CPCE PRACTICE EXAM 2025 UPDATE VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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1. Which of the following is the least supported technique for dealing with resistance in a group ?
a . Confrontation b . Modeling c . Discussion d . Extinction - (Correct Answer) - d . Extinction
2. Which of these is a LESS appropriate rationale for a counselor's use of testing ? a . To help
predict a client's future performance in school , work , or training b . To critique the client's
performance in a school , work or training setting c . To help clients to make decisions regarding
their school or work futures d . To help clients to identify interests they may not have known they
had - (Correct Answer) - b . To critique the client's performance in a school , work or training
setting
3. Which of these is correct regarding a release of information ? a . This document is signed by
the client before confidential information can be given to another professional or agency b . This
document is signed by the counselor and given to the client to disclose procedures before the
counseling relationship starts c . This document is signed by another professional or agency
before a counselor can give confidential information to them d . This document is signed by the
client and given to the counselor before another professional or agency can give the counselor
information - (Correct Answer) - a . This document is signed by the client before confidential
information can be given to another professional or agency
4. Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about how the standard error of
measurement is used ? a . It is useful for the interpretation of individual test scores b . It can help
determine the range where a test score falls c . Every test that is given has its own unique SEM
value d . It is calculated after the test has been taken and scored - (Correct Answer) - d . It is
calculated after the test has been taken and scored
5. If an aggressive , hostile client has managed to remove a towel rod and is brandishing it as a
weapon , the counselor's first priority should be to do which of the following ? a . Disarm the
client b . Subdue the client c . Protect self and others Correct d . Leave the client's immediate
environment - (Correct Answer) - c . Protect self and others
6. If a client with substance abuse disorder states he has been using " glass , " the counselor
should understand that the client is referring to which of the following ? a . Marijuana b .
Cocaine c . Methamphetamine d . Heroin - (Correct Answer) - c . Methamphetamine
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7. In Salvador Minuchin's structural family therapy , there are _________ between family
subsystems ; if these are too rigid , they lead to __________. , and if they are too diffuse , they
can lead to _________________ - (Correct Answer) - boundaries disengagement enmeshment
8. Which of these is true about professional liability insurance for counselors ? a . This insurance
is always required by law in every state of the U. S. b . This insurance is required by law in some
states , but not in others c . This insurance is not required by law and is an unnecessary expense d
. This insurance is not recommended since it invites litigation - (Correct Answer) - b . This
insurance is required by law in some states , but not in others
9. While involved with a research study , a counselor learns that several of her students are using
confidential material in an unethical manner . She had no prior knowledge of this , and all of her
safeguards for professional practice were appropriate . Is she , as the principal researcher ,
responsible for the student's behavior ? - (Correct Answer) - b . Yes , the counselor is ultimately
responsible
a . Attention b . Reproduction c . Motivation d . Stimulation - (Correct Answer) - b .
Reproduction
11. One of the more common techniques used by marriage and family therapists is reframing .
Which of the following is an example of reframing ? a . A counselor listens intently to the
family's discussion of an event and points out what happened at point A , point B , and point C b
. A counselor has the members of a family each take turns talking about how they felt about a
specific incident c . A counselor suggests that a mother's constant questioning of the daughter
regarding a recent party the daughter attended could be interpreted by the daughter as mistrust
rather than love and concern d . A counselor outlines exactly how individuals in the family are to
argue by setting up fair - fighting rules - (Correct Answer) - c . A counselor suggests that a
mother's constant questioning of the daughter regarding a recent party the daughter attended
could be interpreted by the daughter as mistrust rather than love and concern
12. Rational - emotive behavior therapy follows a five - step system using ABCDE , where D
stands for a . the disadvantages of the belief . b . the direction of the motivation . c . the demands
on the client . d . disputing the irrational belief - (Correct Answer) - d . disputing the irrational
belief
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Rational emotive behvaior therapy had 5 step using ABCDE what do they all stand for and who
made this therapy - (Correct Answer) - A- external event
B- belief about event
C- the accompanying feeling
D- disputing of the irrational belief that causes the accompanying feeling
Albert Ellis
Who made social learning theory - (Correct Answer) - Albert Bandura
What are the 4 conditions that have to be met for social learning theory - (Correct Answer) - 1.
Attention (attention to model behavior)
2. Retention (remeber behavior witnessed)
3. Reproduction (have physical and mental ability to copy behavior)
4. Motivation (reason to perform behavior)
13. There is a distinction between group content and group process . An example of group
process would be : a . Sarah monopolizes the group by continuously talking and doesn't allow
other participants to contribute to the discussion . b . Joe says , " I think today's topic should be
what to do on a first date . " c . Randy rolls his eyes every time Karen says something . d . both A
and C. - (Correct Answer) - d . both A and C.
14. Which is NOT considered a weakness of Adlerian counseling ? a . It is not firmly based in
research b . Its concepts and terms can be overly vague c . It is a rigid and inflexible approach d .
Its approach is very narrow in nature - (Correct Answer) - c . It is a rigid and inflexible approach
15. What idea is Francis Galton known for ? - (Correct Answer) - b . Inherited intellectual
abilities
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1. Which of the following is the least supported technique for dealing with resistance in a group ?
a . Confrontation b . Modeling c . Discussion d . Extinction - (Correct Answer) - d . Extinction
2. Which of these is a LESS appropriate rationale for a counselor's use of testing ? a . To help
predict a client's future performance in school , work , or training b . To critique the client's
performance in a school , work or training setting c . To help clients to make decisions regarding
their school or work futures d . To help clients to identify interests they may not have known they
had - (Correct Answer) - b . To critique the client's performance in a school , work or training
setting
3. Which of these is correct regarding a release of information ? a . This document is signed by
the client before confidential information can be given to another professional or agency b . This
document is signed by the counselor and given to the client to disclose procedures before the
counseling relationship starts c . This document is signed by another professional or agency
before a counselor can give confidential information to them d . This document is signed by the
client and given to the counselor before another professional or agency can give the counselor
information - (Correct Answer) - a . This document is signed by the client before confidential
information can be given to another professional or agency
4. Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about how the standard error of
measurement is used ? a . It is useful for the interpretation of individual test scores b . It can help
determine the range where a test score falls c . Every test that is given has its own unique SEM
value d . It is calculated after the test has been taken and scored - (Correct Answer) - d . It is
calculated after the test has been taken and scored
5. If an aggressive , hostile client has managed to remove a towel rod and is brandishing it as a
weapon , the counselor's first priority should be to do which of the following ? a . Disarm the
client b . Subdue the client c . Protect self and others Correct d . Leave the client's immediate
environment - (Correct Answer) - c . Protect self and others
6. If a client with substance abuse disorder states he has been using " glass , " the counselor
should understand that the client is referring to which of the following ? a . Marijuana b .
Cocaine c . Methamphetamine d . Heroin - (Correct Answer) - c . Methamphetamine
, 2
7. In Salvador Minuchin's structural family therapy , there are _________ between family
subsystems ; if these are too rigid , they lead to __________. , and if they are too diffuse , they
can lead to _________________ - (Correct Answer) - boundaries disengagement enmeshment
8. Which of these is true about professional liability insurance for counselors ? a . This insurance
is always required by law in every state of the U. S. b . This insurance is required by law in some
states , but not in others c . This insurance is not required by law and is an unnecessary expense d
. This insurance is not recommended since it invites litigation - (Correct Answer) - b . This
insurance is required by law in some states , but not in others
9. While involved with a research study , a counselor learns that several of her students are using
confidential material in an unethical manner . She had no prior knowledge of this , and all of her
safeguards for professional practice were appropriate . Is she , as the principal researcher ,
responsible for the student's behavior ? - (Correct Answer) - b . Yes , the counselor is ultimately
responsible
a . Attention b . Reproduction c . Motivation d . Stimulation - (Correct Answer) - b .
Reproduction
11. One of the more common techniques used by marriage and family therapists is reframing .
Which of the following is an example of reframing ? a . A counselor listens intently to the
family's discussion of an event and points out what happened at point A , point B , and point C b
. A counselor has the members of a family each take turns talking about how they felt about a
specific incident c . A counselor suggests that a mother's constant questioning of the daughter
regarding a recent party the daughter attended could be interpreted by the daughter as mistrust
rather than love and concern d . A counselor outlines exactly how individuals in the family are to
argue by setting up fair - fighting rules - (Correct Answer) - c . A counselor suggests that a
mother's constant questioning of the daughter regarding a recent party the daughter attended
could be interpreted by the daughter as mistrust rather than love and concern
12. Rational - emotive behavior therapy follows a five - step system using ABCDE , where D
stands for a . the disadvantages of the belief . b . the direction of the motivation . c . the demands
on the client . d . disputing the irrational belief - (Correct Answer) - d . disputing the irrational
belief
, 3
Rational emotive behvaior therapy had 5 step using ABCDE what do they all stand for and who
made this therapy - (Correct Answer) - A- external event
B- belief about event
C- the accompanying feeling
D- disputing of the irrational belief that causes the accompanying feeling
Albert Ellis
Who made social learning theory - (Correct Answer) - Albert Bandura
What are the 4 conditions that have to be met for social learning theory - (Correct Answer) - 1.
Attention (attention to model behavior)
2. Retention (remeber behavior witnessed)
3. Reproduction (have physical and mental ability to copy behavior)
4. Motivation (reason to perform behavior)
13. There is a distinction between group content and group process . An example of group
process would be : a . Sarah monopolizes the group by continuously talking and doesn't allow
other participants to contribute to the discussion . b . Joe says , " I think today's topic should be
what to do on a first date . " c . Randy rolls his eyes every time Karen says something . d . both A
and C. - (Correct Answer) - d . both A and C.
14. Which is NOT considered a weakness of Adlerian counseling ? a . It is not firmly based in
research b . Its concepts and terms can be overly vague c . It is a rigid and inflexible approach d .
Its approach is very narrow in nature - (Correct Answer) - c . It is a rigid and inflexible approach
15. What idea is Francis Galton known for ? - (Correct Answer) - b . Inherited intellectual
abilities
