Name: Score:
150 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 150
A counselor wants to record a counseling session with a client so that the counselor could listen
to the tape, along with her supervisor, as parts of an ongoing training. According to ethical best
practicies, the counselor's plans are:
unethical, regardless of client consent.
acceptable only if the session is not recorded.
ethical, as long as the client granted permission beforehand.
permissible only in emergency situations.
Term 2 of 150
A counselor's personal values:
Are communicated through the therapeutic goals they offer and how they attempt to reach
those goals with the client.
Must align with the client's personal beliefs
Are irrelevant to the client's treatment plan
Should never influence the counseling process
Term 3 of 150
When a actively-using, alcohol-dependent client presents with depressive symptoms:
Depressive symptoms will worsen during detoxification.
Depressive symptoms in the majority of cases will be significantly diminished after
detoxification and abstinence.
Depressive symptoms are unrelated to alcohol dependence.
Depressive symptoms will only improve with medication.
,Term 4 of 150
What is the definition of relapse?
The return to a pattern of substance abuse following treatment
A commitment to lifelong sobriety
A temporary pause in substance use
An increase in social activities after treatment
Term 5 of 150
In which situation is it NOT acceptable to release confidential information without prior consent
from the client?
A- When the client has stolen property from the treatment facility
B- If law enforcement officials request information in writing
C- If the client is in a serious accident requiring medical care
D- When the client admits to abusing a child
If law enforcement officials request information
D. The financial obligation associated with the services
B. to help convert the emergency into a solvable problem
Observable and measurable, in order to facilitate monitoring progress
,Term 6 of 150
Micheal is a 25 year old man who has been your client for several weeks in an outpatient program.
He recently came to you and admitted during a group session that he relapsed and had been
involved in a hit and run incident. Micheal told the group he had to get it off his chest in a "safe
and confidential place". Later, from the news, you learn that there was a hit and run accident that
involved the death of the other driver and police are still searching for the individual who fled the
scene. Your first responsibility is to:
A. insist the client turn himself in.
B. Report to the authorities that you know the identity of the driver of the car.
C. Assess the client's current status and re-screen him for transfer to a inpatient program.
B. encourage her to examine her beliefs and make her decision based on what she believes
is best for her, without regard to her parents wishes
harm reduction programs, usually in urban environments.
Assess the client's current status and re-screen him for transfer to an inpatient program.
enable the counselor to assess progress and make any necessary changes in the treatment
plan
Term 7 of 150
___________ interventions have been developed or are being sought to block the effects of abused
drugs, reduce cravings for drugs and block the toxic effects of drugs.
behavioral
pharmacological
psychosocial
educational
, Term 8 of 150
Mike and his client have developed a personal attraction to one another. The BEST course of
action for him is to:
discuss his feelings with his clinical supervisor to determine the best course of action.
talk with the client about transferring to another counselor so that they can date without the
conflict of interest.
send the client a letter formally ending the personal and therapeutic relationship.
inform the client that they will have to wait at least one year before they can date.
Term 9 of 150
During a counseling session, a client recalls being abused as a child. Prior to treatment, the client
had no recollection of the abused as a child. The inability to recall the abuse earlier is an example
of the defense mechanism called:
reaction formation
repression
projection
rationalization
Definition 10 of 150
Culture and values are taken into account
The most popular and yet most controversial theory of addiction views:
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to:
Studies indicate that that counseling is most effective when
A diagnostic summary must include:
150 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 150
A counselor wants to record a counseling session with a client so that the counselor could listen
to the tape, along with her supervisor, as parts of an ongoing training. According to ethical best
practicies, the counselor's plans are:
unethical, regardless of client consent.
acceptable only if the session is not recorded.
ethical, as long as the client granted permission beforehand.
permissible only in emergency situations.
Term 2 of 150
A counselor's personal values:
Are communicated through the therapeutic goals they offer and how they attempt to reach
those goals with the client.
Must align with the client's personal beliefs
Are irrelevant to the client's treatment plan
Should never influence the counseling process
Term 3 of 150
When a actively-using, alcohol-dependent client presents with depressive symptoms:
Depressive symptoms will worsen during detoxification.
Depressive symptoms in the majority of cases will be significantly diminished after
detoxification and abstinence.
Depressive symptoms are unrelated to alcohol dependence.
Depressive symptoms will only improve with medication.
,Term 4 of 150
What is the definition of relapse?
The return to a pattern of substance abuse following treatment
A commitment to lifelong sobriety
A temporary pause in substance use
An increase in social activities after treatment
Term 5 of 150
In which situation is it NOT acceptable to release confidential information without prior consent
from the client?
A- When the client has stolen property from the treatment facility
B- If law enforcement officials request information in writing
C- If the client is in a serious accident requiring medical care
D- When the client admits to abusing a child
If law enforcement officials request information
D. The financial obligation associated with the services
B. to help convert the emergency into a solvable problem
Observable and measurable, in order to facilitate monitoring progress
,Term 6 of 150
Micheal is a 25 year old man who has been your client for several weeks in an outpatient program.
He recently came to you and admitted during a group session that he relapsed and had been
involved in a hit and run incident. Micheal told the group he had to get it off his chest in a "safe
and confidential place". Later, from the news, you learn that there was a hit and run accident that
involved the death of the other driver and police are still searching for the individual who fled the
scene. Your first responsibility is to:
A. insist the client turn himself in.
B. Report to the authorities that you know the identity of the driver of the car.
C. Assess the client's current status and re-screen him for transfer to a inpatient program.
B. encourage her to examine her beliefs and make her decision based on what she believes
is best for her, without regard to her parents wishes
harm reduction programs, usually in urban environments.
Assess the client's current status and re-screen him for transfer to an inpatient program.
enable the counselor to assess progress and make any necessary changes in the treatment
plan
Term 7 of 150
___________ interventions have been developed or are being sought to block the effects of abused
drugs, reduce cravings for drugs and block the toxic effects of drugs.
behavioral
pharmacological
psychosocial
educational
, Term 8 of 150
Mike and his client have developed a personal attraction to one another. The BEST course of
action for him is to:
discuss his feelings with his clinical supervisor to determine the best course of action.
talk with the client about transferring to another counselor so that they can date without the
conflict of interest.
send the client a letter formally ending the personal and therapeutic relationship.
inform the client that they will have to wait at least one year before they can date.
Term 9 of 150
During a counseling session, a client recalls being abused as a child. Prior to treatment, the client
had no recollection of the abused as a child. The inability to recall the abuse earlier is an example
of the defense mechanism called:
reaction formation
repression
projection
rationalization
Definition 10 of 150
Culture and values are taken into account
The most popular and yet most controversial theory of addiction views:
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to:
Studies indicate that that counseling is most effective when
A diagnostic summary must include:
