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EXTRA CREDIT QUESTION: In the case of Ytasha (see case example included in the test), her nightmares are an example of:

Jason, a 22-year-old college student, has been struggling with academic stress and social isolation. During a recent counseling session, he angrily stated, “I swear, one day I’m going to make them pay for how they treat me.” When the counselor asks him to clarify, he responds, “Forget I said anything, I was just venting.” He avoids eye contact and seems agitated. What is the most appropriate next step for the counselor working with Jason?

Children of transnational migrants from Central America to the United States endure generational consequences stemming from their families’ histories of colonialism, decades-long civil wars, political instability and interference, economic hardship, and racial discrimination in the U.S. The adaptive behaviors exhibited by this community, which often resemble symptoms of PTSD (e.g., physical responses to triggers, avoidance of fear-inducing situations), are an example of:

Which of the following elements are considered features of domestic violence:

You are working with Julie, a childhood trauma survivor. Julie explains that when she feels “threatened”, she struggles to stay calm, reflect, and respond flexibly. She reports being sensitive to stress and constantly being on alert. Some of her friends have told her that she tends to “overreact for no apparent reason” and gets verbally aggressive. Julie is responding from which of the following stress responses:

prep third exam.png Covers Weeks 11–13. 25 multiple-choice questions, worth 100 points total. 120 minutes to complete each attempt. Two attempts allowed — highest score counts. Must be completed in one sitting (no saving and returning). Proctored via HonorLock — use Google Chrome and keep your camera on. Only permitted notes provided by the instructor may be used. Use only the built-in calculator (no physical calculators).

Which of the following accurately describes the primary goals of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for clients with emotional vulnerability?

You are working with Tedy, a 17-year-old, who was referred by their guardian due to academic difficulties. Tedy has not been open with their guardian about what has happened that could explain a sudden, steep decline in their grades. Tedy’s guardian is hoping that you can get them to open up, and then share what is going on. According to the ACA’s Code of Ethics and best practices for confidentiality when working with children, your best response as a counselor working with a minor should include:

Juliette, a 6-year-old girl, just recently lost her father. She is aware of what happened and expressed sadness for the first couple of weeks. After 8 months, Juliette does not talk about her father much. She is an overall happy and playful kid. Juliette is therefore not experiencing grief.

The emotional response to death is _____, while the expression of the loss is called_________.