Praxis 5422 All Practice Test Q's
According to ASCA, which of the following is an appropriate use of standardized testing results? A Using standardized test scores to determine students' eligibility to enroll in advanced coursework B Disaggregating standardized test scores to guide programming and instructional decisions C Basing promotion and retention decisions on standardized test scores D Determining a student's eligibility for Section 504 services based on their standardized test scores
B
A school counselor presents data about their school counseling program to their principal. Which of the following would the counselor be most likely to advocate for using process data from the previous school year to support their requests? An appropriate counselor-to-student ratio in accordance with ASCA recommendations Additional professional development about working with students with anxiety The reassignment of inappropriate duties to other professionals within the school Time during the year to train teachers and other staff on student mental health
A. Appropriate student SC ratio
A school counselor is part of a school team tasked with developing an intervention plan for a 7th-grade student with severe social/emotional deficits and behavioral concerns. The team decides that, in order to understand the student's behavior, they must conduct an evaluation of the student's functioning in a variety of settings, including at school, at home with the immediate family, and in the community. The team's approach to evaluation best represents which of the following theories? A. Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory Bowen's family systems theory Vygotsky's social development theory Piaget's cognitive development theory
A. Brofenbrenners ecological systems theory.
You work in an inner-city school where students are subject to a number of risk factors. The rate of violent incidences is above average, as are the numbers of drug offensives and teen pregnancies. The school currently has various in-house prevention and intervention programs offered on a volunteer or referral basis to all students. However, even the most successful of these programs yield few positive results. As the counselor, you decide to restructure the programs in an attempt to increase their effectiveness by collaborating with the community. 24. It comes to your attention that some of the teachers in this school are treating students in drug intervention programs differently. As the school counselor, what should you do to stop this behavior? Conduct training for the teachers on discrimination and diversity in the schools Report these teachers to the proper superiors c. Nothing, your job is to deal only with th
A. Conduct training
An elementary school has two school counselors. They each maintain their own caseload for classroom guidance, individual counseling, and small groups. Each year, the two counselors plan and implement a schoolwide career day, sharing equally in the planning and other tasks. Which of the following school counselor roles are the counselors demonstrating in the planning of career day? A Consulting B Collaborating C Evaluating D. Counseling
B
Frank Parsons, "The Father of Guidance," is best known for his contributions to the school counseling profession focusing on which counseling role? A Therapeutic counseling B Vocational counseling C Promoting systemic change D Advocating for the profession
B
Solution-Focused Brief Counseling consists of what six steps? A. Define problem, determine goals, develop intervention, revisit goals, develop a second intervention, terminate counseling B. Define problem, determine goals, develop intervention, assign strategic tasks, emphasize positive behavior, terminate counseling C. Identify prevention steps, define problem, determine goals, develop intervention, assign strategic task, terminate counseling
B
Which of the following documents provides an outline of objectives that can be used in planning a classroom guidance curriculum? A. ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors B. ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success C. ASCA National Model D. Recognized ASCA Model Program
B
Which of the following is NOT true about mentor-mentee programs for students? A Mentor-mentee programs have a positive impact on student academic achievement. B Mentor-mentee programs are a tier I intervention for students at risk. C Mentor-mentee programs require parent permission for students to participate. D Mentor-mentee programs have a positive impact on the number of disciplinary referrals.
B
Which of the following school counselor activities does NOT take place within the Manage component of the ASCA National Model? A. Completing a use-of-time assessment B. Analyzing a results report C. Creating a closing-the-gap action plan D. Writing a mission and vision statement
B
Which of the following statements about English language learners (ELLs) is NOT true? A Typically, ELLs lag behind their English proficient peers in reading. B ELL students are not eligible for special education services with an IEP. C Spanish is the most common home language for ELLs nationwide. D Urban schools typically have a higher percentage of ELLs than suburban areas.
B
Which of the following would be considered an educational group? A. A group focused on processing grief and loss. B A group focused on teaching parenting skills. C A group focused on planning a school event. D A group focused on overcoming test anxiety.
B
Ms. White, a high school counselor, is planning a small group focused on improving study skills. As part of the group, she plans to have students complete an electronic survey describing their independent use of various study skills in both the first and last meetings of the group. Which type of data is Ms. White collecting with this survey? A Process data B Perception data C Outcome data D Quantitative data
B) Perception data
A counselor initiating a school-family curriculum program will probably structure the program in what way? A. Take-home activities for students and their parents B. Group discussions C. Surveys for parents D. Counseling sessions for those in need of cultural diversity education
b. group discussions.
What is one of the primary reasons why counselors have a difficult time getting support from immigrant parents? A. Immigrant parents do not challenge school authority. B. Immigrant parents are oftentimes unfamiliar with American school systems. C. Immigrant parents do not have time to talk with school counselors. D. Immigrant parents have to work during the day.
b. immigrant parents are oftentimes unfamiliar with American school systems
Young girls who experience abuse in the home or in a relationship have increased risk factors including: a. Drug abuse b Teen pregnancy c. Poor grades d. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following school counselor roles is considered a direct service? A. Consulting B. Collaborating C. Evaluating d. Counseling
D
Unrealistic demands on time and job duties refer to what? Role ambiguity Role conflict Role mutations Role confusion
Role conflict
A new school counselor is working with his administrator to finalize the comprehensive school counseling program for the upcoming school year. The administrator has asked him to identify the components of the counseling program in terms of tiered interventions. Which of the following activities would best fit tier I of a tiered intervention model? A. Classroom guidance curriculum B. Small group counseling C. Individual counseling D. Closing-the-gap action plan
A
A school utilizes a reward system in which students can exchange tickets for small prizes. A student at the school has been demonstrating the behavior of blurting out answers instead. of raising his hand. When he raises his hand before blurting out an answer, his teacher gives him a ticket for a prize. According to B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning theory, the ticket represents which type of operant? A Positive reinforcement B Negative reinforcement C Punishment D Neutral operant
A
A state requires all of its students to take an assessment each year that measures mastery of grade-level content standards taught during the year. This type of assessment is best described as which of the following? A. Achievement test B. Aptitude test C. Placement test D. Norm-referenced test
A
Elementary school counselors must have a strong understanding of what? A Child development B Continued education options C Relationship building D Adjustment and coping mechanisms
A
Mr. Lowe, a classroom teacher, meets with the school counselor to discuss a student, Erin. Erin has a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and Mr. Lowe is seeking information about how to help mitigate the impact of anxiety on Erin's classroom behavior. During their meeting, the counselor shares general information about GAD as well as common strategies and techniques classroom teachers use to support students with this diagnosis. Their meeting could best be described as which of the following? Consultation b. Collaboration Professional development Referral
A
Mrs. Jones is a high school counselor working with a student in individual counseling. The student is struggling with math class, and recently received a failing grade on an exam. In the counseling session, the student makes the statement, "I failed my math test. I am so stupid!" If Mrs. Jones is taking a cognitive behavioral therapy-based approach with this student, which of the following would be an appropriate response to the student's statement? Challenging the student's irrational belief that they must be stupid if they received a failing grade on a test b. Asking the student about their previous experiences with math tests to explore the root of the student's struggles Asking the student if there has been a math test they performed well on and trying to identify what the student did differently on that test d Reflecting the student's statement, validating their feelings, and demonstrating unconditional positive
A
The school data profile is a spreadsheet template that school counselors can utilize to track which of the following data points? A Disaggregated achievement data B Attainment of competencies data C Counseling process data D Needs assessment data
A
What is one strategy a counselor can use to increase job experience and skills that would require community collaboration? A Creating an on-the-job training program B Finding part time jobs for students C Offering more career-based or skill-improvement courses, such as auto shop and computer applications D Offering programs that focus on resume writing and interviewing skills
A
Which of the following describes a classroom accommodation which is likely to be the most beneficial for a student who has difficulty seeing written content on the board? A Preferential seating B Extended time C Wearing glasses D Small group
A
Mrs. Harris, a school counselor, is approached by a teacher at her school who asks her if she has a moment to talk. The teacher then Shares with Mrs. Harris that she is seu ou in her family and is struggling mentally and emotionally with her situation. She asks Mrs. Harris if she can provide individual counseling to help her through this difficult time. What would be an appropriate next step for Mrs. Harris? Mrs. Harris should listen empathetically but ultimately provide the teacher with a list of referral resources to find a counselor outside of school. Mrs. Harris should listen and set up regular times to meet with the teacher to talk because the teacher's mental health impacts students. Mrs. Harris should steer the conversation away from the teacher's personal problems and should only discuss academic concerns with her. Mrs. Harris should discuss the teacher's situation with HR because they can provide information
A. Mrs Harris should listen but ultimately provide a list of referrals
Alex is a middle school student who struggles with focus and attention in class. Alex's difficulties frequently result in incomplete work and poor grades on assessments. Alex's 504 team determined that he would benefit from preferential seating and extended time on assignments. Which of the following terms best describes preferential seating and extended time? Intervention Accommodation Modification Instruction
Accommodation
Mrs. Johnson is a middle school counselor who has been working with a 7th-grade student in individual counseling. The student was diagnosed by an outside therapist with an anxiety disorder and regularly earns failing grades on tests despite excellent classwork and homework grades. Mrs. Johnson convenes a team meeting to discuss appropriate accommodations for the student under Section 504. Which role of the school counselor was Mrs. Johnson primarily demonstrating in this situation? Advocate Collaborator Leader Consultant
Advocate
The counseling theory focusing on feelings of inferiority vs. superiority and the birth order of the client is based on whose work? Erik Erikson Alfred Adler Sigmund Freud Erich Fromm
Alfred Adler
A student comes into your office with a referral from her English teacher. This is typically a straight A student; however, her grades have been slipping lately. She states that she has been "stressed out" but that nothing serious is going on. What issues might you want to ask about in order to determine the reason for her lower grades? A. Self-esteem issues B. Problems with a friend or boyfriend C. Difficulty level of her classes D. Mental health history
B
A counselor is working individually with a student toward their goal of developing friendships and feeling more connected at school. According to the theory of brief solution-focused therapy, how would the counselor approach termination of the student's individual counseling sessions? Wait until the student reports that they are at a 10/10 on the scaling question Terminate after six sessions, as anything longer is not "brief" Ask the student how they will know when they no longer need individual counseling Wait until the counselor observes that the student has achieved their goal
Ask the student how they'll know they are done with counseling
A high school student experiences the death of their sibling a few days before they are scheduled to take the SAT. If the student takes the test as scheduled, which of the following is true? A Their test score will not be affected since the SAT is a validated assessment. B Their test score may not be reliable due to their emotional state. CTheir test score may not be valid due to their emotional state. DTheir test score will not be affected since the SAT does not measure social-emotional skills.
B
A school counselor is conducting a small group focused on developing social skills. During a group session, a student begins discussing the misbehaviors of another classmate who is not in the group, making many comments about the student's lack of social skills. Which technique would be appropriate to use in response to these comments? A Clarification B Blocking C Linking D Active listening
B
Mrs. Simon is in her second session of individual counseling with a student who wishes to improve her grades In their first session, the student identified her goal as completing her homework each night and turning it in each day without skipping any assignments; previously, the student had a very poor homework completion rate. Based on brief solution-focused counseling theory, which of the following would Mrs. Simon use to begin their second session? Asking the student what challenges she faced in meeting her goal over the last week. Asking the student what is going better since they met last week. Asking the student what she was thinking as she completed her homework each night. Printing off the student's online grade book and highlighting missing assignments.
B. Asking what is going better since last week
Grace is a high school student who asks her school counselor for support in choosing a career path. Using Frank Parsons' career counseling approach, what would be the first step Grace's counselor should take in beginning the career counseling process? Having a conversation with Grace about her goals, interests, aspirations, and personality Having Grace complete several tests in order to collect data about her personal traits Having Grace research careers that interest her to identify possibilities Having Grace complete the Self-Directed Search to determine her personality
B. Having grace complete several tests in order to collect data about her personal traits
A counselor has developed a comprehensive developmental counseling program in a large school. This program consists of daily meetings and programs to address the various needs of students. In order to avoid burnout, how might the counselor effectively manage so many meetings and programs? Schedule meetings a few hours after school ends so she or he can take a break Recruit the help of teachers and peer mentors to assist with the programs Try to combine groups so that there are not so many Rely on consultants to run the programs that are scheduled for after school
B. Recruit help
A 5-year-old boy continues to attempt to play with children who openly ridicule him and leave him out of games. His persistence with this group of children has recently resulted in a number of fights on the playground. After being referred to your office, you learn that he has an unsupportive home life. His parents were divorced last year. He lives with his mother who works at night, and he does not see his father. He is often left at home alone; however, a neighbor watches him from time to time. 82. According to Pavlov's theory of development, what would you expect to occur in terms of this child's learning and behavior? Nothing, he would naturally continue to try to fit in. The child would become conditioned to the negative response and avoid the situation. The child would take cues from his social environment and act accordingly. The child would grow out of this stage and soon make friends.
B. The child would becomes conditioned to the negative response and avoid the situation
A school counselor has several students with anxiety disorders. The counselor would like to provide support for those students in school and is considering small group counseling. Which of the following would NOT be a benefit to utilizing small group counseling for this purpose? A Meeting with more students at one time B Opportunities for peer modeling C Lower anxiety levels in a group setting D Opportunities for social exposure
C
A school counselor is working as part of a team to evaluate a student for possible learning disabilities. Which of the following methods of data collection would NOT be appropriate for gathering background information to support the team in selecting appropriate assessments and evaluating the student? A Collecting intervention data B Reviewing academic records C Collecting teacher surveys D Gathering a health history
C
According to the ASCA National Model, which of the following tasks related to assisting students with post-secondary plans is an appropriate activity for a school counselor? A. Calculating class rank and grade point average B. Coordinating schoolwide SAT testing C. Assisting students with understanding course selections D. Copying records needed for college applications
C
Adam's a fourth grade student whose grades have been low for several months. His teacher reports that he seems to have a hard time grasping the content being taught in class and has foundational gaps in content knowleage. The school's interventon team convenes an initial meeting to discuss a plan of intervention for Adam. Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate stakeholder to invite to this meeting A Adams parents B The classroom teacher CThe school psychologist D The school counselor
C
An individual has begun to compare their accomplishments to those of their peers and feels a sense of pride in how they compare to others. According to Erik Erikson, this individual is in which stage of development? A. Autonomy vs. shame (ages 2-3) B. Initiative vs. guilt (ages 3-6) C. Industry vs. inferiority (ages 6-12) D. Identity vs. role confusion (ages 12-18)
C
As a high school counselor, you observe that the numbers of pregnant teens on campus have been increasing over the past few years. What steps can you put into place to address this issue? A. Continue to focus on student academics B. Allow pregnant students to have a lighter course load in order to focus on their health C. Develop prevention and intervention programs to address this issue D. Counsel students on the difficulties of having a child at this age and assist with federal aid paperwork
C
In which of the following scenarios might a personality assessment, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), be an appropriate tool? A. Determining placement in honors coursework B. Evaluating students for special education services C. Identifying careers that may be of interest D. Diagnosing an individual with a personality disorder
C
On which of the components of a comprehensive counseling and guidance program should a counselor ideally spend the majority of their time? A. Foundation B. Management C. Delivery D. Accountability
C
When dealing with middle school students, it is important for a counselor to understand the developmental relationship between Industry and Inferiority. This is an example of a theory of development based on the work of what psychologist? A. Freud B. Piaget C. Erikson D. Bandura
C
Which of the following school counselor roles is NOT appropriate in relation to standardized testing? A. Disaggregating test results in order to drive instructional and programming decisions B. Providing classroom guidance for students designed to reduce test anxiety C. Coordinating the school's testing program, including accommodations for students with disabilities D. Advocating for standardized tests to be culturally and linguistically unbiased
C
Which stage of the group counseling process represents the majority of the group's time? A Initial/forming B Transition/storming C Working/norming D Termination/adjourning
C
A school counselor is completing a curriculum results report to evaluate the effectiveness of their classroom guidance program. Which of the following does NOT correctly describe a type of data the counselor would utilize in completing this evaluation? a. Process data describing the number of classroom guidance lessons completed and the dates of each lesson Perception data collected through feedback surveys after classroom guidance lessons Outcome data describing the number of students who completed each classroom guidance Outcome data describing the improvement in academic achievement as a result of classroom guidance lessons
C outcome data describing the number of students...
An educational trend that directly impacts the role of school counselors is the multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework. Which of the following describes an appropriate role for school counselors in implementing MTSS? a. Coordinating referrals for students into the intervention process as well as maintaining appropriate data collection Coordinating standardized testing programs in order to help identify appropriate interventions roviding standards-based academic, social/emotional, and career curriculum to all students d. Providing individual counseling to all students identified as tier III students
C.
Mr. Golden is a school counselor whose religious beliefs discourage same-sex relationships. A student shares in individual counseling that he is in a same-sex relationship. What is Mr. Golden's ethical obligation in working with this student? A. Mr. Golden should refer the student to a different counselor within the school due to the bias his religious beliefs create. B. Mr. Golden should share his bias with the student so that the student has a full understanding before giving informed consent. Mr. Golden should seek training and development in this area to help him provide comprehensive services to the student. d. Mr. Golden should terminate the counseling relationship with the student as his beliefs are constitutionally protected.
C. He should seek training
Which of the following is true about the role of a School Counselor Performance Appraisal in an ASCA National Model program? The School Counselor Performance Appraisal is not part of an ASCA National Model program, but is a licensure requirement in many states. The School Counselor Performance Appraisal is a self-evaluation completed by the school counselor once a year. The School Counselor Performance Appraisal is conducted by an administrator once a year using school, district, or state guidelines. d The School Counselor Performance Appraisal is based on an administrator's observations of the school counselor.
C. It's conducted by an admin once a year
Mrs. Martin, a school counselor, is analyzing data about her school counseling program to identify areas for program improvement. She is reviewing perception data from a series of classroom guidance lessons delivered to 5th graders. Which of the following questions could be answered by analyzing this data? Did all students receive the same curriculum? What impact did the lessons have on student GPAs? Did the pre- and post-tests indicate an increase in knowledge related to the lesson objectives? d. Were the lessons delivered as planned?
C. Pre post test
Self-control procedures include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Self-monitoring B. Self-punishment C. Response control D. Stimulus control
C. Response control
A school counselor completes a school data profile in order to plan their school counseling program. In analyzing the data gathered, the counselor notes that the school's graduation rate has gradually decreased over the last few years among students with disabilities. Based on the available data, what ASCA National Model document should the counselor use to address this concern? Curriculum action plan Small group action plan Closing-the-gap action plan Lesson plan
Closing the gap action plan
In peer mediation programs, students are trained to guide peers through a conflict resolution process based on which of the following conflict resolution styles? Competing Collaborating Avoiding Accommodating
Collaborating
There are generally six levels of parent participation. Which of the following is not considered a level of parent participation? Parenting Communication Continued Education Volunteering
Continued education
A middle school counselor is planning classroom guidance lessons about career options. Which of the following would be the best use of technology in order to increase student knowledge of various careers? Using a survey platform to gather pre-lesson data about careers that interest students Having students utilize a search engine to research a career of interest Having students create a presentation about a career of interest Using a career search such as O*NET to connect careers to skills and interests
D. Career search such as ONET
Which of the following is true about brief solution-focused therapy? a. In brief solution-focused therapy, the counselor must understand the client's problem before beginning to work on solving it. Brief solution-focused therapy is appropriate when the client is unable to articulate their desired goal. Brief solution-focused therapy requires the client to make major changes in their daily lives. Brief solution-focused therapy does not require the client to have a mental health diagnosis to begin counseling.
D. Does not require a mental health diagnosis
Joshua is a 5th-grade student who is frequently disruptive and explosive in the classroom. Schoolwide and classroom-wide interventions, such as positive recognition, class-based rewards, and modifying classroom procedures to reduce opportunities for inappropriate behavior have not resulted in an improvement in joshua's behavior. Joshua's school counselor is working with the administrative team to develop a behavior plan for him. What would be the best method for collecting data to support the development of this plan? a Asking Joshua's teacher to write a narrative about his behavior throughout the school year and the interventions put into place - b. Collecting all of the discipline incident reports generated when Joshua was suspended throughout the year and looking for patterns c. Asking Joshua's parents to complete a behavior checklist, indicating the behaviors they are most concerned about Conducting a functional
D. Functional behavior assessment
A middle school counselor is planning an anti-bullying curriculum for classroom guidance lessons. Which of the following statements is NOT true about middle school students and bullying? Middle school girls are more likely to experience social bullying than physical bullying. Middle school students are likely to experience or participate in cyberbullying. Middle school students who are "bystanders" are encouraging bullying to continue. Middle school boys do not experience or participate in social bullying, only girls.
D. Middle school boys do not experience or participate in social bullying, only girls.
Mrs. Mason is a high school counselor who has been working with a 9th-grade student in individual counseling for a month. During their first three sessions together, it becomes clear that the student has significant depression and has not experienced any improvement during the course of individual counseling thus far. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for Mrs. Mason? a. Sign up for a webinar about depression to learn new strategies to help the student. b. Call a local mental health facility for a crisis evaluation on the student. Seek professional advice from another school counselor in the district. Work with the student and their parent to refer the child to an outside mental health provider.
D
Ms. McCoy is leading a counseling group for children whose parents are going through a divorce or separation. Which of the following would NOT be a goal of this type of support group? A Allowing children to share their feelings about their family situation B Allowing children to discuss the changes that are happening in their family — C Allowing children to be reassured and feel hopeful about their situation D Allowing children to practice conflict resolution strategies and communication skills
D
There is little parent involvement in many schools due to large numbers of working parents. What is one strategy to use to increase participation? A. Offer incentives for participation B. Focus on the unemployed parents to work with c.Suggest holding meetings and events on the weekends D. Offer opportunities at various times during the week
D
What forms can professional development take? a. Continued education b. Evaluating and reporting on program outcomes C. Presenting research at professional conferences D. All of the above
D
What is the benefit of continued assessments? a. Student progress is monitored. B Areas of weakness are identified. C Learning styles and goals can be modified. D. All of the above
D
When developing a school's counseling programs, a counselor should consider what students would like to gain from the programs. Which of the following are factors important to students in regard to school counseling? a Academic counseling b. Available resources and personnel c. College-preparation assistance d. All of the above
D
Which of the following is NOT true about most commonly-used intelligence tests, such as the Stanford-Binet or Wechsler? A Intelligence test scores are measured based on a standard bell curve. B The average intelligence score is 100, based on the individual's age group. C Intelligence tests are statistically valid and reliable. D intelligence tests are valid across different cultures.
D
Which of the following topics or tasks would not be addressed in the group selection process for school-age children? a. Informed consent B. Voluntary participation C Parent permission D. Allaying anxiety
D
A student's standardized score report for academic assessment indicates that their stanine score is 8. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of this information? a. The student's score is far below average. B. The student's score is below average. C. The student's score is average. D. The student's score is above average.
D A stanine score is a way to standardize and categorize test results, using a nine-point scale (1-9). It provides a broad overview of a student's performance relative to others who took the same test, with scores 1-3 indicating below-average performance, 4-6 indicating average performance, and 7-9 indicating above-average performance
Counselors have a professional responsibility to provide parents with what type of information? A The details of sessions with their children B Objective reports with respect to ethical guidelines C Subjective reports on their child's progress D Positive parenting information
b. objective reports with respect to ethical guidelines
A recent transfer student came from an inner-city school to your rural school. She is having difficulty adjusting to the area and the school. As the counselor, what steps can you take to ease this student's transition? Announce that there is a new student and ask volunteers to show her around the school Create a support team with the help of other students, teachers, and the new student's parents Provide Solution-Focused Brief Counseling to the student to find out the underlying problem d Provide information about making friends and offer this information to the student and her parents
Create a support team
A 14-year-old client is involved in a neighborhood gang, is truant, and is using drugs on a daily basis. Which treatment program would be most efficacious for this client? A. The Incredible Years b. Parent-implemented intervention C. Self-help (e.g.,12-step groups) D. Multisystemic therapy (MST)
D
A counselor begins seeing a student who has issues with low self-esteem. This student is of Chinese descent but was adopted by an African American family as a baby. What responsibility does the counselor have toward the student regarding culture? a. Provide the student with information on her Chinese heritage and encourage her to embrace it b. Suggest she join the Chinese American Club at school Question her feelings of being of Chinese descent but being raised in an African American home d. Respect the student's cultural identity as it is and assist her instead with the problems she brought to the attention of the counselor
D
A school counselor conducts a needs assessment with students and staff. Using the data gathered from the needs assessment, the counselor could do all of the following EXCEPT: A Identify small-group counseling topics B Design classroom guidance curriculum C Identify individual student needs D Evaluate the previous year's program
D
Counseling program evaluations serve a variety of purposes for both the school counseling program and the profession as a whole. Which of the following is NOT a purpose served by school counseling program evaluations? A. Sharing results with stakeholders B. Advocating for the needs of the counseling program C. Identifying future program goals D. Advocating for a pay raise
D
Mr. Dean, a school counseling student in a graduate program, is applying for internship positions for the upcoming school year and is required to carry professional liability insurance. What is the best method for Mr. Dean to acquire a complete professional liability policy? a. Contact his university field experiences office B. Contact the local school district to be added to their district policy c Join the National Board for Certified Counselors D. Join ASCA as a student member
D
Mrs. Black is holding the first of six group counseling sessions. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate goal for this stage of the group counseling process? A. Explaining the purpose of the group B. Establishing behavioral and confidentiality expectations for group members C. Encouraging the development of group cohesion D. Addressing conflict between group members
D
Ms. Joseph has been working with an anxious student individually for several weeks. It is clear that the child's needs are significant and the anxiety is interfering with his ability to attend school. Ms. Joseph recognizes that her training is not adequate for the needs of the student. What is Ms. Joseph's ethical obligation in this scenario? a. Ms. Joseph should seek additional training and development in this area in order to better support the student. Ms. Joseph should refer the child's parents to a counselor she knows who has been effective with other anxious students in the past. Ms. Joseph should stop seeing the child and tell his parents that he should see an outside Ms. Joseph should provide the child's parents with a list of referrals and continue working with the child in the meantime.
D. She should provide referrals and keep working with him
Which major component of a comprehensive school counseling program most directly allows a school counselor to demonstrate school-level leadership? A Counseling curriculum B Individual student planning C Responsive services D System support
D. System support
When would a formative assessment be conducted? Prior to an intervention During an intervention After an intervention Only if the student refuses an intervention
During
A counselor who assesses a student according to his or her microsystem, macrosystem, and exosystem will have a complete picture of the student's cultural and racial identity. What is this model called? Systems model Ecological model Cultural assessment model Full overview model
Ecological model
Sarah is a 4th-grade student who, for the past seven months, has demonstrated restlessness and an inability to focus at school. She is frequently irritable and snaps at her classmates, which has resulted in difficulty maintaining friendships. She complains of frequent headaches and stomach aches and often seems tired. Sarah's mother shared with the school counselor that Sarah has difficulty sleeping at night and there is no known medical cause for her headaches or stomach aches. Which of the following disorders could Sarah's symptoms be consistent with? Generalized anxiety disorder Autism spectrum disorder Oppositional defiant disorder Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
GAD
A school counselor is leading a small group focused on improving study skills. One group member continually asks other students if they are doing their homework, using their study skills, and focusing in class. This student reminds their peers that they are supposed to be doing their assignments and studying regularly. Which group role is this student demonstrating? Scapegoat Gatekeeper Energizer Interrogator
Gatekeeper is correct. They try to keep everyone on track. Scapegoat is who gets blamed if things go wrong. Energizer is the encourager. Interrogated asks questions of the group.
Which of the following is NOT a type of results report completed as part of a school counseling program evaluation? Curriculum results report Individual results report Small-group results report Closing-the-gap results report
Individual results report
Jim, a member of a counseling group focused on overcoming social anxiety, shares his recent success with utilizing skills learned from the group to navigate a tricky social situation. Jim is excited about his success and how the skills he learned helped him in that situation; the other members of the group are excited for him as well. Which benefit of group counseling would be directly demonstrated by this scenario? Installation of hope Universality Group cohesiveness Imparting information
Installation of hope
Ms. Howell is a first-year counselor at an elementary school. In preparation for the upcoming school year, she works with her building principal to draft mission and vision statements for the counseling program. Writing a mission and vision statement most closely aligns with which component of the ASCA National Model? Define Manage Deliver Assess
Manage
You work in an inner-city school where students are subject to a number of risk factors. The rate of violent incidences is above average, as are the numbers of drug offensives and teen pregnancies. The school currently has various in-house prevention and intervention programs offered on a volunteer or referral basis to all students. However, even the most successful of these programs yield few positive results. As the counselor, you decide to restructure the programs in an attempt to increase their effectiveness by collaborating with the community. 63. You would like to enhance your school's drug prevention programs. Which community agency will you most likely collaborate with? Local police department Local courthouse Local jail d Local AA group
Police
Studies have suggested that training in social skills benefits gifted and special needs students. What specific factor does such traming address? Self-esteem Sociability Attendance rates Family risk factors
Sociability
Which of the following is NOT an example of a criterion-referenced assessment? A. End-of-grade exams B. End-of-unit assessments C. AP exams D. The SAT
The SAT
Cognitive behavioral therapy relies on Albert Ellis's ABC model (originally developed as part of rational-emotive behavior therapy). What is the counselor analyzing when using the ABC model? The client's environment The client's emotional state The client's thoughts or beliefs The client's behaviors
Thoughts or beliefs
A counselor is researching best practices for working with a family whose children witnessed a violent crime and are now experiencing anxiety, having difficulty focusing, showing physical illness, and displaying inappropriate behavior. Which of the following research-based approaches would this counselor most likely consider in working with these children? Family system therapy Trauma-informed practices Multi-tiered systems of support Positive behavior intervention and support
Trauma informed practices
A school counselor is tracking graduation rates over the course of several years to determine if a program created to increase the four year graduation rate is creating the desired result. In analyzing the data, the school counselor is specifically examining which of the following? Trend Mean Mode Standard deviation
Trend
A school counselor would like to observe the social skills of a newly referred third grader. Prior to the intake, the counselor observes the student during physical education and later during lunchtime. This type of observation is advantageous over a formal observation because: A There is a decreased likelihood for the Hawthorne effect. B. There is a decreased likelihood for confirmation bias. C. Interrater reliability values are higher. D. Threats to internal validity are minimized.
a. There is a decreased likelihood for the Hawthorne effect.
Researchers examining teen dating and relationships consider peer influences, personal beliefs, and environmental factors. This is known as: A. The zone of proximal development B. The pleasure principle C. Reciprocal determinism D. Psychological hedonism
c. Reciprocal determinism Reciprocal determinism, a core concept in Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory, posits that behavior, personal factors (like thoughts and feelings), and the environment all influence each other in a continuous cycle. It emphasizes that individuals are not just passive recipients of environmental influences, but also actively shape their surroundings and are shaped by their own actions and thoughts
Cultural identity is: a. Primarily influenced by race and ethnicity b. Fully developed by early adulthood C Stable across changing contexts D. Dynamic and constantly evolving
d. Dynamic and constantly evolving
What is one strategy that a high school counselor can implement to increase parent participation in their children's academics? A Provide training sessions that teach parents to be tutors for their children B Require parents to sign a form confirming that students have completed outside reading assignments C Suggest that parents help students with homework every night D Offer regular reports and information on student performance, as well as school events and programs
d. offer regular reports and information on student performance, as well as school events and programs
If a school counselor has a private practice, why would she refer a student in need of intensive counseling to someone else rather than seeing the client at her private practice? a. She cannot see a client more than once a week. B. She does not offer the counseling that this student needs. C. She must have a full case load with her private practice. d.) She cannot use her position within the school to benefit her private practice.
d. she cannot use her position within the school to benefit her private practice
