Question 1

Identify the settings in which counselors may work and elaborate on the roles and functions of counselors in each of these work environments.

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Counselors may work in a variety of sett...

Question 2

Helping professionals working with members of the military deal with a wide range of issues including all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  stress management and post-traumatic stress
B)  substance abuse
C)  parenting
D)  employment loss

Question 3

The four conditions under which helping is most likely to occur include: someone trained and/or capable as a helper,someone willing to offer help,a setting conducive to helping,and

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A)  help offered by a professional versus a paraprofessional helper.
B)  a client seeking help.
C)  a reluctant client who has been mandated to seek help.
D)  a client who denies needing or wanting help.

Question 4

Professional helpers can be distinguished from non-professional helpers by which of the following?

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A)  existence of an accrediting body that governs training,credentialing,and licensing of practice
B)  identification with a professional organization
C)  adoption of an ethical code and standards of practice
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Professional helping is described by all EXCEPT which of the following?

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A)  It addresses the thoughts,feelings,actions,and social systems of clients.
B)  It is almost always multicultural in nature.
C)  It is premised on a basic acceptance of all clients regardless of their behaviors.
D)  It may necessitate strong persuasion and influence if the client is resistant or reluctant.

Question 6

Which of the following is LEAST likely to describe helping in school settings?

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A)  Much of the high school helper's work is with the teaching staff rather than individual students.
B)  The current force of school helping is in comprehensive programs that focus on primary prevention and healthy development for all students.
C)  The ASCA National Model focuses helper efforts on achievement and educational needs.
D)  Elementary helpers emphasize the total school environment rather than individual helping of children.

Question 7

Reflect on the following with respect to working as a helper in a community setting,"One issue you will have to grapple with is the effects of managed health care,created by the reimbursement system of third-party payees of health insurance.You may engage in brief and short-term counseling in these settings because managed care usually only covers the cost of a certain number of counseling sessions a year.Moreover,you will probably be required to provide a fair amount of written documentation and accountability,often in the form of client treatment plans to "justify" the sessions for a given client with a particular diagnosis.Overall,you may be challenged to do more work with fewer available resources." What recommendations would you make to helpers in those settings to address the realities of the system requirements while at the same time optimizing client outcomes?

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As a helper in a community setting, it i...

Question 8

In addition to the common core of helper characteristics and skills previously identified in the literature,four important qualities for helping practice in the 21st century are:

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A)  virtue,cultural competence,emotional intelligence,and flexibility.
B)  cultural competence,neural integration,emotional intelligence,and flexibility.
C)  virtue,cultural competence,neural integration,and resilience.
D)  neural integration,resilience,emotional intelligence,and flexibility.

Question 9

Current issues related to helping in college settings include all EXCEPT which of the following?

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A)  more severe psychopathology among students including chronic mental illness
B)  a decrease in the number of third culture kids (TCK) and multiracial and international students
C)  helpers assigned to academic advising,residences,and career services
D)  an increase in the use of technology to meet student helping needs B

Question 10

Which of the following characteristics of a helper would enhance the helping process?

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A)  a conscious need to be helpful
B)  an unconscious need to be helpful
C)  a conscious intent to be helpful
D)  an unconscious intent to be helpful

Question 11

Define the concept of resiliency and describe its salience to counseling in the twenty-first century.How might counselors foster resiliency both in themselves and in their clients?

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Resiliency can be defined as the ability...

Question 12

Issues related to confidentiality and privacy in the college setting have become more complex due to the advent of __________.

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A)  outreach programming
B)  support groups
C)  psychoeducation sessions
D)  online counseling

Question 13

The increased demand for helpers in health care and rehabilitation settings has been accompanied by role diversification including:

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A)  provision of wellness programs.
B)  promotion of disease prevention via appropriate self-care.
C)  fostering patient responsibility for medication compliance and pain management.
D)  all of the above. D

Question 14

The concept of resiliency is highly salient to professional helping practice because it promotes:

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A)  preparedness to address global challenges such as terrorism.
B)  coping with everyday stressors.
C)  transfer of hope and optimism to clients.
D)  all of the above.

Question 15

Discuss the concept of neural integration.What differences would be observed neurologically between states of neural integration and nonintegration? What differences would be observed behaviorally? How can neural integration be promoted?

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Neural integration refers to the process...

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true with respect to helping in industrial and employment settings?

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A)  The private sector is considered to be the new frontier for helping services.
B)  Outplacement services were initiated in response to the association established between workplace stress and infectious disease.
C)  Outplacement helpers are often those who have firsthand experience in an industry setting.
D)  Employment assistance programs address issues such as substance abuse and couple and family relationship issues.

Question 17

Define the concept of racial microaggressions.How do these contribute to covert racism?

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Racial microaggressions refer to subtle,...

Question 18

Compare and contrast the typical functions and behaviors of lay helpers versus professional helpers.What is it that professional helpers do differently,and how is it different from lay helping?

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Lay helpers and professional helpers both play important roles in providing support and assistance to individuals in need, but there are distinct differences in their typical functions and behaviors.

Lay helpers, such as friends, family members, or community volunteers, often provide informal support and assistance to others based on their personal relationships or shared experiences. They may offer emotional support, practical help, or guidance based on their own knowledge and experiences. Lay helpers may not have formal training or education in counseling or therapy, but they can still offer valuable support and empathy to those in need.

On the other hand, professional helpers, such as social workers, counselors, therapists, or psychologists, have received formal education and training in mental health, counseling, or social work. They are often licensed or certified to practice in their respective fields and adhere to professional codes of ethics and standards of practice. Professional helpers are trained to provide evidence-based interventions, assessments, and treatment plans to address a wide range of mental health and social issues.

One key difference between lay helpers and professional helpers is the level of expertise and specialized knowledge that professional helpers bring to their work. Professional helpers are trained to conduct thorough assessments, provide evidence-based interventions, and monitor progress over time. They also have a deep understanding of human behavior, mental health disorders, and effective therapeutic techniques.

Additionally, professional helpers are often bound by legal and ethical obligations to maintain confidentiality, obtain informed consent, and adhere to professional boundaries in their relationships with clients. They are also required to engage in ongoing professional development and supervision to ensure that they are providing the highest quality of care to their clients.

In contrast, lay helpers may not have the same level of expertise or training in mental health and counseling, and they may not be bound by the same legal and ethical obligations as professional helpers. While lay helpers can offer valuable support and empathy, they may not have the knowledge or skills to address complex mental health issues or provide evidence-based interventions.

Overall, professional helpers bring a higher level of expertise, specialized knowledge, and adherence to professional standards to their work, while lay helpers offer informal support and assistance based on personal relationships and experiences. Both types of helpers play important roles in supporting individuals in need, but the level of training and expertise differs between the two.

Question 19

Imagine that you are an educator of aspiring helping professionals.What learning strategies would you incorporate to promote cultural competence and skills associated with social justice and advocacy in your students? Provide a rationale for your recommendations.

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As an educator of aspiring helping profe...

Question 20

Cultural affiliations may lead a distressed individual to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  not seek help from a helping professional
B)  seek guidance from tribal elders,or religious or spiritual leaders
C)  turn to family confidants
D)  all of the above

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