Goals & Scope of Counseling
Which outcome of counseling focuses on finding solutions or new perspectives?
A. Learning
B. Resolution
C. Prevention
D. Social Inclusion
B. Resolution
What principle involves listening attentively and giving full attention to the client?
A. Release of Emotional Tension
B. Reassurance
C. Reorientation
D. Listening Skills
D. Listening Skills
Why is rehabilitation counseling needed by some clients?
A. To help with academic performance
B. To support workplace promotion
C. To assist persons with disabilities
D. To treat emotional trauma
C. To assist persons with disabilities
Who regulates the practice of counseling in the Philippines?
A. PGCAI
B. PASWI
C. PAGCOR
D. PRC
A. PGCAI
TRUE OR FALSE
Victims of abuse should be treated exactly the same as all other clients without considering trauma-related needs.
FALSE
What type of counseling focuses on helping individuals choose or adjust to careers?
A. Behavioral counseling
B. Health counseling
C. Career counseling
D. Community counseling
C. Career counseling
Which principle helps clients feel supported and hopeful?
A. Release of Emotional Tension
B. Reassurance
C. Reorientation
D. Listening Skills
B. Reassurance
Which specialization deals mainly with mental health issues such as depression and trauma?
A. School Counseling
B. Rehabilitation Counseling
C. Clinical Counseling
D. Career Counseling
C. Clinical Counseling
What exam must counselors pass before they are allowed to practice?
A. Civil Service Exam
B. PRC Board Exam
C. Entrance Exam
D. Bar Exam
B. PRC Board Exam
Which ethical area focuses on keeping client information private?
A. Confidentiality and privacy
B. Professional responsibility
C. Research and publication
D. Counseling relationship
A. Confidentiality and privacy
Who described counseling as a learning process where individuals learn about themselves?
A. Perez
B. Gibson & Mitchell
C. McLeod
D. Shertzer & Stone
D. Shertzer & Stone
What principle allows a client to freely express feelings to reduce stress?
A. Release of Emotional Tension
B. Reassurance
C. Reorientation
D. Listening Skills
A. Release of Emotional Tension
Which specialization assists persons with disabilities in achieving personal and life goals?
A. School Counseling
B. Rehabilitation Counseling
C. Clinical Counseling
D. Career Counseling
B. Rehabilitation Counseling
What right allows counselors to seek help when experiencing burnout or stress?
A. Right to Privileged Communication
B. Right to Safety and Dignity
C. Right to Practice in the Country
D. Right to Rehabilitation Services
D. Right to Rehabilitation Services
Why do victims of abuse usually seek counseling?
A. Academic Problems
B. Trauma and fear
C. Career planning
D. Peer pressure
B. Trauma and fear
A student feels constant pressure from parents about grades. Which counseling goal should be applied to help the student cope and adjust positively?
A. Reinforcement
B. Developmental
C. Remedial
D. Preventive
B. Developmental
The counselor guides the client to change their attitude or direction toward a healthier goal.
A. Release of Emotional Tension
B. Reassurance
C. Reorientation
D. Listening Skills
C. Reorientation
How does community counseling mainly serve the public?
A. By working with individuals only
B. By focusing on clinical treatment
C. By offering private services
D. By making counseling accessible locally
D. By making counseling accessible locally
What right allows counselors to keep client information private?
A. Right to Privileged Communication
B. Right to Safety and Dignity
C. Right to Practice in the Country
D. Right to Rehabilitation Services
A. Right to Privileged Communication
TRUE OR FALSE. IF FALSE, WHAT MAKES IT INCORRECT?
A counselor who attends seminars and professional trainings is practicing ethical professional responsibility. TRUE
TRUE
A client already shows aggressive behavior. The counselor works on managing anger and correcting harmful actions. Which counseling goal is most appropriate?
A. Reinforcement
B. Developmental
C. Remedial
D. Preventive
C. Remedial
A counselor accepts a client’s background and beliefs but challenges unhealthy behaviors linked to those beliefs. Which combination of principles is being analyzed here?
A. Respect and Reorientation
B. Empathy and Reassurance
C. Listening Skills and Advice
D. Emotional Release and Interpretation
A. Respect and Reorientation
Why do counselors choose to work in private practice?
A. To avoid collaboration
B. To focus on school clients
C. To work independently
D. To replace public services
C. To work independently
Which right ensures that counselors work in a safe and respectful environment?
Right to Safety and Dignity
TRUE OR FALSE. IF FALSE, WHAT MAKES IT INCORRECT?
Counselors may accept expensive gifts from clients as long as the gift is given voluntarily.
FALSE; MAY ACCEPT EXPENSIVE GIFTS
Counselors SHOULD NOT accept expensive gifts.