EOT New Counselor Practice Test

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• The Show and Tell method is intended to clarify information for which learners?
• What common reaction did David admit having during his conversation with a suicidal youth?
• Kesem has a ______ rule regarding negative comments about race, religion, ability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, and identity, family structure, or socioeconomic status.
• According to Promise54, which statement is NOT a key element of implicit bias?
• What are warning signs of significant emotional distress?
• What portion of children feel homesick when away from home?
• Compared to typically developing children, children with autism spectrum disorder are willing to debrief less often, more often, about the same amount, or never?
• How is gender modeled in Kesem's cabin assignments?
• Which approach is recommended when addressing a child with a verbal communication deficit?
• The Kesem Behavior Management Pyramid is made up of three layers--each reflecting an increasing level of ____________.
• Which strategy is described as effective in addressing bullying?
• If a child forgets her sleeping bag on an overnight, what should you do?
• Which technique is recommended to reduce distractions when instructing a participant?
• Two ways to provide daily structure are shown as previewing the schedule and giving 2-minute warnings before activities end. Which options correctly lists these two strategies?
• When should confidentiality be broken in conversations about suicidality?
• One of the best responses to bullying behavior is to ...
• Which practice would BEST promote inclusivity for all races?
• Which statement about ADHD and structure is most accurate?
• Which statement is most aligned with guidance for campers showing homesickness?
• What should you do if a young person asks you to talk about something personal?
• In addressing prejudiced remarks, which approach is recommended?
• Which statement best reflects the material's treatment of cultural sensitivity?
• Which of the following is a level of the Kesem Behavior Management Pyramid?
• Part of preventing bullying is to ...
• Sitting next to a hyperactive child during activities can have what effect?
• According to the video, what do bullies want?
• The first step in responding to behavior is to _____________.
• Which of the following is identified as one of the most important visual supports for autism?
• What is the recommended way to respond when a young person asks about your personal life?
• Before campers arrive for check-in, which action should NOT be done?
• What is the policy on physical discipline within the program?
• Which of the following are proactive strategies for creating structure and routine during Kesem programming?
• Why won't talking about suicide make it worse?
• What is the policy for a fever of 100.5 degrees at camp check-in?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between presence and bullying prevention?
• To help cool-down hot tempers, try combining which elements?
• Why is investing in Cabin Chat important?
• Which statement best describes the counselor's focus in Camp Kesem's behavior model?
• What are some natural reasons why youth leaders cross boundaries with young people?
• Why is explicit praise considered a key component of bullying intervention?
• How should you explain the rule about romantic relationships at camp?
• In the Collaborative Problem Solving model, misbehavior is evidence of what?
• Effective praise is specific, timely, and focuses on ____________.
• When giving directions and instructions to children with attention deficits, how many steps should you aim to keep it to?
• A health screening will be conducted for every person prior to their admission to camp—including counselors and staff.
• Where can you find a copy of the staff conduct policies?
• Who is most likely to notice that a young person is feeling suicidal?
• Which statement correctly describes the return requirements after illness (fever)?
• Children with verbal communication deficits may be stressed by what?
• During showering and changing times, what is the best supervision approach?
• Which statement best describes the rule about romance in camp regarding feelings and actions?
• Which approach is discouraged in CPS when addressing misbehavior?
• Admin and Health and Wellness Team Members are not able to interact with any other groups. They must always remain separate and have a mask on at all times regardless of indoor or outdoor setting.
• Which best describes the role of Upstanders in bullying situations?
• Structure and knowing what to expect is helpful for all kids, especially for those with anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, autism, or difficulties with emotional or behavioral regulation.
• How would you label the response: 'What do you mean you have no friends? I see you with other kids all the time.'?
• If you wake up on the day camp will begin with a fever, sore throat, and congestion, what is the correct response?
• What is the primary purpose of the Kesem Behavior Management Pyramid?
• Which statement correctly interprets policy for Admin and Health and Wellness Team Members?
• If a staff member wakes with fever on the first day of camp, the safest course is to:
• Physical discipline at a summer youth program is which of the following?
• Visual reminders and visual cues are helpful because they
• Camp staff can help homesick campers by:
• Why is explicit praise included in bullying interventions?
• What metaphor was used by the video to represent a camper's journey throughout camp?
• Which of the following is NOT among the tools listed by Wishbone as greatest tools?
• When is the 'One-Offense' rule considered in effect?
• Which practice would BEST promote inclusivity for all races?
• If you want campers to learn how to pay attention, you should
• What is a productive approach when a camper is homesick?
• On the third day of camp, a fellow counselor reports persistent symptoms and plans to tough it out. What should you do?
• One way to help campers feel more at home at camp is to
• How should you respond when a young person discloses mistreatment by another adult?
• One-on-one conversations with young people at a youth program should
• When addressing a child with a verbal communication deficit, you should
• If a camper has a fever of 101.2, what is required before they may return to camp?
• Which of the following is NOT a level of the Kesem Behavior Management Pyramid?
• In the group meeting, leaders explain that they want kids to do what?
• Teaching young people under-developed skills helps to:
• If young participants take medications for ADHD you should?
• Processing time needs for individuals with autism may require a pause of up to how long?
• Which scenario best illustrates cultural appropriation as described in the material?
• What analogy did Meag use in her video about talking about race?
• Which disorders are commonly associated with social language difficulties?
• What supportive sequence do David and Chris review for talking to a distressed youth?
• Which two resources were identified as helpful? (Alternative wording to ensure distribution)
• Which of the following is not a tangible action you should do if you overhear a negative comment about race?
• Which of the following describes how race discussions should be approached, per the Meag analogy?
• How does suicide rank among causes of death for 15-25-year-olds?
• Camp Kesem's behavior management model believes that behavior management is about
• Redirection is described as which of the following?
• Children with autism often need the most support or redirection during which time?
• The two most important things to remember regarding any harmful situation are what?
• What is the primary aim of supervising activities more closely when suicidality is expressed?
• Which strategy is described as a method for guiding a child toward a desired focus without using prohibitions?
• What is the effect of asking direct questions during a supportive conversation with a distressed youth?
• If you explain confidentiality limits and a young person decides not to tell you what’s bothering them, what should you do?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three ways a well-meaning adult might make a distressed youngster feel as if they are not being taken seriously?
• Social language difficulties are common in children with which conditions?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the greatest tools in the counselor toolbox according to Wishbone?
• Cultural appropriation is defined as which of the following?
• Effective enforcement starts with ...
• Disciplining a child by jabbing or poking him with an object could be considered what?
• To discuss race in camp, the material suggests approaching it as:
• What kinds of topics can be covered during Cabin Chat?
• What is the first step when you observe a camper with fever symptoms?
• One of the most important roles you have as a counselor is helping facilitate _____.
• If bullying behavior escalates, what additional step is recommended?
• Which of the following is not a goal when interrupting a microaggression?
• You should conduct a staggered check-in based on arrival time if you have more than how many campers attending your program?
• Which action aligns with the video’s approach to preventing bullying in the classroom?
• What kind of physical contact should youth leaders have with kids?
• Which option best describes how to support campers with social language difficulties when giving directions?
• One important support for children with social language difficulties is what?
• Which option is not aligned with inclusive camp practices and is discouraged?
• Children with attention deficits may confuse effort with energy, leading to what requirement?
• To help young people rethink their approach, staff can ask which questions?
• If a camper shares their gender or sexuality during cabin chat, what should you do?
• The video states bullying prevention has four parts: tone, expectations, presence, and example. Which of the following is NOT one of these parts?
• Inattention and impulsivity are characteristics of childhood and can usually be managed with skillful leadership. Which option reflects this view?
• What is the name of the topmost layer in the Kesem Behavior Management Pyramid?
• Which option among the following is an example of inclusive practice?
• Which statement about sharing a bed during overnight is correct?
• The material states it is inappropriate for campers to know a counselor's sexual orientation or gender identity.
• What is especially reassuring to tell homesick campers?
• Which of the following items is a component of bullying prevention?
• What is the policy regarding one-on-one conversations with youth in a program?
• What should you do if you think a young person's expression of suicidality is for attention?
• What describes the return policy after a fever?
• Which two questions are recommended to prompt thinking about needs and wants?
• Is it appropriate for campers to know a counselor's sexual orientation or gender identity?
• Why is it appropriate to discuss suicidality openly with a young person?
• The staff side of a conversation with a homesick camper should include which of the following?
• What is the guideline about touching areas normally covered by a bathing suit?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the tools to respond to prejudiced remarks discussed in the video?
• After making a mistake in a difficult conversation with a camper or staff member, what should you focus on?
• Which of the following are common symptoms of homesickness?
• What is the best way to explain the limits of confidentiality to a young person?
• Which of the following reflects recommended handling of homesickness in conversations?
• Which option correctly reflects the recommended approach to giving directions to minimize confusion?
• Swearing at children is described as which of the following?
• Which statement about misbehavior is NOT aligned with the Collaborative Problem Solving model?
• What is the primary goal of teaching in CPS?
• Which statement about Cabin Chat topics best reflects the guidance?
• In a conflict that includes risks to physical or emotional safety, what is the first step?
• Which statement best captures why boundary crossing might occur among youth leaders?
• We do NOT bring our outside lived experiences into camp. True or False?
• Conversations with a homesick camper should:
• At what time does Cabin Chat typically take place?
• Staff can coach children who may be targets to:
• Any consequences should be immediately following the behavior.
• When harassment is reported in a Kesem space, which statement is true?
• According to the material, how should outside lived experiences be treated in camp?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of Cabin Chat?
• If someone starts to feel sick at camp, which of the following actions should you take?
• Which two resources were identified as helpful for crisis support?
• Visual reminders are helpful because they
• What should you do if a young person tells you they were mistreated by another adult?
• For practical purposes, autism is described as a combination of challenges with which areas?
• Why is it important to take a young person's expression of suicidality seriously?
• Where is the required documentation located for contact tracing?
• The Collaborative Problem Solving model also includes which of the following?
• Confidentiality: I can keep what you tell me confidential unless.
• In Kesem spaces, to whom can verbal or written reports be made? Choose the most inclusive option.
• The staff conduct policies are found in which document?
• For more severe bullying behavior, the video recommends ...
• During the camp program you can lean on your _____ when you need support with your campers.
• When David returns to speak with the girl on the bench, what does he start by explaining?
• What is the name of the middle layer in the Kesem Behavior Management Pyramid?
• Which term best describes the desired quality of verbal contact?
• Implicit bias is typically characterized by which statement?
• What is an effective method to teach campers to pay attention?
• Upstanders are young people who do what?
• If behaviors escalate into the peak/crisis phase, you should focus on calming and regulation.
• Which statement is NOT an example of making camp more inclusive for all races?
• What is the main rationale for staggering check-in, according to safety protocols?
• From a supervisory standpoint, what becomes essential as soon as a young person expresses suicidality?
• Effective techniques for helping young people pay attention include which of the following?
• What is Kesem's stance on cabin assignments with respect to gender?
• A basic guideline for safe touch is which of the following?
• According to the video, is it usually possible to know who started a bullying incident?
• Which of the following is a warning sign of significant emotional distress?
• What kind of verbal contact should youth leaders have with kids?
• Which camp theme is used in the video as an example of cultural appropriation?
• What is the recommended response when a camper shares gender or sexuality?
• Which term describes a period with minimal structure that often requires more adult support?
• To visually distinguish between bullying and play, the video recommends staff should ...
• Which statement best describes the visual schedule's role in autism support?
• Which statement about the Social Model of Disability is true?
• Which of the following is NOT a proactive strategy for creating structure and routine during Kesem programming?
• Before camp begins, if someone wakes with fever and congestion, the correct response is to:
• Which of the following is NOT a form of bullying?
• When speaking with a person with autism spectrum disorder, you might need to pause for as long as how long to give them enough processing time?
• Which action is NOT recommended after participants are calmed down?