Test Prep NCE Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Test Prep NCE Online Questions & Answers

• Question 21:

  Suppression and repression are different because:

  A. suppression is involuntary
  B. repression is involuntary
  C. they are not different
  D. repression is voluntary
  B. repression is involuntary

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  In psychoanalysis, repression is when upsetting memories are kept out of the conscious mind. Throughout therapy, using free association, psychoanalysts try to help uncover repressed memories and feelings. Suppression is when a person knowingly tries not to think or feel a certain way.

• Question 22:

  Using deductive reasoning to gain knowledge has been called:

  A. Qualitative research
  B. Quantitative research
  C. Syllogism
  D. Cross section research
  C. Syllogism

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  Knowledge can be gained about a particular relationship by following downward from general to specific. For instance: In general, people with depression are sad. Sally is sad. Sally has depression.

• Question 23:

  Some counseling methods are "product-oriented," while others are "process-oriented". Which of the following is more interested in the product than the process?

  A. Transactional-analysis
  B. Client-centered
  C. Behavioral
  D. None of the Above
  C. Behavioral

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  Behavioral counseling focuses on changing the client's behavior. Transactional-analysis, developed by Berne, focuses on interactions between people and communication is very important. In this theory, it is believed that within each person, there are 3 altered ego stages- the parent, the adult, and the child. In Client-centered, developed by Carl Rogers, the process is the focus and often guided by the client.

• Question 24:

  You have just launched a successful therapy group, and want to promote it to engage new clients so they, too, can benefit. You have asked your current therapy clients to offer an anonymous testimonial, telling others how useful it has been. From an ethical standpoint, this is _____________.

  A. prohibited under any circumstances
  B. allowed since it is a successful group that would benefit future clients that may join
  C. allowed, only if they sign a voluntary testimonial release
  D. prohibited unless they sign a voluntary testimonial release, use a pseudo-name and do not provide a photo
  A. prohibited under any circumstances

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  The ACA Code of Ethics outlines that testimonials from clients, former clients or any other person vulnerable to undue influence is prohibited.

• Question 25:

  This publication provides key information about a job, including training needed, salary, job outlook, etc.

  A. NBCC
  B. ACA
  C. ASCA
  D. OOH
  D. OOH

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  The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is published by the U.S. Department of Labor and contains statistics and information for hundreds of different jobs. NBCC stands for the National Board for Certified Counselors; ACA is the American Counseling Association; ASCA is the American School Counselor Association.

• Question 26:

  How many stages are there of moral reasoning, according to Kohlberg?

  A. Two
  B. Six
  C. Eight, paralleling Erikson's stages of psycho-social development
  D. None; Kohlberg's theory is on self-actualization
  B. Six

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  Kohlberg's stages have three levels (pre-conventional, conventional and post-conventional) and six stages: 1. obedience and punishment orientation 2. individualism and exchange 3. good interpersonal relationships 4. maintaining the social order 5. social contract and individual rights 6. universal principles.

• Question 27:

  One of your clients who is a minor comes into your office with visible bruising and you suspect abuse. You should:

  A. Call the child abuse hotline to report the incident.
  B. Tell his parents to stop abusing him.
  C. Try to prove it.
  D. Ask lots of questions to lead your client to confide the abuse to you.
  A. Call the child abuse hotline to report the incident.

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  It is very important for counselors to follow through with reporting abuse, especially since they are mandated reporters. This is one of the instances when breaking confidentiality is warranted. It is not the counselor's job to get more information from the client in order to try to prove abuse occurred. If a counselor has the suspicion that abuse occurred, they need to report. In some instances, counselors do choose to let the parent know a report had to be made, but that is not required.

• Question 28:

  A counselor intensifies a client's emotional state to show the client the irrationality of her emotional reaction. What is this technique known as?

  A. Paradoxical intention
  B. Transactional-Analysis
  C. Systematic Desensitization
  D. Reconfiguration
  A. Paradoxical intention

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  Victor Frankl developed the technique of Paradoxical intention and used it with clients who had severe anxiety. Transactional-Analysis is used by psychoanalysts to help clients determine their ego states in order to understand behavior. For behavior change, therapists help clients alter the state of their ego (parent, child, or adult-like). Systematic Desensitization is a behavioral therapy technique developed by Wolpe to help clients overcome phobias.

• Question 29:

  Which is the correct order of Tucker and Jensen's stages of group development?

  A. performing, forming, storming, norming, adjourning
  B. norming, forming, storming, performing, adjourning
  C. forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning
  D. forming, norming, storming, performing, adjourning
  C. forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning

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  Tucker and Jensen described 5 stages of group development. In the forming stage, the group is coming together and rules are being established. Group members are typically polite to each other. During the storming stage, challenges often arise. Groups members may butt heads and test boundaries. In the norming stage, group members have developed a sense of unity and worked out their conflicts. They are also supportive of leadership. During the performing stage, the group is making progress toward their goals. Leaders are helping group members advance their skills and competencies. The adjourning stage is sometimes referred to as 'mourning' when a group is high functioning and has developed a strong sense of unity. The inevitable end can seem bittersweet.

• Question 30:

  Which of the following is not considered a subjective test?

  A. Rorschach
  B. TAT
  C. WISC-III
  D. None; all are subjective
  C. WISC-III

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  The WISC-III is an intelligence test, while the rest are subjective.