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1 CADC EXAM ACTUAL EXAM A, B & C ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
CADC EXAM ACTUAL EXAM A
1. It is considered unethical for a counselor to:
- talk with a client any place other than the counseling office
- treat client problems that are beyond his skill level
- refuse treatment for certain clients
- discuss some personal feelings - ANSWER-b. treat client problems that are beyond his skill
level
- When participating in the screening process, a counselor must also be skilled in:
- consulting with other professionals
- making referrals
- family system dynamics
- release of information forms - ANSWER-b. making referrals
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- Which statement is TRUE regarding dual relationships with clients that might impair the
counselor's judgement?
- they must be avoided
- they should be discouraged
- they are left to the discretion of the counselor
- they should first be discussed with one's superior - ANSWER-a. they must be avoided
4. If the orientation process is neglected or incomplete a client may:
- remain in denial about his/her addiction and leave against staff advice
- have incorrect information and unanswered questions about the program
- need to be referred to an outside agency for additional counseling
- need additional education about addiction and its effects on the body. - ANSWER-b. have
incorrect information and unanswered questions about the program
5. A common error that counselors make when conducting an assessment is:
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- asking too many questions and interrupting the client
- moving too quickly from data collection to treatment planning
- focusing on strengths and weaknesses rather than relationships - ANSWER-c. moving too
quickly from data collection to treatment planning
- Which of the following is essential for successful recovery from addiction?
- admitting to a drinking and/or drug problem
- working all 12 steps of a 12-step program
- inpatient treatment and aftercare
- resolving family issues - ANSWER-a. admitting to a drinking and/or drug problem
7. Interventions by a group counselor should:
- be governed by group content as outlined during the orientation process
- address issues critical to the functioning of the group as a whole
- disregard the group process when it is deemed necessary
- only be made to halt potential violence - ANSWER-b. address issues critical to the functioning
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- When clients ask directly for advice, it is usually helpful for counselors to:
- avoid offering advice, since it negatively effects communication with the client
- encourage the client to explore various alternatives
- discuss with the client his/her request for advice
- give advice since it encourages independence in the counseling relationship - ANSWER-b.
encourage the client to explore various alternatives
- Which of the following does NOT have to appear on a "Release of Information" form?
- purpose of the release of information
- name of the recipient of information
- signature of counselor
- signature of client - ANSWER-c. signature of counselor
- A client experiences a crisis situation. As a counselor, your MOST important function is:
- to solve the client's presenting problem
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