Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Exam –
Comprehensive Practice Questions and Answer
Guide for Counseling, Assessment, Ethics, and
Rehabilitation Theory
Introduction:
This document provides comprehensive practice questions and
answers designed to help students prepare for the Certified
Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) exam. It covers major domains
including counseling theories, group and family counseling,
disability models, vocational assessment, psychological
testing, ethics, and rehabilitation legislation.
The material is structured in a clear question-and-answer
format, making it useful for both exam preparation and quick
concept review. It aligns with core CRC competency areas and
includes key professional standards and applied rehabilitation
counseling concepts.
Exam Questions and Answers:
Rehabilitation counselor supervision differs from other types
of clinical supervision by ---Correct precise answer---It's
primary focus is on psychological aspects of disabilities and
chronic illness
,The empty chair technique is associated with ---Correct
precise answer---Gestalt
Reinforcements and punishment are key components of what
form of learning ---Correct precise answer---Operant
conditioning
What occurs when reinforcements is withheld from a
previously reinforced behavior to decrease the undesirable
behavior? ---Correct precise answer---Extinction
When the following 3 factors external stimulus, external
reinforcement, and cognitive mediation processes interact to
explain behavior this is called ---Correct precise answer---
Reciprocal determinism
This is defined as a clinically significant behavioral,
psychological syndrome, or collection of symptoms that causes
an individual stress, disability, or an increased risk of
suffering death, disability, pain,or loss of freedom: ---Correct
precise answer---Mental disorder
,The counselor theory posits that humans are primarily
motivated by socialization ---Correct precise answer---
Individual psychology
Empathy, genuine as, and unconditional positive regard are
considered necessary and sufficient for change to occur in
which counseling theory? ---Correct precise answer---Client
centered
The ABC method was developed from what counseling theory?
---Correct precise answer---Rational emotive behavioral
theory
Dual diagnosis refers to: ---Correct precise answer---Comorbid
psychiatric and substance abuse disorder
This is the most frequently used classification system and
diagnostic tool used for determining mental disorders is ---
Correct precise answer---DSM IV TR
This is considered fundamental to development of a counseling
relationship and involves a connection or positive bond with
the clients and other treatment team members that are involve
, mutual trust respect and acceptance. ---Correct precise
answer---Working alliance
Biological differences between men and women include ---
Correct precise answer---Chromosomes, hormonal production,
and reproductive capabilities
The final step in conflict resolution is ---Correct precise
answer---Implementing solutions for resolve conflicts
What approach to rehabilitation counseling requires a focus on
a client's capabilities, capacities, and opportunities versus
deficits and limitations? ---Correct precise answer---
Empowerment approach
Psychodynamic approaches to group counseling include: ---
Correct precise answer---(1) psychoanalysis
(2) object relations
(3) interpersonal theory
The goal of psychodynamic intervention in group counseling is
to: ---Correct precise answer---Provide a climate in which
clients may reexperience relationships with others
Comprehensive Practice Questions and Answer
Guide for Counseling, Assessment, Ethics, and
Rehabilitation Theory
Introduction:
This document provides comprehensive practice questions and
answers designed to help students prepare for the Certified
Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) exam. It covers major domains
including counseling theories, group and family counseling,
disability models, vocational assessment, psychological
testing, ethics, and rehabilitation legislation.
The material is structured in a clear question-and-answer
format, making it useful for both exam preparation and quick
concept review. It aligns with core CRC competency areas and
includes key professional standards and applied rehabilitation
counseling concepts.
Exam Questions and Answers:
Rehabilitation counselor supervision differs from other types
of clinical supervision by ---Correct precise answer---It's
primary focus is on psychological aspects of disabilities and
chronic illness
,The empty chair technique is associated with ---Correct
precise answer---Gestalt
Reinforcements and punishment are key components of what
form of learning ---Correct precise answer---Operant
conditioning
What occurs when reinforcements is withheld from a
previously reinforced behavior to decrease the undesirable
behavior? ---Correct precise answer---Extinction
When the following 3 factors external stimulus, external
reinforcement, and cognitive mediation processes interact to
explain behavior this is called ---Correct precise answer---
Reciprocal determinism
This is defined as a clinically significant behavioral,
psychological syndrome, or collection of symptoms that causes
an individual stress, disability, or an increased risk of
suffering death, disability, pain,or loss of freedom: ---Correct
precise answer---Mental disorder
,The counselor theory posits that humans are primarily
motivated by socialization ---Correct precise answer---
Individual psychology
Empathy, genuine as, and unconditional positive regard are
considered necessary and sufficient for change to occur in
which counseling theory? ---Correct precise answer---Client
centered
The ABC method was developed from what counseling theory?
---Correct precise answer---Rational emotive behavioral
theory
Dual diagnosis refers to: ---Correct precise answer---Comorbid
psychiatric and substance abuse disorder
This is the most frequently used classification system and
diagnostic tool used for determining mental disorders is ---
Correct precise answer---DSM IV TR
This is considered fundamental to development of a counseling
relationship and involves a connection or positive bond with
the clients and other treatment team members that are involve
, mutual trust respect and acceptance. ---Correct precise
answer---Working alliance
Biological differences between men and women include ---
Correct precise answer---Chromosomes, hormonal production,
and reproductive capabilities
The final step in conflict resolution is ---Correct precise
answer---Implementing solutions for resolve conflicts
What approach to rehabilitation counseling requires a focus on
a client's capabilities, capacities, and opportunities versus
deficits and limitations? ---Correct precise answer---
Empowerment approach
Psychodynamic approaches to group counseling include: ---
Correct precise answer---(1) psychoanalysis
(2) object relations
(3) interpersonal theory
The goal of psychodynamic intervention in group counseling is
to: ---Correct precise answer---Provide a climate in which
clients may reexperience relationships with others
