Ethics
Recovery Programs
Stages of Change
DSM-5
Additional Counseling Skills
100
What is Ethics? A. The discipline dealing with what is good, bad, moral duty and obligation governing and individual or group B. A math problem C. An Italian restaurant
The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligations-ethics are the principles of conduct governing an individual or group.
100
Who founded Alcoholic Anonymousand and in what year? A. Sherlock Holmes in 1903. B. Tiny Tim in 1962 C. Bill W and Dr Bob in 1935 D. Dr William Bell in 1920
Bill W. a New York stockbroker and Dr. Bob an Akron surgeon founded Alcoholic Anonymous in 1935.
100
Describe Pre-contemplation in Stages of Change? A. The person is thinking about the matter at hand. B. The cost(s) of the problem behavior are not yet recognized. C. The person has dealt with the problem and is on the road to recovery.
The cost(s) of the problem behavior (such as drug or alcohol use ) are not yet recognized.
100
Was the GAF scale dropped from the DSM-5? A. No. It was necessary to keep the GAF scale in order to maintain the Global Assessment Function. B. Yes because of a lack of clinical utility and reliability.
Yes because of a lack of clinical utility and reliability.
100
When should a counselor use the skill Confrontation when speaking to a client? A. When an argument needs to be started to bring the client back to reality. B. When he/she needs to point out contradictions in the client's behavior/statements.
When he/she needs to point out contradictions in the client's behavior/statements.
200
Can confidential information about a client or any other individual be given in a medical emergency? A. No. Confidentiality has no loop holes B. Yes. But only necessary information may be disclosed to medical personnel
Yes, but only necessary information may be disclosed to medical personnel. This information needs to be documented in the client's records/chart including the name and affiliation of the person receiving the information and the name of the person making the disclosure.
200
What is Rational Recovery? A. A automotive shop B. A recovery program that doesn't foster or encourage a specific value or religious belief C. A clergy of men who help the weak and disabled
Founded by Jack Trimpey in 1986, Rational Recovery a recovery program that does not foster or encourage a specific value or religious belief system. Rational Recovery uses the AVRT-Addictive Voice Recognition Technique.
200
Describe Contemplation in the Stages of Change? A. The person feels very motivated to change. B. The person realizes that it is everyone else's fault for his troubles. C. The individual recognizes reasons to change their behavior but still has hesitation(s).
The individual recognizes reasons to change their behavior but still has hesitation(s).
200
What constitutes a diagnostic code for mild symptoms of substance abuse? A. 4-5 symptoms B. 2-3 symptoms C. 6 or more symptoms
2 to 3 symptoms
200
What is the skill Interpreting? A. When the counselor tries to figure out what the client is trying to say. B. When the counselor translates the client's words from another language. C. When a counselor presents the client with alternative ways of looking at his/her situation.
That's when a counselor presents the client with alternative ways of looking at his/her situation.
300
What is "Duty to Warn"? A. That you have a duty to warn your neighborhood if weather becomes threatening B. That you have a duty to warn people about a bad restaurant. C. If a therapist's client is threatening violence to a specific victim
It implies that when a therapist's client is threatening violence to a specific victim the therapist has a responsibility to warn both the intended victim and the appropriate police officials of the danger.
300
What is SOS-Secular Organization for Sobriety? A. A recovery program that does not require the accepting of a higher power B. A recovery program that includes the acceptance of a higher power C. A recovery group only for men
SOS is a recovery program which aims to provide an alternative, giving you all the same support in recovery that you would find in AA or NA but without the requirement of accepting any version of a Higher Power in order to begin.
300
Describe Preparation in the Stages of Change. A. The individual has decided to make a change. B. The individual is not sure if change is for him/her. C. The individual is preparing to make a meal for his family. D. The individual is scared to change.
The individual has decided to make a change and begin to consider how to do so
300
What constitutes a diagnostic code for moderate symptoms of substance abuse? A. 4-5 symptoms B. 6 or more symptoms C. 2-3 symptoms
4 to 5 symptoms
300
What is the skill Attending? A. When a counselor attends to the client by offering him/her something to drink or eat. B. When a counselor takes care of a client's needs like food, clothing and shelter. C. When a counselor demonstrates a concern for or/and an interest in the client.....
That is when a counselor demonstrates a concern for and/or an interest in the client by eye contact, body posture, and accurate verbal following.
400
Is a subpoena, search warrant or arrest warrant sufficient enough to release information about a client? A. Yes, they speak for the courts and will not be denied B. No. Certain procedures are required when such court orders are issued.
No. State and federal courts may issue orders authorizing programs to release information that otherwise would be unlawful. However, certain procedures are required when such court orders are issued.
400
Women for Sobriety? A. A group designed to help women understand their alcoholic husbands. B. A recovery group for women to encourage emotional and spiritual growth C. A woman's group aimed at banning alcohol.
It is a recovery group for women which encourages emotional and spiritual growth helping women overcome their alcoholism by learning a whole new lifestyle.
400
Describe the Action Stage of Change. A. When a person takes action to clean the house. B. When a person takes action to end the previous problem behavior(s). C. When a person gears up for a mountain climb. D. When a person takes action to find a job.
Action is taken to end the previous problem behavior(s).
400
What constitutes a diagnostic code for severe symptoms of substance abuse? A. 7 or more symptoms B. 10 or more symptoms C. 6 or more symptoms D. 15 or more symptoms
6 or more symptoms
400
What is the skill Probing? A. When a counselor sticks a client with a sterile needle B. When a counselor puts a client under hypnosis. C. When a counselor's response directs the client's attention inward to help both parties examine the client's situation in greater depth.
A counselor's response that directs the client's attention inward to help both parties examine the client's situation in greater depth.
500
Can confidentiality be broken when a client is a danger to himself or others? A. No. Confidentiality cannot be broken no matter what the circumstances are. B. Yes, when a client is a danger to himself or others.
Yes. Ethical principles permit a breach of confidentiality when a client poses a danger to himself or others.
500
What is Moderation Management?
Moderation Management is a behavioral change program and national support group network for people concerned about their drinking and who desire to make positive lifestyle changes. It promotes early self recognition of risky drinking behavior, when moderate drinking is a more easily achievable goal.
500
Describe Maintenance in the Stages of Change. A. When a person maintains a household. B. When a person maintains their good looks even until their later years. C. When the changes made during the action stages are maintained.
When the changes made during the action stage are maintained.
500
The biggest change in the DSM-5 is what? A. The color of the book B. The new diagnostic codes C. The removal of the distinction between abuse and dependence
The removal of the distinction between abuse and dependence.
500
What is feedback when talking to a client? A. A verbal or nonverbal response that the counselor makes as a result of processing the information received from listening to the client. B. When the client is given the chance to tell the counselor what he thinks about his session he just had.
A verbal or nonverbal response that the counselor makes as a result of processing the information received from listening to the client.
M
e
n
u