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15. During a planning meeting, second-grade teachers tell the school counselor that they occasionally hear students making biased or discriminatory remarks toward other students, but since they are unsure about how to respond, they generally ignore the remarks. Which of the following statements by the school counselor is the most appropriate way for the counselor to respond to the teachers? A. "Avoiding the remarks can give the appearance that you approve. It is better to use these remarks as an opportunity to correct students misperceptions." B. "A direct approach is the best course of action. Simply tell the students who made the remarks to stop. C. "It would be best to address the remarks with the students' parents/guardians. They are in a better position to correct their children's thinking in this area." D. Try asking the students who make the remarks why they made them. Then explain that they must not say such things."
A. "Avoiding the remarks can give the appearance that you approve. It is better to use these remarks as an opportunity to correct students misperceptions."
9. An eight grade teacher expresses to the school counselor a desire to improve students' problem-solving skills and their ability to apply the skills in different contexts. Which of the following suggestions by the counselor would be most appropriate? A. Teaching students the steps in a systematic problem-solving model B. Integrating complex problem-solving assignments into instructional units C. Engaging student teams in competitive problem-solving activities D. Assigning students to design their own problem-solving scenarios for peers.
A. Teaching students the steps in a systematic problem-solving model
68. The school counselor plans to share the guidance curriculum plan and evaluation strategies with teachers and specialists in the school. Which of the following statements provides the best rationale for this action? A. The counselor's action will help facilitate teamwork among school staff to support student success. B. Teachers will be more likely to give up instructional time if they understand the purpose of the lessons. C. The counselor's action provides documentation of the competencies addressed by the lessons. D. Teachers will gain greater insight into counseling services and the skills of the counselor.
A. The counselor's action will help facilitate teamwork among school staff to support student success.
66. The school counselor applies Holland's theory of vocational choice when implementing career development planning with students. In working with Penny, which of the following approaches by the counselor most clearly aligns with this theory? A. administering an interest and personality inventory to Penny B. arranging for Penny to participate in job-shadowing activities C. assessing Penny's skill levels in areas of interest D. helping Penny connect with role models in different fields
A. administering an interest and personality inventory to Penny
75. A high school counselor collaborating with stakeholders to implement strategies for addressing potential barriers to students academic success. Engaging stakeholders in which of the following processes would best facilitate this collaboration? A. analyzing needs assessment data to identity gaps and areas of concem B. creating a timeline for the group's activities and final recommendations C. brainstorming possible practices that would support the overarching goal D. identifying faculty who are likely to be early adopters of the group's final plans
A. analyzing needs assessment data to identity gaps and areas of concern
60. The school counselors plan to implement a schoolwide preventive program in response to students' interests in the area of peer relationships. At this age level, activities for this purpose would most appropriately address which of the following objectives? A. analyzing skills for establishing and maintaining relationships B. describing ways to develop a sense of trust in a relationship C. evaluating the value of current personal relationships D. predicting the role of relationships across the life span
A. analyzing skills for establishing and maintaining relationships
42. An eleventh-grade student is beginning the process of applying to colleges. The student has good but not exceptional grades and average ACT scores and expresses to the school counselor a desire to attend a highly competitive college. At this point, the counselor's best advice to the student would be to: A. apply to a variety of colleges whose academic requirements span a range of levels. B. follow through on the "dream" college by applying for early admission to the school. C. give the greatest emphasis to nonacademic activities and goals in college essays. D. contact college faculty in areas of interest to create personal connections
A. apply to a variety of colleges whose academic requirements span a range of levels.
20. The school counselor believes that Anika would benefit from immediate academic intervention to support her learning. Before recommending interventions for Anika, the counselor should take which of the following actions? A. arranging for diagnostic assessment of Anika's reading and mathematics skills to identify specific areas of need B. reviewing Anika's reading and mathematics performance data from the previous year C. meeting with Anika to discuss her interests and explore her perceptions about reading and mathematics D.conducting a structured observation of Anika during reading and mathematics instruction
A. arranging for diagnostic assessment of Anika's reading and mathematics skills to identify specific areas of need
27. School counselor representatives from each grade level in a school district are considering schoolwide practices to put in place that will support students emotional wellness at every grade level. They have established that one goal for this purpose should be to create positive school climates. Which of the following practices related to this goal would be the most effective initial step in supporting all students' emotional well-being? A. creating a common language to proactively and consistently teach students desired behaviors B. implementing cross-grade-level social activities for students at every school C. adopting a formal curriculum and materials for teaching targeted skills to students at different age levels D. integrating activities that address affective objectives into academic instruction
A. creating a common language to proactively and consistently teach students desired behaviors
41. A school counselor works with sixth-grade students on goal setting. During the course of a guidance lesson, students define a specific and measurable academic goal. The counselor can most effectively support students in achieving their goals by engaging them in which of the following tasks? A. creating action plans of steps they need to take to achieve their goals B. reflecting on the emotions they will feel when they achieve their goals C. making posters of their goals to post at home and in the classroom D. writing a rationale explaining why they want to achieve their goals
A. creating action plans of steps they need to take to achieve their goals
64. Considering Penny's grades and questionnaire responses, the school counselor should recommend which of the following educational plans? A. enrolling in advanced science and mathematics courses B. supplementing school courses with online courses in mathematics C. changing to a different language course of study D. switching from physical education to an arts course as an elective
A. enrolling in advanced science and mathematics courses
13. A school counselor works in a school with a large immigrant population. The counselor recognizes that these students often find it challenging to adjust to a new culture. Which of the following approaches by the counselor would be most helpful to the students in this area? A. implementing welcoming strategies, such as peer buddies, for immigrant students to foster a sense of connection within the school B. providing individual counseling for immigrant students to facilitate their understanding of school norms C. meeting with the families of immigrant students and interpreters, as needed, to share information about counseling services D. ensuring that immigrant students are placed in classrooms in pairs or small groups for emotional support
A. implementing welcoming strategies, such as peer buddies, for immigrant students to foster a sense of connection within the school
54. Which of the following actions would best help enhance the purposefulness of a school counseling program's mission statement? A. including the mission statement on official documents, Web sites, and appropriate communications B. posting the mission statement in multiple languages in the school's common areas C. beginning presentations to families and the community by reading the mission statement D. editing the mission statement to ensure that it is concise and not overly long
A. including the mission statement on official documents, Web sites, and appropriate communications
86. Which of the following types of assessment would be most helpful for a school counselor to recommend for an eighth-grade student who is trying to determine what type of career to pursue? A. interest inventory B. learning styles inventory C. achievement test D. intelligence test
A. interest inventory
50. The primary goal conceptual model for school counseling programs as outlined in The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs is to: A. provide a structure for a school counseling program that is driven by student needs across grade levels, domains, student competencies, and service components. B. suggest criteria and methods that should be used in the evaluation of school counseling programs. C. articulate specific steps to take to ensure that the school counseling program is aligned with district and campus missions, policies, and goals. D. describe school counseling services that are reflective of evidence-based counseling theories and practices.
A. provide a structure for a school counseling program that is driven by student needs across grade levels, domains, student competencies, and service components.
56. A middle school counselor asks the principal for ten minutes of faculty meeting time for the first six weeks of the school year. During this time, the counselor plans to spotlight one type of counseling service. For example, the counselor will discuss classroom guidance at the first meeting, providing examples of topics that can be addressed and follow-up activities to reinforce important concepts. At another meeting, the counselor will discuss small-group counseling and the types of issues usually addressed with small groups of students. The counselor's planned approach is likely to be most effective in achieving which of the following goals? A. providing school staff with a high-level overview of the components of the school counseling program and its role in promoting school success B. encouraging school staff to view the school counselor as a valued collaborator with unique expertise C. prompting school staff to integrate school counseling services into the planning and implementation of students' educational programs D. demonstrating to school staff campus administrators' support of the school counseling program
A. providing school staff with a high-level overview of the components of the school counseling program and its role in promoting school success
28. Teachers in an elementary school identified the following social behaviors as the areas in which students in all grade levels had the most difficulty. • pushing and shoving in the lunch line • sharing materials • rushing the door to go to recess • talking out in class The counselor is leading a group to create a plan for addressing the targeted behaviors. In its discussions, the group detemines that all of these behaviors are related to taking turns and decides to focus its initial efforts on this behavior. Which of the following elements is most essential to the success of this approach? A. providing students with explicit instruction on what the behavior looks like along with reinforcement across settings B. halding a kickof assembly with music and prizes to encourage students' motvation to change their behavior C. entering the names of students who demonstrate the desired behavior into a drawing for school jackets and other gear D. Creatng colorful reminder posters about the behavior to post in all classrooms and common areas of the school
A. providing students with explicit instruction on what the behavior looks like along with reinforcement across settings
9. An eighth-grade teacher expresses to the school counselor a desire to improve students' problem-solving skills and their ability to apply the skills in different contexts. Which of the following suggestions by the counselor would be most appropriate? A. teaching students the steps in a systematic problem-solving model B. integrating complex problem-solving assignments into instructional units C. engaging student teams in competitive problem-solving activities D. assigning students to design their own problem-solving scenarios for peers
A. teaching students the steps in a systematic problem-solving model
16. A school counselor begins a lesson for eighth-grade students by writing the following statement on the board. Different people face different challenges, sometimes based on who they are or where they live. The counselor leads students in a discussion of the statement and whether they think it is accurate, The counselor then shares several stories of well-known individuals who have had to overcome barriers to achieve their goals. This activity is most effective for helping students: A. understand how inequities in an individual's circumstances can affect their daily lives. B. recognize how membership in multiple groups can intersect C. reflect on the ways in which individual opinions influence choices and outcomes. D. acknowledge others' perspectives and points of view.
A. understand how inequities in an individual's circumstances can affect their daily lives.
29. A school counselor relies heavily on solution-focused brief therapy as a method for addressing many students' challenges. Which of the following techniques is most closely associated with this approach? A. using questioning strategies to assist students in setting goals and developing plans for making changes B. providing students with strategies for coping with unexpected challenges or life events C. requesting that students identify important relationships to help them develop support networks D. implementing role-playing with students to facilitate the expression of strong emotions
A. using questioning strategies to assist students in setting goals and developing plans for making changes
37. High school counselors have a goal of improving students' scores on college entrance examinations. To this end, the counselors offer a test preparation workshop each year to teach students test-taking strategies and help them become familiar with the test formats. Which of the following additional actions by the counselors would best help them achieve their goal? A. working with teachers to embed opportunities for students to practice cognitive skills such as problem solving, metacognitive strategies, and analytic thinking B. inviting college representatives to give brief presentations on the importance of the entrance examinations for college acceptance C. explaining to teachers the need to increase the frequency and variety of assessments in content instruction D. purchasing test-preparation manuals for various entrance examinations that students can check out from the counseling office
A. working with teachers to embed opportunities for students to practice cognitive skills such as problem solving, metacognitive strategies, and analytic thinking
44. An elementary school counselor participates on the school's curriculum team that is charged with overseeing the implementation of a new social studies curriculum. As a member of this team, the counselor's most appropriate role would be to: A. working with the team to identify ways that the guidance curriculum can be integrated into and support the new curriculum. B. offer to assist the team in identifying instructional resources that are aligned with the new curriculum. C. provide various activities that the team can adapt for use with the new curriculum. D. gather materials for the team on planning an effective staff workshop to present the new curriculum.
A. working with the team to identify ways that the guidance curriculum can be integrated into and support the new curriculum.
11. Which of the following activities by a school counselor would be most effective in helping the counselor recognize and address personal stereotypes about cultures different from the counselor's culture? A. reflecting periodically on cultural differences observed among students B. seeking professional development to build cultural awareness and sensitivity C. talking informally with students from culturally diverse groups D. discussing cultural perceptions with a trusted member of the school staff
B seeking professional development to build cultural awareness and sensitivity
33. A seventh-grade student tells the school counselor about an incident in the school cafeteria. The student stumbled and spilled a tray of food onto a peer. Two other peers started laughing and making fun of the student who dropped the tray. The student states, "I'm so clumsy. Everyone knows it I never want to go back to the cafeteria!" Which of the following responses by the counselor would be most effective in helping the student identify the core problem? A. "You may feel better if you apologize to everyone involved and put the whole situation to rest." B. "You sound upset. Sounds to me like you're saying you're embarrassed and feel bad about what happened." C. "Sometimes people get an inaccurate idea about themselves. Why do you think that everyone perceives you to be clumsy? D. I suppose that the peer you spilled the food on was upset or mad. What happened after everything was over?"
B. "You sound upset. Sounds to me like you're saying you're embarrassed and feel bad about what happened."
In general, educators can expect students with intellectual disabilities to require the most support and scaffolding on which of the following areas. A. Refraining from self-harm actions B. Developing social and practical skills C. Coping with hypersensitivity D. Demonstrating empathetic responses
B. Developing social and practical skills
70. Based on the student data, the school counselor can best enhance the effectiveness of the guidance curriculum by implementing which of the following techniques? A. Providing small-group guidance lessons for English learners and students with disabilities B. Differentiating guidance lessons to ensure that the content is accessible to various student subgroups C. Utilizing only cooperative small-group activities to engage students with guidance lessons D. Using several formative assessments in each guidance lesson to check for student understanding
B. Differentiating guidance lessons to ensure that the content is accessible to various student subgroups
61. The school counselors are considering staff professional development topics to meet teachers' expressed needs. Which of the following workshops would be most appropriate? A. Interventions to Promote Academic Success B. Strategies for Fostering Student Resiliency C. Helping Families Support Student Learning D. School Counselors and Staff Working Together
B. Strategies for Fostering Student Resiliency
2. Which of the following guidance activities for high school students most clearly reflects the principles of sociocultural learning theory? A. Students develop several "I statements" that can be used to help de-escalate interpersonal conflicts. B. Students work in small, heterogeneous groups to discuss an ethical dilemma, formulate a response, and present it to the class. C. Students as a class brainstorm strategies for effectively managing school and extracurricular activities. D. Students write a reflection in their journals on the qualities of a safe and supportive school environment.
B. Students work in small, heterogeneous groups to discuss an ethical dilemma, formulate a response, and present it to the class.
2. Which of the following guidance activities for high school students most clearly reflects the principles of sociocultural learning theory? A. Students develop several "I statements" that can be used to help de-escalate interpersonal conflicts. B. Students work in small, heterogeneous groups to discuss an ethical dilemma, formulate a response, and present it to the class. C. Students as a class brainstorm strategies for effectively managing school and extracurricular activities. D. Students write a reflection in their journals on the qualities of a safe and supportive school environment.
B. Students work in small, heterogeneous groups to discuss an ethical dilemma, formulate a response, and present it to the class.
36. A high school counselor is meeting with a ninth-grade student to discuss career planning. The student is unsure about a career at this point. The counselor would like to help the student gain an understanding of personal strengths and abilities, so the counselor begins by having the student reflect on individual work styles, ways of engaging with others, and responses in various contexts. Which of the following steps would be most useful for the counselor to take next in facilitating the student's career planning? A. demonstrating various job-search Web sites for the student B. administering an aptitude and interest inventory to the student C. gathering anecdotal information from the student's teachers D. reviewing classroom performance data with the student
B. administering an aptitude and interest inventory to the student
25. A school counselor wants to ensure that guidance instruction is accessible for all students. The counselor can most effectively achieve this outcome by taking which of the following actions? A. implementing primarily open-ended lesson activities and assessments B. consulting with teachers about how best to implement students' prescribed accommodations and modifications C. developing multiple activities that are linked to each learning objective D. utilizing heterogeneaus grouping strategies to facilitate peer support for students who need it
B. consulting with teachers about how best to implement students' prescribed accommodations and modifications
74. A school counselor works with students and families from culturally diverse backgrounds. Which of the following initial actions by the counselor would most useful for helping the counselor provide consultation that is responsive to all students and families? A. conducting meetings with students and families to explain counseling services and how to access them B. developing awareness and knowledge of how prejudice, power, and various forms of oppression affect students and families C. examining schoolwide norms to determine whether they are accepting of various views and beliefs D. surveying the school community to identily stereotypical or prejudicial perceptions of different groups
B. developing awareness and knowledge of how prejudice, power, and various forms of oppression affect students and families
4. In general, educators can expect students with intellectual disabilities to require the most support and scaffolding in which of the following areas? A. refraining from self-harming actions B. developing social and practical skills C. coping with hypersensitivity to stimuli D. demonstrating empathetic responses
B. developing social and practical skills
70. Based on the student data, the school counselor can best enhance the effectiveness of the guidance curriculum by implementing which of the following techniques? A. providing small-group guidance lessons for English learners and students with disabilities B. differentiating guidance lessons to ensure that the content is accessible to various student subgroups C. utilizing only cooperative small-group activities to engage students with guidance lessons D. using several formative assessments in each guidance lesson to check for student understanding
B. differentiating guidance lessons to ensure that the content is accessible to various student subgroups
80. A school counselor in an elementary school offers coaching workshops for families to help them support their children in school. The workshops include strategies for listening and questioning, communicating high expectations, and encouraging academic development. Which of the following outcomes is likely to be the most important benefit of this type of family coaching? A. helping families understand their responsibility to support their children's learning B. empowering families to engage effectively in their children's education C. promoting families' awareness of the professional skills of school staff D. ensuring that families have positive interactions with their children
B. empowering families to engage effectively in their children's education
8. Third-grade teachers consult the school counselor about how best to address their students varied strengths. The teachers are concerned that their current instructional strategies may not be a good match for some students. The counselor recommends a strategy called BAWD, in which students have the following choices related to the concept they are learning. • Build a representation of the concept • Act out a skit about the concept • Write about the concept • Draw the concept The counselor's recommendation is an appropriate strategy for addressing the teachers' concems primarily because it A. reduces students anxiety about performing learning tasks. B. enables students to use their strengths to demonstrate their understanding of content. C. promotes students' sense of accountability for their learning. D.encourages students to view new content through the use of creative-thinking skills.
B. enables students to use their strengths to demonstrate their understanding of content.
76. A school counselor plans a guidance lesson for upper elementary school students for the beginning of the school year. The counselor engages students in a trivia type game type game to see what they know about the counselors role. Which of the following outcomes is the most important benefit of beginning the lesson with this activity? A. establishing a foundation for relationship building between students and the counselor B. enabling the counselor to identify students' misconceptions and offer clarification about what counselors do C. helping students recognize that the counselor knows a lot about teaching and leaming D. communicating to students that the counselor will help them leam in a fun and engaging way
B. enabling the counselor to identify students' misconceptions and offer clarification about what counselors do
63. Which of the following counseling goals would be most appropriate for the school counselor's first meeting with Penny? A. identifying academic needs B. establishing trust and rapport C. discussing school procedures D. reviewing past school performance
B. establishing trust and rapport
48. A middle school counselor will be leading a team charged with developing a schoolwide violence prevention program. The most appropriate first step for the team to take is to: A. brainstorm a list of possible activities to implement at each grade level. B. examine current outcome research to identify approaches that have been successful with similar student populations C. identify academic and affective objectives that should be addressed. D. survey teachers to gather information about the techniques they use to reduce conflicts among students
B. examine current outcome research to identify approaches that have been successful with similar student populations
90. A counselor has been working with a fifth-grade student for several weeks to address challenges associated with a behavioral disorder. Though the student has made progress, the counselor believes that the student would benefit from more intense counseling from a private-practice counselor. The student's parents/guardians are aware that the school counselor also has a private counseling practice and ask if the counselor could take the student as a client, Which of the following responses to this suggestion would be most ethical? A. informing the parents/guardians that the student must agree to the expanded relationship with the counselor B. explaining to the parents/guardians that the arrangement would represent a conflict of interest for the counselor C. asking the parents/guardians to secure permission from the school administrator before proceeding any further D. suggesting to the parents/guardians that there would need to be a short trial period before any formal course of action
B. explaining to the parents/guardians that the arrangement would represent a conflict of interest for the counselor
31. Which of the following counseling activities best represents a preventive level of responsive services? A. organizing small-group counseling to address specific life circumstances B. gathering data related to academic or behavioral risk factors C. marshaling school resources following an act of school violence D. implementing individual counseling for a student who has experienced trauma
B. gathering data related to academic or behavioral risk factors
62. Which of the following additional actions by the school counselors would best assist the counselors in defining appropriate school climate goals for the school counseling program? A. reviewing the mission and vision for the school B. gathering perception data from students and staff C. disaggregating students' academic performance data D. examining student discipline referrals organized by teacher
B. gathering perception data from students and staff
47. As a member of the school's student support team, a school counselor's most appropriate role is to: A. convey the team's recommendations to relevant members of the student's family. B. interpret various data related to the student's functioning for the team. C. conduct research for the team into the efficacy of proposed student interventions. D. facilitate the team's discussion of the student's specific challenges. knowledgeable
B. interpret various data related to the student's functioning for the team.
85. Which of the following activities should be a school counselor's primary focus in the program management responsibility domain of The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs? A. linking services in the school and community to support student success B. organizing counseling resources in response to identified needs and priorities C. promoting administrators' understanding of professional counseling standards D. providing information to the school community regarding the school's needs
B. organizing counseling resources in response to identified needs and priorities
14. Which of the following approaches by a school counselor would be most effective in advocating for a school environment where individual differences are respected and valued? A. planning regular events that enable students, their families, and teachers to interact in a social context B. promoting the concept that each student brings unique strengths and assets to the educational process when working with teachers, families, and students C. developing activities for teachers that are designed to heighten students' awareness of diversity within the school D. reinforcing the idea that students characteristics determine the type and extent of supports needed to achieve success
B. promoting the concept that each student brings unique strengths and assets to the educational process when working with teachers, families, and students
22. Which of the following initial approaches would be most appropriate for the school counselor to adopt in collaborating with Anika's parents to support her learning and development? A. providing Anika's parents with regular written summaries of her academic challenges B. seeking to understand the parents' values and attitudes regarding Anika's schooling C. encouraging Anika's parents to visit the school and observe Anika's performance in the classroom D. meeting with Anika's parents and her teacher to present a plan for meeting Anika's academic needs
B. seeking to understand the parents' values and attitudes regarding Anika's schooling
52. At the high school level, a school counselor's primary focus within the individual planning component of the comprehensive school counseling program should be to: A. help students develop interpersonal skills that will enable them to secure employment following graduation. B. support students in setting and achieving challenging academic, career, personal, and social goals. C. ensure that students are placed in courses and programs that align with their demonstrated abilities. D. organize course schedules for individual students that will enable them to graduate as early as possible.
B. support students in setting and achieving challenging academic, career, personal, and social goals.
82. School counselors can shape an appropriate school counselor identity most effectively by implementing which of the following strategies? A. developing a list that explicitly defines appropriate and inappropriate school counselor responsibilities to distribute to school staff B. using data on program effectiveness to advocate for appropriate school counselor responsibilities C. reporting regularly to the school principal about activities the school counselor has facilitated D. providing school staff with position papers from national and state organizations on the role of the school counselor
B. using data on program effectiveness to advocate for appropriate school counselor responsibilities
3. Which of the following guidance tasks for fifth-grade students requires the highest level of cognitive skills? A. Describing the steps of a problem-solving process. B. Generating possible solutions to a challenging situation C. Analyzing personal strategies for managing stress. D. Applying a process to set achievable goals.
C. Analyzing personal strategies for managing stress.
A school counselor recommends that teachers whose classes include students with learning disabilities implement multi sensory instruction. This is an appropriate recommendation for this population of students because multi sensory instruction is intended to: A. Embed practice activities to reinforce newly learned skills. B. Support the acquisition of several academic skills in a single unit or lesson. C. Facilitate access to the curriculum by activating several modalities at once. D. Provide a learning environment that is interesting and stimulating
C. Facilitate access to the curriculum by activating several modalities at once.
10. A middle school has a goal of developing an inclusive learning environment. As part of this effort, the school counselor wants to encourage students' voices in some school decisions and facilitate collaboration with peers and teachers to promote a positive environment for all students. Which of the following approaches by the counselor would best promote this outcome? A. implementing classroom guidance lessons teach students how to apply team-building strategies classroom meetings, student govemment meetings, and other contexts B. guiding students in establishing classroom goals for the year and creating action plans to achieve the goals C. Forming a student advisory committee to meet regularly with administrators and teachers to discuss student concerns and promote a sense of connectedness D. establishing a suggestion box where individual students can share concerns or suggest beneficial activities and services
C. Forming a student advisory committee to meet regularly with administrators and teachers to discuss student concerns and promote a sense of connectedness
39. A tenth-grade student who is currently taking honors-level classes is thinking about enrolling in two Advanced Placement (AP) courses in eleventh grade and is consulting with the school counselor about this decision. In making a determination about this course of action, the counselor should advise the student to consider which of the following questions? A. Are my current class grades high enough to support enrollment in advanced placement courses? B. Do I have the study skills that are needed to ensure success in advanced placement courses? C. Is enrolling in advanced placement courses likely to help me achieve my educational goals? D. Will enrollment in advanced placement courses keep me from participating in desired extracurricular activities?
C. Is enrolling in advanced placement courses likely to help me achieve my educational goals?
1. Delays in expressive language development are most likely to affect young children's behavior in which of the following ways? A. The avoidance of interactions with peers and others leads to introversion and associated behaviors. B. Challenges with verbal interactions lead to preference for solitary activities. C. The inability to clearly convey thoughts and emotions leads to frustration and acting-out behaviors. D. Difficulties in social situations lead to increases in independent and self-directed behaviors.
C. The inability to clearly convey thoughts and emotions leads to frustration and acting-out behaviors.
1. Delays in expressive language development are most likely to affect young children's behavior in which of the following ways? A. The avoidance of interactions with peers and others leads to introversion and associated behaviors. B. Challenges with verbal interactions lead to a preference for solitary activities. C. The inability to clearly convey thoughts and emotions leads to frustration and acting-out behaviors. D. Difficulties in social situations lead to increases in independent and self-directed behaviors.
C. The inability to clearly convey thoughts and emotions leads to frustration and acting-out behaviors.
72. During an initial consultation meeting between a school counselor and a classroom teacher, the teacher makes many negative statements about students who come from single parent/gaurduan homes. Which of the following responses by the counselor would be most appropriate in this situation? A. asking the teacher to clarity the comments before proceeding with the consultation B. ignoring the teacher's remarks to focus fully on the reason for consultation C. addressing the teacher's comments directly and sharing the holistic focus of the consultation D. correcting the teacher's attitude and identifying any faulty thinking throughout the consultation
C. addressing the teacher's comments directly and sharing the holistic focus of the consultation
3. Which of the following guidance tasks for fifth-grade students requires the highest level of cognitive skills? A. describing the steps of a problem-solving process B. generating possible solutions to a challenging situation C. analyzing personal strategies for managing stress D. applying a process to set achievable goals
C. analyzing personal strategies for managing stress
59. The data provided most clearly suggest a need in the school community to provide programs to address which of the following issues? A. study skills and academic supports B. school support resources C. bullying education and prevention D. family-school partnerships
C. bullying education and prevention
A school principal asks the school counselor to facilitate a team of teachers, families, and community members in developing strategies for improving student attendance. In the first team meeting, the counselor leads several ice-breaker activities to help team members get comfortable with one another. To facilitate effective teamwork, the counselor should use this meeting for which of the following additional tasks? A. delegating regular meeting responsibilities to individual team members B. locating relevant research articles for team members to read before the next meeting C. clarifying the purpose of the team and the desired outcomes of its work D. identifying interim deadlines for the team to meet to accomplish its goal
C. clarifying the purpose of the team and the desired outcomes of its work
79. A number of new students recently enrolled in an elementary school. The students reside in a refugee facility and their families have varied needs, including financial support, health care, and counseling. Which of the following initial approaches by the school counselor would be most appropriate? A. bringing ESL specialists to the facility to determine families' most pressing concerns B. evaluating families needs on a case-by-case basis determine appropriate referrals C. collaborating with campus or district health personnel to determine the students' immunization and personal needs D. identifying school families who are willing to partner with and provide support to one of the families in need
C. collaborating with campus or district health personnel to determine the students' immunization and personal needs
73. A school counselor who is initiating a consultation relationship with the parents/guardians of a student who is experiencing significant behavioral difficulties should begin by: A. describing the educational implications of the student's difficulties. B. seeking additional background information about the student. C. communicating care and concem for the student and their success in school. D. providing assurance that no one is to blame for the student's difficulties.
C. communicating care and concem for the student and their success in school.
35. A second-grade teacher asks the school counselor to meet with a student who was involved in a car accident two weeks ago. The student was not injured but of the student's parents will be hospitalized for several weeks. The teacher reports that since the accident the student has had trouble concentrating in class one seems exhausted. The student also appears to be overly alert to environmental stimuli and startles easily. Based on the teacher's reporting, the student likely has the greatest need for which of the following supports? A. ongoing intervention to promote positive behavioral outcomes B. intensive therapy from an outside mental health provider C. coping techniques to help address traumatic stress D. regular opportunities to take a break from the classroom
C. coping techniques to help address traumatic stress
6. A school counselor recommends that teachers whose classes include students with learning disabilities implement multisensory instruction. This is an appropriate recommendation for this population of students because multisensory struction is intended to: A. embed practice activities to reinforce newly learned skills. B. support the acquisition of several academic skills in a single unit or lesson. C. facilitate access to the curriculum by activating several modalities at once. D. provide a learning environment that is interesting and stimulating.
C. facilitate access to the curriculum by activating several modalities at once.
84. According to the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics, within the area of the counseling relationship, the school counselor's most important priority should be to: A. connect the client with community agencies that can address the client's needs. B. monitor professional effectiveness in utilizing techniques that are aligned to the client's goals. C. facilitate the client's growth and development in ways that foster the interest and welfare of the client. D. provide counseling programs and services that are culturally relevant.
C. facilitate the client's growth and development in ways that foster the interest and welfare of the client.
10. AMiddle school has a goal of developing an inclusive learning environment. As part of this effort, the school counselor wants to encourage students voices in some school decisions and facilitate collaboration with peers and teachers to promote a positive environment for all students. Which of the following approaches by the counselor would best promote this outcome? A. implementing classroom guidance lessons to teach students how to apply team-building strategies in classroom meetings, student govermment meetings, and other contexts B. guiding students establishing classroom goals for the year and creating action plans to achieve the goals C. forming a student advisory committee to meet regularly with administrators and teachers to discuss student concerns and promote a sense of connectedness. D. establishing suggestion box where individual students can share concerms or suggest beneficial activities and services
C. forming a student advisory committee to meet regularly with administrators and teachers to discuss student concerns and promote a sense of connectedness.
18. An elementary school will be implementing restorative practices schoolwide. The principal asks the school counselor to be part of the team that will coordinate the implementation. Which of the following actions is most important for the counselor to recommend that the team take as part of the planning process? A.soliciting volunteers among staff to pilot strategies associated with restorative practice B. asking the principal to address the entire faculty about the need for restorative practices in the school C. gaining common understanding of the principles and language of restorative practice D. discussing with other schools the challenges associated with implementing restorative practices
C. gaining a common understanding of the principles and language of restorative practice
69. Which of the following approaches would be most effective for gathering perception data related to the lessons presented in October to help the school counselor and teachers provide responsive instruction? A. asking students to complete a rating scale about their favorite subjects B. assigning students to write a brief essay about their families C. having students complete interest and learning preferences surveys D. conducting weekly check-ins with each class to gather general feedback
C. having students complete interest and learning preferences surveys
71. Which of the following strategies would be most developmentally appropriate for supporting students in mastering the information presented in the orientation activity? A. engaging students in a selection of icebreaker activities with other students to begin forming connections and a sense of community B. Assigning students a follow-up task to complete before the first day of the school year C. incorporating opportunities for students to work in small groups to explore the middle school campus and practice skills (e.g., accessing lockers) D. introducing students to members of the middle school faculty and describing their roles
C. incorporating opportunities for students to work in small groups to explore the middle school campus and practice skills (e.g., accessing lockers)
81. In the early years of the profession, school counselors and school counseling programs primarily focused on: A. applying the principles of psychology in student instruction. B. identifying students in need of specific educational supports. C. providing vocational guidance to prepare students for the workforce. D. facilitating students' preparation for postsecondary education.
C. providing vocational guidance to prepare students for the workforce.
89. A 16-year-old student comes to the school counselor in distress. The student tells the counselor that she attended a party two days ago and was sexually assaulted by one of the college students who was at the party. The student does not want her parents to learn about either the party or the assault because she was drinking alcohol and is afraid her parents will blame her, Which of the following actions represents the counselor's legal responsibility in this situation? A. maintaining the student's privacy and providing the student with individual counseling B. securing the name of the college student and reporting the sexual assault to the college C. reporting the sexual assault to authorities and notifying the student's parents D. explaining that the student must tell her parents and seek medical treatment
C. reporting the sexual assault to authorities and notifying the student's parents
77. Which of the following actions by a school counselor would be most effective in helping school staff understand the role of the school counselor and school counseling services within the school? A. preparing a summary for school staff of the school counseling program's curriculum, goals, and objectives B. talking informally with school staff before school begins about how they would like to utilize the school counseling program C. using needs assessment results as the basis for describing how the counselor and the school counseling program can support the school D. sharing the counselor's personal philosophy and the school counseling program's mission at a faculty meeting
C. using needs assessment results as the basis for describing how the counselor and the school counseling program can support the school
43. A school counselor who wants provide effective systems support in the school should prioritize which of the following activities? A. reviewing the guidance curiculum regularly to ensure alignment with relevant student standards B. providing feedback and assistance to teachers in the area of classroom management C. working with stakeholders to develop schoolwide programs based in response to identified needs D. networking with educational professionals to share etfective student interventions
C. working with stakeholders to develop schoolwide programs based in response to identified needs
12. An elementary school principal is concermed about the effects of increased media attention to school violence on the overall school climate beginning at the teacher level. The principal asks the school counselor to take the lead in addressing this concern and working to promote a positive and safe school climate. The counselor can most appropriately respond to this request by making which of the folowing practices the most important priority? A. educating the school community on the dynamics of crisis events and how to respond them B. helping teachers identify strategies for improving their classroom management techniques C. working teachers to create counselor lessons designed to foster development of caring relationships within the school community D. establishing a hotine for reporting individuals and situations that raise concerns about the safety of the school environment
C. working with teachers to create counselor lessons designed to foster the development of caring relationships within the school community
38. A high school counselor plans to meet with small groups of tenth graders who recently took a preliminary entrance examination. During these meetings, the counselor will discuss with students actual scores and test profiles. The counselor can use these meetings most appropriately for which of the following purposes? A. Assisting students in understanding their results in relation to those of other students in their school and their state. B. Promoting students' recognition of the importance of the test results in predicting their future educational and career success. C. Facilitating students' understanding of how to use the test results when making decisions about post secondary plans. D. Helping students use the test results to determine their course selections and identify areas where they need to improve their performance.
D. Helping students use the test results to determine their course selections and identify areas where they need to improve their performance.
5. A school counselor works in an elementary school I am economically disadvantaged area of the community with high rates of unemployment and substance abuse. The counselor is aware that these circumstances can have a detrimental effect on students' development and learning. Which of the following approaches by the counselor would be most appropriate for responding to these students' needs? A. Increasing the overall protection of time spent on providing students with individual counseling B. Developing and implementing after-school programs to provide students with academic and emotional supports C. Working with teachers to address affective goals and objectives as part of the instructional process. D. Identifying and building on the resiliency factors that students possess to enhance their ability to cope with challenges in their environments
D. Identifying and building on the resiliency factors that students possess to enhance their ability to cope with challenges in their environments
34. One of the activities a school counselor uses to teach decision-making skills to fourth-grade students is to present students with a scenario involving a student and an action that the student is considering. A recent scenario presented to students is shown. Alex thinks that doing homework every night takes too much time. Alex almost never gets to play basketball with friends or watch television. Alex decides to stop doing homework every night The counselor then has students brainstorm possible short-term and long-term outcomes if the student follows through with the decision. Which of the following guidance goals does this activity most clearly support? A. Facilitating students' ability to make well-informed decisions in their daily lives B. providing students with effective strategies for resistng peer pressure C. promoting students compliance with accepted norms for school-related behavior D. Supporting students recognition of the possible consequences of their decisions
D. Supporting students' recognition of the possible consequences of their decisions
55. Which of the following statements describes a common consistency in how school counseling program components are balanced even with differing local priorities and needs? A. The system support component of the program is allocated more time and resources across all grade levels. B. The program dedicates a decreasing proportion to the responsive services component from the elementary level to the secondary level. C. The proportion of the program allocated to individual planning remains static across all grade levels. D. The guidance curriculum component is a larger proportion of the program at the elementary level than at the secondary level.
D. The guidance curriculum component is a larger proportion of the program at the elementary level than at the secondary level.
7. In a meeting with the school counselor, a kindergarten teacher discusses a student who recently had an emotional outburst in the classroom. The teacher tells the counselor that the student, who performs above expectations academically, asked to build a castle during center time out of craft sticks and glue. The student described an elaborate castle with turrets and a surrounding wall. The student worked on the castle throughout center time but had a lot of trouble with the construction. The end result was somewhat crooked and some of the craft sticks would not stay together. The student broke down into tears and smashed the castle. Which of the following statements provides the most likely explanation for the student's difficulties? A. The student tried to complete a complex task in a short period of time. B. The student does not have the executive functioning skills needed to complete the complex project successfully. C. The student did not have the appropriate materials to create the desired outcome. D. The student's motor skills have not yet developed to a level that supports the student's cognitive vision.
D. The student's motor skills have not yet developed to a level that supports the student's cognitive vision.
65. Which of the following competencies in the area of postsecondary and career readiness would be most appropriate for the school counselor to address with Penny going forward? A. distinguishing between short- and long-term career goals B. explaining the skill sets needed for different postsecondary options C. analyzing past achievements in relation to possible career choices D. applying a systematic goal-setting process for postsecondary planning
D. applying a systematic goal-setting process for postsecondary planning
26. An eighth-grade student expresses to the school counselor a desire finish high school in the top five of the graduating class and then attend a highly competitive and prestigious university. The counselor can best help the student achieve this outcome by focusing on which of the following competencies? A. analyzing strategies for managing stress B. understanding the concepts of risk and risk-taking C. generating alternatives for solving problems D. applying systematic decision-making and goal-setting processes
D. applying systematic decision-making and goal-setting processes
32. A remedial level of responsive services would be most appropriate for students who: A. have an immediate health, well-being, or safety risk. B. possess risk factors for potential academic failure. C. demonstrate inconsistent behavior across settings. D. are having difficulty coping with a problem situation.
D. are having difficulty coping with a problem situation.
23. A school counselor is planning a guidance lesson for kindergarten students on empathy. Which of the following activities would be most effective in helping kindergarten students begin to understand this concept? A. listing examples of random acts of kindness B. acting out different emotions for the class to guess C. participating in a community service project D. discussing pictures of individuals showing target emotions
D. discussing pictures of individuals showing target emotions
87. A school counselor can most effectively serve as a leader and advocate for students by making which of the following tasks the most important priority? A. distributing research to the school community about emerging issues students are facing B. participating on district-level curriculum and student assessment committees C. providing families with forums for discussing the challenges for which they need support D. guiding staff in identifying and addressing barriers to students school success
D. guiding staff in identifying and addressing barriers to students school success
30. Which of the following methods would be most important for a school counselor to use when ending a series of small-group counseling sessions? A. arranging a social gathering for the group that includes families and friends B. assigning students a follow-up task to complete based on group goals C.taking a photograph of the entire group to distribute individual students D. guiding students in reflections on initial goals, progress, and accomplishments
D. guiding students in reflections on initial goals, progress, and accomplishments
17. Though a significant number of schools have acquired technological tools and equipment to facilitate student learning, the continued digital divide outside of school is likely to affect students learning in which of the following ways? A. impeding students' efforts to demonstrate their mastery of academic concepts B. limiting students' ability to interact with peer networks to gain collaborative skills needed in the workplace C. presenting a barrier to students' access to advanced coursework D. hindering students ability to access and utilize the resources and information they need to succeed in school
D. hindering students ability to access and utilize the resources and information they need to succeed in school
5. A school counselor works in an elementary school in an economically disadvantaged area of the community with high rates of unemployment and substance abuse. The counselor is aware that these circumstances have a detrimental effect on students' development and learning. Which of the following approaches by the counselor would be most appropriate for responding to these students' needs? A. increasing the overall proportion of time spent on providing students with individual counseling C. working with teachers to address affective goals and objectives as part of the instructional process B. developing and implementing after-school programs to provide students with academic and emotional supports D. identifying and building on the resiliency factors that students possess to enhance theit ability to cope with challenges in their environments
D. identifying and building on the resiliency factors that students possess to enhance theit ability to cope with challenges in their environments
83. Which of the following activities by a school counselor would best facilitate the counselor's ability to provide an effective school counseling program? A. accessing online forums for professional school counselors B. subscribing to a professional journal for school counselors C. seeking additional observations by a school counseling supervisor D. participating actively in regular school counselor meetings at the district or regional level
D. participating actively in regular school counselor meetings at the district or regional level
78. A high school counselor is engaging in career planning for a 15-year-old with Down syndrome. The counselor is knowledgeable about career development however, the counselor has not worked with a student with Down syndrome before. The counselor decides that consultation with the transition specialist may be in order. Which of the following tasks would be most appropriate to address with the transition specialist in this situation? A. determining whether there are local agencies that specialize in working with students who have intellectual disabilities and their families B. compiling a report of assessments of the student's academic and social abilities to guide discussions with the parents/guardians C. identifying school staff with whom to discuss the student's abilities and challenges to determine next steps D. planning a meeting with the student, the parents/guardians, and the special education teacher to discuss the students interests and strengths
D. planning a meeting with the student, the parents/guardians, and the special education teacher to discuss the students interests and strengths
46. Elementary school data reveal that students from minority backgrounds are overrepresented in the subgroup of students who are performing one or more grade levels below expectations in reading. The counselor is working with the school improvement team to address this systemic issue. Which of the following approaches would be most appropriate for the counselor to recommend to the committee? A. distributing the data to the broader school community B. increasing the frequency of individual planning sessions with students C. creating tools for teachers to use to identify students learning preferences D. planning professional development to help teachers implement culturally responsive practices
D. planning professional development to help teachers implement culturally responsive practices
21. Which of the following actions by the school counselor would be most helpful in identifying the best course of action for addressing Anika's needs from a whole-child perspective? A. recommending a comprehensive evaluation for Anika immediately to determine or rule out a disability B. meeting with Anika in an individual counseling session to discuss her activities outside of school C. consulting with the ESL teacher about the implications of Anika's bilingualism for her performance D. using a variety of methods to gather information about Anika's social skills, home environment, and school functioning
D. using a variety of methods to gather information about Anika's social skills, home environment, and school functioning
