NCE Exam Study Questions - Section 1 Flashcards

A set of introductory vocabulary flashcards based on the NCE Exam Study Questions covering basic theories, ethics, assessments, and clinical techniques.

Psychoanalytic

A counseling theory focused on childhood experiences; Freud emphasized that these experiences shape adult behavior.

Carl Rogers

A prominent figure in counseling known for the concept of unconditional positive regard.

Open Question

A type of question that encourages a broad response, such as "What brings you in today?"

Protect Client Welfare

The first and primary ethical duty of a counselor.

Confidentiality Breach Criteria

Confidentiality can be broken when there is a danger to self or others.

Reflection

A counseling technique illustrated by the response "I hear you saying you feel overwhelmed."

Beck Depression Inventory

An assessment specifically designed to measure symptoms of depression.

Holland

The theorist associated with a career theory focused on matching an individual's personality to their work.

Rapport

The process of building trust within the counseling relationship.

Dual Relationships

Interactions that ethical codes require counselors to avoid to maintain professional boundaries.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

A counseling approach that focuses on the relationship between thoughts and behaviors.

Treatment Plan

A document that include goals, diagnosis, and interventions for a client.

HIPAA

A regulation designed to protect an individual's health information.

Encourager

A simple prompt, such as "Tell me more about that," used to encourage the client to continue speaking.

Informed Consent

A process that must occur before counseling begins, where the most important part is the client's understanding.

DSM-5

A manual used for diagnosis that organizes mental health disorders by categories.

Affect

The observable expression of emotion, such as a client crying in a session.

Boundary Crossing

A potential risk that occurs when a counselor shares too much personal information with a client.

Cultural Humility

Regarded as the most important part of multicultural counseling.

Crisis Intervention

A counseling scenario where the counselor's first role is to ensure safety.

Mental Status Exam

An evaluation used to assess a client's cognitive functioning.

Assertive Communication

A communication style exemplified by statements like "I feel angry when you ignore me."

Perls

The founder of Gestalt therapy.

Countertransference

A clinical phenomenon where the counselor projects their own feelings onto the client.

Advice

An input counselors must avoid giving because it can create dependency or liability.

Genogram

A visual tool used in counseling to explore family patterns.

Cognitive Distortion

An irrational thought pattern, such as "I can't do anything right."

Fidelity

An ethical principle that translates to loyalty.

Supervision

A process meant for growth and support, which a counselor should seek if they feel attracted to a client.

WAIS

An assessment tool used to measure intelligence.

Motivational Interviewing

A counseling technique where the first step is to express empathy.

Clinical Documentation

The requirement for counselors to record relevant clinical information.

Mania

A mental state often characterized by symptoms such as racing thoughts.

Nonmaleficence

The ethical principle that means "do no harm."

Referral

An action a counselor must take when they lack the competence to treat a client.

Panic Attack

A condition that may be indicated by symptoms such as feeling dizzy and scared.

Psychosis

A mental state where a client may experience symptoms like hearing voices.

Exposure Therapy

Considered the best intervention for treating phobias.