Praxis Professional School Counselor Domain 2: Delivery of Services Welcome to your Praxis Professional School Counselor Domain 2: Delivery of Services 1. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In a school setting, when implementing a peer support program, what is the most critical factor for a professional school counselor to consider for its success? A. The popularity of the students involved in the program B. The academic performance of the peer supporters C. Matching peer supporters with students based on shared interests D. Ensuring peer supporters are trained in basic counseling skills None 2. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services What should be the primary focus of a professional school counselor when developing an intervention plan for a student displaying signs of social withdrawal? A. Immediate referral to an external mental health professional B. Integrating the student into large social groups to encourage interaction C. Identifying underlying causes and tailoring support to the student's needs D. Prioritizing academic performance to improve self-esteem None 3. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services How should a professional school counselor best approach a situation where a student expresses a desire to drop out of school? A. Immediately informing the parents and school administration B. Advising the student about the negative consequences of dropping out C. Exploring the student's reasons and discussing alternative educational pathways D. Encouraging the student to stay in school regardless of their feelings None 4. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In addressing academic underachievement in high school students, what should be the initial step taken by a professional school counselor? A. Implementing a strict study schedule for the student B. Assessing potential underlying issues such as learning disabilities or personal problems C. Immediately involving the parents to enforce discipline D. Recommending tutoring in all subjects the student is underperforming in None 5. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In a multicultural school environment, what is the most important consideration for a professional school counselor when developing group counseling sessions? A. Ensuring that all groups are ethnically homogeneous B. Developing a curriculum that is rigid and structured C. Tailoring the program to address the cultural needs and backgrounds of the students D. Focusing primarily on the majority culture's values None 6. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services What is the best approach for a professional school counselor when dealing with a student who has experienced trauma? A. Encouraging the student to forget the traumatic event and focus on the future B. Providing immediate, in-depth psychotherapy C. Offering a safe space for the student to express feelings and guiding them towards appropriate support D. Directing the student to solely focus on academic achievements None 7. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In the context of crisis intervention, what is the primary role of a professional school counselor? A. To take over the responsibilities of first responders B. To provide long-term psychotherapy to affected students C. To offer immediate emotional support and stabilization D. To disregard school protocols in favor of immediate actions None 8. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services How should a professional school counselor address issues of cyberbullying among students? A. By ignoring online incidents, focusing only on in-school behavior B. By involving law enforcement in all cases of cyberbullying C. By educating students about the impacts of cyberbullying and promoting respectful online behavior D. By restricting students' access to technology in school None 9. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When a student exhibits sudden changes in behavior and academic performance, what is the most appropriate first action for a professional school counselor? A. Immediately recommending the student for special education services B. Assuming the issue is temporary and waiting for it to resolve C. Conducting an initial assessment to understand potential underlying causes D. Directing the student to change their behavior without further investigation None 10. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In the context of a comprehensive school counseling program, what is the most effective method for evaluating the impact of counseling interventions on student outcomes? A. Relying on anecdotal feedback from students B. Utilizing standardized test scores as the sole metric C. Conducting a thorough program evaluation using multiple data sources D. Limiting the evaluation to the counselor's personal observations None 11. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When integrating a new technology-based counseling tool into the school environment, what should be the primary consideration for a professional school counselor? A. The tool's popularity and trendiness among students B. Ensuring the tool complies with privacy and confidentiality standards C. The cost of the tool to the school's budget D. The ease of use for the counseling staff None 12. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In designing a career guidance program for high school students, what is the most important factor for a professional school counselor to include? A. Exclusively focusing on high-paying career options B. Providing information only about college pathways C. Tailoring the program to reflect diverse career pathways and student interests D. Encouraging students to follow predetermined career paths None 13. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services What should be the primary focus of a professional school counselor when addressing substance abuse issues within the school? A. Implementing punitive measures for students involved in substance abuse B. Offering confidential counseling and referral services to affected students C. Focusing only on academic consequences of substance abuse D. Involving law enforcement in all cases of substance abuse None 14. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services How should a professional school counselor approach the topic of sexual orientation and gender identity in a diverse school setting? A. By avoiding discussions on these topics to prevent controversy B. Providing support and resources in an inclusive and affirming manner C. Focusing exclusively on the perspectives of the majority population D. Limiting conversations to heteronormative viewpoints None 15. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When a professional school counselor is working with a student with special needs, what is the most important factor to consider in the delivery of services? A. Prioritizing academic achievement over all other aspects B. Collaborating with special education professionals to provide holistic support C. Focusing solely on the student's disability D. Excluding the family from the counseling process None 16. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In managing a crisis situation in a school, what is the first action a professional school counselor should take? A. Ensure personal safety and the safety of students and staff B. Immediately begin counseling sessions with students C. Contact media to provide updates on the situation D. Focus on documenting the crisis for future reference None 17. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When addressing issues of academic dishonesty, what is the most appropriate role for a professional school counselor? A. To solely enforce disciplinary actions B. To understand underlying causes and educate students about integrity C. To ignore the issue unless it becomes a frequent problem D. To involve law enforcement in severe cases None 18. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In the context of family engagement, what strategy should a professional school counselor use to effectively involve parents in the counseling process? A. Limiting communication to negative incidents or academic failures B. Ensuring communication is inclusive, respectful, and culturally sensitive C. Communicating only through written reports D. Encouraging parents to take responsibility for their child's issues None 19. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services What is a critical factor for a professional school counselor to consider when developing a transition plan for students moving from middle to high school? A. Focusing solely on academic preparedness B. Addressing only the concerns of high-performing students C. Assisting students in understanding and preparing for the changes and challenges D. Discouraging any discussions about potential difficulties in transitioning None 20. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In dealing with student conflicts, what is the most effective approach for a professional school counselor? A. Automatically taking sides based on initial reports B. Implementing conflict resolution strategies and promoting effective communication C. Leaving the students to resolve the conflict on their own D. Immediately involving disciplinary authorities without investigation None 21. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When incorporating mindfulness practices into a school counseling program, what is the primary goal for a professional school counselor? A. To replace traditional counseling methods entirely B. To enhance student focus, reduce stress, and improve emotional regulation C. To use mindfulness as a disciplinary tool D. To focus solely on academic performance improvements None 22. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When incorporating a new digital record-keeping system for counseling notes, what is the most critical ethical consideration for a professional school counselor? A. Choosing the most cost-effective system B. Ensuring the system's speed and efficiency C. Guaranteeing confidentiality and security of student information D. Preference for a system with advanced features None 23. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In developing a suicide prevention program in a high school, what should be the primary focus of a professional school counselor? A. Implementing punitive measures for students expressing suicidal thoughts B. Focusing only on high-risk students C. Creating a comprehensive awareness and intervention plan involving the entire school community D. Avoiding discussions on suicide to prevent triggering students None 24. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services What is the most effective approach for a professional school counselor when addressing instances of racial discrimination in the school? A. Ignoring the incidents to avoid tension B. Addressing the issue only if it becomes widespread C. Implementing school-wide educational programs on diversity and inclusion D. Leaving the responsibility to address these issues to teachers None 25. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services How should a professional school counselor approach the integration of students with varying physical abilities in school activities? A. Encouraging separate activities for students with disabilities B. Focusing solely on academic accommodations C. Promoting inclusive practices and accessible options in all school activities D. Assigning responsibility for inclusion to the physical education department None 26. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When a school counselor identifies a gifted student experiencing social isolation, what is the most appropriate intervention? A. Encouraging the student to focus only on academic achievements B. Isolating the student further to protect them from negative peer interactions C. Developing a plan that includes social skill development and peer interaction opportunities D. Advising the student to hide their abilities to fit in better None 27. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In response to a school-wide increase in anxiety-related issues, what should be the first step of a professional school counselor? A. Advising teachers to decrease academic pressure B. Implementing a school-wide mental health awareness and support program C. Referring all affected students to external mental health services D. Ignoring the trend as a temporary issue None 28. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services How can a professional school counselor effectively support students during a period of significant staff turnover in the school? A. Discouraging students from forming relationships with new staff B. Providing stability and continuity through ongoing counseling support C. Ignoring the impact of staff turnover on students D. Solely focusing on academic implications None 29. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When addressing chronic absenteeism in students, what is the most effective strategy for a professional school counselor? A. Implementing strict punitive measures B. Understanding the underlying causes and working with the student and family to address them C. Excluding the student from extracurricular activities D. Automatically referring the case to truancy officers None 30. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In the context of a school crisis, such as a natural disaster, what role should a professional school counselor prioritize? A. Taking on administrative duties to manage the crisis B. Providing immediate psychological first aid and support to students and staff C. Coordinating media communications D. Focusing only on long-term counseling needs None 31. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services What approach should a professional school counselor take when working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds? A. Applying the same counseling techniques universally B. Developing a deep understanding and respect for cultural differences in counseling practices C. Focusing only on the cultural norms of the majority population D. Avoiding discussions on cultural issues to prevent discomfort None 32. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services How should a professional school counselor address instances of cyberbullying among students? A. Encouraging victims to retaliate online B. Implementing a comprehensive program that includes education, prevention, and intervention strategies C. Ignoring the issue as it occurs outside of school D. Only involving parents without addressing it at the school level None 33. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When facilitating a group counseling session for students dealing with grief, what is the most important aspect for the counselor to maintain? A. A focus on quickly resolving the students' grief B. An environment of confidentiality, safety, and shared understanding C. Pressuring students to share their experiences publicly D. Avoiding discussions on emotions to prevent further distress None 34. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services For a professional school counselor, what is the most appropriate approach to take when a student's academic performance is declining due to excessive involvement in extracurricular activities? A. Encouraging the student to quit all extracurricular activities immediately B. Assisting the student in developing a balanced schedule and setting priorities C. Ignoring the issue as it involves non-academic activities D. Informing the parents and letting them handle the situation None 35. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When implementing a restorative justice program in a school, what is the primary role of the professional school counselor? A. Acting solely as a disciplinarian B. Facilitating communication and understanding between affected parties C. Delegating all responsibilities to the administrative staff D. Focusing exclusively on punishing the offenders None 36. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In the event of a student disclosing domestic violence at home, what is the most immediate action a professional school counselor should take? A. Advising the student to handle the situation privately B. Reporting the disclosure as per mandatory reporting laws C. Suggesting the student confront the abuser D. Waiting for additional signs before taking action None 37. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services How should a professional school counselor approach the issue of student homelessness? A. Focusing only on the student's academic needs B. Providing comprehensive support that addresses both academic and personal challenges C. Assuming the family will resolve the situation on their own D. Referring the student to external agencies without further involvement None 38. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services What strategy should a professional school counselor use to effectively support a student with a terminally ill family member? A. Encouraging the student to stay strong and not show emotions B. Providing a supportive environment for the student to express emotions and receive guidance C. Avoiding discussions about the illness to prevent distress D. Immediately referring the student to external mental health services None 39. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In addressing teen pregnancy within the school, what is the most appropriate role for a professional school counselor? A. Discouraging the student from continuing their education B. Providing judgement-free counseling and access to appropriate resources C. Informing the entire school community about the situation D. Focusing solely on the academic implications None 40. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services What is the most effective way for a professional school counselor to address widespread cheating in exams? A. Ignoring the issue as a common occurrence B. Working collaboratively with teachers and students to understand the causes and develop preventative strategies C. Imposing severe punishments on students caught cheating D. Leaving the issue for teachers to resolve None 41. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In a situation where a student is consistently disruptive in class, what should be the first action of a professional school counselor? A. Recommending immediate expulsion B. Understanding the underlying causes of the behavior through counseling C. Penalizing the student academically D. Advising teachers to ignore the disruptive behavior None 42. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services How can a professional school counselor effectively support students during a transition to online learning? A. Insisting on maintaining the same standards as in-person learning B. Providing resources and strategies to adapt to online learning environments C. Minimizing the challenges and insisting on rapid adaptation D. Delegating the responsibility to parents None 43. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When dealing with a student showing signs of disordered eating, what is the most appropriate initial response for a professional school counselor? A. Immediately placing the student on a monitored diet plan B. Providing counseling to address underlying issues and referring to appropriate health services C. Discouraging the student from participating in physical education D. Informing all teachers about the student's condition None 44. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In facilitating a support group for students with LGBTQ+ identities, what is an essential consideration for the professional school counselor? A. Limiting discussions to avoid sensitive topics B. Creating a safe and affirming space that respects confidentiality C. Encouraging students to conform to traditional norms D. Excluding allies to focus solely on LGBTQ+ students None 45. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When a student expresses a desire to change their course of study but faces parental opposition, what is the most appropriate approach for a professional school counselor? A. Automatically siding with the parents' wishes B. Encouraging the student to disregard their parents' opinions C. Facilitating a dialogue between the student and parents to explore options and concerns D. Ignoring the situation as a family matter None 46. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When a professional school counselor observes a significant increase in students reporting feelings of isolation and loneliness, what is the most effective initial response? A. Dismissing these feelings as typical adolescent experiences B. Organizing large social events to encourage interaction C. Implementing a targeted program to address social-emotional skills and peer connections D. Advising teachers to focus more on individual students during class None 47. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services How should a professional school counselor approach a situation where a student is consistently late to school due to family responsibilities? A. Penalizing the student for tardiness B. Collaborating with the family to find feasible solutions that balance responsibilities and school attendance C. Ignoring the issue as it is a family matter D. Immediately referring the family to child protective services None 48. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services In the context of increasing cultural diversity in a school, what is the most appropriate action for a professional school counselor to take? A. Focusing counseling services only on students from the majority culture B. Developing and implementing cultural competency training for all staff C. Advising minority students to assimilate into the dominant culture D. Avoiding discussions on cultural differences to prevent discomfort None 49. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services When a student expresses anxiety about environmental issues and their future impact, what should be the focus of the professional school counselor's intervention? A. Encouraging the student to ignore these issues as they are beyond their control B. Focusing solely on the student's academic performance C. Helping the student to explore these concerns and develop coping strategies D. Redirecting the conversation to more immediate school-related topics None 50. Praxis Professional School Counselor: Delivery of Services How can a professional school counselor best support students during a transition to a new school building? A. Discouraging any expression of concern or anxiety about the change B. Providing orientation and ongoing support to facilitate adaptation to the new environment C. Assuming students will adapt on their own without intervention D. Focusing only on logistical aspects of the move None 1 out of 50 Time is Up! Time's up
