MPS-102

What is one of the major goals of counseling?             

• To provide solutions to all problems

• To enhance self-awareness

• To eliminate all emotional distress

• To assess cognitive abilities

How does guidance differ from counseling?                

• Guidance is more focused on academic issues

• Counseling deals only with mental health.

• Guidance is less structured than counseling.

• Counseling is only for adults.

What is a key distinction between counseling and psychotherapy?                                                                                                                            

• Counseling is shorter in duration.

• Psychotherapy is focused on developmental issues.

• Counseling is more intensive.

• Psychotherapy involves group settings.

Which of the following best describes the overlap between counseling psychology and clinical psychology?                                                                          

• Both focus solely on group therapy.

• Both involve assessment and treatment of mental health issues.

• Counseling psychology does not involve research.

• Clinical psychology only works with severe disorders.

Assessing the effectiveness of counseling can be complicated by:   

• Standardized testing

• Individual differences in clients

• The duration of therapy

• The counselor's credentials

Which of the following is not a goal of counseling?        

• Developmental

• Exploratory

• Punitive

• Preventive

Which counseling goal involves helping clients recognize their actions as acceptable?                                                                                                                   

• Preventive

• Reinforcement

• Exploratory

• Remedial

Which is not a step in problem identification?                  

• Defining the issue

• Gathering information

• Planning for action

• Planning for action

which decade did counseling begin to gain recognition as a distinct profession?                                                                                                                       

• 1920s

• 1940s

• 1960s

• ) 1980s

Which of the following is a potential consequence of breaching confidentiality?                                                                                                         

• Improved client trust

• Legal action against the counselor

• Enhanced therapeutic outcomes

• Increased client engagement