NCE Exam Secrets Test Prep Team - NCE Practice Questions: NCE Practice Tests & Exam Review for the National Counselor Examination

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1. The group that is most affected by the glass ceilingphenomenon consists of:

a. women who are in careers most often populated bymen.
b. men in middle management.
c. blue-collar workers.
d. stay-at-home mothers.

2. If a client is severely agitated when the counselortries to complete the psychosocial assessment, which of the following actionsis the most appropriate?

a. Proceed, completing as much as possible
b. Get all information from the clients spouse
c. Instruct the client in relaxation exercises
d. Wait until the client is less agitated

3. Carl Jungs personal unconscious:

a. just after birth.
b. develops in later, more mature years.
c. occurs in the sensorimotor stage.
d. forms in the oral stage.

4. All of the following are assumptions of groups EXCEPTthat:

a. the leader is a member of the group.
b. trust is a must.
c. much of the growth in groups occurs through observations, modeling, andsocial learning.
d. there are often discrepancies among participants expectations, hopes, anddesires.

5. When a conflict arises between the American CounselingAssociation (ACA) Code of Ethics and a governing authority, which takesprecedence?

a. Ethics always come first, regardless of thecircumstances
b. Ultimately, the law may be adhered to over the Code of Ethics
c. Neither, the wishes of the client always prevail
d. There are no standards in place for this issue, its left up to theindividual

6. A female client who was successfully treated for aneating disorder tells other women about her success and recommends hercounselor as the expert in treating eating disorders. Her counselor treatseating disorders as part of her practice but would not consider herself anexpert. Ethically, she should:

a. inform the client and anyone she has referred thatshe is not an expert in treating eating disorders.
b. post the clients success story on her website.
c. accept any referrals without any further explanations.
d. ask her for a testimonial.

7. Irvin Yalom identified four stages of a therapy group.The first stage he identified was orientation. The other three include all BUTwhich of the following?

a. Conflict
b. Definition
c. Cohesion
d. Termination

8. A client with generalized anxiety disorder expressesfeelings of powerlessness. Which of the following interventions is mostappropriate to help relieve these feelings?

a. Reduce the need for the client to make decisions
b. Provide psychoeducation about generalized anxiety disorder
c. Include the client in setting goals and decision-making
d. Stress the positive aspects of the clients life

9. If utilizing sensory stimulation therapy (SST) toimprove cognition in a client with dementia, it is important to choose sensoryinput that is which of the following?

a. Meaningful to the client
b. Identified through testing
c. Easy to demonstrate
d. Beneficial to multiple clients

10. Which of the following BEST describes a good test?

a. It is reliable
b. It has norms
c. It is valid
d. It is replicable

11. A client believes his favorite actress is in love withhim, even though he has never met her. Substance abuse is not a factor, and theclient appears to function well in lifeholds a job, has social and personalinvolvements, and does not appear to be disoriented in any other way. What willthe counselor suspect?

a. Psychosis
b. Schizophrenia
c. Delusional disorder
d. Delirium

12. A client with antisocial personality disorder tellsthe counselor (who is sensitive about her weight) that other staff members aremaking fun of her appearance and state she is fat and lazy. Which of thefollowing is the most appropriate response?

a. Confront staff members
b. Report this to the department head
c. Advise the client that he is lying
d. Advise the client that his comments are inappropriate