ReadyToTest Practice Exam #1 (LCDC ICRC ADC)
1. A sudden under- Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
standing of self,
or realization of a) A problem-solving strategy involving the elimination of
how a problem unworkable solutions.
can be solved. b) A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a
problem can be solved.
c) A Freudian defense mechanism that is used uncon-
sciously but not maliciously.
d) A confrontation technique used in conjunction with
Gestalt therapy.
2. the use of med- MAT refers to:
ications such as
suboxone in the a) a common screening tool for alcoholism
treatment of ad- b) a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross
diction psychopathology
c) the use of medications such as suboxone in the treat-
ment of addiction
d) a nonmedical detox protocol
3. a referral Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility
and is ready to be discharged. She has asked her coun-
selor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her
husband on an out-patient basis. This process is BEST
viewed as an example of:
a) a referral
b) a consultation
c) case management
d) an aftercare plan
4. Gestalt Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the great-
est potential for abuse of power by the counselor?
a) Adlerian
b) Rational-emotive
c) Gestalt
d) Person-centered
, ReadyToTest Practice Exam #1 (LCDC ICRC ADC)
5. protect public The primary purpose of professional credentialing for
safety by ensur- counselors is to:
ing that coun-
selors meet min- a) advance the field by ensuring that counselors are rec-
imum standards ognized as dignified professionals
of competency b) ensure that counselors share and understand the ac-
cepted philosophies of practice
c) protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet
minimum standards of competency
d) ensure that counselors receiving third-party payments
have professional credentials
6. Benzedrine Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
a) Alcohol
b) Xanax
c) Nembutal
d) Benzedrine
7. the limits of their The concept of informed consent requires that before
confidentiality agreeing to accept treatment, clients should know their
rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services
and __________.
a) availability of referral services
b) community resources to be used
c) with whom they will be participating in group activities
d) the limits of their confidentiality
8. offer to refer the In his second counseling session, a client reveals to the
client to some- counselor that he is gay. Having never worked with a
one with experi- member of this special population, the counselor's BEST
ence in with spe- course of action is to:
cial issues asso-
ciated with the a) inform the client of his lack of knowledge of the gay
gay community. community and commitment to learn.
b) offer to refer the client to someone with experience in
with special issues associated with the gay community.
c) send the client a letter informing him that he has been
1. A sudden under- Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight?
standing of self,
or realization of a) A problem-solving strategy involving the elimination of
how a problem unworkable solutions.
can be solved. b) A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a
problem can be solved.
c) A Freudian defense mechanism that is used uncon-
sciously but not maliciously.
d) A confrontation technique used in conjunction with
Gestalt therapy.
2. the use of med- MAT refers to:
ications such as
suboxone in the a) a common screening tool for alcoholism
treatment of ad- b) a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross
diction psychopathology
c) the use of medications such as suboxone in the treat-
ment of addiction
d) a nonmedical detox protocol
3. a referral Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility
and is ready to be discharged. She has asked her coun-
selor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her
husband on an out-patient basis. This process is BEST
viewed as an example of:
a) a referral
b) a consultation
c) case management
d) an aftercare plan
4. Gestalt Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the great-
est potential for abuse of power by the counselor?
a) Adlerian
b) Rational-emotive
c) Gestalt
d) Person-centered
, ReadyToTest Practice Exam #1 (LCDC ICRC ADC)
5. protect public The primary purpose of professional credentialing for
safety by ensur- counselors is to:
ing that coun-
selors meet min- a) advance the field by ensuring that counselors are rec-
imum standards ognized as dignified professionals
of competency b) ensure that counselors share and understand the ac-
cepted philosophies of practice
c) protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet
minimum standards of competency
d) ensure that counselors receiving third-party payments
have professional credentials
6. Benzedrine Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant?
a) Alcohol
b) Xanax
c) Nembutal
d) Benzedrine
7. the limits of their The concept of informed consent requires that before
confidentiality agreeing to accept treatment, clients should know their
rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services
and __________.
a) availability of referral services
b) community resources to be used
c) with whom they will be participating in group activities
d) the limits of their confidentiality
8. offer to refer the In his second counseling session, a client reveals to the
client to some- counselor that he is gay. Having never worked with a
one with experi- member of this special population, the counselor's BEST
ence in with spe- course of action is to:
cial issues asso-
ciated with the a) inform the client of his lack of knowledge of the gay
gay community. community and commitment to learn.
b) offer to refer the client to someone with experience in
with special issues associated with the gay community.
c) send the client a letter informing him that he has been
