MICHIGAN CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
What is the definition of recovery? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe process of
gaining control over one's life, and the direction one wants that life to go, on
the other side of a psychiatric diagnosis and all of the losses usually
associated with that diagnosis.
what is the difference between a recovery story and an illness story? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSillness story focuses on symptoms
recovery story focuses on recovery and the possibility of hope.
what is meant by the term "peer support"? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIs the act of
people who have had similar experiences with mental illnesses giving each
other encouragement, hope, assistance, guidance and understanding that
aids in recovery. It can be done anytime or anywhere when two or more
peers are in a mutual, supportive relationship.
what is the difference between peer support and peer support services? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSPeer Support- is two peers in a mutual supportive
service.
, Peer Support Services - are programs, discussions, events, groups, etc.
within the behavioral health system.
How does the role of a Peer support specialist differ from that of a clinician? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSclinician focuses on treatment and diagnosis
peer focuses on lives experiences and strength
The purpose of the Code of Ethics is to prevent us from abusing Peer
relationships for..................? - CORRECT-ANSWERSpersonal gain
What kinds of "intamte" relationships would violate the Code of Ethics? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSanything sexual personal social media.
Why is the absence of negative messages more important than the presence
of positive messages? - CORRECT-ANSWERSnegative messages clog the filter
so positive messages cant go through our filter.
What are negative messages? What are some of the subtle ways that
negative messages are sent in mental health programs? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSnegative messages are things people say or do to put another
person down.
that program won't work for you. you will never get better.
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
What is the definition of recovery? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe process of
gaining control over one's life, and the direction one wants that life to go, on
the other side of a psychiatric diagnosis and all of the losses usually
associated with that diagnosis.
what is the difference between a recovery story and an illness story? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSillness story focuses on symptoms
recovery story focuses on recovery and the possibility of hope.
what is meant by the term "peer support"? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIs the act of
people who have had similar experiences with mental illnesses giving each
other encouragement, hope, assistance, guidance and understanding that
aids in recovery. It can be done anytime or anywhere when two or more
peers are in a mutual, supportive relationship.
what is the difference between peer support and peer support services? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSPeer Support- is two peers in a mutual supportive
service.
, Peer Support Services - are programs, discussions, events, groups, etc.
within the behavioral health system.
How does the role of a Peer support specialist differ from that of a clinician? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSclinician focuses on treatment and diagnosis
peer focuses on lives experiences and strength
The purpose of the Code of Ethics is to prevent us from abusing Peer
relationships for..................? - CORRECT-ANSWERSpersonal gain
What kinds of "intamte" relationships would violate the Code of Ethics? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSanything sexual personal social media.
Why is the absence of negative messages more important than the presence
of positive messages? - CORRECT-ANSWERSnegative messages clog the filter
so positive messages cant go through our filter.
What are negative messages? What are some of the subtle ways that
negative messages are sent in mental health programs? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSnegative messages are things people say or do to put another
person down.
that program won't work for you. you will never get better.
