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school counselors are to give _________________ at the beginning of the counseling session.

Informed consent

Implementing a MEASURE is an easy way to connect the school leadership team and demonstrate that you are helping to drive data in a positive direction. True False

True

In loco parentis brings a legal responsibility to the school counselor to exercise reasonable care to protect a student from harm. True False

True

School counselors can work with other key stakeholders to help students develop high aspirations. True False

True

School counselors should approach all counseling from a multicultural perspective because each individual presents his or her unique blending of culture, heritage and ability at the counselor's door. True False

True

Students' rights and responsibilities are defined by federal legislation, state statutes, and school board policy. True False

True

Working in partnership with the principal and other critical stakeholders increases the leadership potential of the school. True False

True

Which of the following must be valued by school counselors in today's schools? a) culture b) race c) ethnicity d) gender e) all of the above

all of the above

1. ____________________________ in schools is often described as a problem-solving approach with the adults in a student's life that are in a position to affect positive change. a) Parent education b) Equity of power c) Consultation d) Facilitative communication e) Advocacy

c) Consultation

Who is often cited as the "father of guidance"? a) Sigmund Freud b) Jean Piaget c) Frank Parsons d) Erik Erikson e) Carl Rogers

c) Frank Parsons

Non-custodial parents do not have the same rights FERPA gives to custodial parents True False

False

Race is defined by distinctive cultural characteristics and/or traditions. True False

False

School counseling can trace its roots to 18th century vocational guidance. True False

False

School counselors not need to align themselves with student achievement and school success. True False

False

A federal law that governs the disclosure of information from educational records is known as __________________. a)IDEA b)FERPA c)HIPPA d)Title IV e)Section 504

FERPA

Population experts predict that by the year _______________there will be no majority race or ethnicity in the United States and that every American will be a member of a minority group a) 2020 b) 2010 c) 2050 d) 2025 e) 2030

2050

10. The Four Ds refer to Data gathering, Disaggregation, Development, and Delivery. True False

False

8. In the triadic-dependent model, the consultant depends on the consultee and the student to determine appropriate interventions. True False

False

The ________________when fully implemented, will provide all students with a K-12 education that will provide high school graduates a full range of options and opportunities to choose their paths after high school. a) Career pathways b) High school exit exams c) Common core state standards d) National career development guidelines e) ASCA National Standards

Common core state standards

__________________ is a legal imperative concerning information provided by the student. a)Confidentiality b)Code of ethics c)Duty of care d)Duty to warn e)Privileged communication

Confidentiality

If targeted results were met, then there is no need to reanalyze. True False

False

The privacy of students as minors must be balanced with respecting the rights of _____________.

Guardian/Parents

Which theorist used the perception that people are attracted to a given career by their personalities? a) Super b) Krumboltz c) Holland d) Bandura e) Levin

Holland

9. Outcomes of educational consultation are likely to be more successful when there is an effective parent-educator partnership. True False

True

By seeking ways to foster social harmony among children of diverse backgrounds prejudice and biases can be reduced or eliminated. True False

True

By working closely with students and their families/caretakers, school counselors can help ensure that students understand the options they have after high school and maximize their postsecondary opportunities. True False

True

Career development is often the component of the school counseling program that receives the least attention. True False

True

Educational reform and professional leaders are increasingly focusing on the school counselor as advocate and change agent. True False

True

A school counselor has a "duty of care" to a student when___________________. a)a "special relationship" exists b)the student is on school property c)a parent signs a consent form d)trying to avoid lawsuits e)there is special fondness between the two

a "special relationship" exists

Parents or caregivers have ____________________ effect on youth decision-making. a) a minimal b) an important c) a negligible d) a profound e) no

a profound

When students develop ____________________________ and understand the connection between their studies and future opportunities, they have an easier time learning academic subjects. a) good study habits b) a strong sense of self c) positive role models in school d) skills in math and science e) strong interpersonal skills

a strong sense of self

___________________ implores school counselors to consider the impact of their action or lack of action to determine if potential harm will result. a) Nonmaleficence b)Justice c)Beneficence d)Loyalty

a) Nonmaleficence

Which of the following does not define school counseling and social advocacy? a) accepting the status quo b) examining the rules and regulations that deny student access c) protesting changes that decrease opportunities for the under-represented d) representing a student at the Committee on Special Education e) serving as advisor for the multicultural club

a) accepting the status quo

How can school counselors promote equal access to quality academic programs and provide opportunities for all students? a) by calling attention to situations, supported by data, that are defeating and frustrating students, thereby hindering their success b) by conducting group counseling sessions for under-achieving students c) by putting pressure on the administration to provide greater assistance to limited English proficient students d) by attending school board meetings and voicing opinions against high-stakes testing e) by working tirelessly to help each student, even if it means late nights and weekends

a) by calling attention to situations, supported by data, that are defeating and frustrating students, thereby hindering their success

A six-step accountability process to assist counselors in demonstrating impact on critical data is called_____________________. a)MEASURE b)the school report card c)SUCEED d)I.E.P e)IDEA

a)MEASURE

Parents send their children to school for ________________________, and when school counselors enter into the equation there is the natural tension between parents' right to know what is happening in their child's life and a student's right to privacy.

academics

Schools, as important learning and social communities, are significant conduits for promoting ___________________________. a) more opportunities for girls in math b) attendance at 4-year institutions c) more opportunities for gay and lesbian students d) more counseling services for students in need e) acceptance, respect and harmony

acceptance, respect and harmony

Select the phrase that best describes collaborative leadership. a) the domain of a sole designee b) a distributive leadership c) building and sustaining a non-relationship with another person d) pertains only to businesses e) in and of itself heightens achievement and reduces inequities

b) a distributive leadership

If a student management data system is inadequate, school counselors should _________________________. a) complain to the principal b) advocate that the district make improvements to its system c) organize the teachers and conduct a strike d) get a degree in computer programming and set up one's own relational e) ignore it and base the counseling program on assumptions and opinions

b) advocate that the district make improvements to its system

The American School Counselor Association continued to define the role of the school counselor and advocated for school counselors to become _______________and assume a leadership role in education reform. a) more visible in the school community b) agents of change c) members of the local school board d) active in their professional organizations e) less involved with day-to-day school activities

b) agents of change

4. The __________________________________ model emphasizes the exchange of ideas and relationship building among members of the school a) social advocacy b) collaborative consultation c) triadic-dependent d) debriefing and accountability e) interactive consultation

b) collaborative consultation

6. Which of the following groups of five categories is used by the authors of the text to refer to teachers as consultees? a) sleepy, sneezy, happy, dopey, and grumpy b) confident, questioning, dependent, absentee, and dominator c) introvert, extrovert, sensate, intuitive, and judging d) insecure, know-it-all, independent, ever-present, and passive-aggressive e) understanding, harsh, placating, lazy, conscientious

b) confident, questioning, dependent, absentee, and dominator

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, which is the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, embodied five primary goals. School counselors aligned their work with NCLB's five primary goals by: ensuring all students graduate; contributing to instructional success; having the appropriate credentials for certification and/or licensure; and, ____________. a) making sure annual testing given to every child b) contributing to a school climate that is safe and respectable c) providing unlimited retesting opportunities for students who repeatedly fail tests in math and reading d) attending parent teacher conferences e) advocating for tests in various languages to accommodate students who are limited English proficient

b) contributing to a school climate that is safe and respectable

Counselors who focus their attention on the delivery of a constellation of responsive and reactive activities are performing ___________________. a) services in the highly complex environment of today's schools b) in a traditional role of guidance and counseling c) tasks vital to the success of every student d) mental health counseling functions e) in an educational system with objectives and goals

b) in a traditional role of guidance and counseling

5. The immediate goal of the school counselor as consultant is to______________________. a) solve a problem b) increase the skills, knowledge, and objectivity of the consultee c) suggest intervention strategies d) take responsibility for student success e) set up a process to initiate student testing

b) increase the skills, knowledge, and objectivity of the consultee

Data-driven school counseling _____________________________________. a) is essential to designing a group counseling program b) is aligned with the goals of school improvement c) helps students acquire career information d) is comprehensive and developmental e) is reactive, not proactive

b) is aligned with the goals of school improvement

Which of the following is not a role focus of a transformed school counselor? a) focus on academic achievement b) mental health provider for individual and group counseling c) proactive prevention and intervention for every student d) whole school and systems concerns/issues model e) all students career and college ready

b) mental health provider for individual and group counseling

Which of the following characteristics is crucial for a school counselor who desires to be an advocate in a school setting? a) inability to take an unpopular position b) personal/social consciousness focus c) manipulative techniques to influence teachers d) strong personality traits e) extrovert speaking abilities

b) personal/social consciousness focus

Advocating for _________________ involves having a shared vision to guide change, leadership capabilities to drive the change, and strategies to implement change. a) service learning b) systemic change c) empowerment d) student opportunities e) school climates

b) systemic change

Having a "leadership mindset" means the school counselor _______________________. a) organizes school fundraisers b) views her or his position as critical in supporting indicators of student success c) represents the principal at the local business roundtable meeting d) exercises her or his authority in disciplining students e) must be a member on a leadership team

b) views her or his position as critical in supporting indicators of student success

2. Critical data elements are important to school counselors because ______________________________________. a)principals want the data b)counselors can impact data to make a difference in schools c)the data ensure an increase in a counselor's salary d)parents scrutinize this data e)the data effectively reflects students' achievement

b)counselors can impact data to make a difference in schools

The meaning and limits of confidentiality are defined in a ______________.

based on development or developmentally appropriate

Culture is the sum total of ways of living including core beliefs, societal values, patterns of thinking and communication, and __________________________, all of which a group of people have developed to assure their positions in a particular environment a) behavioral norms b) educational attainment c) religious affiliation d) specific language e) family values

behavioral norms

7. The second step of the consultation process is to organize data so that ______________________________. a) the presence of a problem can be accessed b) stakeholders know the exact extent of the student difficulty c) an action plan can be devised with specific strategies d) interventions can be replicated e) progress can be ascertained with regard to student difficulties

c) an action plan can be devised with specific strategies

School counselors who are effective leaders demonstrate their skills by _______________. a) evaluating teachers' effectiveness b) seeking the position of test coordinator c) collaborating with the internal school community and the external community to help students realize their potential d) keeping a record of who is conducting parent teacher conferences e) determining which clubs will be available to students in after school programs

c) collaborating with the internal school community and the external community to help students realize their potential

1. An example of a critical data element is the_________________________________. a) pre- and post-needs assessment results b) number of students participating in a college fair c) graduation rate d) number of students receiving student of the month certificates e) number of classroom guidance lessons delivered this month

c) graduation rate

The school counseling profession was omitted from most of the educational reform agendas of the past. Since the late 1990s, the school counseling community has positioned itself as an influential partner in contemporary school improvement with the expressed purpose to eliminate the barriers to educational opportunity for every student. However, _______________________ a) the public is confused about the terms school counselor and guidance counselor b) school counseling is not mandated in every state c) much more needs to be done on the part of school counselors to highlight the effect of school counseling programs as a viable solution to closing the opportunity and information gaps d) mental health support for students may not be a priority e) the profession is a little more than a 100 years old

c) much more needs to be done on the part of school counselors to highlight the effect of school counseling programs as a viable solution to closing the opportunity and information gaps

Which of the following is NOT an area in which school counselors who are effective leaders have developed their skills? a) self-awareness b) team development c) school building improvement d) facilitative communication e) staff development

c) school building improvement

An emotionally and physically safe school that supports equal opportunities for all students is the result of a collaborative advocacy to improve _______________________. a) student after school programs b) ethical behavior c) school climate d) student aspirations e) volunteerism and service learning

c) school climate

The ASCA National Model for school counseling programs asserts ___________________________. a)that school counselors should be paid a fair wage b)that counseling programs should be evaluated monthly c)the importance of programs having an accountability system d)that the demographic nature of the school is relatively unimportant e)the difference between programs and the school mission statement

c)the importance of programs having an accountability system

Working collaboratively with the administration, teachers, the community, and agency programs in overarching, interlocking commonalities strengthen the impact of the school counseling program by ___________________________. a) the examination of blame, rewards, and penalties among groups b) collectively focusing on common goals c) the school counselor to act as an expert in partnerships d) competition among the stakeholders to achieve the goals e) all of the above

collectively focusing on common goals

Counselors must understand the culture and the prevailing written and unwritten standards of the community, school district, and individual work site and behave sensitively toward the culture and consistently with: a)parent rights b)student rights c)group work d)community standards e)professional organizations

community standards

Regardless of the level of the work setting, school counselors must make a commitment to ____________________________________ in their schools. a) reach all students b) create a climate of caring and respect c) deliver diversity and sensitivity training d) learn all they can about every culture e) teach teachers and administrators about the value of diversity

create a climate of caring and respect

As part of the leadership team in schools, school counselors are to: a) serve as collaborative problem-solvers around academic success issues b) promote educational reform through partnerships between school, family, and communities c) support the same school improvement agenda that teachers, administrators, and other educators sustain d) all of the above e) none of the above

d) all of the above

Which of the following is not a possible use of data disaggregation a) determining how policy and practices affect issues of equity b) separating data elements by ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status c) identifying which groups of students are succeeding and which are d) analyzing the data on an individual student's report card e) reporting the number of discipline referrals by grade level

d) analyzing the data on an individual student's report card

Leadership responsibilities for school counselors include___________________________. a) overseeing the bus program b) ensuring the smooth running of the cafeteria c) administration or management duties d) collaborating with others to break down institutional barriers e) evaluating teachers and assisting in student discipline

d) collaborating with others to break down institutional barriers

Which of the following is NOT part of Super's Life Span-Life Space approach to career development? a) fantasy b) role play c) interest d) capacity e) exploration

role play

School counselors who have strong personal/social consciousness skills and understand equity issues are __________________________. a) focus most of the school counseling program goals on the top and the bottom 5% of students b) focus on the demands of the most vocal parents while ignoring the needs of the silent majority c) schedule the most capable students in the most rigorous courses d) contributing to a global society in which students who have not traditionally been served well in the past have a change to acquire the skills necessary to unconditionally participate in a 21st-century economy e) do not take risks

d) contributing to a global society in which students who have not traditionally been served well in the past have a change to acquire the skills necessary to unconditionally participate in a 21st-century economy

To implement systemic change school counselors must __________________________. a) hold an administrative position on the leadership team at the school b) believe in the status quo of the school c) advocate for a select group of favored students d) have data and strategies to support and implement the change e) have the support of all teachers in the school

d) have data and strategies to support and implement the change

Through MEASURE, it is possible to directly link the work of school counselors to________________. a)communication with parents b)professional development c)staff development d)student success e)school curriculum

d)student success

One of the three circumstances that necessitate a school counselor breaching the confidentiality of a student is___________________________________________.

danger to self/others; parent or student requests information to be revealed, co

Managing resources is extending the school counselor program beyond just the _____________________________ counselors can provide, by bringing in human and material resources such as parents, students, teachers, administrators, community members, business partners, and technology. a) therapy b) direct services c) administrative assistant work d) negotiating e) advising

direct services

All of the following are steps for ethical action except ____________________________. a)identify the emotional reaction b)examine the facts c)review the relevant ethical guidelines d)consider the setting e)do not consider parental rights

do not consider parental rights

When practicing team building, which of the following is NOT something to consider? a) Compose a team of motivated, competent members with the right mix of skills b) Define a clear vision and mission and emphasize how important it is to have a collective sense of mission c) Structure and plan key aspects of the work with the team's input d) Seek information and resources to facilitate the team's initiatives e) Establish expectations without the need to review them

e) Establish expectations without the need to review them

3. Which source(s) of information can support the school counselor in the consultation process? a) medical and/or psychological assessment b) interviewing the teacher, parent, student, and other staff who are involved in the case c) observation of student and/or the system d) educational record review e) all of the above

e) all of the above

Data is a powerful tool for school counselors and can be used to ___________________. a) monitor student progress b) identify which students are falling between the cracks c) track students early in their education d) aggregate and disaggregate student information e) all of the above

e) all of the above

School counselors possess ______________________ when they are placed in charge of committees such as the child study team, the response to intervention team, or the student services team. a) referent or relationship power b) caring power c) transformational or developmental power d) connection power e) legitimate power or position power

e) legitimate power or position power

2. In many states and school districts, it is now required that before a student is referred for Special Education, a ___________________________ must provide consultation to ensure that a student's problem is first addressed in a regular education program. a) school counselor b) school psychologist c) psychiatrist d) teacher e) prereferral team

e) prereferral team

Which of the following is the best example of outcome data? a)number of guidance lessons conducted b)the number of hours spent in career and academic advising c)percentage of students that can identify financial resources for postsecondary education d)number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) e)discipline referral rates in school resulting from participation in conflict resolution programs

e)discipline referral rates in school resulting from participation in conflict resolution programs

FERPA allows _______________________________ information to be purged from a child's educational record.

inaccurate or misleading

One of the three conditions allowing for the designation "sole possession records" is______________________________________________.

information must be a private note that is created solely for the person posses

It is unfair of anyone to expect that the school counselor has the depth of skill for the myriad serious mental health problems and dysfunctions presented by students. School counselors focus on supporting all students to be successful _______________________.

learners

The approaches of Super, Holland, Krumboltz, and Bandura offer school counselors a philosophical and theoretical knowledge foundation to construct age-appropriate career oriented systems that consider developmental life stages, personality influence, ___________________________, and self-confidence to best prepare today's youth for the careers of tomorrow. a) learning experiences b) parental expectations c) choice of college d) scores on standardized tests e) income expectations

learning experiences

Which of the following is NOT one of Kitchener's basic moral principles a)autonomy b)beneficence c)malfeasance d)justice e)loyalty

malfeasance

School counselors are ______________________________ of child abuse by law.

mandatory reporters

When the student is a danger to self or others, when the student or parent requests that information be revealed, or when there is a court order and the student does not have privileged communication are three examples of times when the school counselor___________________________________________. a) must keep information confidential b) must breach confidentiality c) may only tell administration d) may choose whether or not to breach confidentiality e) may only tell the student's parent/guardian

must breach confidentiality

Parental rights with regard to access to educational records are guaranteed to all parents, including ________________________ parents.

non-custodial

The school counselor's ethical obligation when delivering a comprehensive school counseling program is to ____________________________________________. a) deliver a program that aligns with state, local and school board mandates b) maintain contact with parents and keep them appraised of everything that is discussed during counseling sessions c) use technology as part of all classroom presentations d) deliver a program that is respectful of all aspects of diversity and to acquire the requisite awareness and skills to do so e) only a and d

only a and d

In writing letters of recommendation for students, it is appropriate for school counselors to____________________________. a)write about the student's strengths and weaknesses b)paint a picture of the student highlighting his/her strengths c)advocate for students with strong academic histories d)write a letter including whatever the student requests e)consult the student's parents

paint a picture of the student highlighting his/her strengths

School counselors acknowledge that __________________________ can influence counseling, guiding, advising and encouraging students. a) personal biases and prejudices b) personal problems c) financial constraints d) high caseloads e) contractual and employment issues

personal biases and prejudices

Krumboltz has proposed that career success often results from ______________________________________. a) being at the right place at the right time b) extensive on-the-job-training c) understanding the results of the Self-Directed Search in great detail d) planned happenstance e) careful planning and research

planned happenstance

The function of laws on federal, state, and local levels is to____________________. a)provide minimum standards that a society will tolerate b)answer specific legal questions c)punish behavior that is unacceptable d)prescribe clear legal imperatives e)lower crime rates

provide minimum standards that a society will tolerate

Which of the following is NOT a measure that can avoid negligence in school settings? a)knowing school board policies b)providing specific referrals to helping agencies c)belonging to a professional organization d)involving parents e)considering diversity issues

providing specific referrals to helping agencies

Holland's ________________, an assessment tool, is based on the theory of career typology and is the basis for most of the career inventories in use today. a) Age-constructed search b) Career planning search c) counselor assisted search d) mechanical search e) self-directed search

self-directed search

Counseling helps students connect their desire for ____________________, establish a sense of who they are, and initiate the necessary and essential changes to help them get where they are going. a) self-efficacy b) parental involvement c) psychological insight d) course selection e) career inventory instruments

self-efficacy

Ethical standards are intended to _________________________________. a)standardize professional practice and protect students and counselors b)remove the need for judgment and ethical reasoning c)make consultation unnecessary d)provide answers to specific ethical problems e)all of the above

standardize professional practice and protect students and counselors

Ethics are __________________________________________. a) what you feel in your heart are correct behaviors b) clear cut rules by which right or wrong are easily determined c) determined by each individual's choice d) the customs, mores, standards, and accepted practices of a profession e) all of the above

the customs, mores, standards, and accepted practices of a profession

The benchmark that courts use to determine what would be the actions of the reasonably competent professional school counselor is called _________________________________. a) community standards b) the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act c) in loco parentis d) the duty of care e) the standard of care

the standard of care

What is the name given to the practice of sorting students based on their abilities, which results in setting them on an educational path that can predetermine their futures? a) promoting b) tracking c) routing d) grouping e) selecting

tracking

The law requires that school counselors report sexual harassment to school officials _____________________________________________. a) if there are verbal exchanges b) if there is physical harm c) only if they have permission from the student d) only if they have permission from the student and parent(s) e) under all circumstances

under all circumstances