CPCE Practice Test

The ethical guideline for "dual relationships" in counseling primarily aims to:

Which of the following best describes the ethical concept of "beneficence" in counseling?

In which scenario is it MOST appropriate for a counselor to break confidentiality?

A counselor's ethical obligation to advocate for clients primarily involves:

The concept of "informed consent" in counseling includes all of the following EXCEPT:

The principle of "fidelity" in the counseling profession obligates counselors to:

In situations where cultural differences between the counselor and client may impact treatment, the counselor's BEST course of action is to:

The requirement for counselors to pursue continuing education is rooted in the ethical principle of:

When a counselor is faced with an ethical dilemma that is not explicitly addressed by the ACA Code of Ethics, the counselor should FIRST:

A counselor using a client's information for a case study without obtaining consent is primarily violating the ethical principle of:

In the context of counseling ethics, which principle prioritizes the counselor's obligation to respect the client's autonomy and promote self-determination?

A counselor inadvertently receives confidential information about a client from a third party. Ethically, the counselor should:

When considering the termination of counseling services, ethical practice requires the counselor to:

A counselor discovers that their new client is a close friend of their sibling. What is the MOST ethical initial step according to the ACA Code of Ethics?

When a counselor is faced with an ethical dilemma that is not explicitly addressed by the ACA Code of Ethics, the counselor should FIRST:

In counseling, the principle of "nonmaleficence" is primarily concerned with:

When a counselor is subpoenaed to provide client records, what is the FIRST action they should take?

A counselor who practices within their scope of competence is adhering to which ethical principle?

The use of technology in counseling (e-counseling) requires adherence to ethical standards that specifically address:

The "double-bind" dilemma often faced by multicultural clients involves:

Intersectionality in counseling refers to:

"Multicultural humility" in counseling refers to:

"Color-blind" approaches to counseling are criticized because they:

The term "internalized oppression" in the context of multicultural counseling refers to:

The "minority stress model" explains how stress in LGBTQ+ individuals is compounded by:

"Ethnorelativism" in multicultural counseling denotes:

In multicultural counseling, the concept of "cultural encapsulation" refers to:

The concept of "cultural syntonicity" in counseling refers to:

The concept of "cultural imposition" in a counseling context refers to:

In counseling, "cultural precompetence" signifies:

The concept of "worldview" in multicultural counseling is important because it helps the counselor understand the client's:

Which model emphasizes the importance of recognizing the dynamics of oppression, privilege, and the sociopolitical influences on identity development in counseling?

In addressing issues of social and cultural diversity, the concept of "allyship" is important for counselors because it:

The concept of "worldview" in multicultural counseling is important because it helps the counselor understand the client's:

Ethnopsychopharmacology is significant in counseling for understanding:

Which of the following best describes the term "microaggressions" in the context of counseling diverse populations?

In the counseling profession, "cultural competence" is considered a(n):

The "minority stress model" explains how stress in LGBTQ+ individuals is compounded by:

The term "cultural destructiveness" in the context of multicultural counseling means:

Which theory of aging focuses on the gradual decline in the body's physiological capacity and the efficiency of biological systems?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs identifies the necessity for self-actualization. What is true about self-actualization?

Freud's psychosexual stages of development include various focus points for libido. Which stage is incorrectly matched with its focus area?

Piaget's concept of conservation is best understood at which stage of cognitive development?

What is the main focus of Mahler's Separation-Individuation theory of child development?

According to Bandura's Social Learning Theory, what is essential for learning to occur?

Marcia's theory of identity status categorizes individuals based on their exploration and commitment to identity. Which is NOT one of Marcia's identity statuses?

Which of the following best describes the concept of "emerging adulthood" as proposed by Jeffrey Jensen Arnett?

According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, what is the primary challenge faced during adolescence?

What stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development involves obedience and punishment orientation?

In the context of attachment theory, what does the term "secure base" refer to?

Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the importance of what in the learning process?

"Resilience" in the context of human development is best defined as:

Which of the following is a primary focus of the "existential" perspective on human development?

According to Carol Gilligan, traditional theories of moral development (such as Kohlberg's) were criticized for:

Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence includes which of the following components?

What principle of human development suggests that skills and developmental gains are built upon earlier foundations?

According to Bowlby's attachment theory, what is NOT a pattern of attachment?

The concept of "crystallized intelligence" refers to:

In which of Erikson's stages does the individual face the challenge of developing intimacy versus facing isolation?

In the context of career counseling, the term "glass ceiling" refers to:

According to Krumboltz's Social Learning Theory of Career Decision Making, which of the following is NOT considered a factor influencing career choice?

In career counseling, "lifestyle counseling" primarily addresses:

In Gottfredson's Theory of Circumscription and Compromise, which stage is characterized by the process of aligning one's career aspirations with perceived social and personal constraints?

Which of the following best describes the concept of "career salience"?

Which of the following is NOT a key factor in Tiedeman and O'Hara's Decision-Making Model of career development?

The concept of "work adjustment theory" primarily focuses on:

Which of the following best explains the term "boundaryless career"?

The theory that emphasizes the role of happenstance and unplanned events in career development is known as:

In the Dual Career Family Research, what is a primary challenge identified for couples managing two careers?

According to the concept of "career resilience," individuals are encouraged to:

In the SCCT (Social Cognitive Career Theory), which factor is NOT considered a part of the model?

Which of the following best describes the term "job crafting"?

In terms of career development theories, the concept of "life space" is most closely associated with:

What does the term "career plateauing" refer to?

The term "occupational segregation" refers to:

According to the concept of "career adaptability," which of the following is NOT considered a dimension?

Which theory posits that career choices are made in stages that reflect the individual's level of maturity and psychological development?

The concept of "psychological contract" in the workplace primarily concerns:

What does the term "implicit career theories" refer to?

In the stages of change model (Prochaska and DiClemente), the stage where individuals are not yet considering change or are unaware of the need to change is called:

Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of Gestalt therapy?

Which of the following concepts is most closely associated with Person-Centered Therapy developed by Carl Rogers?

Which of the following best defines the concept of "double bind" in the context of family systems therapy?

Which of the following best describes the primary focus of Reality Therapy developed by William Glasser?

The technique of "role-playing" is particularly characteristic of which therapeutic approach?

Which theory of counseling is most likely to emphasize the examination of a client's irrational beliefs and cognitive distortions as the primary path to change?

In Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), the technique of asking the client to "suppose tonight, while you slept, a miracle happened and your problem was solved. How would you know? What would be different?" is known as:

According to attachment theory in counseling, secure attachment in adulthood is primarily characterized by:

In the context of family therapy, the term "differentiation" most closely refers to:

Which of the following best describes the term "countertransference"?

In the therapeutic process, "parallel process" is a phenomenon primarily observed in which of the following scenarios?

In existential therapy, the concept of "authenticity" refers to:

Which of the following approaches is most likely to utilize the "genogram" as a tool during therapy sessions?

The concept of "interpersonal learning" is most closely associated with which type of therapy?

The therapeutic use of "homework assignments" is most commonly associated with which counseling approach?

In the context of Adlerian therapy, the term "social interest" refers to:

In psychoanalytic therapy, the analyst's neutral stance and emotional detachment is intended to facilitate which of the following processes?

In Motivational Interviewing, the concept of "rolling with resistance" involves:

The therapeutic concept of "holding environment" is most closely associated with which theoretical orientation?

In group therapy, "subgrouping" can be problematic because it:

In qualitative research, saturation is reached when:

Which of the following is a primary advantage of using group therapy over individual therapy?

In the context of group therapy, "group cohesion" is best described as:

The term "scapegoating" within group therapy settings is best understood as:

The concept of "countertransference" in group therapy is best described as:

In group therapy, the phenomenon of "groupthink" is most likely to occur when:

The role of the group therapist when dealing with transference in a group setting is to:

In group therapy, the concept of "universality" refers to which of the following experiences?

The technique of "role reversal" in group therapy is primarily used to:

During the initial stage of a therapy group, the leader is MOST likely to focus on:

The therapeutic factor identified by Yalom as "existential factors" in group therapy emphasizes:

The optimal size for a therapeutic group is generally considered to be:

The process of "conforming" in group therapy is most closely associated with:

The "Yalom's curative factors" in group therapy do NOT include:

"Social microcosm" in group therapy refers to the idea that:

Which of the following best characterizes the "storming" stage in Tuckman's model of group development?

In the context of group therapy, "parallel process" refers to:

The facilitation of "interpersonal learning" in a therapy group is primarily achieved through:

In a therapy group, the role of the "deviant" member is often to:

The "working" stage of group development is characterized by:

Which statistical method is most appropriate for predicting an individual's score on a dependent variable based on multiple independent variables?

Which type of scale is characterized by equal intervals between levels and an absolute zero point, allowing for the meaningful calculation of ratios?

In the evaluation of a new psychological test, which criterion is most crucial for determining the test's predictive validity?

What does the term "incremental validity" refer to in the context of psychological assessments?

In cognitive testing, what does a ceiling effect indicate?

What is the significance of the standard error of measurement in psychological testing?

In psychological testing, what principle does the Flynn effect illustrate?

When analyzing the results of a psychological test, what statistical concept is critical for interpreting the significance of differences between group means?

In the context of psychological assessments, what is the primary purpose of utilizing a counterbalanced measures design?

In item response theory (IRT), what does the term 'item characteristic curve' 'ICC' refer to?

In the context of assessments, which validity evidence supports the interpretation of test scores for proposed uses?

In test construction, what is the primary function of piloting a test before its final administration?

Which factor most significantly impacts the ecological validity of a psychological test?

The primary purpose of ethical codes in the counseling profession is to:

What is the primary purpose of using a nomothetic approach in psychological assessment?

In the context of psychological assessments, what does convergent validity refer to?

What is the primary disadvantage of using the mean as a measure of central tendency in the presence of outliers?

Which ethical consideration is paramount when administering psychological tests to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds?

What is the primary methodological concern when using self-report measures in psychological assessments?

Which type of reliability is assessed by correlating two sets of scores from the same test administered to the same group at two different times?

Which concept is essential for understanding the base rate fallacy in psychological testing?

In the context of program evaluation, which statistical test is most appropriate for comparing the means of three or more independent groups on a continuous outcome?

The use of multiple observers to assess the same events or behaviors to enhance the reliability of observations is known as what?

In a study examining the effectiveness of a new counseling approach, what type of research design allows for the strongest causal inferences?

Which of the following best describes a Type II error in the context of hypothesis testing?

When conducting a research study, ensuring that the measurement of variables is consistent across different times and contexts refers to which of the following?

Which type of validity is concerned with the extent to which a test measures the theoretical construct it is intended to measure?

In qualitative research, what term is used to describe the process of ensuring that the findings of a study accurately reflect the data collected and the experiences of the participants?

What statistical procedure is used to determine the smallest effect size that is statistically significant in a study?

In the context of research ethics, which principle emphasizes the importance of minimizing potential harm and maximizing benefits?

What is the primary purpose of using a control group in experimental research?

In regression analysis, what does the R-squared value represent?

In the context of validity, which term refers to the extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to other populations, settings, or times?

Which type of reliability is assessed by measuring the same individuals at two different points in time?

In program evaluation, what approach combines qualitative and quantitative methods to enhance the validity of the findings?

What does a confidence interval in statistical analysis indicate?

In a hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) analysis, what does the term "level-2 predictor" refer to?

Which measure of central tendency is most appropriate when the data are skewed?

What is the primary function of formative evaluation in program evaluation?

What statistical test is used to compare the frequencies of categorical outcomes between two or more groups?