NCE Practice Test With Questions And Answers 100%
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culture shock honeymoon disintegration reorientation adaptation Correct Answer: _______ involves
having to transition to a foreign environment by adjusting to the new foods, customs, language, and so
on.
*4 Stages*:
1. _______ stage: *hopefulness*, excitement, and captivation of the new culture (just stepped off plane,
excited to get settled in)
2. *Crisis* or _____ stage: individual is frustrated or let down by cultural aspects that were at first
fascinating (I thought school would be fun but everyone makes fun of me...)
3. ________ or *Reintegrating* phase: reintegrating into the new culture by viewing both the good and
bad of the culture (I accept the good AND bad of new country)
4.________ or *Resolution* phase: Feelings of *belong- ing to multiple cultures* and having a sense of
well-being (I feel comfortable in my new country/culture while still being proud of my country of origin)
National Defense Education Act Correct Answer: In response to Russia's launch of Sputnik (means they
were winning space race), Congress passed ________ which provides schools with *increased funds* to
improve their curriculum and *hire more trained school counselors* (especially in secondary/middle
schools) to pick out students showing promise in math and science (*increased hiring of school
counselors*)
>launched *psycho-educational group counseling* in schools (still used today)
>pretty much the US passed this so that they could have more counselors in schools to identify kids that
were gifted in math and science so that the US could use these kids when they grew up to work for the
Space Program and beat Russia
association for specialists in group work Correct Answer: the *ACA division* dedicated to group work
american group psychotherapy association Correct Answer: an interdisciplinary organization promoting
*research* and *practice* in group psychotherapy for individuals with mental disorders (more focus on
the RESEARCH instead of actually leading groups!)
J Moreno psychodrama Correct Answer: _______ created the '*Theater of Spontaneity*, the first form
of ________, which is a way for people to engage in mental and emotional catharsis & tension relief. He
also organized the first society of group therapists (*American Society of Group Psychotherapy and
Psychodrama* ) and was the *first to coin term 'group therapy'*
psychoeducational self awareness Correct Answer: a ______ group emphasizes *skill development* and
is *more structured* than a counseling or psychotherapy group.
>The goal of this group is to *PREVENT PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTURBANCE*
this is done by increasing ______, knowledge, and skills about specific *developmentally relevant*
issues (based on what grade you are in)
>can be *preventive, growth-oriented, or remedial*
task Correct Answer: a ____ group focuses on completing a specific objective and emphasize
collaboration, problem solving, and team building exercises.
>>*NOT FOCUSED ON "CHANGING" PEOPLE*, just trying to get something done
, counseling Correct Answer: ______ groups are designed to help members *solve interpersonal
problems* and promote *behavioral* change
>relatively short in length
>problem-oriented group, but can also be preventive or remedial or growth
> members experiencing family issues, difficult relationships, stress-related problems, etc.
psychotherapy Correct Answer: ____ groups are designed to treat people with *severe* or *chronic*
problems
>members have DSM/psychiatric diagnosis
race Correct Answer: a person's *genetics* and *biology* make up a person's ______
identifying client information Correct Answer: according to the ACA and NBCC ethical guidelines related
to testing and assessment, professional counselors do *NOT* need client consent to release test results
when the test results do *NOT* include ____________
(ex: so if the results do not have "that" on them, its okay to release that information for demographic
study purposes, showing an example to LPC-C's that are training to administer that test, etc.)
>you can release as long as it is NOT A HIPPA VIOLATION (that would be a "hippo" of a mistake!)
history selection attrition maturation subject effect Correct Answer: Types of *Internal Validity* (less
extraneous variables = stronger internal validity):
1. _____: outside incident/event occurs during research (Ex: students being treated for depression have
a classmate [outside of study] commit suicide)
2. _____: no random assignment = group differences already exist *PRIOR* to intervention (Ex: gender)
3. *Statistical Regression*
4. *Testing* (if a participant takes a pretest they may learn/expect something that helps them improve
independently from the intervention)
5. *Instrumentation* (changes in testing method/type of test)
6. ______ (mortality)
7. _______ (natural developmental changes in participants over course of study)
8. *Diffusion of Treatment*: people in control/placebo group are influenced by those in a treatment
group (ex: people in groups discuss treatment)
9. *Experimenter Effect* or Bias (Halo, Hawethorne, etc.)
10. _______: participants change their behaviors based on their role in study or based on *demand
characteristics* (cues from researcher to have them act in certain ways) so changes are not due to DV
but to participant perception
halo effect Correct Answer: Threat to Internal Validity - an experimenter's bias where the professional
counselor's *subjective* (usually positive and initial) perceptions of the participant are generalized to
other traits and characteristics
(ex: ooo this participant is hot, I bet he's a good speller too so I'm not going to even evaluate him on
that)
neuroticism openness conscientiousness agreeableness extraversion Correct Answer: What are the 5
factors in the Five Factor Model of Personality?
Correct
culture shock honeymoon disintegration reorientation adaptation Correct Answer: _______ involves
having to transition to a foreign environment by adjusting to the new foods, customs, language, and so
on.
*4 Stages*:
1. _______ stage: *hopefulness*, excitement, and captivation of the new culture (just stepped off plane,
excited to get settled in)
2. *Crisis* or _____ stage: individual is frustrated or let down by cultural aspects that were at first
fascinating (I thought school would be fun but everyone makes fun of me...)
3. ________ or *Reintegrating* phase: reintegrating into the new culture by viewing both the good and
bad of the culture (I accept the good AND bad of new country)
4.________ or *Resolution* phase: Feelings of *belong- ing to multiple cultures* and having a sense of
well-being (I feel comfortable in my new country/culture while still being proud of my country of origin)
National Defense Education Act Correct Answer: In response to Russia's launch of Sputnik (means they
were winning space race), Congress passed ________ which provides schools with *increased funds* to
improve their curriculum and *hire more trained school counselors* (especially in secondary/middle
schools) to pick out students showing promise in math and science (*increased hiring of school
counselors*)
>launched *psycho-educational group counseling* in schools (still used today)
>pretty much the US passed this so that they could have more counselors in schools to identify kids that
were gifted in math and science so that the US could use these kids when they grew up to work for the
Space Program and beat Russia
association for specialists in group work Correct Answer: the *ACA division* dedicated to group work
american group psychotherapy association Correct Answer: an interdisciplinary organization promoting
*research* and *practice* in group psychotherapy for individuals with mental disorders (more focus on
the RESEARCH instead of actually leading groups!)
J Moreno psychodrama Correct Answer: _______ created the '*Theater of Spontaneity*, the first form
of ________, which is a way for people to engage in mental and emotional catharsis & tension relief. He
also organized the first society of group therapists (*American Society of Group Psychotherapy and
Psychodrama* ) and was the *first to coin term 'group therapy'*
psychoeducational self awareness Correct Answer: a ______ group emphasizes *skill development* and
is *more structured* than a counseling or psychotherapy group.
>The goal of this group is to *PREVENT PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTURBANCE*
this is done by increasing ______, knowledge, and skills about specific *developmentally relevant*
issues (based on what grade you are in)
>can be *preventive, growth-oriented, or remedial*
task Correct Answer: a ____ group focuses on completing a specific objective and emphasize
collaboration, problem solving, and team building exercises.
>>*NOT FOCUSED ON "CHANGING" PEOPLE*, just trying to get something done
, counseling Correct Answer: ______ groups are designed to help members *solve interpersonal
problems* and promote *behavioral* change
>relatively short in length
>problem-oriented group, but can also be preventive or remedial or growth
> members experiencing family issues, difficult relationships, stress-related problems, etc.
psychotherapy Correct Answer: ____ groups are designed to treat people with *severe* or *chronic*
problems
>members have DSM/psychiatric diagnosis
race Correct Answer: a person's *genetics* and *biology* make up a person's ______
identifying client information Correct Answer: according to the ACA and NBCC ethical guidelines related
to testing and assessment, professional counselors do *NOT* need client consent to release test results
when the test results do *NOT* include ____________
(ex: so if the results do not have "that" on them, its okay to release that information for demographic
study purposes, showing an example to LPC-C's that are training to administer that test, etc.)
>you can release as long as it is NOT A HIPPA VIOLATION (that would be a "hippo" of a mistake!)
history selection attrition maturation subject effect Correct Answer: Types of *Internal Validity* (less
extraneous variables = stronger internal validity):
1. _____: outside incident/event occurs during research (Ex: students being treated for depression have
a classmate [outside of study] commit suicide)
2. _____: no random assignment = group differences already exist *PRIOR* to intervention (Ex: gender)
3. *Statistical Regression*
4. *Testing* (if a participant takes a pretest they may learn/expect something that helps them improve
independently from the intervention)
5. *Instrumentation* (changes in testing method/type of test)
6. ______ (mortality)
7. _______ (natural developmental changes in participants over course of study)
8. *Diffusion of Treatment*: people in control/placebo group are influenced by those in a treatment
group (ex: people in groups discuss treatment)
9. *Experimenter Effect* or Bias (Halo, Hawethorne, etc.)
10. _______: participants change their behaviors based on their role in study or based on *demand
characteristics* (cues from researcher to have them act in certain ways) so changes are not due to DV
but to participant perception
halo effect Correct Answer: Threat to Internal Validity - an experimenter's bias where the professional
counselor's *subjective* (usually positive and initial) perceptions of the participant are generalized to
other traits and characteristics
(ex: ooo this participant is hot, I bet he's a good speller too so I'm not going to even evaluate him on
that)
neuroticism openness conscientiousness agreeableness extraversion Correct Answer: What are the 5
factors in the Five Factor Model of Personality?
