Question 1

During the initial stage in the helping process, which of the following would be LEAST applicable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carrying out an action program 
B)  Creating a therapeutic climate 
C)  Understanding the context 
D)  Using self-disclosure appropriately 
A)  Carrying out an action program 
B)  Creating a therapeutic climate 
C)  Understanding the context 
D)  Using self-disclosure appropriately

Question 2

​__________ refer(s) to desired outcomes of the helping process that are agreed upon by the helper and the client.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Diagnosis 
B)  ​Goals 
C)  ​Assessment 
D)  ​An investigation 
A)  ​Diagnosis 
B)  ​Goals 
C)  ​Assessment 
D)  ​An investigation

Question 3

​Briefly describe shadow aspects and explain what a helper should do when confronted with this aspect.

Accepted Answer

Shadow aspects refer to the hidden or re

Question 4

When dealing with someone in crisis, it is important to help the client consider all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  situational supports in which they can draw strength. 
B)  coping mechanisms such as the actions, behaviors, or environmental resources that clients can use in getting through the crisis. 
C)  positive and constructive thinking patterns which can substantially change a client's perspective on a problem and lessen stress and anxiety. 
D)  these clients do NOT require immediate direction in finding external resources to cope effectively with the crisis. 
A)  situational supports in which they can draw strength. 
B)  coping mechanisms such as the actions, behaviors, or environmental resources that clients can use in getting through the crisis. 
C)  positive and constructive thinking patterns which can substantially change a client's perspective on a problem and lessen stress and anxiety. 
D)  these clients do NOT require immediate direction in finding external resources to cope effectively with the crisis.

Question 5

Effective planning strategies have which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plans should be complex, having generous timelines, and be stated within the limits of the motivation and capabilities of each client. 
B)  Before taking action, evaluate the plan to determine if it is realistic, attainable, and reflects what the client needs and wants. 
C)  The counselor needs to take responsibility for determining ways of carrying out plans outside of the helping relationship. 
D)  Helpers should encourage clients to develop plans that are contingent on others so they can be supported in their efforts. 
A)  Plans should be complex, having generous timelines, and be stated within the limits of the motivation and capabilities of each client. 
B)  Before taking action, evaluate the plan to determine if it is realistic, attainable, and reflects what the client needs and wants. 
C)  The counselor needs to take responsibility for determining ways of carrying out plans outside of the helping relationship. 
D)  Helpers should encourage clients to develop plans that are contingent on others so they can be supported in their efforts.

Question 6

Jane assumes that most people don't want to change and that the best way to get through the client's resistance is to employ very directive and highly confrontational techniques. Holding these beliefs, she

Accepted Answer

A)  is ineffective in helping others and should leave the field. 
B)  may have worked with resistant clients over the years and may be generalizing that behavior to all clients. 
C)  will be more successful than if she adopted a less directive approach. 
D)  is rigidly holding these assumptions and will be unable to modify them. 
A)  is ineffective in helping others and should leave the field. 
B)  may have worked with resistant clients over the years and may be generalizing that behavior to all clients. 
C)  will be more successful than if she adopted a less directive approach. 
D)  is rigidly holding these assumptions and will be unable to modify them.

Question 7

Robert is working with a new client. He provides attention, active listening, and empathy, while demonstrating respect and genuineness. In order to work effectively with the client, Robert needs to start with the second stage of counseling which is to

Accepted Answer

A)  identify the client's problems. 
B)  select evidence-based practice strategies to solve a client's presenting problem. 
C)  encourage the client to take action. 
D)  get a historical perspective on the client's problems. 
A)  identify the client's problems. 
B)  select evidence-based practice strategies to solve a client's presenting problem. 
C)  encourage the client to take action. 
D)  get a historical perspective on the client's problems.

Question 8

Living in an encapsulated environment and seeing only what confirms your existing belief system is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  selection bias. 
B)  confirmatory bias. 
C)  encapsulation bias. 
D)  hallucinatory bias. 
A)  selection bias. 
B)  confirmatory bias. 
C)  encapsulation bias. 
D)  hallucinatory bias.

Question 9

By providing ​clients with support and __________, we are able to facilitate their process of change.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​challenge 
B)  ​advice 
C)  ​change 
D)  ​policies 
A)  ​challenge 
B)  ​advice 
C)  ​change 
D)  ​policies

Question 10

​Educating clients and obtaining __________ begins at the first session and continues throughout the duration of the helping process in one way or another.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​confirmatory bias 
B)  ​a critical question 
C)  ​informed consent 
D)  ​an investigation 
A)  ​confirmatory bias 
B)  ​a critical question 
C)  ​informed consent 
D)  ​an investigation

During the initial stage in the helping process, which of the following would be LEAST applicable?

__________ refer(s) to desired outcomes of the helping process that are agreed upon by the helper and the client.

Briefly describe shadow aspects and explain what a helper should do when confronted with this aspect.

When dealing with someone in crisis, it is important to help the client consider all of the following EXCEPT

Effective planning strategies have which of the following characteristics?

Jane assumes that most people don't want to change and that the best way to get through the client's resistance is to employ very directive and highly confrontational techniques. Holding these beliefs, she

Robert is working with a new client. He provides attention, active listening, and empathy, while demonstrating respect and genuineness. In order to work effectively with the client, Robert needs to start with the second stage of counseling which is to

Living in an encapsulated environment and seeing only what confirms your existing belief system is known as

By providing clients with support and __________, we are able to facilitate their process of change.

Educating clients and obtaining __________ begins at the first session and continues throughout the duration of the helping process in one way or another.

Are the Helping Professions for You

Helper Know Thyself

Knowing Your Values

Understanding Diversity

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

Theory Applied to Practice

Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Helpers

Managing Boundary Issues

Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork and Supervision

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

Stress Burnout and Self Care

Managing Crisis Personally and Professionally

Filters

Exam 6: The Helping Process

During the initial stage in the helping process, which of the following would be LEAST applicable?

​__________ refer(s) to desired outcomes of the helping process that are agreed upon by the helper and the client.

​Briefly describe shadow aspects and explain what a helper should do when confronted with this aspect.

When dealing with someone in crisis, it is important to help the client consider all of the following EXCEPT

Effective planning strategies have which of the following characteristics?

Jane assumes that most people don't want to change and that the best way to get through the client's resistance is to employ very directive and highly confrontational techniques. Holding these beliefs, she

Robert is working with a new client. He provides attention, active listening, and empathy, while demonstrating respect and genuineness. In order to work effectively with the client, Robert needs to start with the second stage of counseling which is to

Living in an encapsulated environment and seeing only what confirms your existing belief system is known as

By providing ​clients with support and __________, we are able to facilitate their process of change.

​Educating clients and obtaining __________ begins at the first session and continues throughout the duration of the helping process in one way or another.

Are the Helping Professions for You

Helper Know Thyself

Knowing Your Values

Understanding Diversity

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

Theory Applied to Practice

Ethical and Legal Issues Facing Helpers

Managing Boundary Issues

Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork and Supervision

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

Stress Burnout and Self Care

Managing Crisis Personally and Professionally

Filters

__________ refer(s) to desired outcomes of the helping process that are agreed upon by the helper and the client.

Briefly describe shadow aspects and explain what a helper should do when confronted with this aspect.

By providing clients with support and __________, we are able to facilitate their process of change.

Educating clients and obtaining __________ begins at the first session and continues throughout the duration of the helping process in one way or another.