1. What characteristic is considered to be unproductive and ineffective for helping clients?
a.
Sharing persistent reactions to the client in an appropriate and timely manner
b.
Questioning life and engaging in critical self-examination of one’s beliefs and values
c.
Being willing to draw on a number of resources to enable clients to move toward their goals
d.
Realizing that it takes hard work to bring about change and be willing to stick with clients as they go through
this difficult process
2. Jim is seeking a career in the helping professions with the hope that he will exert a significant influence on the lives of
those seeking help. His motivation to help others is based on the need
a.
for prestige and status.
b.
to care for others.
c.
to make an impact.
d.
to provide answers.
3. Helen is seeking a specialization in the helping field that attends not only to the inner workings of a person but also to
the understanding of the person in the environment. Helen should seek a degree in
a.
psychiatric nursing.
b.
clinical psychology.
c.
social work.
d.
counseling psychology.
4. Students often come to Brian asking advice about their relationships. He feels uneasy when he is not able to give
concrete advice concerning their problem. His motivation to help others is based on the need to
a.
return a favor.
b.
care for others.
c.
be needed.
d.
provide answers.
5. The desire to emulate a role model sometimes plays a part in the decision to be a helper. This is referred to as the
need to
a.
reciprocate.
b.
make an impact.
c.
be needed.
d.
provide answers.
6. Which of the following is NOT conducive to effective helping?
a.
You realize you are able to inspire clients to do in their lives what you are unable or unwilling to do in your
own life.
b.
You question life and engage in critical self-examination of your beliefs.
c.
You are willing to draw on a number of resources to enable clients to move toward their goals.
d.
Even though you struggle with your own problems, this struggle does not intrude on your helping of others.
7. Practitioners are asked to view their professional life as a
a.
developmental process.
b.
cathartic experience.
c.
time-limited professional journey.
d.
means to fulfill all of their needs.
8. The MSW (master in social work) degree
a.
is focused on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment procedures for mildly to severely disturbed persons.
b.
trains individuals to assist relatively healthy people in solving developmental problems and functioning more
effectively.
c.
gives tremendous career flexibility because of the range of practice, including administration, planning, and
policy areas.
d.
provides maximum options in regard to specialties.
9. At the beginning of the helping career, what should a counselor try to remember when encountering anxiety and
uncertainty?
a.
The role clients play in finding their own answers
b.
One’s own interests
c.
One’s own past struggles
d.
Psychological theories
10. The temptation to give up a career in the helping field is often greatest when students
a.
are faced with examining their values concerning helping others.
b.
realize that they still have unresolved issues.
c.
begin to examine their motivations for helping others.
d.
first have to apply what they have learned in their courses to the real world.
11. What is the part of a counselor in resolving the problems of clients revealing their painful stories?
a.
Being a passive listener
b.
Being a professional caregiver
c.
Being a supervisor
d.
Being an empathic listener
12. What is increasingly important for a helping professional in effectively working with diverse clients and areas?
a.
Acquiring multicultural knowledge and skills
b.
Becoming a generalist
c.
Developing expertise in an area of specialization
d.
Establishing a comprehensive developmental counseling program
13. Which of the following specializations is primarily concerned with relationship counseling?
a.
Clinical psychology
b.
Counseling psychology
c.
Couples and family counseling
d.
Rehabilitation counseling
14. At the undergraduate level, human services programs would be most likely to train practitioners for
a.
independent private practice.
b.
working with couples and families.
c.
community agency work.
d.
long-term psychotherapy.
15. What is the best way of overcoming ambivalent feelings about the helping profession?
a.
Making a decision based on initial experiences
b.
Remaining open to feedback from others
c.
Working hard to achieve one’s career goals without hearing from others
d.
Being aware of the aspects of various specialty areas
16. What is the best way for practitioners to learn to cope with institutions and systems?
a.
Striving to change the institutions and systems
b.
Drawing the attention of the faculty and administrators toward one’s concerns
c.
Striving hard to change unfair practices with one’s potential
d.
Remaining passive to the practices and procedures within the systems as a learner
17. All of the following statements regarding the personal and professional journey of helpers are true EXCEPT the one
that follows:
a.
Ask for help when you need it, both personally and professionally.
b.
Find a group of people who are supportive and can offer you encouragement.
c.
Be an agent of social change instead of individual.
d.
Learn about people from cultures different from your own and strive to acquire cultural competencies.
18. Which of the following statements would leaders in the field of counseling be inclined to make to those entering the
field?
a.
Seek help when you need it, both personally and professionally.
b.
Focus on your limitations.
c.
Do not strive to integrate your personal and professional journeys.
d.
Focus on short-term goals but not on long-term goals since they will likely change.
19. Which of the following is true for one pursuing a helping career after taking courses?
a.
Appreciating the prospects of one’s career choice
b.
Making one’s own decisions without depending on others in whatever stage of career development
c.
Deciding whether to pursue the career or not by initial experiences
d.
Applying those learned aspects to real-life situations
20. Many training programs offer some __________ in which students can become more aware of how their personal
attributes manifest in relationships.
a.
vocational assistance
b.
self-exploration experiences
c.
failure and frustration
d.
self-absorbed training
21. Which of the following is NOT explained in the text as considerations when selecting an educational program and a
career for helping professions?
a.
The joys and rewards of being a helping professional
b.
Creating realistic expectations and testing them
c.
Deciding which educational and professional route to pursue
d.
Determining which educational program costs the least amount
22. What is the key in investing in your educational program?
a.
To be personally involved in your educational program and to see a connection between your formal studies
and your personal and professional goals
b.
To force yourself to enjoy the program even when you are not
c.
To find someone in your program that will help you and possibly do your work for you if you do not
understand
d.
To drop out when you encounter external and internal barriers
23. Your __________ pertain to what you hope to accomplish in an occupation.
a.
work salaries
b.
work needs
c.
work values
d.
work priorities
24. Which of the following is an ongoing process for all helping professionals to help clarify beliefs and values?
a.
Self-disclosure
b.
Self-direction
c.
Self-discipline
d.
Self-assessment
25. Which of the following subjects is NOT included in the assessment of attitudes and beliefs of helpers?
a.
Visual pleasures
b.
Personal traits
c.
Key attributes
d.
Ethical decision making