NCE-ABE by NBCC Valid Free Exam Practice Test

Question 1

What group theory uses lifestyle assessment?

A. Individual psychology B. Gestalt C. Reality therapy D. Psychoanalytic

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

What is a characteristic of a group-centered leader?

A. Seeing people as basically positive in their intentions B. Seeing people as reactive to their environments C. Being focused on redirecting negative impulses D. Being pessimistic about human nature

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

A primary distinction between content and construct validity is the:

A. Nature of the rationale underlying the test. B. Types of items included in the test. C. Statistical analyses used on the test. D. Nature of the judges evaluating the test.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4

Counselors following Kohlberg's theory of moral development know that preschool-age children make their moral decisions primarily based on:

A. Ethical implications of anticipated behaviors. B. Their relationships with others involved in a situation. C. Observations of peer behaviors. D. The outcomes of specific acts.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5

What would a counseling researcher focus on at the termination of the counseling relationship?

A. Outcome evaluation B. Needs assessment C. Formative evaluation D. Program development

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

In the early stages of reduction-in-force (RIF) outplacement counseling, the typical immediate counseling goal is to help clients:

A. Cope with the resulting feelings. B. Locate sources of information about retraining and/or further education. C. Improve job interview skills. D. Evaluate potentially appropriate work-leisure-lifestyle integrations.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

A client-centered counselor would agree that people are:

A. Incongruent in most aspects of their lives. B. Incapable of unassisted change (i.e., without a counselor). C. Forward moving and realistic. D. Seeking to purge the evil from their lives.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can be characterized as predominately hyperactive/impulsive, combined, or which other presentation?

A. Interpersonal B. Inattentive C. Aggressive D. Disorganized

Correct Answer: B

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Question 9

An example of a counselor preparing developmental/preventive media is:

A. Compiling a report on the services provided by the counseling staff over the previous year B. Compiling a list of local counseling agencies specializing in substance abuse counseling C. Having students in a drama club create a video about sexual violence to show in school classes D. Creating a needs assessment survey to be distributed to potential clients

Correct Answer: C

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Question 10

Which of the following factors would be most salient in the treatment of a client who grew up in an urban neighborhood and is currently unemployed?

A. Family background and history B. Cultural identity C. Economic and class experiences D. Psychological maturity and development

Correct Answer: C

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Question 11

Which theorist studied the development of moral values in females, allowing specialists to more thoroughly examine gender differences?

A. Karen Horney B. Carol Gilligan C. Anne Roe D. Virginia Satir

Correct Answer: B

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NBCC National Counselor Examination - NCE-ABE Exam Practice Test