is one of the
principal concepts. Self efficacy is the belief that we can do some task or behavior. As
counselors, we need to be able to empower clients to become more self efficacious.
Which one of the following is NOT an approach recommended by Bandura?
a. vicarious experience
b. raising anxiety level
c. modeling
d. verbal persuasion
B
