COUC 667 Counseling Practice Exam

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• Which statement correctly describes a required feature of treatment planning according to Switzer and Rubin?
• What is the primary purpose of case conceptualization?
• Tan's fruit of the Spirit is based on Galatians 5:22-23. Which of the following best reflects that source?
• Is monitoring change an essential feature of a treatment plan?
• Which statement is NOT true about reframing?
• Insight refers to
• True or False. Tan notes when attempting Christian integration with a secular theory (e.g., CBT, DBT, existentialism, feminism), the Christian counselor needs to evaluate the secular theory principles against Scriptural truths before applying.
• Tan's anthropology includes which aspects?
• In writing an intake report, which principle should be maintained as essential?
• Which item is not typically addressed in the introduction stage?
• Which item would NOT be included among Schwitzer and Rubin's main components of a fully developed diagnosis?
• Reframing problem statements into positive statements is helpful because client problems are intimately linked with
• Which practice is considered crucial in facilitating personal and spiritual growth for a Christian counselor, according to Tan?
• What should you do if your client states: "Nothing helped. Nothing ever helps"?
• Which statement describes a provisional diagnosis in counseling practice?
• Which of the following best describes affect in relation to mood?
• Which of the following best describes the Introduction Stage?
• Containment in crisis intervention has what primary purpose?
• Which of the following is NOT part of treatment planning according to Switzer and Rubin?
• Which of the following would NOT be included in the closing stage of the intervention?
• According to Tan, making disciples is a basic principle of Christian counseling.
• Granello's two-tier approach to suicidality includes stabilization and addressing underlying factors. Which statement about stabilization is most accurate?
• The goal of a feeling validation is to:
• IPM stands for?
• Intake interviewing aims to gather information about the client in order to
• Which statement is consistent with a holistic view of anthropology?
• Which statement best describes Tan's view on the relationship between Scripture and spirituality?
• Pacing the client refers to
• According to Schwitzer and Rubin, diagnosing an adult with autism is possible under DSM-5.
• A 'necessity' goal in treatment planning is best defined as which?
• Which statement about Tan's view on spiritual disciplines and therapy is true?
• According to the text, nondirective listening behaviors facilitate
• True or False. A solid starting point when determining a diagnosis is to start by determining which classes of disorders the client's signs and symptoms most align with.
• If a client's speech is described as pressured, how would they be talking?
• A therapist should do all EXCEPT which of the following when probing for a client's personal history?
• True or False: The DSM-5 classification system is theory neutral according to Switzer and Rubin.
• If a clinician is uncertain about a diagnosis, what notation might be included in the written diagnosis?
• Clarice's supervisor tells her to use fewer questions and more paraphrasing. When Clarice asks, 'Why?', the supervisor says:
• Which of the following best describes diagnosis according to Schwitzer and Rubin?
• Granello suggests there is a two-tiered clinical approach when treating suicidal clients. They are _______ and _______.
• According to Schwitzer and Rubin, what are the main components of a fully developed diagnosis?
• Which statement best describes case conceptualization in clinical practice?
• Which is an appropriate closing statement after a counseling session?
• According to Tan, which two spiritual disciplines are favored in spiritual warfare?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of gathering information about a client's functioning during the intake interview?
• Tan's stance on integrating faith and counseling practice implies what?
• In treatment planning, urgency and magnitude should guide prioritization of target areas.
• Which guideline do the authors recommend for avoiding inappropriate overgeneralizations based on minimal symptoms?
• Is the absence of risk factors a guarantee of safety?
• Tan argues there is no 'one size fits all' approach to growing in Christ.
• Which statement aligns with Tan's view of Christian Spirituality?
• Case conceptualization is a theory neutral approach to understanding what is driving the clients presenting problems.
• In a mental status examination, which domain is most closely associated with evaluating cognitive processing?
• Cite by Granello (2005), what percent of counselors have experienced a client suicide?
• Tan's approach would require what from the client for using prayer during counseling?
• According to Joiner's interpersonal theory of suicide, why might unemployment, divorce, and widowhood increase suicide potential?
• Which statement best describes the DSM-5 classification system according to Switzer and Rubin?
• The third step of the inverted pyramid method (IPM) is?
• Which of the following would be an improvement goal for treatment planning?
• Tan's focus on which Code of Ethics serves as a guide for a Christian Counselor?
• Which statement best summarizes Tan's stance on integrating Christian faith with secular theory?
• Which verse did Tan use to support the use of Scripture in counseling?
• When developing a treatment plan according to Switzer and Rubin, which is the first step?
• In Granello's 7-step model, what is the next step for a client deemed high risk?
• To arrive at a DSM-5 diagnosis during a clinical interview, which elements must be considered?
• The intake report must be written for a diverse audience, including all of the following EXCEPT?
• Which statement is true about Tan's view on the relationship between Christian spirituality and therapy?
• When a client discloses a painful memory, the best thing a therapist can do is
• Which statement about risk factors is true?
• Silence should be avoided in the following circumstances:
• In Shea's sequence, which stage follows the body?
• Which of the following are suicide risk factors found in the SAFE-T?
• The DSM-5 organizes personality clusters by which two dimensions?
• Which statement best describes empathic listening in therapy?
• When identifying clinical target areas for treatment planning which of the following are true?
• Which practice is most effective in reducing overreliance on questions during interviews?
• Case conceptualization is best described as
• Summarization is best described as:
• The evaluation of speech during a mental status exam can have implications for which of the following?
• According to a biblical view of humans (biblical anthropology), the ultimate purpose to life, according to Tan, is
• True or False: A client may experience both a mental illness and demonic influence at the same time, according to Tan.
• In the text, summarization is defined as:
• Which of the following is not a part of case conceptualization?
• In the context of provisional diagnoses, which code notation might be used for Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate?
• Which statement about insomnia is accurate in relation to suicide risk?
• Which description captures the three ways the Holy Spirit works in a believer, according to Tan?
• According to Tan, the Bible is exhaustive and comprehensive when applying to Christian counseling.
• Dan's client admits to suicidal thoughts. First off, Dan should:
• Why questions in an interview should be used cautiously because:
• Which of the following would be included among Schwitzer and Rubin's main components of a fully developed diagnosis?
• In evaluating DSM-5 diagnostic criteria during a clinical interview, which elements are included?
• Open questions usually begin with What and How.
• If a therapist can provide an accurate case formulation/case conceptualization for the client the client will often experience:
• According to Tan, ______ integration is a more subtle approach to counseling than ______ integration which actively uses prayer and scripture during a session based on client consent.
• Excessive head nods, too much or too little eye contact, overuse of mirroring, and constantly saying 'Uh-huh' are examples of what?
• Which statement about predicting suicide is most true?
• Scripture must be interpreted with attention to the context of both the verse and the client.
• Which of the following factors were listed as contributing to suicide risk?
• What is the primary purpose of the mental status exam?
• What is the primary goal of confrontation?
• A therapist asks Hazel if she has any idea what might be causing her panic attacks and Hazel thinks maybe her kitten could be involved. This indicates Hazel has poor:
• According to Tan, a common description of biblical anthropology is that humans are dualistic (body and soul).
• Tan defines Christian counseling and psychotherapy as Christ centered, biblically based, and Spirit led.
• Open questions typically invite which type of client response?
• Ned is a very skilled interviewer. Which method for assessing suicide ideation is he LEAST likely to use?
• Directives that are therapist-centered are designed to shift clients toward what they are not yet talking about?
• Which ethic focuses on the counselor's character, as suggested by Tan?
• Which of the following is a potential concern when considering Christian integration?
• Anhedonia refers to:
• In which situation is the administration of a mental status exam appropriate?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a Christian spiritual discipline that a counselor can apply to their life or as an intervention when working with a client?
• In the context of other mental disorders which has long been known to increase suicide risk, and is also an independent risk factor?
• Which psychiatric medication type has been identified as contributing to suicidality?
• Nondirective listening behaviors are most associated with which outcome?
• Which one of these is not a Christian counseling integration view noted by Tan?
• What is the suggested intake interviewing order?
• The opening statement of the therapist should consist of?
• If a client requests that prayer, Scripture, fasting, or meditation be integrated into sessions, what is recommended?
• Which term is NOT typically used to describe client speech in a mental status exam?
• In assessing suicidality, stabilization aims to achieve:
• The DSM-5 criteria has 4 parts according to Schwitzer and Rubin. Which ONE of the following is incorrect?
• In which stage would a therapist do the most work to facilitate client change?
• Which closing approach is most appropriate for ending a session?
• When comparing consultation vs supervision, consultation is ________?
• Euphoric, labile, and blunted describe which aspect?
• Which of the following words best describes the function or purpose of an intake interview?
• Which description best captures Tan's overall stance on Christian counseling?
• The intake report is intended for a diverse audience; which of the following is NOT typically included?
• Which defines the Introduction Stage?
• Tan implies that spiritual growth should be measured by imitation of Christ.
• After several client problems have been identified, which is the best way for a therapist to decide which problem to deal with first?
• Which immediacy goal is served by using immediacy in counseling?
• Insight refers to which of the following?
• Initially, swing questions are avoided with which client group?
• Which statement best reflects Tan's view that humans are inherently flawed?
• The goal of interpretive reflection of feeling is to
• Obtaining permission before sharing a case conceptualization demonstrates respect for which principle?
• Schwitzer and Rubin state you cannot diagnose an adult with autism because this DSM-5 class is for children and adolescents.
• Which of the following is an example of a Christian spiritual discipline that a counselor can apply?
• Which of the following is NOT used to describe client speech in a mental status exam?
• Prior suicide attempts are the strongest predictor?
• Which pair of criteria is essential to consider for DSM-5 diagnosis during a clinical interview?
• True or False Switzer and Rubin advocate for the use of theory in the treatment (tx) plan process?
• In Tan's framework, which type of integration is described as more overt and directly addressing spiritual and religious matters in counseling?
• Which of the following mental disorders were listed as conferring greater suicide risk?
• Emotional pain may not be attributed to a person's sinful actions is a statement supported by Tan. Which option reflects this idea?
• Swing questions are typically avoided with which client group?
• Before offering to share a case conceptualization, therapists should
• Which statement is true about treatment goals?
• A main purpose of obtaining information during the body of the interview is to:
• SAFE-T stands for
• Which item is least likely to be required information to evaluate a client's problem in most situations?
• The ending or termination stage of the clinical interview includes which of the following issues?
• Which theory may be better adapted to implicit integration according to Tan?
• Before using a spiritually-based intervention with a client, which question should a counselor ask?
• Case conceptualization is not a part of clinical documentation. True or False.
• According to Tan, which of the following are types of prayer?
• Which of the following is a part of the DSM-5 criteria (per Schwitzer and Rubin)?
• Which of the following, according to Tan, are implications to holding to biblical anthropology?
• The DSM-5's approach to personality disorders includes organizing by intrapsychic and interpersonal factors.
• During the closing stage, which statement is NOT recommended when offering reassurance?
• Which statement is most consistent with the view on suicide risk described?
• Which option does NOT represent one of the basic objectives of the intake interview?
• What's the first rule of working therapeutically with suicidal clients?
• Which practice is recommended when using Why questions in client interviews?
• True or False: The Holy Spirit's primary goal is to help believers become more like Christ.
• Immediacy can be used for which purposes?
• Which response aligns with the authors' recommended approach to a client who discloses suicidal thoughts?
• The second step in the inverted pyramid method (IPM) is?
• According to Tan, use of prayer and scripture during a counseling session should be used based on what?
• Verbal tracking involves
• Which option is NOT a feature of Evangelical Christian Spirituality according to Tan?
• The last step of case conceptualization in the inverted pyramid model (IPM) involves which of the following?
• What is the primary difference between affect and mood?
• 'Potentiality' goals in treatment planning focus on what?
• Treatment planning is not a theory-driven process. True or False?
• In the inverted pyramid method (IPM), which statement is true about the second step?
• The DSM-5 is ____________ type of classification system?
• Which practice is emphasized by Tan as part of Christian Spirituality?
• If a client states there’s no hope and he feels like killing himself, a good intervention strategy includes which of the following?
• True or False, Scripture can be misused according to Tan by not paying clear attention to the context of a verse (e.g., effective exegesis and hermeneutics) and context of the client (e.g., what is the goal when using this verse).
• According to Shea, what is the correct sequence of stages in a clinical interview?
• Which of the following is true of Evangelical Christian Spirituality according to Tan?
• Which statement about Tan's view on emotional pain is true?
• Letting clients struggle with an unstructured opening may be important because:
• Which statement about starting a diagnosis by class is true?
• Which statement best describes explicit integration in Tan's framework?
• Delirium refers to
• The ending stage of the clinical interview includes which issues?
• Open questions are designed to elicit which type of response?
• What term describes the clinician's integrated explanation of the client's problems that informs treatment planning?
• What is the recommended stance on the use of theory in treatment planning?
• Previous attempts are considered:
• After a client has expressed his or her main reasons for seeking counseling, what could a therapist ask to begin a transition of the interview to personal history?