Advanced Children and Families Final
Of the following statements, the best opening statement for the initial interview is a. "Please tell me how I can be helpful to you." b. "I understand you have problems you would like to discuss with me." c. "Oh, you must be here to see me about..." d. "I understand you want to talk with me about something."
"I understand you want to talk with me about something."
The child says "My teacher tricked me." An example of a paraphrase would be a."Umm, hmm " b. "The teacher surprised you." c. "You're afraid of your teacher." d. "What did you say about your cat?"
"The teacher surprised you."
The child says "If I make good grades, I can get a new game." An example of a clarifying response would be a. "You are excited." b. "Really?" c. "umm, hum" d. "that means? "
"that means? "
Of the following theoretical orientations, the one that emphasizes each group member's early history is a. Gestalt. b. Adlerian. c. REBT. d. Reality.
Adlerian.
Some theorists believe that anyone who wishes to participate in a group should be able to do so. Most notable among these theorists are the a. reality therapists. b. Rogerians. c. behaviorists. d. Adlerians.
Adlerians
Erickson Identity versus Role Confusion
Adolescence
Adults may underestimate children's ability to a. All of the above b. Learn c. Recognize reality d. Problem-solve
All of the above
As group members show understanding for each other, they increase their a. Tolerance b. All of the above c. Trust d. Support
All of the above
Child welfare agencies are designed to protect with which of the following for children a. All of the above b. Intellectual well-being c. Physical well-being, d. Emotional well-being
All of the above
Corsini summarized his elements of change in counseling in the following terms a. Know thyself b. Love other people c. Do good work d. All of the above
All of the above
Culture includes which of the following a. Ways people perceive their experiences b. Principles for dealing with people and for accomplishing goals c. all of the above d. Beliefs people use to explain events
All of the above
Play therapists choose play therapy techniques to a. Investigate the viability of the toy media b. Allow the child to express what is troubling c. Avoid creating a structured environment d. Distract the child from distress
Allow the child to express what is troubling
According to Kottman, one way to gauge whether children are appropriate for play therapy is to a. Ask the child whether he would rather talk or play with toys b. Conduct a Mental Status Examination c. Ask the parent if the child would be willing to play d. Complete a Global Assessment of Functioning
Ask the child whether he would rather talk or play with toys
In Piaget's stage of formal operational thought, young people a. Focus only on themselves b. Have imaginary audiences c. Can think logically, rationally and abstractly d. Need concrete materials to understand concepts
Can think logically, rationally and abstractly
Counselors with multicultural competence know a. child-counselor cultural similarities are not important b. child-counselor cultural difference are not important c. child-counselor cultural similarities and differences are important d. everyone is alike so the focus should be on the problem
Child-counselor cultural similarities and differences are important
Piaget Can do reversible thinking
Concrete
Piaget: Pre-Adolescence
Concrete
Piaget: Can distinguish reality from fantasy
Concrete
Piaget: Move toward logical thought
Concrete
A disadvantage to using the visual arts in play therapy is their tendency to keep the child at the sensory and conscious level rather than tapping into the unconscious. True False
False
According the Erikson's theory, it is normal for youth to develop strong sense of identity after they have gone through previous stages developing a sense of guilt and inferiority. True False
False
Children are largely unaware of what is happening politically and economically in the world. True False
False
Children in today's world are more "protected" than earlier generations and are not expected to mature as quickly or make critical decisions as early. True False
False
Engagement with families is not important - they just need to realize you are there to help and trust that. True False
False
Glasser urges that behavior problem-solving meetings be used frequently to change a child's behavior and teach new ways of behaving. True False
False
In PCIT parents remain indirectly involved through observation. True False
False
In prescriptive play therapy, counselors do not need to have a knowledge base about any other theories of play therapy. True False
False
It is recommended that counselors not video or audiotape group sessions, since this procedure may inhibit discussion or distract the group. True False
False
Meditation and mindfulness cannot be used with children. True False
False
The resilience approach to understanding children provides one example of looking at the deficiencies of human beings True False
False
Treatment goals should be ambitious so there is something to work toward. True False
False
Treatment goals should be vague so that they can be changed and updated as treatment progresses. True False
False
When looking at Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development, we are only looking at the identified child's development. True False
False
Young children do not really know that their mother or father drinks too much or uses drugs, so we don't talk directly about the drinking or drug use - that is too much information for young children to understand. True False
False
Piaget: Childhood
Pre-operational
Piaget: Infancy
Pre-operational
Piaget: Have greatest language growth
Pre-operational
Piaget: Have trouble with reversible thinking
Pre-operational
Erickson Initiative versus Guilt
Preschool
One of the five virtue ethics is a. Autonomy b. Beneficence c. Justice d. Prudence
Prudence
Erickson Integrity versus Despair
Late Adult
In Erikson's stage of industry versus inferiority, the child's task is to a. Develop a sense of initiative b. Gain a sense of self-control c. Develop a self-image d. Learn the range of skills needed in an adult world
Learn the range of skills needed in an adult world
In the 17th century two people who thought that children should be treated with thought and care were a. Dixon and Binet b. Freud and Freud c. Locke and Rousseau d. Rogers and Maslow
Locke and Rousseau
You are a school social worker. Juan, age 9, come to you and says, "The guys are mean to me because they say I wet the bed." What do you do FIRST? a. Tell him that lots of boys his age wet the bed and not to worry about it. b. Let Juan know you will speak with his parents; it may be that he is suffering from nocturnal enuresis but his parents have not yet sought professional help for this condition. c. Put Juan at ease adn let him know you will help; explore the level of harassment he is experiencing; your school has anti-bullying rules, and you need to make sure he will be safe. d. Explore what is going on in Juan's life; it may be that bed-wetting is a result of stress or trauma.
Put Juan at ease adn let him know you will help; explore the level of harassment he is experiencing; your school has anti-bullying rules, and you need to make sure he will be safe.
Which of the following is one of the stages of play therapy according to Orton? a. Resistance b. Release c. Redirection d. Re-orientation
Release
You have been counseling with a 10-year-old who has been setting small fires for the three months you have been working with him. As an ethical counselor you should do which of the following? a. Review your case with a colleague to assess if progress is reasonable. b. Talk to the child's parents to determine their feelings about his progress. c. Continue your counseling since the time has been so short. d. Terminate immediately.
Review your case with a colleague to assess if progress is reasonable.
A need that Glasser lists that Maslow does not include is a. the need for intelligece b. the need for love and belonging c. the need for safety d. the need for fun
The need for fun
Erickson Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt
Toddlers
A child's world is for the most part carefree, with little pressure other than that of schoolwork True False
True
A crisis counselor must assess the severity of the crisis subjectively, as the client sees it, and objectively, as the counselor sees it. True False
True
Accreditation standards and states laws govern the certification and licensure of counselors and psychologists True False
True
All groups need to set aside time to evaluate their progress and relationships among members. True False
True
Children of alcoholics needs help to separate the addiction from the person True False
True
Children of alcoholics often feel responsible for the parent's drinking. True False
True
Children's views are rarely heard and rarely considered in the political process. True False
True
Children, as well as adults, need to be treated as worthwhile individuals who can think and behave responsibly in order to build strong self-esteem True False
True
Classroom meetings can be used to help discover what children already know about a subject. True False
True
Glasser sometimes includes up to 30 children in his classroom group meetings. True False
True
Graduate programs that meet the accreditation requirements of CACREP are 48 semester hours True False
True
Groups encourage members to take risks and accept responsibility for their growth as well as the growth of others. True False
True
Normal child development brings with it a variety of tasks such as achieving independence and forming basic values. True False
True
One criteria for choosing play media is that the material or prop can provide the child with an opportunity to test reality. True False
True
One of the advantages of play therapy is its applicability across cultural groups. True False
True
The "Do Something Different" task is used because families get stuck in a routine of trying to solve a problem the same way. True False
True
The actions, or inactions, of government impact children less than any other group in society. True False
True
The costs to society of failing its children are huge. True False
True
The infancy stage of Erickson' Stage of Psychosocial Development is: a. Rapid Brain Development b. Attachment Versus Autonomy c. Learning to sleep through the night d. Trust versus Mistrust
Trust versus Mistrust
The imaginary feelings X-ray machine asks all but the following questions: a. If I had an imaginary feelings X-Ray machine that could show me what your feelings look like inside, what would I see in the X-ray pictures? b. Where in your body would those feelings live? c. If you were to draw scenes from times in your life when those feelings were really present and alive in you, what would you draw? d. Why are you having these feelings?
Why are you having these feelings?
Erickson Intimacy versus Isolation
Young Adults
Ethnic identity refers to a. a person's incorporation of beliefs into self b. a person's position in the family c. a person's career and family development d. a person's sense of group pattern
a person's incorporation of beliefs into self
Because children often believe they are invisible when they put on sunglasses, Gil recommended the use of sunglasses in her work with _____ children. a. adopted b. abused c. immature d. disabled
abused
The process of becoming like another culture is called a. acculturation. b. none of the above c. becoming culturally competent. d. ethnic identity development
acculturation
Children may need coping with feelings of __________ following a catastrophe. a. insecurity and loss b. fear and helplessness c. worry and shock d. all of the above
all of the above
Jane wants to augment resilient qualities in her fourth-grade students. Basing your answer on the research in resilience, which of the following would you suggest she do? a. provide opportunities for self-discipline b. provide clear expectations c. all of the above d. encourage them to participate in useful social tasks
all of the above
The effective multicultural counselor a. is knowledgeable of issues of cultural diversity. b. all of the above c. uses strategies consistent with the life experience of the client. d. considers differences in social class and cultu
all of the above
Evaluating group processes may be done by a. having feedback during the last session. b. asking participants to respond to incomplete statements about the group. c. determining if goals have been met. d. all of the above
all of the above
Challenges that counselors may face in their work with children from diverse ethnic groups include a. both A and C b. stereotypical generalizations. c. similar world views. d. mistaken assumptions about cultural assimilation.
both A and C
In an effort to understand the home environment of multicultural populations, the text suggests that the counselor discuss with the parents their values on the two opposing values of individualism and a. connectedness. b. autonomy. c. worthiness. d. none of the above.
connectedness.
The best predictor of successful counseling outcomes is which of the following a. encouragement b. theoretical orientation of the counselor. c. shared understanding d. counseling relationship
counseling relationship
While there is considerable overlap, counseling, as opposed to psychotherapy, is generally most appropriate for a. clients, conscious concerns, preventative and remedial concerns. b. decision-making, developmental and concerns, and a preventive focus c. educational concerns, vocational concerns, decision-making concerns and personality problems. d. patients, personality concerns, medical settings and a teaching methodology.
decision-making, developmental and concerns, and a preventive focus
Kao has parents who are warm, loving and supportive. If he responds as others have in studies of attachment, as a young adult he will describe himself in which of the following ways? a. uncomfortable with intimacy b. easy to know c. worried about being abandoned d. not very likeable
easy to know
Communities enhance resilience when a. education is valued b. curfews are enforced c. road signs are clear d. streets are clean
education is valued
Imagining You Are the Problem a. makes sure the problem child is the problem in the scenerio b. has not been found to be useful with children c. makes the problem confusing d. has the therapist act like or "be"the problem for the child or family to talk about.
has the therapist act like or "be"the problem for the child or family to talk about.
A counselor working with children focuses on a. growth and development and the effect of childhood experiences on the adult. b. normal developmental concerns only. c. helping children with learning, social, or behavioral problems, using both preventive and remedial techniques. d. treating children with serious emotional and behavioral problems.
helping children with learning, social, or behavioral problems, using both preventive and remedial techniques
Positive psychotherapy uses all of the following except: a. identifying bad qualities and try to correct b. plan out a perfect day c. "you at your best" story d. 3 Good things to be grateful for
identifying bad qualities and try to correct
To safeguard against confidentiality becoming a possible ethical or legal problem, counselors should a. rely on their instincts b. tell the principal about problem situations immediately c. avoid writing reports d. inform the child about the limits
inform the child about the limits
According to the text, in 2nd and subsequent sessions, we typically observe these possible therapist-family member cooperative response patterns. They are: a. logical reasoning about potentilaities b. logical reasoning based on reality c. object permanence d. accommodation versus assimilation
logical reasoning about potentilaities
Ethical codes also help mental health professionals in all but one of the following ways a. They provide penalties for unethical behavior. b. They ensure the autonomy of the professional. c. They increase the prestige of the profession. d. They protect clients.
They provide penalties for unethical behavior.
Family conditions that promote resilience include a. older mothers for resilient males. b. opportunities to participate in household activities c. a strong sense of political commitment. d. few alternative caretakers.
opportunities to participate in household activities
Counseling is a process that may involve all of the following except a. consultation. b. personality change. c. administration. d. individual and group counseling.
personality change
Maslow's hierarchy of needs contains five levels. In order, they are a. safety needs, physiological needs, love and belonging, self esteem, and self-actualization. b. physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging, self esteem, and self-actualization. c. love and belonging, safety needs, physiological needs, self-actualization, and self esteem. d. self-actualization, love and belonging, physiological needs, safety needs, and self esteem.
physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging, self esteem, and self-actualization.
One of the continuing challenges for many children is a. high stakes testing b. unchanging values. c. poverty. d. enmeshed extended families
poverty
One writer advocates that counseling interventions be selected on all of the following except a. client's degree of acculturation. b. sex. c. race. d. socioeconomic status.
race
In Mind Mapping for Solutions, the symbol or figure in the middle a. is the location of the school b. is always a picture of the problem child c. needs to be drawn by the therapist d. represents the family's presenting problem
represents the family's presenting problem
Closing the interview is especially important for a. the counselor's comments on the goal attainment of the interview. b. opening up new matters for the next interview. c. summarizing with the client the main points of the interview. d. pointing out things that were not mentioned.
summarizing with the client the main points of the interview.
Children bring three pieces of information to the counseling session. That information includes their problem or concern, their feelings about the problem, and a. their expectations of themselves b. none of the above c. their parent's expectations d. their expectations of the counselor
their expectations of the counselor
Catharsis allows children a. to problem solve b. to symbolically relive and gain mastery over negative experiences c. to practice new behaviors and gain empathy d. to release strong emotions
to release strong emotions
Preoperational children have egocentric thinking which means they a. assimilation b. bicultural c. transition d. traditional
transition
According to Kottman, play therapy would not be the treatment of choice for children a. with dissociative disorder. b. of divorce. c. with chronic or terminal illness. d. with severe conduct disorder.
with severe conduct disorder.
Which of the following is an example of words a counselor could use to allow the child to take responsibility? a. "We won't use the computer today." b. "I think you know how to set that game up." c. "We have only five minutes left." d. "Stay inside the sandbox."
"I think you know how to set that game up."
One type of insecure attachment is a. Unpredictable b. Disruptive c. Disruptive d. Avoidant
Avoidant
The goals of play therapy are which of these? a. Enhanced development b. Symptom reduction c. Both A & B d. Provocative expression
Both A & B
Effective play therapy is likely to a. Be short-term b. Be long-term c. Include several forms of play media d. Involve parents
Involve parents
Well-being can be defined as a. The absence of illness b. Judging life positively and feeling good c. Exercising and eating well d. An optimal state
Judging life positively and feeling good
In prescriptive play therapy the counselor a. Matches the treatment to the child's problem b. Prescribes medication c. Uses an established protocol d. Refers the child to a medical professional
Matches the treatment to the child's problem
Which of the following is not among the 14 therapeutic powers of play that Schaefer identified? a. Creative thinking b. Overcoming inappropriate attachments c. Mastering developmental fears d. Relationship enhancement
Overcoming inappropriate attachments
Worldview consists of a. Body functions like breathing b. Sensory activities c. Sensory output d. Memory
Sensory activities
Perspective taking refers to a. Qualitative research b. An interviewing technique c. Taking another person's point of view d. Adjusting the focus in microscopes
Taking another person's point of view
For Vygotsky the zone of proximal development means a. The range of developmental tasks b. The gap between what a child can and cannot do c. The area nearest the developmental outcome d. The best possible developmental outcome
The gap between what a child can and cannot do
Group therapy deals with a. Unconscious motivations b. Time management c. Education d. Social skills
Unconscious motivations
It is recommended that counselors consider designing groups for children and young adolescent to be more ____________ than for older participants. a. problem-centered b. action-oriented c. topic centered d. remedial
action-oriented
Group crisis intervention may be appropriate for a. all of the above b. children who are experiencing grief. c. children who have physical symptoms. d. children who are displaying impaired functioning.
all of the above
An important reason for screening interviews is that they allow the counselor the opportunity to a. talk privately with prospective members. b. all of the above c. define some possible goals for members. d. decide if the child would benefit from a group.
all of the above
The concept of collectivism refers to the ideas of a. forming cooperatives to share resources b. living together in a communal residence c. being part of a group, protected and working for the group d. loosely connected to other people
being part of a group, protected and working for the group
In Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), the counselor a. coaches parents on their interactions with children b. does not rely on out-of-session interactions c. recognizes the self-esteem factors involved in the interaction d. always stays with the parent and child
coaches parents on their interactions with children
In play therapy the counselors reflect children's feeling in order to a. describe what is going to happen b. explain what the parent wants c. return responsibility to the child d. deepen the relationship
deepen the relationship
All of the following are among the skills identified by the Association for Specialists in Group Work as skills used by effective group leaders except a. observing and identifying group process. b. facilitating catharsis for each member. c. confronting group members' behavior. d. engaging in appropriate self-disclosure.
facilitating catharsis for each member.
Beatriz complains to her father about the outfit he wants her to wear. Among many other things, she says "But everybody will be looking at me!" According to Elkind this is an example of a teenager's a. Oedipus complex b. vanity c. imaginary audience d. avoidant attachmen
imaginary audience
Members are tentative and reserved during what stage of the group process? (609) a. transition stage b. working stage c. initial stage d. consolidation stage
initial stage
Possibly the most important outcome for counseling occurs when a client a. has a feeling of love and belonging. b. is able to cope with the stresses and conflicts of his or her growth and development. c. learns how to be his/her own counselor. d. feels good about himself or herself, resulting in positive self esteem.
learns how to be his/her own counselor
According to your textbook which of the following children should not be included in a group? a. attention-seeking child b. a withdrawn child c. an underachiever d. one with extreme behaviors
one with extreme behaviors
The ______of the group determines the type of group being led. a. purpose b. duration. c. members' interests d. size.
purpose
Thomas et al. have specific suggestions for culturally responsive counseling. Which of the following is the most important? a. matching counselor - client socioeconomic backgrounds b. rejecting racism and prejudice c. focusing on family relationships d. determining the child's ethnic identity status
rejecting racism and prejudice
If no one in the group begins to talk about a concern or problem, the leader may want to a. self-disclose about one of his or her concerns. b. sit in silence until someone speaks. c. suggest to the members that one of them may want to bring up a concern discussed during the screening interview. d. dismiss the group until another day.
suggest to the members that one of them may want to bring up a concern discussed during the screening interview.
According to your text, some of the things that cause our children problems are the following a. the focus on self-esteem b. too much sugar and starch in their diets c. the changing world, values in flux, and stress d. a competitive environment
the changing world, values in flux, and stress
One of the counseling skills used in play therapy is tracking, which means a. the counselor describes what the child is doing b. the child tells what comes next c. the counselor states what will happen next d. the parent explains the process to the child
the counselor describes what the child is doing
Strategies for choosing a play therapy method depend on a. the artistic ability of the child. b. the artistic ability of the counselor. c. the stage of the counseling process. d. the age of the child
the stage of the counseling process.
Abreaction allows children a. to symbolically relive and gain mastery over negative experiences b. to problem solve c. to practice new behaviors and gain empathy d. to release strong emotion
to symbolically relive and gain mastery over negative experiences
One assumption on which group work is based is that a. each of the counseling techniques to be used. b. what will be expected of participants. c. the outcomes expected for each member. d. all the above
what will be expected of participants.
Brazelton and Greenspan's "irreducible needs" include all the following EXCEPT a. opportunities to learn b. working alliances c. physical protection. d. nurturing relationships.
working alliances
According to Corey, group cohesiveness grows during the a. transition stage. b. initial stage. c. working stage. d. consolidation stage.
working stage.
Groups begin to function effectively and move toward accomplishing goals during the a. transition stage. b. consolidation stage. c. initial stage. d. working stage.
working stage.
One criteria for assessing the effectiveness of play therapy is a. The number of sessions b. The GAF increases c. The parents continue to pay d. The child seems to be more confident
The child seems to be more confident
Group counseling with elementary aged children usually lasts about a. 30 minutes. b. 50 minutes. c. one hour. d. 1 ½ hour.
30 minutes
Which is an example of reaction formation? a. A police officer's child joins the FBI. b. A sexually acting-out girl becomes a champion roller skater in a derby. c. a 6 year old, frail boy pretends he is Superman. d. A promiscuous 18 year old who joins the Shaker Sect forbidding extra-marital sex.
A promiscuous 18 year old who joins the Shaker Sect forbidding extra-marital sex.
Precontemplation refers to a. A client who has made significant change during counseling b. A client who sees no need for change c. A client who has made significant change before counseling d. A client who is ready to change
A client who sees no need for change
Veracity can be defined as a. Being honest b. Being fair c. Virtue ethics d. Being faithful
Being honest
The brain stem controls a. Memory b. Sensory output c. Sensory activities d. Body functions like breathing
Body functions like breathing
State laws protect counselors' practice through granting a. There are completely different principles of counseling for children than adults. b. Child counseling focuses on children with learning, social, or behavioral problems who are not classified as being severely disturbed. c. Counseling involves a relationship between a counselor and client, with the counselor helping the client resolve a problem. d. None of the above
Counseling involves a relationship between a counselor and client, with the counselor helping the client resolve a problem
As a counselor, you receive a referral for a child who is the daughter of your husband's bowling teammate. What do you do? a. Do not accept the referral because you don't want to risk a co-occuring relationship that could impair your professional judgment. b. Let your husband decide what you should do; do not take the referral if he is not completely comfortable with the situation. c. Accept the referral and work with the child. d. Accept the referral and work with the child, even offering a friendly discount for services.
Do not accept the referral because you don't want to risk a co-occuring relationship that could impair your professional judgment.
Erickson Industry versus Inferiority
Early School Age
Which of the following is true regarding confidentiality? a. Law in all states grants confidentiality between counselor and client. b. Even though the report breaches confidentiality, counselors must report child abuse or neglect in all states. c. It is acceptable to break the confidentiality of a minor child and report counseling content to parents. d. Warning a person of threat against his or her life is the only time it is acceptable to break confidentiality.
Even though the report breaches confidentiality, counselors must report child abuse or neglect in all states.
The "well-lit room standard" refers to which of the following? a. Publishing ethical decision making process in case notes b. Expectation of approval of decision from counseling professionals c. An ethical decision-making model based on philosophy d. Maintaining autonomy and competence
Expectation of approval of decision from counseling professionals
Piaget: Adolescence through adulthood
Formal
Piaget: Are capable of high levels of empathic understanding
Formal
Piaget: Are capable of understanding and applying ethical principles
Formal
Piaget: Are capable of self-reflective thought
Formal
Garry's teenage client reveals little personal information so he has decided to see what he can discover about the adolescent on social media sites. What ethical guideline should guide this decision? a. Garry should ask his client to "friend" him so he can read postings. b. Garry's concern for the client's safety allows him to investigate. c. Garry needs to know more about his client to be helpful. d. Garry needs to respect the privacy of his client's virtual identity
Garry needs to respect the privacy of his client's virtual identity
Which one of the following is not a good idea when conducting an interview with a child? a. Have a very stimulating environment. b. Furniture should be comfortable and suitable to size. c. Have puppets and other toys to facilitate communication. d. Check your own mood and physical alertness.
Have a very stimulating environment
Counselors may increase the possibilities of confidentiality being maintained in small groups by which of the following practices? a. Having group members sign a pledge promising to never talk about what happens in the group. b. Careful selection of group members. c. Using reverse psychology and telling members it does not matter what they tell others about what happens in group. d. Have group members practice keeping confidentiality through role-play situations
Have group members practice keeping confidentiality through role-play situations
Adolescence is in which stage of Erikson's theory? a. Identify versus Role Confusion b. Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt c. Intimacy versus Isolation d. Initiative versus Guilt
Identify versus Role Confusion
Which of the following was the court case that determined children were protected under the Bill of Rights? a. In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 (1967) b. In re Brown, 84 MS (1962), c. In re State of Maryland, 99 U.S. 1 (1928) d. In re Willard, 632 U.S. 2 (1947)
In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 (1967)
Maintenance refers to a. Doing regular check ups b. Upholding the BASIC ID c. Supporting other people in the group d. Incorporating progress into life
Incorporating progress into life
According to Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development, an 8 year old would be in which stage? a. Industry versus Inferiority b. Shame versus Doubt c. Identity versus Role Confusion d. Initiative versus Guilt
Industry versus Inferiority
Erickson Trust versus Mistrust
Infancy
Blocking refers to the group leader a. Intervening in counterproductive behavior b. Moving the group in a desired direction c. Making members take turns d. Not admitting a new member into an on-going group
Intervening in counterproductive behavior
Development may be considered a. Periods of unusual events in life b. Periods that occur each decade of life c. Periods of transition and reorganization d. Periods of stagnation
Periods of transition and reorganization
The cerebrum handles a. Memory b. Sensory output c. Sensory activities d. Body functions like breathin
Memory
Erickson Generativity versus Stagnation
Middle Adult
A local industry calls you to consult with them about the motivational and morale problems of their employees. You are trained and have a credential in school counseling but have a strong background in psychology. With your knowledge and training you believe you can help the organization. What option would be best? a. Decline the consultation assignment since you are primarily a school counselor. b. Accept the consultation assignment. c. Review your credentials with a colleague or credentialing board and obtain their advice. d. Advise the industry until you feel that this assignment is beyond your competence.
Review your credentials with a colleague or credentialing board and obtain their advice.
Piaget : Can distinguish self and other objects
Sensorimotor
Piaget: Achieve a sense of object permanence
Sensorimotor
Which of the following is true of codes of ethics? a. Codes of ethics and state laws are written agreement on provisions and avoid conflict in rules. b. Codes of ethics are considered equal to state law in a court case. c. Since a code of ethics must be general, the standards are often open to interpretation. d. Professional ethical codes take precedent over state laws.
Since a code of ethics must be general, the standards are often open to interpretation.
Which of the following are categories of personal strengths that are positive developmental outcomes of resilience a. Social competence, autonomy and purpose b. High expectations, care and support, problem-solving c. Opportunities to participate, high expectations, autonomy d. High expectations, autonomy and care and support
Social competence, autonomy and purpose
Focusing on specific ethnic groups may create a. Ethnic pride b. Stereotypical thinking c. Ignoring barriers to success d. Multidimensional myopia
Stereotypical thinking
An invention that provoked a new idea of adulthood was a. The computer b. The combustible engine c. The printing press d. The telephone
The printing press
Which of the following statements is true about the goal attainment scale? a. Counselors establish priorities to the client's goals by assigning them a weight that represents the counselor's perception of the degree of importance. b. The tabulation and calculation of the data are the client's responsibility. c. The scale can facilitate the counseling process and evaluate counseling outcomes. d. The counselor's task is to help the child clarify goals in something other than measurable terms
The scale can facilitate the counseling process and evaluate counseling outcomes.
The information processing approach refers to cognition analyzes a. The way people make sense of information b. The computer model of development c. The friendship capacity of children d. The cognitive development of children
The way people make sense of informatio
According to the text, elements of successful collaboration as it applies to family-multiple helper meetings include all except a. The whole team being on agreement on the solution. b. There are not restrictive boundaries regarding who does what. c. A context is created that plays with multiple viewpoints, treating uncertainty as an opportunity for further exploration. d. There is a climate of respect, tolerance, and trust.
The whole team being on agreement on the solution.
Scott, age 15, was referred to you at a youth counseling agency by the principal of the high school he attends because he has been truant for the past 5 months. He is of above average intelligence, is in his sophomore year and is currently failing 4 out of 5 classes. His mother reports he frequently comes in after midnight and is friends with 2 boys who have been arrested in the past. The family in the home consists of Scott and his mother (who works as an administrative assistant), He has 2 older sisters who are married and live in another town. He has not seen his father since age 3. Scott has the choice of counseling or the truant officer. a. promise Scott you will keep him out of detention b. recognize Scott did not come in voluntarily so he can refuse treatment c. ask Scott more about his situation and what he would like to see happen d. establish self as an adult who will help find a solution
ask Scott more about his situation and what he would like to see happen
A 10 year old boy is brought to you by his parents because he has been acting out and disobeying them. The parents take him to his pediatrician for regular check ups. What should you do FIRST: a. ask for a medical evaluation for medication b. diagnose the boy c. assess family interactions d. develop a behavior modification program
assess family interactions
The characteristics of a culturally effective counselor also include all of the following except a. assisting the client to change and adjust to the present culture. b. recognizing that no theory of counseling is entirely neutral. c. understanding his or her own values and philosophy toward other cultures. d. avoiding being "culturally encapsulated.
assisting the client to change and adjust to the present culture