LCDC Quiz # 1 (study manual) Questions and Answers 2023

LCDC Quiz # 1 (study manual) Questions and Answers 2023 #1. Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? a) a problem- solving strategy involving the elimination of unworkable solutions. b) a sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved. c) a Freudian defense mechanism that is used unconsciously but not maliciously d) a confrontation technique used in conjunction with Gestalt therapy B) A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved #2. MAT refers to: a. a common screening tool for alcoholism. b. a lengthy personality inventory used to identify gross psychopathology. c. the use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction. d. a nonmedical detox protocol. c. the use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction. MAT = Medication Assisted Treatment #3. Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged. She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on an out-patient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of: a. a referral. b. a consultation. c. case management. d. an aftercare plan. a. a referral. #4. Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power by the counselor? a. Adlerian b. Rational-emotive c. Gestalt d. Person-centered c. Gestalt #5. The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to: a. advance the field by ensuring that counselors are recognized as dignified professionals. b. ensure that counselors share and understand the accepted philosophies of practice. c. protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency. d. ensure that counselors receiving third-party payments have professional credentials. c. protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards of competency. #6. Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant? a Alcohol b. Xanax c. Nembutal d. Benzedrine d. Benzedrine Nembutal (pentobarbital) used for seizures and to fall asleep during surgery. Benzedrine - mixture of amphetamine. called "bennies" inhalers used to enlarge nasal and bronchial passages until it was discontinued and replaced with weaker psychoactive properties (ephedrine...) #7. The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients should know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services and ___________ a. availability of referral services b. community resources to be used c. with whom they will be participating in group activities d. the limits of their confidentiality d. the limits of their confidentiality #8. Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive cultures and their members are examples of lack of cultural _______. a. blindness b. competence c. destructiveness d. incapacity b. competence #9. Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of: a. caffeine intoxication. b. cocaine intoxication. c. alcohol intoxication. d. opioid Intoxication. a. caffeine intoxication look up why not cocaine #10. Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older children or adults? a. Cannabis Use Disorder b. Inhalant Use Disorder c. Tobacco Use Disorder d. Caffeine Use Disorder b. Inhalant Use disorder #11. Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as: a. a nonabstinence technique. b. harm reduction. c. a maintenance method. d. a community organization intervention. b. Harm reduction #12. Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal seizures are all signs or symptoms of: a. cannabis withdrawal. b. cocaine withdrawal. c. sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal. d. opioid withdrawal. c. sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal (look it up) #13. Among other things, ________involves making a client aware of resources in the community, as well as providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STDs. a. case management b. referral c. client education d. consultation c. Client education #14. In the Uniled States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use disorder is: a. Caucasian men. b. adult women. c. Native Americans. d. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. d. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. #15. Classical and operant conditioning are associated with _____ therapy. a. cognitive b. behavior c. gestalt d. person-centered b. behavior #16. Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of protection against sexually transmitted diseases. His counselor has made an appointment for him to be tested for the HIV virus. He then made arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic. Facilitating this appointment is BEST described as: a. consultation. b. case management. c. client education. d. ethical b. case management. # 17. Studies indicate that counseling is most effective when: a. culture and values are taken into account. b. the counselor relies on humanistic methods. c. the therapist and the client come from similar backgrounds. d. a therapeutic contract is clarified in the first session. a. culture and values are taken into account.