Question 1

Paula completed her internship at an agency serving clients suffering from brain injuries and realized that she did not have the temperament to work well with this population. One may conclude that
A) the internship was a complete waste of Paula's time.
B) the experience taught Paula a valuable lesson about her abilities and interests.
C) Paula won't be able to work well with other client populations and should reconsider career options.
D) Paula should continue working with this population until she is comfortable working with them.

Accepted Answer

Paula's internship provided her with valuable information about her ability to work with a specific client population. This experience can help Paula identify which populations she is best suited to work with, allowing her to make informed decisions about her career options. The internship was not a waste of time; it provided Paula with important insights and helped her gain experience in the field. Continuing to work with a population that does not suit her temperament may not be productive or beneficial for Paula or the clients she would be working with.

Question 2

Ann's field placement involves working with victims of domestic abuse. Formerly an abuse victim herself, Ann over-identifies with several clients and has told her field supervisor that she wants to help other victims as she had been helped. It would be best if Ann
A) changed her placement so she is not working with abuse victims.
B) asked her supervisor for therapy in order to overcome her difficulties working with domestic abuse clients.
C) recognized that she is not personally fit for the profession.
D) sought personal therapy along with supportive supervision.

Accepted Answer

Option D is the best choice as it involves seeking personal therapy to address Ann's own issues and concerns, while also seeking supportive supervision to help her manage her reactions and biases when working with domestic abuse clients. This approach helps Ann address her personal issues while also allowing her to continue to work in the field and support domestic abuse victims. Option A would limit Ann's professional growth and development, while Option B may not fully address Ann's personal issues. Option C is not an appropriate solution as it suggests Ann is unable to work in the field, whereas seeking professional help can address the issues that are impacting her work.

Question 3

If you have trouble with a supervisor, the answer to the problem generally lies in following which course of action?
A) Talking to your supervisor
B) Finding a new supervisor
C) Reporting the supervisor to his or her superior
D) Pretending that everything is fine

Accepted Answer

The best course of action is to talk to your supervisor about the issue. This allows you to express your concerns and find a resolution to the problem. It's important to remain professional and respectful during the conversation. Sometimes misunderstandings or miscommunications can be resolved through a simple conversation. If the issue cannot be resolved through talking with your supervisor, then you can consider escalating the matter or seeking guidance from HR. Finding a new supervisor or ignoring the problem is not an effective solution.

Question 4

Most graduates of human services programs report wishing they had been able to
A) participate in even more fieldwork activities.
B) take more theory courses.
C) take more statistics courses.
D) extend the length of their training.

Accepted Answer

Many graduates of human services programs feel that their classroom education pales in comparison to the knowledge and skills gained through hands-on fieldwork experience. Therefore, they often wish they had more opportunities to participate in fieldwork activities.

Question 5

Sally has had little training in working with families, but is asked to counsel a family. It would be best if she would
A) take the family on and learn from the experience.
B) ask the supervisor if she could observe and participate as a co-therapist with the family.
C) work with the children because they are less threatening.
D) refer the family out of the agency.

Accepted Answer

It would be best for Sally to seek guidance from a supervisor who is experienced in working with families. Sally can ask to observe and participate as a co-therapist with the family under the supervision of the experienced therapist. This will allow Sally to gain valuable experience and learn new skills while providing support and guidance to the family. Referring the family out of the agency should only be considered if Sally and her supervisor determine that the family's needs are beyond her level of expertise or the agency's scope of services.

Question 6

Ineffective counseling supervisors
A) are knowledgeable about ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects of the profession.
B) tend to poorly define what is expected of the supervisee.
C) provide direct and immediate feedback closely tied to a supervisee's behavior.
D) state the purposes of the supervisory relationship and explain the procedures to be used.

Accepted Answer

Ineffective counseling supervisors tend to poorly define what is expected of the supervisee, which can lead to confusion and a lack of direction. They may also fail to provide appropriate feedback and support. While being knowledgeable about ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects of the profession is important, it is not necessarily indicative of effective supervision. Providing clear expectations, feedback, and support are key components of effective supervision.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective supervisors?
A) Professional supervisors have training in supervision.
B) Supervisors do not provide supervisees with immediate feedback.
C) Supervisors provide clear goals for supervision.
D) They are knowledgeable about ethical and legal matters.

Accepted Answer

Providing immediate feedback is a characteristic of effective supervisors, so option B is not correct. Professional training, clear goals, and knowledge of ethical and legal matters are all necessary qualities for effective supervisors.

Question 8

Field supervisors are likely to expect trainees to possess all of the following skills and/or knowledge EXCEPT
A) ability to connect with others.
B) ability to be proactive rather than reactive.
C) ability to work with diverse cultures.
D) an understanding of ethics, but not of confidentiality issues.

Accepted Answer

Field supervisors are likely to expect trainees to possess an understanding of both ethics and confidentiality issues. Therefore, option D is incorrect. The ability to connect with others, being proactive rather than reactive, and working with diverse cultures are all essential skills for a trainee to have.

Question 9

Angie feels uneasy because she is in a field placement in which she is being minimally supervised. Her first step in addressing this problem should be to
A) discuss the situation with her supervisor.
B) keep her feelings to herself and gain what she can by observing other professionals at the agency.
C) demand the supervision that was agreed upon when she contracted with the agency for field placement.
D) complain to administrators at her university program who are the ones responsible for contracting with the agency.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is for Angie to discuss the situation with her supervisor. This will allow her to express her concerns and seek a resolution that is mutually beneficial. Keeping her feelings to herself may prevent her from getting the support and guidance she needs, and demanding supervision or complaining to administrators may strain her relationship with the agency and potentially harm her career prospects. It is important for Angie to approach the situation with a collaborative mindset and seek a solution that meets everyone's needs.

Question 10

The Coreys recommend that trainees keep a journal during their field placements
A) in which they record observations, experiences, concerns, and personal reactions to their work.
B) primarily to document unethical or unprofessional behaviors of their supervisors.
C) solely to log their hours.
D) to jot down the advice that the other trainees give them.

Accepted Answer

Keeping a journal during field placement is recommended by the Coreys as a way for trainees to reflect on their experiences and document their observations, concerns, and personal reactions. It can be a useful tool for personal growth and further developing counseling skills, as well as for discussing any challenges or issues with a supervisor or instructor.

Question 11

When the Coreys asked practitioners about the skills they most need in their present jobs, all of the following skills were mentioned EXCEPT
A) counseling skills.
B) supervisory skills.
C) personal crisis experience.
D) the ability to write a proposal.

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, when the Coreys asked practitioners about the skills they most need in their present jobs, all of the mentioned skills were counseling skills, supervisory skills, and the ability to write a proposal. Personal crisis experience is not mentioned as a skill that practitioners need in their present jobs.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a goal of fieldwork instruction programs?
A) To broaden students' sociocultural understanding of the individual, the family, the community, and relevant social systems
B) To help students extend self-awareness and achieve a sense of professional identity
C) To help students expand their awareness of professional role relationships within their organization as well as the agency's role in the community
D) To assist students in recognizing and respecting cultural diversity and explain this understanding is minimally important

Accepted Answer

All of the other options are identified as goals of fieldwork instruction programs, but recognizing and respecting cultural diversity is not presented as minimally important. In fact, it is a crucial component of effective fieldwork practice.

Question 13

Which of the following is a good suggestion for getting the most value out of your field placement?
A) Expect the agency to give you responsibility for providing services to clients early in the placement.
B) Concentrate on the field placement tasks assigned, paying little attention to the administrative aspects of the program.
C) Look for ways to apply what you are learning (or have learned) in your academic courses to your experiences in the field.
D) Try to concentrate on those areas that you are most competent with instead of trying techniques that may not be familiar to you.

Accepted Answer

Looking for ways to apply what you are learning in your academic courses to your experiences in the field will help you to integrate your knowledge and skills and get the most value out of your placement. It will also help you to see the connection between theory and practice and deepen your understanding of the field. A is not always possible, as agencies may have different policies about when and how much responsibility to give to students. B is not recommended, as administrative aspects of the program can provide valuable learning opportunities as well. D is also not recommended, as field placement is an opportunity to expand your skills and try new techniques. Focusing only on your strengths may limit your growth and learning.

Question 14

All of the following are listed in the text as ways to profit from your supervision EXCEPT
A) expressing your reactions.
B) never saying I don't know.
C) learning from supervisors without copying them.
D) focusing on client's dynamics and one's own dynamics as a counselor.

Accepted Answer

The text mentions expressing reactions, learning from supervisors without copying them, and focusing on client and counselor dynamics as ways to profit from supervision, but never saying "I don't know" is not listed as a way to profit from supervision.

Question 15

If your goal is to maximize the profit you gain from field supervision, which of the following would be an INEFFECTIVE strategy that would hinder you from attaining that goal?
A) Keep your limitations from your client.
B) Express your reactions in supervision meetings.
C) Be willing to learn from your supervisors, yet try different styles.
D) Focus on learning models of helping clients as well as understanding your dynamics of a helper and a person in relationship to your client.

Accepted Answer

Keeping limitations from your client can lead to mistakes and possible negative outcomes, ultimately hindering your ability to maximize profit from field supervision. It is important to be honest with your client to ensure the best possible outcome.

Question 16

If you plan to be an administrator of a human services program, self-awareness skills will be
A) instrumental in helping you do your job well.
B) of little value professionally, although they will be useful in enhancing your personal life.
C) deemphasized in your training program.
D) not needed in their managerial role.

Accepted Answer

Self-awareness skills are essential for any administrator working in human services as they help them to be better communicators, empathetic and understanding of clients' needs, and help to prevent burnout or compassion fatigue. Knowing one's emotions, values, and biases will enable administrators to interact with their team and clients sensitively and in a non-judgmental manner, which will enhance the effectiveness of the program. Therefore, self-awareness skills will be instrumental in helping an administrator do their job well.

Question 17

Joe is an intern at an agency that serves chemically dependent adolescent clients. His supervisor believes that harsh confrontation is the best way to cut through their stubborn defenses. Uncomfortable using this counseling technique, it would be best if Joe would
A) find an agency that he is more comfortable working in.
B) be open to using confrontation as a counseling technique, while moderating the harshness of his supervisor.
C) ignore the supervisor's confrontational technique and use methods of counseling that are more familiar to him.
D) recognize that the supervisor will not be open to discussing the matter and see it as an attack on his style of counseling.

Accepted Answer

It is important for Joe to be open to learning new counseling techniques and different approaches. However, he should also work within his own ethical and moral values as a counselor. Moderating the harshness of his supervisor's approach can be a good compromise that allows him to incorporate some of the techniques he is uncomfortable with. Finding a new agency or ignoring the supervisor's techniques are not the best options as they do not allow Joe to grow as a counselor and adapt to different approaches. Disregarding the supervisor's techniques entirely may also harm his relationships with the supervisor and clients.

Question 18

When interviewing for a field placement, you should
A) avoid asking questions and allow the interviewer to do most of the talking.
B) assume an active role by asking questions about the placement and the training experience you can expect.
C) be careful to not appear overly enthusiastic and ask questions only if the interviewer invites you to do so.
D) nod affirmatively throughout the interview, so as to demonstrate your listening skills.

Accepted Answer

It is important to assume an active role in the interview by asking questions about the placement and training experience. This shows a genuine interest in the position and allows you to gather essential information to help determine if the placement is a good fit. Avoiding questions or appearing overly enthusiastic may not give the interviewer a clear sense of your qualifications and interest level. Nodding affirmatively throughout the interview is not enough to demonstrate your listening skills; active engagement through questions is necessary.

Question 19

Which of the following is a recommended suggestion for deriving the maximum benefit from fieldwork and supervision?
A) Limit yourself to one kind of population in order to gain expertise in that area.
B) Try to make the agency fit your needs and expectations.
C) Recognize that your training has totally prepared you for the fieldwork experience.
D) Make connections in the community. Learn how to use community resources and how to draw on support systems beyond the field placement site.

Accepted Answer

Making connections in the community, learning how to use community resources, and drawing on support systems beyond the field placement site are essential to deriving maximum benefit from fieldwork and supervision. These connections and resources can offer additional support and perspective, and help in making informed decisions about client care. Limiting oneself to one type of population may hinder the development of a well-rounded skill set, and trying to make the agency fit one's needs may not be realistic or productive. Additionally, recognizing that training has fully prepared one for the fieldwork experience may lead to overconfidence and a lack of openness to learning and growth.

Question 20

Supervisors play multiple roles in the supervision, which means
A) that the boundaries are not always clear.
B) that supervision and therapy ought to be combined in the supervisory process.
C) any mixing of roles by supervisors is highly unethical.
D) supervisors should not point out to a supervisee his or her blocks and countertransferences with clients.

Accepted Answer

Supervisors may sometimes struggle with maintaining clear boundaries between their multiple roles, such as evaluator, teacher, and mentor. It is important for supervisors to be aware of these potential boundary issues and work to address them to ensure effective supervision. However, it is not ethical for supervisors to combine therapy and supervision, and they should always avoid mixing their own personal issues with that of their supervisee's clients. Furthermore, pointing out blocks and countertransferences is a critical part of the supervisory process and helps the supervisee to become more self-aware and effective in their work with clients.

Quiz 10: Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork and Supervision

Paula completed her internship at an agency serving clients suffering from brain injuries and realized that she did not have the temperament to work well with this population. One may conclude that

Ann's field placement involves working with victims of domestic abuse. Formerly an abuse victim herself, Ann over-identifies with several clients and has told her field supervisor that she wants to help other victims as she had been helped. It would be best if Ann

If you have trouble with a supervisor, the answer to the problem generally lies in following which course of action?

Most graduates of human services programs report wishing they had been able to

Sally has had little training in working with families, but is asked to counsel a family. It would be best if she would

Ineffective counseling supervisors

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective supervisors?

Field supervisors are likely to expect trainees to possess all of the following skills and/or knowledge EXCEPT

Angie feels uneasy because she is in a field placement in which she is being minimally supervised. Her first step in addressing this problem should be to

The Coreys recommend that trainees keep a journal during their field placements

When the Coreys asked practitioners about the skills they most need in their present jobs, all of the following skills were mentioned EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a goal of fieldwork instruction programs?

Which of the following is a good suggestion for getting the most value out of your field placement?

All of the following are listed in the text as ways to profit from your supervision EXCEPT

If your goal is to maximize the profit you gain from field supervision, which of the following would be an INEFFECTIVE strategy that would hinder you from attaining that goal?

If you plan to be an administrator of a human services program, self-awareness skills will be

Joe is an intern at an agency that serves chemically dependent adolescent clients. His supervisor believes that harsh confrontation is the best way to cut through their stubborn defenses. Uncomfortable using this counseling technique, it would be best if Joe would

When interviewing for a field placement, you should

Which of the following is a recommended suggestion for deriving the maximum benefit from fieldwork and supervision?

Supervisors play multiple roles in the supervision, which means