TEXAS CSO CERTIFICATE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/._____ - an individual is generally ambivalent. They are going back and forth between
the pros and cons - Answer-Determination
/._____ The individual begins their plan. This is very difficult stage because the person
misses the comfort of past habits while developing new ones. - Answer-Action
/.______ New habits have been established, but old habits are still tempting. In crisis
lapses to old habits may occur. - Answer-Maintenance
For example: not attending meetings as often completed program & applying steps to
daily life.
/._______ occurs when the old habits are no longer tempting even during crisis
tempting during crisis situations. - Answer-Permanent exit
/._______ this occurs if the probationer gives up and continues his old behaviors long
after a crisis situation is over. For example: Pattern behavior - Answer-Relapse
/.______a- stage where a person is not contemplating making a change . - Answer-
PRE- contemplation
For example: denies; examine discrepancies
/.4 principles of effective intervention are: - Answer-1. Risk principle
2. Need principle
3. Responsibility principle
4. Professional discretion
/.Antisocial - Answer-peers
/.ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIORS *** - Answer-
/.antisocial personality: - Answer-impulsive , restless, aggressive, risk, adventurous
weak
/.Antisocial: against society/ law breaking - Answer-
/.Assessments reduce ___ and assist in decision making - Answer-Bias
/.behaving in a way intended to _____other people - Answer-help
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
/._____ - an individual is generally ambivalent. They are going back and forth between
the pros and cons - Answer-Determination
/._____ The individual begins their plan. This is very difficult stage because the person
misses the comfort of past habits while developing new ones. - Answer-Action
/.______ New habits have been established, but old habits are still tempting. In crisis
lapses to old habits may occur. - Answer-Maintenance
For example: not attending meetings as often completed program & applying steps to
daily life.
/._______ occurs when the old habits are no longer tempting even during crisis
tempting during crisis situations. - Answer-Permanent exit
/._______ this occurs if the probationer gives up and continues his old behaviors long
after a crisis situation is over. For example: Pattern behavior - Answer-Relapse
/.______a- stage where a person is not contemplating making a change . - Answer-
PRE- contemplation
For example: denies; examine discrepancies
/.4 principles of effective intervention are: - Answer-1. Risk principle
2. Need principle
3. Responsibility principle
4. Professional discretion
/.Antisocial - Answer-peers
/.ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIORS *** - Answer-
/.antisocial personality: - Answer-impulsive , restless, aggressive, risk, adventurous
weak
/.Antisocial: against society/ law breaking - Answer-
/.Assessments reduce ___ and assist in decision making - Answer-Bias
/.behaving in a way intended to _____other people - Answer-help
