Praxis Professional School Counselor Domain 1: Foundations Welcome to your Praxis Professional School Counselor Domain 1: Foundations 1. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations In a school setting, how should a professional school counselor ethically respond when a student discloses involvement in illegal activities? A. Immediately report the student to law enforcement B. Keep the information confidential under all circumstances C. Discuss the issue with the student's parents without the student's consent D. Assess the situation to determine necessary actions, including legal obligations None 2. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations What is the primary role of data in the development and implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program? A. To fulfill administrative requirements for program funding B. To guide decision-making and evaluate program effectiveness C. To compare the school's performance with other schools D. To provide information for public relations purposes None 3. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations Which principle is most important when implementing a school counseling program that promotes equity and access to all students? A. Ensuring uniformity in counseling services for all students B. Providing resources based on the socioeconomic status of students C. Tailoring services to meet the diverse needs of the student population D. Prioritizing services for students with academic challenges None 4. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations What is the primary ethical concern when using technology in school counseling? A. Cost-effectiveness of the technology used B. Ensuring equal access to technology for all students C. Protecting student privacy and confidentiality D. Keeping up with the latest technological trends None 5. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations What is a key component of advocacy in school counseling? A. Focusing solely on high-achieving students to improve school statistics B. Identifying and removing systemic barriers to student success C. Promoting the school counseling program to the local community D. Ensuring that only academic issues are addressed None 6. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations When establishing a comprehensive school counseling program, what is the most effective approach to collaboration with stakeholders? A. Limiting collaboration to educational professionals B. Involving a diverse group of stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and community members C. Focusing solely on student input for program development D. Collaborating exclusively with school administration None 7. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations In the context of ethical practice, how should a professional school counselor handle personal values that conflict with a student's needs? A. Referring the student to another counselor regardless of the issue B. Imposing their values to guide the student towards a 'better' choice C. Recognizing and setting aside personal values to prioritize the student's needs D. Avoiding discussions about topics that conflict with personal beliefs None 8. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations What is the most critical factor in ensuring the effectiveness of a school counseling program? A. The number of counselors in the school B. Alignment with the school's overall educational mission C. The budget allocated to the counseling program D. The specific counseling theories employed None 9. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations Which approach is most appropriate for a school counselor when addressing cultural diversity within the school? A. Applying a universal approach to counseling that treats all students the same B. Focusing exclusively on the needs of minority students C. Incorporating culturally responsive counseling practices D. Delegating the responsibility to cultural specialists None 10. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations What is the primary ethical consideration for school counselors when dealing with student records? A. Ensuring that records are regularly updated B. Keeping records accessible to all school staff C. Maintaining confidentiality and proper storage of records D. Using records primarily for administrative purposes None 11. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations When implementing a school-wide anti-bullying program, what is the primary role of the professional school counselor? A. To personally handle all bullying cases B. To coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of the program C. To delegate the responsibility to teachers D. To focus solely on counseling the victims of bullying None 12. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations In the context of legal responsibilities, what is imperative for a school counselor to understand regarding special education laws? A. The specifics of teaching methodologies in special education B. The legal rights of students and parents under special education laws C. The budgetary implications of special education programs D. The latest special education technologies None 13. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations Which strategy is most effective for a professional school counselor when addressing school-wide academic disparities? A. Focusing exclusively on underperforming students B. Implementing universal academic standards for all students C. Developing targeted interventions based on data analysis D. Reducing the emphasis on academic achievement None 14. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations How should a school counselor approach the integration of technology in counseling services? A. Use technology as the primary counseling tool B. Avoid technology due to confidentiality risks C. Integrate technology in a way that enhances, not replaces, personal interaction D. Use technology only for administrative tasks None 15. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations What is a critical factor for a school counselor when developing a crisis response plan? A. Focusing solely on post-crisis counseling B. Ensuring the plan is confidential and not shared with staff C. Collaborating with community emergency services D. Limiting the plan to only the most likely crises None 16. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations When a school counselor observes a systemic issue affecting student well-being, what is the most appropriate course of action? A. Focus solely on counseling affected students B. Report the issue to the school board and wait for action C. Advocate for systemic change within the school D. Refer the issue to external agencies None 17. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations In terms of professional development, what is essential for a school counselor to maintain effectiveness? A. Specializing in one counseling theory B. Engaging in ongoing education and training C. Focusing on administrative tasks over counseling skills D. Limiting collaboration with other professionals None 18. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations How should a school counselor approach collaboration with teachers to support student success? A. By taking a leadership role and directing teachers' actions B. By passively supporting teachers' initiatives C. By actively collaborating and sharing expertise D. By focusing solely on counseling without teacher involvement None 19. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations What is a key ethical consideration for school counselors when using social media professionally? A. Prioritizing the promotion of the school counseling program B. Maintaining clear boundaries between professional and personal use C. Focusing on the number of followers or interactions D. Using social media for student counseling sessions None 20. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Foundations In a multicultural school environment, what is the primary objective for school counselors in supporting students from diverse backgrounds? A. To encourage assimilation into the dominant culture B. To provide the same counseling approach to all students C. To understand and respect cultural differences in counseling practices D. To focus exclusively on the needs of minority students None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
