Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

To ensure optimal professional effectiveness and competency, school counselors are expected to do which of the following?

1. Monitor their emotional and physical health and practice wellness

2. Collaborate with teachers to promote fair-share responsibilities

3. Avoid burnout by scheduling yearly vacations

4. Maintain a nonaltruistic attitude to be able to focus on their work

The correct answer is: Monitor their emotional and physical health and practice wellness

School counselors have a demanding job that requires them to be emotionally and physically healthy. This will ensure they are able to effectively help and support their students. Option B is incorrect because while collaboration with teachers is important, it is not the main factor for ensuring professional effectiveness and competency. Option C is incorrect because while taking breaks and vacations can help with stress and burnout, it is not the only action needed to ensure effectiveness. Option D is incorrect because having a nonaltruistic attitude goes against the core values of counseling, which is to be empathetic and caring towards others. Therefore, option A is the best answer as it encompasses the importance of both physical and emotional health in being a successful counselor.