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CADC EXAM

WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

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 - correct 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 - correct answer- b. making

referrals

• Which statement is TRUE regarding dual relationships with

clients that might impair the counselor's judgement?

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• 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 - correct

answer- a. they must be avoided

• 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. - correct answer- b. have incorrect information and unanswered questions about the program

• A common error that counselors make when conducting an

assessment is:

• processing the data collected from the client
• asking too many questions and interrupting the client
• moving too quickly from data collection to treatment planning 2 / 4

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• focusing on strengths and weaknesses rather than

relationships - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer- b.

address issues critical to the functioning of the group as a whole

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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 - correct 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 - correct 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
• to refer him/her to the nearest psychiatrist
• to help convert the emergency into a solvable problem
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