NBPTS School Counseling Practice Test

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• Which of the following is a function of elementary school counselors in the ASCA model?
• Which PD is Cluster B; Self-interest, no care for social rules, manipulative?
• Which level of family cohesion is described as a disengaged, distant relationship?
• A school counselor collaborates with teachers to identify and support at-risk students by which approach?
• What is the appropriate process regarding consent for counseling services in schools?
• Which term describes a great need to perform a behavior?
• What is an example of a data-driven decision in school counseling?
• How do you align a school counseling program with district goals and budget constraints?
• Which mood disorder is described as not meeting the full criteria of either bipolar I or bipolar II?
• Which PD is Cluster A and characterized by distrust of others?
• Describe how you would implement a literacy-support collaboration with librarians and teachers, including assessment and progress checks.
• Which theorist is associated with Cognitive Development?
• Which are essential components of a data-informed annual school counseling program plan?
• Under DEFINE, Mindsets and Behaviors apply to which paired standards?
• Which statement aligns with the ASCA Model's commitment to equity?
• Which item is included in an IDEA IEP?
• What does social loafing describe?
• What is a primary function of the school counselor in addressing bias incidents?
• What is the fundamental difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan regarding eligibility and services in the school setting?
• What is the purpose of a reunification plan within crisis planning?
• Which practice best demonstrates data-driven decision making in a school counseling program?
• Which type of validity refers to whether respondents can tell what the items are measuring?
• Define culturally sustaining counseling and provide an example of applying it in a school setting.
• Which item is NOT listed as a way professional school counselors access research resources?
• Which elements constitute ethical decision-making when facing dual relationships or conflicts of interest?
• Which type analyzes the relationship between variables and is concerned with cause?
• In consultation, the consultant assists the consultee in their relationship with someone else.
• In the 1960s, there was a focus on developmentally appropriate, evidence-based school counseling structure. Which of the following best describes that focus?
• What is the three-layer MTSS model and the counselor's role at each tier?
• What is the role of counseling during major school-wide change (e.g., new building or policy changes)?
• In Triadic-Dependent consultation, who implements the intervention with the student?
• Which type of reliability assesses consistency between two scorers?
• Cognitive behavioral therapy combines which approaches?
• Which theory is characterized by learning through observation and modeling, as demonstrated by the Bobo doll experiment?
• Which cluster includes Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal PDs?
• Which of the following statements reflects a middle school counselor's role?
• Which elements characterize a group counseling intervention focused on social skills for middle school students?
• During collaboration, which role provides support and acts on behalf of the other party?
• Which acculturation process refers to cultures blending together?
• Which statement is not among the six propositions of Existential Therapy?
• Which practices support cultural humility in counselor supervision and professional development?
• Which career development theory links career satisfaction to congruence between personality and career traits?
• Which statement best captures the Behavioral Perspective?
• Which is the final stage in the Stages of Group Development?
• How should confidentiality be managed when a student asks you not to share information with parents or teachers, but you believe it's essential for well-being?
• What is the role of universal screening in MTSS?
• Which components comprise an 8th-grade transition plan with a college and career readiness mindset?
• Which ordering of the three major periods of the school counseling profession is correct?
• In a MTSS framework, what steps correctly describe progressing a student from Tier 2 to Tier 3?
• What is a recommended approach to interpret a school's standardized test data to identify gaps in access to advanced coursework for underrepresented groups?
• Which PD is Cluster C; Need to be taken care of by others?
• Which stage is associated with being liked and wanting to gain approval?
• Which statement describes the ASSESS component?
• In Freudian psychoanalytic theory, which component of personality is responsible for immediate gratification?
• Which practice best supports the development of culturally inclusive classroom guidance lessons in collaboration with teachers?
• Which design provides cause with random assignment?
• What is the purpose of progress monitoring within MTSS?
• Darwin's theory of evolution posits that development is primarily influenced by which factor?
• Which statement describes collaboration?
• Which PD is Cluster B; Grandiose behaviors that mask insecurity?
• Which theorist is associated with ecological systems theory?
• Which view posits that development occurs in distinct stages and is influenced by nurture?
• Which class is commonly used as mood stabilizers in bipolar disorder?
• Which theory emphasizes the role of early relationships between caregiver and child in shaping social and emotional development?
• Which method is a primary tool in the Behavioral Perspective to modify behavior?
• In Social-Cognitive Theory, career development is based on which factors?
• How should a counselor monitor progress after implementing a school-wide prevention program?
• In Bronfenbrenner's theory, which system describes the interconnections between microsystems (for example, family and school)?
• Which PD is in Cluster A and described as quirky, bizarre ideas and behaviors viewed as weird?
• Which data source best helps assess whether targeted outreach increased enrollment in advanced coursework for underrepresented groups?
• Which restorative-practices principle best addresses harm while promoting accountability without punishment?
• Explain the relationship between SEL competencies and academics and how measure it in a district.
• Which theorists are associated with Developmental Theories of career development?
• Which PD is in Cluster A and characterized by disinterest in the lives of others?
• Which statement about Title IX protections is correct?
• What best describes FERPA-compliant data sharing with external partners?
• How do you plan and implement a school-wide prevention program addressing a risk, such as vaping, with fidelity?
• Explain the role of school counselors in tracking graduation and postsecondary outcomes.
• What does the Developmental Perspective primarily study?
• Which statement best indicates that a school counseling program is culturally responsive and inclusive?
• Which statement about FERPA is correct?
• How should a school counselor collaborate with families with limited English proficiency?
• Which evidence-based counseling interventions are appropriate for adolescents addressing anxiety?
• In group dynamics, which term describes focusing on a single task and not addressing other factors?
• Which PD is Cluster B; Positive or negative attention-seeking?
• Which type of research aims to understand a phenomenon?
• In SMART goals, what does the 'R' stand for?
• Measurement Scales: Which scale has a true zero point?
• How does a school counselor implement college and career readiness activities for elementary or middle school students?
• In Piaget's stages of cognitive development, which stage is characterized by egocentrism and the use of symbolic thought?
• Which option correctly lists all four parts of the ASCA National Model?
• Cognitive disorders are diagnosed by looking at which two areas?
• Under the MANAGE component of the ASCA National Model, which statement best describes its focus?
• Which theorist stressed that social interaction and language are fundamental to cognitive development?
• Which orientation argues that minorities should be counseled like the majority population?
• Which learning theorist is best known for social learning theory and modeling?
• How should a district evaluate the effectiveness of a school-wide conflict-resolution program?
• Good qualitative research methods can provide for which of the following?
• Which type of reliability uses two versions of a test?
• During the formative period, which individual became a proponent of guidance counseling focusing on growth and prevention?
• In 2003, which framework was introduced to guide school counseling practice?
• Which of the following best describes an equity-centered outreach plan?
• A parent asks that their child be removed from a group counseling session. How should you respond while upholding confidentiality and student rights?
• Which phase of Crisis Incident Stress Management helps relate symptoms to the event and emphasizes positive reactions?
• Which data sources are most appropriate to review when deciding how to move a student from Tier 2 to Tier 3?
• What is the purpose of leadership and advocacy within the school counseling program, and provide an example of an advocacy initiative?
• Which option is NOT a component of the ASCA National Model?
• Which Gestalt resistance form involves blurred lines between self and world?
• What is a recommended approach when addressing disparities in discipline by race/ethnicity, SES, or language group?
• Which of the following illustrates a counseling role?
• During the Transitional period, which milestone occurred in 1953?
• Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good quantitative research methods?
• In coordinating with families and staff, which practice best protects student confidentiality?
• Which domains are included in the ASCA National Standards?
• In Rogers' Person-Centered Therapy, which is NOT a core technique?
• Which ethical considerations are essential when using social media or digital platforms for school counseling outreach?
• What characterizes the Constructivist Perspective?
• If a MTSS progress-monitoring trend shows initial gains during Tier 2 but regression after a change in classroom instruction, how should you interpret it?
• In the Ethical Decision Making Model, which step involves considering the setting, parental rights and minors' rights?
• What is a hallmark of the Social Cognitive Perspective?
• What is the difference between universal screening and progress monitoring, and how should each be used in a school counseling program?
• What is a key component of an equity-centered outreach plan?
• Which design provides a causal conclusion but lacks random assignment?
• Which form of resistance is characterized by passively experiencing the world, 'go with the flow'?
• Which steps should be taken to assess a student's readiness for the middle-to-high school transition?
• Which orientation is characterized by counseling minorities using the same framework as the majority population?
• What is a best practice for supporting students with language barriers in counseling?
• ASCA National Standards include which domains?
• Which SMART component is about deadlines?
• Epigenetic psychobiological systems describe development as the interaction of biology and what else?
• Which type of validity asks if the test measures what it claims?
• What standard-setting milestone was reached in 1997 for school counseling?
• According to Adler's Individual Psychology, happiness comes from three tasks.
• Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development is characterized by the ability to think logically about concrete events?
• What is required when sharing student information with external partners?
• What is the main idea of the Constructivist Perspective?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor important for interpreting research?
• Which step involves evaluating the selected action?
• Which PD is Cluster C; Avoids relationships because sensitive to others?
• What is the role of the school counselor in supporting students with ADHD or other executive function challenges?
• Which theory attributes mental illness to biological causes?
• In Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), the components labeled ABC describe which sequence?
• Which cluster includes Avoidant and Dependent PDs?
• In Crisis Incident Stress Management, which phase focuses on validating emotions and identifying the most traumatic aspect?
• Under what circumstances is sharing a student’s progress with teachers permissible without explicit parental consent?
• Which of the following is NOT a Direct Service in the DELIVER component?
• When a student discloses abuse or neglect, which of the following steps is most appropriate for a counselor?
• How should a counselor engage a reluctant student in transition planning?
• In what scenarios are restorative practices preferred over punitive discipline, and what evidence supports this approach?
• Which act passed in 1958 provided for more funding for education?
• Which PD is Cluster B; Need for constant company and difficulty regulating emotions?
• In classical conditioning, learning occurs through the association between what?
• Which statement best describes the Social Cognitive Perspective?
• Which technique is NOT listed as a grief counseling technique?
• Which validity refers to the extent to which a test predicts results of other measures?
• How should student attendance data be used to inform the school counseling program?
• In coordinating with community-based organizations (CBOs) to support students, which practice is most essential?
• Which consultation type involves the consultant and consultee jointly developing a plan, with the consultee implementing the intervention?
• Which type of validity ensures the content of a test represents the domain it's intended to measure?
• How should you engage in reflective practice and supervision to improve your counseling practice?
• What is a key component of advocating for equitable access to postsecondary opportunities for all students?
• Which action best ensures ongoing collaboration and equitable support for students through partnerships with families and community resources?
• Which option best describes the recommended process for referrals to outside mental health services and the information to provide to families?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of membership in professional organizations?
• Which concept is listed as a trend in the educational system?
• In Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, the trait of perfectionism that makes relationships difficult is most closely associated with which cluster?
• Which statement best describes the Cognitive Perspective?
• In the Diathesis-Stress Model, disorders are understood to result from predisposed biological factors that are triggered by what?
• The concept that a learner can perform at a higher level with guidance from a more knowledgeable other is called?
• Which type of research aims to understand characteristics and behavior?
• Which statement best describes continuous versus partial reinforcement?
• Which treatment is NOT listed for Anxiety Disorders in the material?
• In the four-component model, which statement best describes the progression from thoughts and emotions to other dimensions?
• In psychotherapy, which term describes the client feeling emotions about the counselor?
• When evaluating a counseling program's effectiveness, which approach best utilizes progress-monitoring data?
• The Bobo Doll Experiment is most closely associated with which learning theory?
• How would you handle a data privacy breach in a school's counseling data?
• When a student discloses suicidal thoughts, what are the immediate actions a school counselor should take?
• Which theory attributes mental illness to psychological factors or the environment?
• Which PD is best described as instability in relationships and self-image with emotional volatility?
• Under DEFINE, Mindsets and Behaviors apply to which standards?
• How can counselors assess classroom-level climate and student well-being?
• The level characterized by emotional closeness is called:
• In Freudian psychoanalytic theory, which structure of personality mediates between the id and the external world, often called the reality principle?
• Which of the following is an indirect service example?
• When developing a safety plan with a student at risk, which elements should be included?
• Which is the second phase of Existential Therapy's three-phase model?
• Which tool best supports progress monitoring in a literacy intervention?
• Which statement best describes how school counselors should document counseling services to balance accountability and student privacy?
• In consultation, who is the consultee assisted by the consultant?
• In the Ethical Decision Making Model, which step comes after defining the problem emotionally and intellectually?
• What is a primary focus of high school counselors?
• What does Section 504 of the ADA ensure?
• In a consultation where the consultee seeks help, the consultant provides guidance, and the consultee then implements the intervention with the student, which consultation type describes this pattern?
• Which statement best describes how the ASCA National Model foundations support equity in access to counseling services?
• Which component is central to Bandura's Social-Cognitive Theory?
• What should be included when planning a transition plan for a student with diverse needs?
• Under Section 504, a student with diabetes is allowed to use the restroom as needed.
• In the four components, which statement best describes the interaction among the dimensions?
• When designing culturally inclusive guidance lessons, which practice best supports student access and engagement?
• What ratio is recommended for counselor to student caseload under ASCA guidelines?
• Which act enacted in 1975 increased services and led to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)?
• What is a primary goal of Rogers' person-centered therapy?
• Which of the following is NOT one of Bronfenbrenner's five ecological systems?
• Which elements does a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) typically identify to inform counseling interventions?
• How can you measure the impact of counseling services on student achievement outcomes?
• What is restorative practices in school discipline?
• Which phase in Crisis Incident Stress Management involves discussing known facts and dispelling rumors?
• Which is the final stage in the Kubler-Ross stages of grief?
• In the Consultation and Collaboration Roles framework, which role provides conflict resolution framework?
• During the formative period, who implemented regular guidance focusing on vocational/career instruction?
• Which statement aligns with the ASCA Recommendations' time allocation for school counseling services?
• Reliability vs Validity: What does validity measure?
• Which PD is characterized by grandiosity and need for admiration but underlying insecurity?
• In the chronic absenteeism SMART example, which element is shown by 'Monitor student attendance rates'?
• Which of the following is a Pre-Conventional stage of Kohlberg's moral development?
• Which bipolar type is milder and usually features hypomania rather than full mania?
• In SMART goals, what does the 'A' stand for?
• What is the role of administrators during a student risk assessment?
• In crisis response planning, what are the essential components of a school-wide safety plan?
• In Erikson's psychosocial development theory, which stage corresponds to adolescence?