Question 1

List out the components of the I CAN START conceptual framework and briefly describe the importance of each factor in treatment.

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Question 2

Case conceptualization refers to

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A)   developing a clinical picture of a client's situation
B)   accurately diagnosing a client
C)   developing a treatment plan for the client
D)   understanding a client's diagnosisE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

A good treatment plan is relational. This means that

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A)   It is tailored to the client's individual needs and is based on client goals, objectives, and strengths.
B)   It focuses on client strengths, resources, times of resiliency, and ability to cope rather than the client's diagnosis.
C)   It is sensitive to the client's context of culture, gender, and other developmental factors.
D)   It is based on a strong client-counselor relationship, and is therefore sensitive to the client's treatment goals and context.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is true of treatment plans:

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A)   They are static documents that should not be changed
B)   They are fluid documents that must continuously be adjusted
C)   They are created mostly by the client
D)   They are created mostly by the counselorE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Counselors should assess a client's level of functioning before creating a treatment plan in order to

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A)   set realistic goals for the client
B)   determine if the client is suitable for psychosocial treatment
C)   determine which type of treatment would best fit the client's needs
D)   determine the number of sessions in which to carry out the treatment planE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Although there is software available that outputs client treatment plans, it is important that counselors

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A)   Ensure the treatment plan is specific to client needs
B)   Not deviate from the treatment plan outputted by the software
C)   Ensure that the treatment plan is correct as the software is often inaccurate
D)   Use the same treatment plan for each client with a given diagnosisE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

According to the I CAN START model, contextual assessment refers to

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A)   Observations the counselor makes in the context of treatment
B)   Other issues the client is facing surrounding the primary diagnosis
C)   Factors such as demographics, family dynamics/support, and current struggles
D)   Using formal and informal assessment to aid in case conceptualizationE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The I CAN START model is

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A)   used mostly in children with autism to guide case conceptualization and treatment planning
B)   a model used by counselors to guide case conceptualization and treatment planning
C)   based on operant conditioning and used to motivate clients to meet treatment goals
D)   based on operant conditioning and used mostly in children to encourage progressE) A) and C)
F) All of the above B

Question 9

Two important variables counselors must balance in treatment planning include

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A)   client's commitment to treatment and client's situation/preferences
B)   client's willingness to change and client's situation/preferences
C)   client's willingness to change and evidence-based treatments
D)   client's situation/preferences and evidence-based treatmentsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the most important client variables that determine successful counseling outcomes:

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A)   Client's motivation to change
B)   Client's presenting concern
C)   Client's social support
D)   Client's personalityE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Client progress is measured mostly through

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A)   Personality assessments
B)   Client self-report
C)   Interviewing
D)   Counselor observationsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

It is important that clients choose their own treatment goals primarily so that they

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A)   will be motivated to change
B)   do not feel dominated by the counselor
C)   feel they have power in the relationship
D)   can develop their own treatment plansE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

In creating a treatment plan for clients, it is important that problem selection is

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A)   Specific, concrete, and clearly stated
B)   General, concrete, and clearly stated
C)   Specific, abstract, and clearly stated
D)   General, abstract, and clearly statedE) All of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 14

According to the stages of change model, during the contemplation phase of change, the client:

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A)   May lack awareness that a problem exists and have no intention of changing
B)   Is becoming more aware that a problem exists, but has made no plans to change
C)   Has begun planning small incremental changes, but has not begun this process
D)   Is implementing the action plan by modifying his or her behaviorsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following is the most important treatment variable that determines successful counseling outcomes?

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A)   Duration of treatment
B)   The therapeutic alliance
C)   The treatment setting
D)   The cost of appointmentE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is a reason for using formal assessment in developing treatment plans:

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A)   It helps counselors to better understand the client
B)   It allows clients to play an active role in treatment planning
C)   It determines if the client is at risk of harming self or others
D)   It provides statistical validity for the treatment planE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

A common mistake made by novice counselors in creating treatment goals is

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A)   Creating too many treatment goals or goals that are too complex
B)   Creating too few treatment goals or goals that are too simple
C)   Creating treatment goals themselves instead of allowing the client to create them
D)   Creating goals that are too easy for the client to accomplishE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Guidelines for evaluating evidence-based treatments, theories, and/or approaches include all of the following, except:

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A)   Approaches and interventions must be based on some documented, clear conceptual model of change
B)   Approaches and interventions must be similar to or found in federal registries and/or the peer- reviewed literature
C)   Approaches and interventions are supported by the documentation of one scientific inquiry that seems credible and rigorous
D)   Approaches and interventions have been reviewed and deemed credible by informed experts in that treatment areaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 19

In general, which of the following variables have not been shown to affect treatment outcomes:

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A)   The therapeutic relationship/alliance
B)   Counselor theoretical orientation
C)   Counselor training
D)   Counselor directivenessE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

According to the DSM-5, in developing a treatment plan, the counselor can assess the client's level of functioning through

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A)   GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning)  scores
B)   Solely counselor observations
C)   WHODAS scores
D)   GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning)  and WHODAS scoresE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 1: Developing Effective Treatment Plans

List out the components of the I CAN START conceptual framework and briefly describe the importance of each factor in treatment.

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Case conceptualization refers to

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A good treatment plan is relational. This means that

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Which of the following is true of treatment plans:

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Counselors should assess a client's level of functioning before creating a treatment plan in order to

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Although there is software available that outputs client treatment plans, it is important that counselors

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Client progress is measured mostly through

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According to the stages of change model, during the contemplation phase of change, the client:

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Which of the following is the most important treatment variable that determines successful counseling outcomes?

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A common mistake made by novice counselors in creating treatment goals is

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