NCE Practice Exam

2023 Edition

Take this free NCE Practice Exam to see the types of questions and sections that appear on the actual National Counselor Exam. The NCE tests a candidate's understanding of basic counseling concepts in areas of human development, fundamental counseloing techniques, appraisal, ethics, research, group counseloing and career development counseling. To prepare for your test, use our 800 question NCE Practice Exams Plus that includes online flash cards, exam review and 50 state guide.

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Human Growth and Development

1 A counselor intensifies a client's emotional state to show the client the irrationality of her emotion reaction. What is this technique known as?
2 Despite its age, Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development is still in widespread use. Which of the following is the final level in the theory?
3 Which of the following interventions is not commonly used in Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)?
4 A counselor intensifies a client’s emotional state to show the client the irrationality of her emotional reaction. What is this technique known as?

Social and Cultural Foundations

5 A counselor intensifies a client's emotional state to show the client the irrationality of her emotion reaction. What is this technique known as?
6 Despite its age, Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development is still in widespread use. Which of the following is the final level in the theory?
7 Which of the following interventions is not commonly used in Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)?
8 A counselor intensifies a client’s emotional state to show the client the irrationality of her emotional reaction. What is this technique known as?
9 A counselor intensifies a client's emotional state to show the client the irrationality of her emotion reaction. What is this technique known as?
10 Despite its age, Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development is still in widespread use. Which of the following is the final level in the theory?
11 Which of the following interventions is not commonly used in Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)?
12 A counselor intensifies a client’s emotional state to show the client the irrationality of her emotional reaction. What is this technique known as?
13 A counselor intensifies a client's emotional state to show the client the irrationality of her emotion reaction. What is this technique known as?
14 Despite its age, Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development is still in widespread use. Which of the following is the final level in the theory?
15 Which of the following interventions is not commonly used in Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)?
16 A counselor intensifies a client’s emotional state to show the client the irrationality of her emotional reaction. What is this technique known as?

Interpersonal Therapy is a short term, solution focused treatment mainly for clients who have depression. The ABC Model is a cognitive behavioral therapy technique developed by Albert Ellis to use when clients hold irrational beliefs.

17 Which of the following interventions is not commonly used in Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)?

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Our Practice exam covers the actual NCE Domains:

The NCE contains 200 multiple-choice, non-sectioned questions. There are different versions of the test. Test questions.
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Below are the six domains tested by the NBCC on the NCE:

  • Professional Practice & Ethics
  • Intake Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Areas of Clinical Focus
  • Treatment Planning
  • Counseling Skills and Interventions
  • Core Counseling Attributes

Covering the Eight CACREP Common Core Areas:

  • Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice
  • Social and Cultural Diversity
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Career Development
  • Counseling and Helping Relationships
  • Group Counseling and Group Work
  • Assessment and Testing
  • Research and Program Evaluation

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