Foundations for Clinical Mental Health Counseling: An Introduction to the Profession 3rd Edition

Chapter One Test Bank Questions 1. Which of the following activities does the general public associate with the term counseling? a. consulting b. guiding c. advising d. deliberating e. all of the above 2. Which of the following are not among the basic tenets of clinical mental health

Chapter One: What is a Licensed Mental Health or Professional Counselor? Chapter Overview This book purports to aid students in developing their professional identities as clinical mental health counselors by providing a history of the profession and clarifying the key tenets that shape the perspectives of mental health

Chapter Ten: Professional Practice in Multicultural Contexts Chapter Overview The multicultural perspective is foundational to the practice of contemporary clinical mental health counseling. Culture and social context are fundamental elements in human development. Multiculturalism tolerates and even supports alternative views of mental health, taking into account not only

Chapter Ten Test Bank Questions 1. Given the interactional nature of the counseling process, the American Psychological Association (2004) concluded that: a. the present emphasis on multiculturalism hinders counselors from recognizing the many similarities that exist among ethnic groups. b. all counselor-client relationships are, in fact, multicultural. c. more

Chapter Eleven: Managed Care and Third-Party Reimbursement Chapter Overview Chapter eleven explores the issue of managed care and its effects upon mental health professionals. Managed care has altered the field of counseling, forcing many professional counselors to change how they conduct and manage sessions. Additionally, many counselors in

Chapter Eleven Test Bank Questions 1. In 1883, _____________ became the first nation to legislate national health insurance. a. England b. France c. Canada d. Germany 2. Increased coverage of mental health services by insurance companies occurred as a consequence of: a. passage of the Community Mental Health

Chapter Twelve: Community Mental Health: Program Development, Evaluation, and Management Chapter Overview Chapter twelve discusses the significance of the community mental health to the practice of clinical mental health counseling with special attention paid to program development, evaluation, and management. As the profession continues to gain recognition, it is

Chapter Twelve Test Bank Questions 1. The process or trend of transferring formerly institutionalized individuals to community environments is referred to as: a. least restrictive environments b. deinstitutionalization c. partial hospitalization d. day treatment 2. Many have concluded that decreased populations in mental hospitals has been accompanied by

Chapter Thirteen Test Bank Questions 1. Professional identity of mental health counselors develops through a dynamic interaction of academic training and professional experience occurring within a specific ecological context. a. true b. false 2. In many states, the codified definitions and scopes of practice of mental health counseling

Chapter Thirteen: The Future of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Chapter Overview This final chapter looks at the current status of clinical mental health counseling and then considers what the future might hold. The text reflects on the strengths and weaknesses of the profession, and how capitalizing on these strengths

Chapter Two Test Bank Questions 1. A counselor who practices from a ________________ encourages clients to implement strength-based, solution focused patterns of living, which enables clients to live their life rather than their diagnosis. a. Wellness perspective b. Psychoanalytic c. Adlerian d. Behavioral 2. Which of the following

Chapter Two: The Counseling Professions in Historical Perspective Chapter Overview The first chapter defined the term clinical mental health counselor, outlining the basic tenets of these professionals and distinguishing them from others in the helping professions. The second chapter builds on this foundation by reviewing the history of the

Chapter Three Test Bank Questions 1. People, in general, develop ideas regarding the way other peoples traits and behavioral tendencies fit together. Bruner and Tagiuri (1954) referred to these as: a. stereotypes b. implicit personality theories c. worldviews d. self-schema 2. Cognitive structures, derived from past experience, that

Chapter Three: Theoretical Foundations for Clinical Mental Health Counselors Chapter Overview Now that the groundwork has been laid for understanding who clinical mental health counselors are and what their historical origins have been, the third chapter turns to the theories that guide clinical mental health counselors in the counseling

Chapter Four Test Bank Questions 1. Which of the following inferential errors is made when a mental health counselor wrongly concludes that the anniversary of the death of a clients loved one is associated with the onset of the clients panic disorder? a. fundamental attribution error b. illusory correlation

Chapter Four: Traditional and Contemporary Theories of Counseling Chapter Overview Chapter Four builds upon the overarching philosophical underpinnings of clinical mental health counselors offered in Chapter Three by describing the specific traditional and contemporary theories of counseling from which students may select to inform their personal counseling approach.

Chapter Five: Education, Licensure, and Certification Chapter Overview The professional identity of mental health counselors is closely aligned with the academic preparation and licensure of these counselors. The fifth chapter turns to a thorough explanation of the education, licensure and certification of clinical mental health counselors. The Council

Chapter Five Test Bank Questions 1. National standards for the accreditation of graduate programs that train clinical mental health counselors have been set by: a. CACREP b. ACA c. APA d. AMHCA 2. Which of the following is not a program for which CACREP renders accreditation decisions? a.

Chapter Six: Ethical and Legal Issues Chapter Overview After describing the licensure process in chapter five, chapter six focuses on the ethics and legalities for professional counselors. Counselors must possess a working knowledge of professional and legal issues in order to establish a professional identity and engage in

Chapter Six Test Bank Questions 1. When suspecting child abuse, it is the primary responsibility of the counselor, first and foremost, to: a. preserve trust within the therapeutic relationship b. report the suspicion c. investigate the allegation d. determine with the allegation is substantiated or unsubstantiated 2. Josephine

Chapter Seven Test Bank Questions 1. The first phase in the people-helping process is: a. establishing the relationship b. problem identification, assessment, and goal setting c. planning of strategy and its implementation d. evaluation and termination 2. Which of the following elements was not identified as essential in

Chapter Seven: The Practice of Mental Health Counseling Chapter Overview As students prepare to enter into the world of professional counseling, it is imperative that they have realistic expectations about the different specializations. When asked, What do mental health counselors do? many students frequently respond with things such

Chapter Eight: Contexts for Professional Practice Chapter Overview Clinical mental health counselors are employed in the full range of settings along the mental health care continuum. Services are arranged on the continuum of mental health care from the least to the most restrictive. These include: psychoeducation and consultation; crisis

Chapter Eight Test Bank Questions 1. The development of community-based mental health clinics were required to have five essential services, which one is not one of the five: a. Inpatient counseling b. emergency services c. outpatient counseling d. trauma/ disaster counseling e. consultation/ education 2. There are no

Chapter Nine: Appraisal and Research in the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Chapter Overview: Appraisal and research are foundational skills for the counseling professions. CACREP identifies these as two of the eight core areas of study for all entry-level programs. These are necessary skills that assist clinical mental

Chapter Nine Test Bank Questions 1. Assessment and research and program evaluation are identified by CACREP as two of the eight core areas of study that are foundational to all counselors-in-training. a. true b. false 2. According to classical test score theory, any observed score on a given

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