Test Bank for Counseling Children and Adolescents, 1st Edition

Chapter Two: Systemically Informed Youth Counseling 1. When working with a young person, context may include all of the following except: a. Culture b. Development c. Gender d. Diagnoses 2. When considering cultural contexts for working with youth, counselors should: a. Assume that all clients from the same culture have similar values b. Explore how culture influences the client’s beliefs related to help-seeking c. Avoid discussing culture unless the client introduces the topic first d. Minimize the influence of culture on a young person to increase resilience 3. Which of the following is an example of a microaggression? a. A counselor greets a young Caucasian client with a handshake b. A counselor attends a meeting at school with a Caucasian client’s parents after obtaining written consent c. A counselor praises a young African American client for being articulate d. A counselor consults with an African American client’s pastor after obtaining written consent 4. A strengths-based approach to counseling involves: a. Focusing on clients’ strengths, previous successes, and resilience b. Relying on outside systems to promote client success and resilience c. Highlighting past failures to motivate the client the change d. Using reinforcers and punishments to promote client change 5. When working with a young client, a counselor encourages the client to set goals for the session and to select an assignment to complete for between-session homework. This counselor is building resilience by promoting: a. Social competence b. Problem solving c. Autonomy d. A sense of purpose 6. A counselor works with a client to explore how the client can develop new friendships at school and in the after-school program she attends. This counselor is building resilience by promoting: a. Social competence b. Problem solving c. Autonomy d. A sense of purpose 7. Family risk factors include: a. Lack of financial resources b. Negative interactions with peers c. Community-based violence d. Racism/prejudice 8. School risk factors include: a. Domestic violence b. Bullying c. Drug and weapon availability d. High residential mobility 9. Community risk factors include: a. Limited parental involvement b. Delinquent peer influences c. School violence d. Drug and weapon availability 10. Family protective factors include: a. Positive peer influences b. Expressions of warmth c. Motivation to achieve d. Leadership opportunities 11. School protective factors include: a. Positive peer influences b. Strong cultural identity c. Social and sports clubs d. Religious values 12. Community protective factors include: a. Leadership and volunteer opportunities b. Consistent and reasonable discipline c. Trusting friendships d. Motivation for achievement 13. When defining family as it relates to a client, a counselor should: a. Include all family members that are known to the counselor b. Focus only on family members living in the child’s household c. Include only biological relatives as family members d. Use the child’s subjective definition of family 14. A young client has been experiencing stomachaches, avoidance of school, and decreased appetite as a result of the recent birth of a younger sibling in the family. This response is considered: a. A sign that the child is at increased risk of mental health disorders b. An indication that the child is angry at his parents c. A reasonable response to sudden change in the family system d. An indication of poor attachment in early childhood 15. According to Olsen, family roles and rules are most effective when they are: a. Predictable and flexible b. Predictable and inflexible c. Unpredictable and flexible d. Unpredictable and inflexible 16. To accurately assess communication styles in families, the counselor should: a. Ask parents directly about how they communicate b. Observe family communication while discussing a range of topics c. Have the child draw a picture of how the family communicates d. Have the family complete a self-report assessment 17. Family factors that may negatively impact youth include all of the following except: a. A sibling with a mental or physical health disorder b. Overindulgence of the child c. Parents’ role as caregivers for their parents d. High expectations for academic success 18. Among the 3.5 million reports of child maltreatment, __________ percent involved allegations of neglect. a. 20 b. 40 c. 60 d. 80 19. Which of the following is true about child maltreatment? a. All children respond in similar ways to abuse or neglect by primary caregivers b. A child’s response to abuse or neglect is not influenced by the severity of the maltreatment c. Most children will experience secondary traumatic responses including feelings of helplessness and post-traumatic stress disorder d. Children who experience maltreatment often adapt and live healthy and productive lives 20. Which of the following is true about intimate partner violence and youth? a. Youth who are not physically involved in violence in the home are still likely to experience serious emotional consequences. b. Youth who witness intimate partner violence are less likely to bully peers or siblings c. Most mental health interventions for addressing the impact of intimate partner violence on youth are ineffective d. Only children are at decreased risk of being emotionally impacted by intimate partner violence 21. A counselor is working with an adolescent who states that, “My parents think school is dumb. I’m going to quit school and get a job so I can start helping with bills.” In the long term, this child’s choice may lead to: a. Increased self-esteem stemming from work experience b. Clear identity stemming from work experience c. Decreased career opportunities later in life d. Increased educational attainment later in life 22. When considering the relationship between school climate and youth resilience, it is important to note that: a. Family conflicts do not influence school performance b. Negative experiences in school rarely impact family relationships c. Messages from teachers about capabilities often influence youth beliefs and attitudes d. Inconsistent rules in school rarely lead to youth behavior problems or concerns 23. Factors that may increase the risk of bullying behaviors include all of the following except: a. High IQ b. Substance use c. History of victimization d. Learning disorders 24. Factors that may increase the risk of school violence among youth include all of the following except: a. Substance use b. Poor family boundaries c. Poverty d. Weapons in the home 25. A counselor working with a young person who lives in a high-risk community environment would benefit from: a. Avoiding discussing issues of diversity and discrimination to avoid provoking emotions b. Encourage the family to relocate to a more stable community c. Promote engagement of the youth and family in clubs, sports, or activities that promote resilience d. Explain that some factors are uncontrollable and teach acceptance to the young person 26. In communities with neighborhood violence and crime, youth: a. Are likely to benefit from mentorship from positive role models b. Are unlikely to be protected by family safety and support c. Are unlikely to be influenced by peer behaviors d. Are likely to be protected by avoiding extracurricular activities 27. When it comes to technology, youth: a. Are unlikely to be influenced through social media b. Experience isolation if excessive time is spent online c. Have limited access to information that informs learning d. Derive little benefit from using technology and social media Chapter Two 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. D B C A C A A B 9. D 10. B 11. A 12. A 13. D 14. C 15. A 16. B 17. D 18. D 19. D 20. A 21. C 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. C