Applied Social Science and Social Science
The Discipline of Counseling
Professionals and Practitioners in Counseling
Clientele and Audiences in Counseling
Work Settings in Counseling
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TRUE or FALSE: Applied Social Sciences are more specific and focused on a distinct facet of a social phenomenon.

FALSE

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Also known as the Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004

RA 9258

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TRUE or FALSE: Responsible caring includes respecting the potential of every human being to change.

TRUE

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There is no stigma on clients asking for help. It should not stop them for they owe it to themselves to live comfortable happy lives.

A. The first statement is correct 

B. The second statement is correct

C. Both statements are correct 

D. Both statements are wrong 

B. The second statement is correct

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TRUE OR FALSE: Counseling can take place practically anywhere.


TRUE

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Which career opportunity will mostly need an applied social science practitioner?

A. Journalism

B. Engineering 

C. Computer Science 

D. Architecture

A. Journalism

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An ethical principle in counseling that deals with the trusting relationship that should exist between the counselor and the client.

FIDELITY

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Clients undergo counseling because of the following, except…

A.  the need to cope with personal or relational crisis 

B.  the need for career or spiritual redirection and social reintegration 

C.  the need to address and resolve clinical problems

D.  the need to experience and accept responsible autonomy 



C.  the need to address and resolve clinical problems

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Gino is a hardworking student. Most of the time, he seeks help from his classmates and even from his teachers for him to understand the lesson. But even if he exerts more effort in studying, he still has a hard time passing his subjects. What is the general reason for him to seek counseling?

EDUCATIONAL
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A man who just recovered from drug addiction wants to start a new and fulfilling life. Every day he is trying his best to be the kindest and nicest person that he can be. Most of the time he feels unhappy and unworthy and he thinks that he should build a strong relationship with God for him to be fulfilled. What setting in counseling may best help him?

A. Hospital Clinic 

B. Mental Health Clinic 

C. Civil Society 

D. Religious Spaces

D. Religious Spaces

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Economics is a branch of social science that studies the optimum allocation of scarce resources. It also studies how individuals interact within the social structure to address answers regarding the production and exchange of goods and services.

A. First statement is Correct 

 B. Second statement is Correct 

 C. Both statements are Correct 

 D. Both statements are Wrong

A. First statement is Correct  

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Counseling promotes social change, and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance their holistic well-being. Counseling provides healing, courage and strength for an individual to face his/her issues and takes up the best possible option in moments of life crises.

A.  First statement is Correct 

B. Second statement is Correct 

C. Both statements are Correct 

D. Both statements are Wrong 

C. BOTH STATEMENTS ARE CORRECT

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The following are the functions of a guidance counselor, except...

A. helping clients achieve personal autonomy by enabling them to gain decision-making skills on how to they could utilize their potentialities 

B. administering various guidance services to help clients gain more understanding of themselves. 

C. direct clients on resolving their problems by providing them with certain and fixed ways to living and coping. 

d. Applying strategies or techniques that help clients become more accepting of their situation and see the opportunities beyond their problems. 

C. direct clients on resolving their problems by providing them with certain and fixed ways to living and coping.

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Which right demands that the clients be given enough details to make decisions about entering and/or continuing the counselor-client relationship?

A. Minor’s Rights

B. Duty to Warn and Protect

C. Right to a Referral

D. Right of Informed Consent

D. Right of Informed Consent

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Where can career counselors work? 

A. Medical Facilities 

B. Geriatric-related facilities 

C. Residential Care facilities 

D. Prison and Correctional Facilities

D. Prison and Correctional Facilities

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Applied Social Sciences cede their active stage to embrace the passive mode when they migrate into the applied space. Applied Social Sciences are more specific and focused on a distinct facet of a social phenomenon.

A. First Statement is Correct        

B. Second Statement is Correct  

C. Both Statements are Correct      

D. Both Statements are Wrong

D. Both Statements are Wrong

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After implementing this goal in counseling, the client may experience greater effectiveness in their managerial role, leading to improved job performance, increased job satisfaction, and better team dynamics.

ENHANCEMENT GOAL

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Which of the following is not a reason for the counselor to make referrals?

A. The counselor is unable to meet the needs of the client. 

B. The counselor thinks that he is no longer effective as counselor. 

C. The counselor fell in love with the client. 

D. The counselor were not able to meet the client for their third session because he is sick.

D. The counselor were not able to meet the client for their third session because he is sick.

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Jenny has been absent from her work for almost a week now because she witnessed a heinous crime while she was walking home from work.  There is still an ongoing investigation, and authorities are still looking for the suspect and ask for the help of a witness. What may be the reason for Jenny’s need for counseling?

A. Legal Issues

B. Depression and Anxiety

C. Difficulty in managing day-to-day existence

D. Workplace stress and relationships

A. Legal Issues

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Which of the following is the best reason to conduct home counseling?

A. The client is rich and can afford the transportation fee of the counselor. 

B. The client is disabled and is having a hard time going places. 

C. The client presented his problem that needs behavioral observation. 

D. The client doesn’t want to attend the counseling session. 

B. The client is disabled and is having a hard time going places.

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These social science disciplines may provide theories on why most Filipinos believe in fake news, except:

A. Psychology

B. Sociology

C. Anthropology

D. Communication

D. Communication

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Michaela wants to quit her job despite the difficulty to find job openings due to pandemic. The counselor laid down all the possible consequences as well as other alternatives that she can do rather than quit. However, Michaela still chooses to resign to cope with burnout. The counselor should apply this ethical principle in counseling.

AUTONOMY OF INDIVIDUALS

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The counselor is feeling anxious about the result of his swab test as he is a close contact of a positive patient. Before the online counseling session, he was able to process and deal with his worries so he can focus on helping his client. What competency of the counselor is being displayed?

PERSONAL SOUNDNESS

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Which of the following is not a description of Crisis counseling?

A. Crisis Counseling is short-term or may cover only a few sessions. 

B. Focused on management and maintenance of mental health during the time of crisis. 

C. Psychological First Aid (PFA) may be employed if the crisis affects a significant number of people that counselors are overwhelmed. 

D. PFA should be done upon first contact with the client/survivor. A few weeks after the crisis is not advisable. 

D. PFA should be done upon first contact with the client/survivor. A few weeks after the crisis is not advisable.

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Horhe is a juvenile delinquent and is living temporarily in a facility because of his actions. He is also undergoing counseling services in the said facility. Where is the employment area of the counselor?

A. Prisons and Correctional Facilities

B. Residential Care Facilities

C. Geriatric- Related Facilities

D. Non-profit or Social Service Agencies

B. Residential Care Facilities

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