NCE/NCC Practice Test #1(Latest Update )

The group that is most affected by the "glass ceiling phenomenon" consists of: A. women who are in careers most populated by men B. men in middle management C. blue-collar workers D. stay-at-home mothers - ANSWER A. Women who are in careers most populated by men. the "glass ceiling phenomenon" refers to situations in which individuals are denied career advancement due to discrimination. This discrimination could be by gender, race, or physical infirmity, such as deafness. Stay-at-home mothers are not in the workforce, so they are not affected by this phenomenon, and blue-collar workers do not seek career advancement. If a client is severely agitated when the counselor tries to complete the psycho-social assessment, which of the following actions is the most appropriate? A. proceed, completing as much as possible B. Get all the information from the client's spouse C. Instruct the client in relaxation exercises D. Wait until the client is less agitated - ANSWER D. Wait until the client is less agitated. If a client is severely agitated when the counselor tries to complete the psycho social assessment, the best solution is to wait until the client is less agitated because a client who is agitated may not be a reliable reporter or may have difficulty focusing on the questions. In some cases, the client may require medication prior to the assessment although some clients may be more relaxed once they feel more secure. Carl Jung's "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 - ANSWER A. Just after birth Carl Jung's idea of the "personal unconscious" is something that forms just after birth, and consists of experience that the individual is not aware of. Some memories are forgotten and others easily recalled. Some memories may be repressed for various reasons, and may be subliminal (beyond our sensory awareness) in nature. Whatever the reasons, however, the personal unconscious consists of material from one's thoughts and experiences that slip out of the consciousness to become unconscious. It's also important to note that Jung believed that awareness of the personal unconscious was necessary for one to further the goal of self-awareness. All of the following are assumptions of groups EXCEPT that: A. the leader is a member of the group B. trust is a must C. much of the growth in groups occur through observations, modeling, and social learning D. there are often discrepancies among participants' expectations, hopes, and desires - ANSWER A.the leader is a member of the group the leader is NOT a member of the group but is a trained expert. It is assumed that in a group counseling setting, trust is at the forefront. Without trust, no growth or exploration would take place. Trust allows participants to share personal information without other members of the group. Participants each enter the group with their own expectations, desires, needs, and hopes. These diverse expectations help members of group discover things in themselves that would go unnoticed in other situations. Finally, growth occurs in groups through observations, identification with others, modeling, imitation, and other social skill learning processes. When conflict arises between the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and a governing authority, which takes precedence? A. Ethics always comes first, regardless of the circumstances B. Ultimately, the law may be adhered to over the Code of Ethics C. Neither, the wishes of the client always prevails D. There are no standards in place for this issue, it's left up to the individual - ANSWER B. Ultimately, the law may be adhered to over the Code of Ethics Counselors should make every effort to be knowledgeable of, and adhere to the Code of Ethics as set forth by the ACA. The practice of counselors should remain fully within the bounds of that code, but there may be times when ethics come into conflict with the law,regulations, or other forms of authority. When this happens, the counselor's conflict between the ACA Code of Ethics and the rule of law cannot be resolved, then the counselor may adhere to legal authority. A female client who was successfully treated for an eating disorder tells other women about her success and recommends her counselor as the expert in treating eating disorders. Her counselor treats eating disorders as part of her practice, but would not consider herself an expert. Ethically, she should: