BETTER LATE THAEN NEVER
The therapeutic reasoning for self disclosure in group counseling is to:
A provide the group members with insight into the counselor's background
B convince group members that the counselor has more life experiences than they do
C demostrate how to react when other group members disclose personal information
D facilitate the growth of the group by relating to client or group issues
D facilitate the growth of the group by relating to client or group issues
The BEST way of dealing with individual needs in a group is to:
A use the group process to share mutual concerns
B see the client for individual counseling outside of group
C conduct one on one sessions in the group
D not allow monopolizing by members in group
A use the group process to share mutual concerns
A client says that his wife has vowed to leave him if he resumes drinking and drugging. The best response by the counselor would be:
A "she seems to be over reacting"
B "does she usually threaten you?"
C "sounds like she needs Al-Anon"
D "she's really serious about your sobriety"
D "she's really serious about your sobriety"
While the overall national suicide rate has increased slightly but consistently in recent years, disproportionate increases have occurred among:
A females and the elderly
B females and the young
C males and the elderly
D males and the young
B females and the young
Alcohol decreases resistance to HIV infection by:
A compromising the T-cell functions
B impairing frontal cortical functions
C increasing serotonin levels in the synaptic gap
D decreasing cardiopulmonary functioning
A compromising the T-cell functions
Heroin is an example of a(an):
A natural narcotic
B semi synthetic narcotic
C synthetic narcotic
D quasi narcotic
B semi synthetic narcotic
Assessment, according to the behavioral approach, involves:
A taking a client history and specifying problematic behavior
B specification of the problematic behavior and collection of baseline data
C identification of the problematic behavior and evaluation of the client's motivation to change
D specification of the problematic behavior and evaluation of the client's motivation to change
B specification of the problematic behavior and collection of baseline data
The treatment plan is developed based on information collected during:
A screening
B orientation
C the assessment
D intake
C the assessment
If Seconal is taken in combination with one of the following drugs, it leads to a "potentiation" of effect. Which drug will cause this effect?
A alcohol
B amphetamines
C opiates
D cocaine
A alcohol
The MOST SIGNIFICANT barrier to effective treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse for single parents is lack of:
A job skills
B child care services
C educationa training
D primary health care
C child care services
Which statement MOST accurately describes the relationship between Alcoholic Anonymous and the professional treatment community?
A AA policy clearly states that recovery can often be frustrated by contact with professionals
B AA has made no statements for or against the professional treatment community which are unlikely to be resolved
C there are inherent conflicts between AA and professional treatment community which are unlikely to be resolved
D a partnership between AA and the professional community was repeatedly emphasized by the founders of AA
D a partnership between AA and the professional community was repeatedly emphasized by the founders of AA
Concise and accurate reporting is necessary in order to:
A assist in client education
B ensure continuity of client care
C promote team work among the clinical staff
D identify client strengths and weaknesses
B ensure continuity of client care
Which term refers to a client's projecting past emotional feelings and/or attitudes onto the counselor?
A transference
B countertransference
C reaction formation
D sublimation
A transference
To assist them in handling termination issues, effective counselors use appropriate levels of:
A counter transference
B investigation
C self disclosure
D role play
C self disclosure
You are asked to see a client in the emergency room for a consultation. The nursing notes read: pupils dilated; gooseflesh; lacrimation, muscle jerk; flu syndrome; vomiting; diarrhea; nervousness; yawning; and severe anxiety. You conclude that the client is withdrawing from:
A hallucinogens
B CNS depressants
C opioids
D dextro-amphetamines
C opioids
Which of the following patterns of drinking is accurately associated with the term "alcoholism"?
A a lack of tolerance for alcohol
B frequent short periods of sobriety
C the inability to control the amount one drinks
D light drinking EXCEPT on weekends
C the inability to control the amount one drinks
Which of the following statements about dysfunctional families is TRUE?
A the family cannot get well until the dependent person seeks help
B the children in a dysfunctional family can be protected from the problems caused by the chemical dependency
C the divorce rate in dysfunctional families is highest after recovery has been initiated
D family problems develop in the later phases of the addiction process
C the divorce rate in dysfunctional families is highest after recovery has been initiated
A reward is something given for a special behavior, whereas positive reinforcement is:
A a mutual reward to reinforce behavior by the same amount
B something specifically designed to increase the occurrence of a particular behavior
C the process of observing behavior of others
D a type of learning in which behaviors are increased as the result of the consequences
B something specifically designed to increase the occurrence of a particular behavior
Bipolar mood disorder is distinguished from major depression by:
A at least one episode of mania
B evidence of earlier cyclothymia
C evidence of earlier dysthymia
D chronic forms of depression
A at least one episode of mania
A single mother with three young children enters your clinic and begins to discuss her current drug use. She tells you that she hasn't been home for several days and has left the 8 year old in charge. What do you do?
A contact child protective services to report this incident
B explain to her the limits of confidentiality regarding drug use
C admit her for treatment and arrange childcare services
D contact law enforcement to have her arrested for child abuse and negleact
A contact child protective services to report this incident
The term "late onset" as it applies to chemical dependency refers to:
A adolescents who avoid use till their late teen years
B women who don't begin use till after marriage
C elderly people who develop chemical dependency late in life
D alcoholics who develop medical complications after years of exposure to alcohol
C elderly people who de3velop chemical dependency late in life
The quality of counseling is directly related to the counselor's ability to:
A formulate and carry out realistic personal and professional goals
B interpret the deeper meaning of problems
C analyze client problems
D convince clients to change
A formulate and carry out realistic personal and professional goals
Personality disorders are:
A reactions to stress
B episodic in nature
C intrapsychic disturbances
D maladaptive ways of perceiving, thinking and relating
D maladaptive ways of perceiving, thinking and relating
Which of the following is the BEST example of a counselor setting limits with a client?
A "We're here to discuss your alcohol problem-I don't want to talk about your marriage"
B "Counseling is a very unstructured process-anything goes"
C "our meetings will consist of four 50 minute sessions at 10 a.m. each Wednesday"
D "what's important is that I help you. I'' counsel you no matter what"
C "our meetings will consist of four 50 minute sessions at 10 a.m. each Wednesday"
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used technique for crisis intervention?
A help the client to express feelings generated by the crisis
B eliminate negative beliefs that contributed to the crisis
C assign specific behavior tasks such as spending time with people
D immediately refer the client to an agency to help change the situation
D immediately refer the client to an agency to help change the situation