My last post emphasized the importance of using the NBCC website to obtain information about the test format, purpose, and content. You can find the detailed content outline here: https://www.nbcc.org/Assets/Exam/NCE-Content-Outline-2019.pdf
In early 2022, the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) will shift to a similar outline, which can be found here: https://www.nbcc.org/Assets/Exam/NCMHCE_Content_Outline_2020.pdf
Today's practice question assesses your knowledge, skills, and tasks related to one of the six domains.
Bonus points for identifying the domain!
Question: You provide therapy to a client expressing a desire to stop drinking and using drugs. The client relays that she plans to meet up with some old friends at a party. You respond by saying, "You've told me you wanted to stop drinking and using, yet you've made plans to be with friends who continue to engage in those very behaviors" This is an example of:
a. reframe
b. constructive confrontation
c. interpretation
d. clarification
Scroll down for the answer!
The correct answer is: B. Counselors use constructive confrontation to point out discrepancies between the client's behavior and their values. Answer A: A reframe is used when a counselor helps a client change their perspective and view situations in a more positive light. Answer C: Interpretation involves presenting the client with a hypothesis about the cause-and-effect relationship or meaning behind their feelings, behaviors, or thoughts. Interpretation differs from confrontation in that confrontation is solely limited to pointing out discrepancies between the client's values and behavior. Answer D: Counselors use clarification in response to vague or unclear client messages, such as messages containing ambiguities or double-meanings.
The domain: counseling skills and interventions: 5. AE. Use constructive confrontation
Let us know how you did!