Welcome to the third post in my NCE study series. Each post focuses on one major topic area you’ll see on the exam and includes short guided practice. Watch the videos in order—pause after each question to think through your answer, then hit play to check your reasoning. Once you’ve finished all videos in the free NCE study guide series, test yourself with the interactive multiple-choice quiz that expands on the material you’ve just learned.
This post focuses on counseling theory and treatment planning. There is only one section in Part 3.
By the end of Part 3, you should be able to:
- Explain major personality development theories
- Differentiate key structures and concepts within personality theory
- Describe major emotional theories and their differences
- Identify motivations influencing counselor behavior according to Rychlak
- Recognize the conditions that facilitate client growth in Rogerian person-centered therapy
- Explain foundational findings in attachment and learning theory
- Apply multicultural competence principles
Click here for Part 1 of the NCE Study Guide Series.
Click here for Part 2 of the NCE Study Guide Series.
Click here for the practice exam.
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