NBCC NCE-ABE Exam Dumps

NBCC NCE-ABE Sample Question Answers

Question # 1

What do results of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI-4) indicate? 

A. Comparison of face-valid scores and subtle attributes of substance misuse 
B. Presence of a substance use disorder 
C. Subtle changes in substance use over time 
D. Probability of having a substance use disorder 

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Question # 2

What statistical technique determines the degree of the relationship between one dependent variable and multiple independent variables? 

A. Multiple regression 
B. Stratified sampling 
C. Chi-square test 
D. Point-biserial correlation 

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Question # 3

A client comes to you for counseling because they identify with a gender that is not typically associated with their sex at birth. This could be diagnosed as gender dysphoria. A counselor would only make this diagnosis if 

A. The client was considering surgical reassignment. 
B. The client exhibited a strong dislike for their anatomy. 
C. The client showed a desire for the secondary sexual characteristics of another gender. 
D. There was clinically significant distress. 

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Question # 4

A diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is 

A. more frequently diagnosed in females than in males. 
B. typically diagnosed before children enter formal educational settings. 
C. more prevalent in individuals whose family members suffer personality disorders. 
D. justified primarily when social and academic/occupational functioning have been impaired. 

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Question # 5

What skill is the counselor using in the following statement? “In the midst of trying to prepare for the baby, you're tired of your colleagues’ behaviors. You’ve had to set boundaries about touching your bump, explain maternity leave to your boss, and field awkward questions about your body. It sounds like you’re trying to go about your work and you don’t feel they’re meeting you halfway. Am I understanding that correctly?” 

A. Additive empathy 
B. Paraphrase 
C. Summarization 
D. Reflection of meaning 

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Question # 6

In the operant-conditioning paradigm, what is an important assumption regarding behavior maintenance? 

A. Behaviors are reinforced on a one-to-one ratio. 
B. Consistent shaping of the behavior is necessary. 
C. Behavior that is not reinforced gradually extinguishes. 
D. Modeled behaviors are consistently reinforced. 

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Question # 7

What is a characteristic of a group-centered leader?

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

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Question # 8

A counselor asks, “Why don’t you try to make yourself stay awake the next time you have insomnia?” What intervention does the question best illustrate? 

A. Sleep education 
B. Mirroring 
C. Paradoxical intention 
D. Stimulus control 

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Question # 9

Compared to employed men, gender stereotypes socialize employed women to take on more of what type of responsibilities? 

A. Caregiving 
B. Educational 
C. Financial 
D. Supervisory 

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Question # 10

Which behavior are group members likely to exhibit when anticipating termination of the group? 

A. Working harder on their issues and concerns 
B. Being more open and genuine in their interactions with each other 
C. Becoming more hopeful and optimistic 
D. Regressing to an earlier stage of group development 

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Question # 11

When is the best time to provide feedback to a client? 

A. During the review of the treatment plan 
B. At scheduled times throughout treatment 
C. Immediately following a behavior 
D. Only after the client asks for it 

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Question # 12

In addition to observing a client for signs and symptoms, what other information should counselors identify when determining a diagnosis? 

A. Existence of functional disturbances 
B. Length of time in counseling 
C. Client’s goals for counseling 
D. Client’s view of the problem 

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Question # 13

A descriptor that refers to clients who are pathologically self-focused, withdrawn, and unresponsive is

 A. Autistic 
B. Neurotic 
C. Lethargic 
D. Neurasthenic 

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Question # 14

If there is only one correct answer to each item on a measure, it is a measure of

 A. Personality 
B. Ability 
C. Interest 
D. Self-concept 

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Question # 15

The central principle of the cognitive theory of depression is that symptoms are the result of 

A. Conditioned reactions 
B. Underlying neuropathology 
C. Distortions in thinking 
D. Biochemical changes 

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Question # 16

Which factors below are the first things to consider as a guide in treatment planning? 

A. The availability and accessibility of treatment resources 
B. Relationship established between client and counselor 
C. Detailed case analysis, assessment, and long-term objectives 
D. Establishing client-specific short- and long-term goals 

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Question # 17

An observer’s subjective description that provides a narrative of a client’s behavior in a given situation or event is 

A. a rating scale. 
B. a checklist. 
C. a cumulative folder. 
D. an anecdotal report. 

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Question # 18

How would a counselor know that systematic desensitization is working for a client with social anxiety disorder? 

A. The Subjective Units of Discomfort Scale rating has decreased from 70 to 60 for attending a social event. 
B. The Subjective Units of Discomfort Scale rating has increased from 60 to 70 for attending a social event. 
C. The client displays reactivity in their behavior due to being observed. 
D. The client displays reactivity in their behavior because they have been keeping a diary of immediate records. 

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Question # 19

What strategy would a counselor use with a client whose cultural background is different from their own? 

A. Wait for the client to share their cultural experiences. 
B. View cultural background as secondary to treatment planning. 
C. Address presenting concerns separately from culture, race, and ethnic background. 
D. Ask the client about any cultural issues or beliefs that may be impacting them.

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Question # 20

What must a counselor do to foster progress in counseling groups? 

A. Call on natural leaders to take charge. 
B. Promote sharing on an affective level. 
C. Link interactions to personal problems. 
D. Minimize interpretation of relationships. 

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