Question 1
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Which of the following is NOT a principle of neuro-informed counseling?
Recognizing the impact of past experiences on brain development
Focusing solely on genetic factors influencing behavior
Integrating mindfulness and relaxation techniques
Emphasizing the role of the therapeutic relationship
Question 2
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Which brain areas comprise the brain’s reward system?
Nucleus accumbens, cerebral cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus.
Amygdala, occipital cortex, vagus nerve, and hypothalamus.
Dopamine transduction nucleus and Hebb’s motor plexus.
The cortical Vegas reward loop.
Question 3
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding Polyvagal Theory:
A secure attachment style has a “Polyvagal Zone Response” that is most often green.
Social engagement involves elements of social communication, such as vocalization, facial
expression, and listening.
Social interactional behavior plays a role in affect regulation with a client.
Polyvagal Theory stems from Hebb’s Principle of poly-nerve interaction for equilibrium.
Question 4
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A client discloses the recent onset of serious problems with balance. Based on your
understanding of brain structure and function, you recommend that the client speak with the
primary care provider regarding the possibility of needing a neurological consult as the client
may be experiencing problems in which part of the brain?
Cerebellum
Porges Polyvagal Nucleus
The frontal lobe
The cingulate gyrus
Question 5
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Neurogenesis is:
The origin of interactions between the brains of individuals.
The formation of connections between neurons.
The formation of new neurons.
An instrumental band producing music that resonates with brain frequencies.
Question 6
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Which of the following is not true?
It is estimated that humans use only 10% of their brain capacity and they could function better
if they used more.
The human brain develops from the bottom up.
When it takes greater effort and higher doses of an addictive substance in order to feel the
same level of pleasure over time, this phenomenon is referred to as tolerance.
According to a 2012 study, non-adherence to medication causes approximately 125,000 deaths
a year.
Question 7
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How do expressive arts modalities, when combined with neuro-informed counseling, benefit
clients?
By providing alternative ways to communicate and explore emotions
By directly altering brain structure and function
By eliminating the need for verbal expression in therapy
By focusing solely on physical expression without addressing emotional issues
Question 8
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Which therapeutic approach is particularly informed by neuroscientific research?
Psychoanalysis
Behaviorism
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Humanistic therapy
Question 9
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How does neuro-informed counseling view trauma?
Trauma has no lasting impact on the brain
Trauma permanently damages the brain and cannot be healed
Trauma can alter neural pathways, but healing is possible through therapeutic interventions
Trauma only affects conscious thoughts and feelings, not neural functioning
Question 10
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Which of the following is true?
Some believe the enteric nervous system produces “gut feelings.”
Porges discovered that the enteric nervous system is a “second brain.”
The balance of physiological processes in the brain and body is known as neurological
articulation.
Hebb coined the term, “gut feelings.”
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