NCMHCE Counseling Skills and Interventions Practice Test

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• What is the structure for children in PSST?
• Group practice seeks to achieve greater self-fulfillment and personal enhancement.
• Which type of group counseling focuses on helping members learn new information and skills?
• In ACT, what is the aim of cognitive defusion?
• Beck's cognitive therapy posits that reality is shaped by what?
• Which statement best describes multiple family therapy?
• Which concept describes the final state of a system that can be reached from different initial conditions?
• In Beck's Cognitive Therapy, the therapeutic relationship is best described as what?
• Which paradoxical intervention is described as obtaining an enlightened reaction by directing the client to activate the negative behavior in terms that are absurd and clearly objectionable?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of self-awareness in counseling?
• Which statement best describes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
• Double-bind communication is:
• In the context of counselor self-care, psychotherapy is useful for which purpose?
• Which statement best captures the core philosophy of REBT?
• What is a key difference between REBT and Rational Behavior Therapy?
• Which humor category describes a mismatch between expected outcome and punchline?
• Humor is associated with an increased immune response, particularly which antibody?
• In Bowen's theory, when family pathology is present, the individual is described as:
• CBT focuses on the impact that thoughts have on behavior and feelings and encourages the use of rational thought to alter perceptions and behavior. Which therapy is described?
• Who developed Personal Science in 1977?
• What term did Beck use for the 'second set of thoughts' that accompany psychotherapy?
• In the Parent Component, approximately how many parents participate and how long are the sessions?
• Boundaries in family systems are intended to
• Which term describes a system that remains constant through ongoing exchange with its environment?
• In Habit Reversal Therapy, which step involves awareness and maintaining a detailed log of the behavior including time, duration, activity, and emotional state?
• Which type of questioning asks for general information, cannot be answered with a yes or no, and is often used at the start of a counseling session to help put the client at ease?
• What type of group is formed to meet organizational, client, and community needs and functions?
• Which statement best describes individuals in Groups for Children of Alcoholics?
• Which tool is used in Dinosaur School to demonstrate ways of dealing with interpersonal problems?
• Bowen's theory posits that behavioral problems are a reflection of what in the family system?
• In Strategic and Systemic approaches, how is the therapist described?
• The concept describing the dynamic interactions between family members, often used in family therapy, is called?
• According to Beck's Cognitive Therapy, how should clients adjust their personal rules?
• In MST, how are sessions typically scheduled and how many hours are usually involved?
• In the Adjourn stage, which occurs?
• Which themes are addressed in Groups for Serious Mental Illness?
• Experiential Symbolic Family Therapy emphasizes that change comes most directly from which of the following?
• Which concept describes the tendency of an open system to remain constant while in continuous exchange with its environment?
• In the SCIENCE framework, which step corresponds to 'comparing data or facts'?
• Beck's triad of negative thoughts includes negative views about which areas?
• Object relations theory posits that the ego develops attachment relationships with external and internal objects.
• In the Boston Model, which stage emphasizes clarification of differential and cohesive processes and group autonomy?
• Which statement best describes the physiological foundation for psychotherapy?
• Among physiological benefits, which is a benefit linked to humor?
• Which Habit Reversal Therapy step helps clients recognize that urges are often short-lived and do not require acting on them?
• Which of the following is a feature of closed groups?
• Group practice can complement other practice techniques.
• Which of the following is a goal of group practice?
• Regarding exercise programs as part of counselor self-care, which statement is most accurate?
• Which item is included in the organizational models for psychoecological delivery?
• In the Incredible Years Program, Dinosaur School features which of the following?
• In family therapy, homeostasis refers to...
• Which is one of the eight strategies used during Motivational Enhancement Therapy?
• Open Groups are characterized by which feature?
• Time out is an extinction technique generally applied to which population?
• In BASIC ID, what does the letter C stand for?
• What is the focus of the Psychodynamic approach in family therapy?
• Which statement best identifies a goal related to homeostasis in family therapy?
• Which feature specifically gives the audience the opportunity to laugh at an unexpected twist?
• Carl Whitaker is known as the Dean of Family Therapy and developed which approach?
• Typical PCIT sessions run how long?
• For OCD, which description characterizes the approach that is most effective when combined with pharmacotherapy?
• In OCD treatment, which approach combines exposure with training to delay obsessive responses, and is typically used with pharmacotherapy?
• Which of the following is NOT one of Virginia Satir's four blocks to family communication?
• Which statement about humor's effect on the therapeutic relationship is attributed to Carl Rogers?
• Extinction differs from punishment in that extinction involves
• Which list correctly matches the four personal space distances in the US with their typical ranges?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a service offered in the organizational models for psychoecological delivery?
• Which Bowen concept describes cutting off emotional contact as a strategy to manage issues?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five areas addressed in the organizational models for psychoecological delivery?
• Which technique in Structural Family Therapy involves the therapist greeting and bonding with family members?
• What is Therapeutic Humor defined as?
• Which term denotes the lack of individuality within a family, a fixed cluster of egos treated as one ego boundary?
• Educational Groups are primarily designed to help members learn what?
• What is a distinctive characteristic of the Milan School approach in family therapy?
• Humor is associated with a decrease in which hormone?
• Which statement reflects post-group support in Abused Women's Groups?
• Proxemics is the study of which concept?
• Which statement best describes a focus of Strategic Family Therapy?
• The family one forms with a mate and one's own children is known as
• Which statement aligns with ACT principles regarding values and control?
• Which distance is commonly used for conversations with friends and associates?
• Prescribing the symptom in paradoxical intervention involves ...
• Sociometry primarily measures which aspects within groups?
• In Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) phase, which actions do parents learn?
• Which statement describes a characteristic of EMDR as a PTSD treatment?
• What feeling might group members experience about ending the group?
• Group practice is a replacement for individual treatment.
• Which Satir communication block is described as 'A behavior where a person displaces the potential problem and substitutes another unrelated activity'?
• Regarding the PSST and PMT components, which statement is true?
• Which type of group is NOT listed as a type used in chemical dependency groups?
• Family therapy is best described as ...
• Which statement describes a limitation of the Recovery Model?
• What is a primary goal of the Engagement/Motivation phase of FFT?
• Which description best characterizes closed questions?
• The term for the family one forms with a mate and one's own children is
• Linear Causality is best described as which of the following?
• Which practice is central to ACT to increase present-mocused awareness?
• Which personal space distance is commonly used for conversations with friends and associates?
• Thought stopping is a learned response that requires client cooperation to change negative behavior; when successful the client does what?
• The in-school discipline practice called ISS stands for
• In PCIT, where is the therapist during sessions typically located to observe parent-child interaction?
• Which option is NOT a modality in BASIC ID?
• In family therapy for OCD, which statement best describes the therapist's approach?
• Groups for Serious Mental Illness primarily use which approach?
• Psychotherapy of the Absurd was developed by Carl Whitaker and is based on which art form?
• Which statement correctly characterizes Social Learning Theory?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a category for analyzing group work?
• Which statement best describes the goal of Child-Directed Interaction (CDI)?
• In the Boston Model, which stage involves handling transference, rivalries, and a degree of uncovering?
• Which type of group helps members learn social skills and function more effectively in the community?
• CBGT for social phobias is a form of exposure therapy done in a group environment. Which option best reflects a typical group setup?
• What is a central principle of Process Groups as described by Irvin Yalom?
• Which SCIENCE step corresponds to examination of choices that can be used to modify behavior?
• In Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder, which practice is central to the approach?
• Which best describes a complementary family interaction?
• What is a primary motivational factor for change according to Bowen’s family systems theory?
• Which phase in the Reciprocal Interactional or Mediating Model involves tuning in or preparation for entry?
• In Eric Berne's Transactional Analysis, what is the Adult ego state?
• Which statement accurately reflects heterogeneity and homogeneity in group formation?
• In the SCIENCE framework, which step corresponds to narrowing the options and experimenting with possible modifications?
• Which Behaviorism intervention is described as using gradual exposure to reduce fear?
• Which Satir communication block is described as 'The role played by some people in reaction to threat or stress in the family'?
• What does Satir therapy emphasize?
• Which technique is commonly used in Behavioral Group Therapies?
• Which statement about the Remedial/Rehabilitative Model of Group Practice is true?
• Which statement describes the Recovery Model's shift in control over treatment decisions?
• Which term refers to the tendency of a system to wear down and move toward disorder?
• Single-session therapy is typically delivered in what time frame?
• Which technique is commonly used as part of the warm-up in psychodrama?
• Trauma-informed care rests on the premise that every client should be approached with sensitivity and care because many individuals have experienced trauma. Which statement best reflects this approach?
• Which term describes the ongoing patterns of interaction among family members that maintain the problem?
• Solution-Focused Therapy posits that change is possible but requires what from the individual?
• In REBT, which term refers to the process of detecting irrationalities, debating them, and distinguishing between logical and illogical thinking?
• Which Satir communication block is described as 'The act of pointing outwards when an issue creates stress'?
• Exercise programs for counselor self-care are best described as?
• Which statement reflects the principle of self-determination in group counseling values?
• In family therapy, the identified patient is
• Which statement is NOT a listed benefit of Therapeutic Humor?
• Within the system analysis approach, what describes living groups as interacting elements functioning as a whole?
• Which statement best describes treatment for Children of Alcoholics?
• Which year is associated with Murstein and Brust exploring humor linking romantic couples?
• Humor has been linked to a decrease in which cardiovascular measure?
• In group dynamics, which pair captures opposing interactions that influence productivity?
• Morphogenesis in family therapy refers to...
• In the Boston Model of Group Development, which stage focuses on limit setting, clarification, and the use of the program?
• Which statement reflects confidentiality in Groups for Sex Offenders when membership is voluntary?
• In Experiential Symbolic Family Therapy, the therapist would typically:
• According to Tuckman's model, which description corresponds to the Form stage?
• Which service involves aligning multiple services to meet the client's needs?
• Which term describes a regression where earlier responses reemerge during termination?
• Which action is described as reinforcing rules of the group in the beginning phase?
• Which theory posits that individuals need to organize their perceptions in ways that are consistent and comfortable?
• Which description best captures the goal of family therapy interventions for panic disorders?
• What is the sequence of steps in ACT as listed in the material?
• Multisystemic Therapy (MST) for antisocial behavior emphasizes delivering services in what setting?
• Programming in Group Work should build on the needs, interests, and abilities of members and avoid which of the following?
• During the Behavior Change phase of FFT, what is a central focus of the therapist's work?
• According to the behavior model in family therapy, how is a child's behavior learned?
• A psychodrama session commonly begins with which of the following?
• When should humor be applied in therapy according to guidelines?
• In the SCIENCE framework, which step corresponds to specification of the problem?
• Which group commonly exhibits themes such as fear, anger, guilt, depression, anxiety, inability to trust, and delayed developmental/socialization?
• Behaviorism in psychology is best described as anticipating that the client can unlearn dysfunctional behaviors.
• In open groups, the counselor is kept in a highly central position throughout the life of the group, providing continuity. Which type of group exhibits this characteristic?
• Which stressor is described as balancing group self-determination with an active leadership role in the beginning phase?
• Cognitive-client therapy was designed by David Wexler in 1974 and is based on Information Processing Theory.
• Extinction is defined as ...
• In system analysis, which concept indicates that two or more elements combine to act as one?
• Organizational models for psychoecological delivery were identified by which author and year?
• Externalizing in a group is described as.
• What does boundary maintenance refer to in group theory?
• Motivational Enhancement Therapy for Substance Abuse is usually delivered in how many sessions?
• Which statement best describes a complementary transaction?
• Term used in facilities like schools or jails to bring behavior into line with societal or family rules
• Which of the following is one of the five steps of Rational Behavior Therapy?
• What are boundaries in family therapy?
• Visualization may be used alongside exposure therapy, a combination that can be quite stressful. Which statement is accurate?
• The PMT program duration and format involve how many sessions and what length?
• Sleep therapy for PTSD teaches coping with nightmares through which approach?
• Which statement best describes Moreno's view of groups in relation to group process?
• In ERP for OCD, which step is typically the first?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the five primary instruments used in Moreno's psychodrama?
• In family dynamics with panic disorders, what pattern is often observed when agoraphobia is present?
• Working Agreements in Group Work should consider which relationships?
• Group Development refers to the ongoing group processes that influence progress of a group or any of its sub-groups over time.
• Which practice is advised when using humor in therapy?
• In ACT, which technique involves separating from thoughts to lessen their impact?
• In Satir's framework, which term describes the 3-person system that forms when a two-person relationship experiences tension?
• In BASIC ID, which modality corresponds to the letter A?
• The Developmental Preventive Model emphasizes which of the following ideas?
• Which therapy option is listed as a treatment for PTSD?
• Which theory explains that processes are balanced when they are consistent with a person’s beliefs and perceptions?
• Which intervention is listed under Behaviorism Interventions?
• Which therapy combines psychoanalytic and behavioral techniques with eclectic approaches?
• Which attribute is listed under the formal vs informal structure discussion?
• Which Habit Reversal Therapy step involves identifying triggers through logs and client interviews to understand when the behavior is at risk?
• What is described as the physiological foundation for psychotherapy?
• Which type of group is formed around a particular theme or to deal with a crisis and is typically time-limited?
• Which psychological perspective played a major role in the development of group dynamics and views experiences as organized within a field?
• Guidelines for chemical dependency groups include maintaining confidentiality, using 'I' statements, speaking directly to others, and which other guideline?
• Which term refers to the patterned interactions, network of roles, communications, leadership, and power relationships that distinguish a group at any point in time?
• Boundary making in Structural Therapy is best described as which of the following?
• Operant Conditioning is based on which principle?
• Which statement accurately describes Groups for Spouse Abusers?
• What is the main goal of Behavioral Group Therapies?
• Triangulation in family therapy is best understood as ...
• Which is an example of a Primary group?
• Which statement best characterizes formed groups?
• In the Generalization phase of FFT, the family learns to influence which systems?
• Which paradoxical intervention involves projecting a negative behavior in an exaggeratedly negative light to challenge the client’s self-image?
• Scapegoating in group dynamics is best described as what?
• In the system analysis framework, what term describes how interaction affects status, roles, group emotions, power, and values?
• Which approach emphasizes the symbolic nature of relationships and the interpretation of symbols and meanings in group interactions?
• How are trauma events characterized within trauma-informed care?
• What is the ultimate goal of Bowenian therapy?
• Which concept describes the tendency of a system to move toward disorder?
• Which statement best captures a central idea of symbolic interactionism in group behavior?
• Which item is explicitly listed as a service in the organizational models for psychoecological delivery?
• In the Storm stage, which describes the group's emotions and dynamics?
• To stop a behavior in operant conditioning, what is typically done?
• Structural Family Therapy is most closely associated with which clinician?
• In the Developmental Preventive Model, crises are interpreted as what?
• Psychoeducation for schizophrenia often includes teaching individuals about their disease and the effects of medications. Which technique helps clients verify their perceptions when symptoms persist?
• In Gestalt-based group dynamics, which concept refers to the degree of unity and shared aims among group members?
• In ERP, what is described in the fear analysis step?
• During the Perform stage, how does group functioning change?
• Functional Family Therapy for adolescents with antisocial behavior includes three phases. Which sequence correctly lists these phases?
• What is the primary focus of the Social Goals Model of Group Practice?
• Family therapy for PTSD includes which components?
• Homeostasis in a family system is
• Open questioning is described as which of the following?
• Which statement best reflects a benefit of hobbies for counselor self-care?
• Group Development is best described as which statement?
• Visualization to treat anxiety disorders is primarily used for which effects?
• Which function is listed as something the family provides to its members in Bowenian theory?
• Which humor category involves humor at the expense of another, such as slapstick?
• Token economies are a concept associated with which conditioning framework?
• Therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder aims to express thoughts and impulses in an appropriate way; which therapy is most successful?
• Play frame involves which of the following?
• Which term in Transactional Analysis describes messages that occur on two levels, the social or overt level and the hidden or psychological level?
• Which paradoxical intervention involves describing a negative behavior in an even more negative light through exaggeration?
• In SFT, which questioning technique asks about any small changes and whether those changes influenced relationships?
• The Relational Model of Group Development was developed by which author?
• Collaborative therapy in family therapy is characterized by:
• Which therapy emphasizes experience over information in changing family dynamics?
• Mimesis in Structural Family Therapy refers to the process where the therapist mimics the positive and negative behavior patterns of different family members. Which option correctly defines this concept?
• The PSST program is designed for which group?
• In family therapy for OCD, which strategy is described as helpful for reducing OCD triggers?
• Which form of meditation is NOT listed as a form for counselor self-care?
• In the Norm stage, which statement best describes group functioning?
• Which is a recommended counselor action during termination of group process?
• Which Satir communication block is described as 'When a person keeps their emotions in checks and functions with the precision and monotony of a machine'?
• According to Eric Berne's Transactional Analysis, what does an Ego State represent?
• Boundary making is important because many family conflicts arise from confusion about each person's role. Which statement best reflects this?
• In Social Reinforcement and Exchange Theory applied to groups, which is the primary unit of analysis?
• Which statement accurately describes DBT for BPD as a treatment?
• Which term describes a family pattern where members speak for each other and complete each other's sentences as a sign of closeness?
• Which circulatory effect is associated with humor?
• Enactment, a technique used in Structural Family Therapy, involves clients enacting scenarios to reveal conflicts. Which option lists this technique correctly?
• In Rational Behavior Therapy, what does cognitive-emotive dissonance refer to?
• The Subjective Units of Distress Rating Scale is a 0-10 scale of distress used in CBGT.
• In Transactional Analysis, what is a Transaction?
• Psychoeducation for schizophrenia often includes teaching about the disease and medications, but may also involve what method to handle persistent symptoms?
• Which task is essential in the beginning phase of group process?
• Heritage refers to
• Psychobehavioral Therapy was developed in 1971 by George E Woody and combines psychoanalytic and behavioral techniques.
• In the Boston Model of Group Development, which stage is defined by regulation by the counselor, expressions of concern, heavy dependence on the counselor, hesitant disclosure, and clarification of purpose?
• Which of the following is one of the Motivational Enhancement Therapy strategies that helps consolidate motivation by reviewing the session?
• In the Boston Model, which stage focuses on evaluation, ambivalence, and incorporating new resources?
• In the Tavistick Group-Centered Models, how is the therapist typically positioned?
• In Bowen's theory, what term describes the ability to keep one’s own thoughts and feelings distinct while remaining connected to the family?
• Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) is designed for which population?
• Group therapy for BPD aims to teach behavioral skills such as self-soothing. Which option best reflects this?
• In group dynamics, which term describes maintaining a balance of forces within the group?
• Whitaker believed co-therapists were a great aid to successful counseling because which statement is accurate?
• In the middle phase, which action is most associated with monitoring ongoing progress and signaling the need to continue work?
• In Transactional Analysis, what describes the Parent ego state?
• Which statement best describes Parent Education Groups?
• Which medication is listed as a pharmacologic treatment for OCD?
• Habit Reversal Therapy is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy used to help people with which disorders?
• Scapegoating in family dynamics occurs when ...
• In the Multimodal Therapy BASIC ID framework, what does the letter D stand for?
• In Eric Berne's Transactional Analysis, what is the Child ego state?
• Which term describes a treatment that allows the client to express emotions while the therapist provides support, education, and feedback?
• Psychoeducation for bipolar disorder commonly includes which practice?
• What term describes attributes that characterize a group at any point in time?
• Which self-monitoring tool is mentioned as part of psychoeducation for bipolar disorder?
• In the Remedial/Rehabilitative Model, which activities define the Beginning stage?
• Which physical symptom is reported as relieved by humor?
• Which model assumes a rough unity between involvement in social action and psychological health, with early work emphasizing immigrant socialization?
• What is the focus of treatment planning in Bowenian family therapy?
• Paradoxical intervention strategies typically involve what?
• Which statement is NOT an advantage of group work?
• In paradoxical interventions, which term refers to advising that a negative behavior not be changed or changed only slowly?
• Group practice aims to facilitate normal growth and development, especially during stressful times in the life cycle.
• CBGT for social phobias typically uses about 6 clients with 1 or 2 therapists.
• What is the typical group size in Freudian/Neo-Freudian Approach to Group Practice?
• Which principle is central to ACT?
• Which of the following are listed as approaches to CBT?
• Which statement best describes how healthy relationships support counselor self-care?
• Who founded Rational Emotive Therapy (REBT)?
• Which statement is attributed to Freud regarding humor in psychotherapy?
• A purpose of group practice is to help prevent personal and social distress or breakdown.
• Which are part of the counselor's role in contracting?
• During group formation, the counselor should present a statement of purpose that includes which elements?
• Therapy Groups are designed to help members...
• Linear Causality describes which concept?
• Which approach relies heavily on reinforcement and conditioning, associated with B. F. Skinner?
• In Structural family therapy, what is the therapist's primary action?
• Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) was developed by whom?
• The humor category that lets off pent-up negative emotions and includes sarcasm is called?
• Which theoretical approach is associated with Jay Haley?
• In Structural Family Therapy, what is the goal when subsystems are enmeshed or overly rigid?
• Which researchers are associated with conditioning a young boy to develop a phobia of white, furry animals?
• Which option is NOT listed as a PTSD therapy in the material?
• Which term refers to the set of customs, traditions, physical characteristics, and other cultural artifacts inherited from ancestors?
• Which practice is emphasized in Groups for Sexually Abused Children?
• In the Reciprocal Interactional or Mediating Model, how are goals developed?
• In psychoecological delivery, which term denotes the primary delivery target?
• DBT for BPD is based on the premise that clients often lack which skills?
• Enmeshment is defined as
• Which method reduces obsessive thoughts by using reminders or noxious stimuli to interrupt chain-of-thought patterns, such as snapping a rubber band?
• Which skill is taught in Beck's cognitive therapy to address distorted thinking?
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for BPD is typically conducted how often?
• Optimal arousal in humor is derived from what?
• Which family strategy is recommended when interacting with a client with OCD?
• In CBT for PTSD, which methods are described as part of confronting trauma?
• In Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI), what is taught to parents as the primary approach to managing behavior?
• In counselor's role for group member selection, which practice best reflects ensuring appropriate membership while respecting autonomy?
• What is the primary goal of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) in OCD treatment?
• Growth Groups in group counseling are primarily designed to help members do which of the following?
• Remediation process that involves getting to the root cause of the problem
• According to Balance Theory, when are perceptions considered balanced?
• Which concept in Bowen’s Family Systems Theory refers to issues transmitted across generations, where parents pass emotional problems to a child?
• The family into which one is born is called
• In Transactional Analysis, which type of transaction is characterized by responses that are directed to a different ego state than the one that sent the message?
• In formed groups, the group is counselor-guided in interventions and timing by understanding of individual and interpersonal behavior related to the group's purpose. Which term best describes this kind of group?
• In Strategic Family Therapy, symptoms are viewed as ...
• What practice is recommended regarding a client’s personal space in counseling?
• Relabeling in paradoxical intervention is about ...
• Which of the following is an intervention associated with Behaviorism?
• Coaching for counselor self-care is useful for which goals?
• Which of the following is NOT a step in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD?
• In systemic family therapy, homeostasis refers to