Question 1

A transition-age youth, who is depressed and shows patterns of thinking that reinforce suicide as the only option, is experiencing cognitive

Options :

A : restructuring.

B : congruence.

C : distortions.

D : dissonance.

Answer: C

Question 2

Supporting transition-age youth in their efforts to understand how media, music, and beliefs impact their interpretation of mental health challenges is an example of

Options :

A : cultural competency.

B : collaborative understanding.

C : supportive therapy.

D : social networking.

Answer: A

Question 3

A 9-year-old does not get selected for the school all-star baseball team. This child seeks social support from his peers to manage his disappointment. This is an example of what type of coping strategy?

Options :

A : Emotion focused

B : Cognitive focused

C : Process focused

D : Problem focused

Answer: A

Question 4

A family is refusing to work with a practitioner, stating they already have too many service providers. They do not want another new person working with their child. What is the BEST course of action for the practitioner to take?

Options :

A : Accept the family’s decision and move on to the next referral.

B : Encourage the family to work with the practitioner for at least one month.

C : Coordinate a meeting with the family and all of the service providers.

D : Call the other service providers and request they close services with the family.

Answer: C

Question 5

Between the ages of five and twelve years, a child is typically

Options :

A : exploring interpersonal skills through initiating activities.

B : developing skills and a sense of pride in accomplishments.

C : forming an attachment to caregivers and teachers.

D : coming to terms with emerging sexuality.

Answer: B