Question 1

In the A-B-C Analysis of Irrational Beliefs, the A-B-C stands for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A=Activating Event  B=Behavior  C=Commentary 
B)  A= Activating Event  B=Belief  C=Consequence 
C)  A=Acceptance  B=Behavior C=Consequence 
D)  A= Acceptance  B=Belief  C=Commentary 
A)  A=Activating Event  B=Behavior  C=Commentary 
B)  A= Activating Event  B=Belief  C=Consequence 
C)  A=Acceptance  B=Behavior C=Consequence 
D)  A= Acceptance  B=Belief  C=Commentary B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true when counselors are assessing for solutions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Counselors need to assess only solutions that have worked. 
B)  Counselors need to assess only solutions that have not worked. 
C)  Counselors need to assess both solutions that have and have not worked. 
D)  Solutions are not integral to the counseling process. 
A)  Counselors need to assess only solutions that have worked. 
B)  Counselors need to assess only solutions that have not worked. 
C)  Counselors need to assess both solutions that have and have not worked. 
D)  Solutions are not integral to the counseling process. C

Question 3

All of the following are considered a core component of a counseling case conceptualization for working with an individual EXCEPT: _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  defining who a client is 
B)  the fee the client will be paying for sessions 
C)  understanding how the client defines the problem 
D)  identifying client strengths 
A)  defining who a client is 
B)  the fee the client will be paying for sessions 
C)  understanding how the client defines the problem 
D)  identifying client strengths B

Question 4

In most systemic family counseling approaches, problem systems known as __________ or __________ develop as the result of tension between two people being resolved by drawing a third person, are identified during the assessment process.

Accepted Answer

A)  triangles; boundaries 
B)  accommodations; coalitions 
C)  accommodations; boundaries 
D)  triangles; coalitions 
A)  triangles; boundaries 
B)  accommodations; coalitions 
C)  accommodations; boundaries 
D)  triangles; coalitions

Question 5

It is important to include client demographic features in a case conceptualization because _______________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  insurance companies will request this information 
B)  it will be relevant when you present the case to the client's family 
C)  it will assist you in diagnosing the client 
D)  it provides the reader with a basic sketch of the client and his or her support network 
A)  insurance companies will request this information 
B)  it will be relevant when you present the case to the client's family 
C)  it will assist you in diagnosing the client 
D)  it provides the reader with a basic sketch of the client and his or her support network

Question 6

What purpose do counseling theories serve?

Accepted Answer

Counseling theories serve several import

Question 7

When a behavioral counselor is assessing a client using a schema analysis, the counselor is looking for what specifically, as it relates to the client's problem(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship patterns 
B)  style of life 
C)  emotions 
D)  specific unhelpful beliefs 
A)  relationship patterns 
B)  style of life 
C)  emotions 
D)  specific unhelpful beliefs

Question 8

When a counselor is developing an understanding of the client's presenting concern, the description of the presenting concern should include all of the following EXCEPT: ________________________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the reason(s) each client states he/she is seeking counseling or has been referred 
B)  one definition or description of the problem 
C)  any information from the referring agent (teacher, doctor, psychiatrist, etc.) and his/her description of the problem 
D)  descriptions of the attempted solutions and the outcome of these attempts 
A)  the reason(s) each client states he/she is seeking counseling or has been referred 
B)  one definition or description of the problem 
C)  any information from the referring agent (teacher, doctor, psychiatrist, etc.) and his/her description of the problem 
D)  descriptions of the attempted solutions and the outcome of these attempts

Question 9

When a counselor is trying to determine the client's presenting concern, a common mistake of a new counselor is ____________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  focusing on a rigid problem definition 
B)  getting bogged down in too few definitions of the problem 
C)  defining the problem from the client's worldview 
D)  viewing the client from a multicultural perspective 
A)  focusing on a rigid problem definition 
B)  getting bogged down in too few definitions of the problem 
C)  defining the problem from the client's worldview 
D)  viewing the client from a multicultural perspective

Question 10

Systemic family counselors use genograms to assess all of the following EXCEPT: _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  substance and alcohol abuse and dependence 
B)  dreams and aspirations 
C)  sexual, physical, and emotional abuse 
D)  personal qualities and/or family roles 
A)  substance and alcohol abuse and dependence 
B)  dreams and aspirations 
C)  sexual, physical, and emotional abuse 
D)  personal qualities and/or family roles

Question 11

In behavioral counseling, assessment focuses on observable symptoms. In order to measure a client's progress in therapy it is first necessary to get ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a sense of relationship patterns 
B)  an assessment of defense mechanisms 
C)  a baseline of symptomatic behavior 
D)  one's road map for life 
A)  a sense of relationship patterns 
B)  an assessment of defense mechanisms 
C)  a baseline of symptomatic behavior 
D)  one's road map for life

Question 12

Which of the following statements LEAST accurately reflects the author's beliefs about assessing for diversity issues when conceptualizing counseling cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each form of diversity brings with it both unique resources as well as limitations. 
B)  Only feminist, narrative, and collaborative counselors need to assess for diversity issues. 
C)  For many clients, traumatic and oppressive experiences related to being a minority or simply "different" is at the core of their problematic situation. 
D)  Many cultural and ethnic groups are marginalized in dominant society, but they also tend to have stronger than average social and religious networks that provide them a sense of belonging and support. 
A)  Each form of diversity brings with it both unique resources as well as limitations. 
B)  Only feminist, narrative, and collaborative counselors need to assess for diversity issues. 
C)  For many clients, traumatic and oppressive experiences related to being a minority or simply "different" is at the core of their problematic situation. 
D)  Many cultural and ethnic groups are marginalized in dominant society, but they also tend to have stronger than average social and religious networks that provide them a sense of belonging and support.

Question 13

In family systemic conceptualization, which of the following is a stage of the family life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  intimacy vs. isolation 
B)  launching children 
C)  good interpersonal relationships 
D)  latency 
A)  intimacy vs. isolation 
B)  launching children 
C)  good interpersonal relationships 
D)  latency

Question 14

How does obtaining background information further the therapeutic work?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining background information is a cr

Question 15

After obtaining the background information about the problem, the counselor should be careful to _____________________________ when choosing words, ordering the information, and emphasizing particular details.

Accepted Answer

A)  insert clinical opinions throughout 
B)  include descriptive words and adjectives 
C)  be only positive 
D)  not impose bias 
A)  insert clinical opinions throughout 
B)  include descriptive words and adjectives 
C)  be only positive 
D)  not impose bias

Question 16

How does a counselor utilize client strengths in the formation of a case conceptualization?

Accepted Answer

A counselor utilizes client strengths in

Question 17

When a counselor does an Existential analysis of a client's life situation, it is critical that they ask perennial, existential questions such as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  What inspires you and makes you feel whole and fulfilled? 
B)  How often do you feel anxious? 
C)  What are the symptoms of your depression? 
D)  How does your job affect your mood? 
A)  What inspires you and makes you feel whole and fulfilled? 
B)  How often do you feel anxious? 
C)  What are the symptoms of your depression? 
D)  How does your job affect your mood?

Question 18

When assessing client, Gestalt counselors look for where their clients are "stuck" in the cycle of making contact-otherwise known as ____________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sources of life meaning 
B)  personal constructs and facades 
C)  trust of self 
D)  contact boundary disturbances 
A)  sources of life meaning 
B)  personal constructs and facades 
C)  trust of self 
D)  contact boundary disturbances

Question 19

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding psychodynamic defense mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are automatic psychological processes that a person uses to ward off anxiety and external stressors and thus describe strategies the person frequently uses to handle problems. 
B)  All defense mechanisms are maladaptive. 
C)  The current recommendation is for counselors to identify up to seven defense mechanisms that the client uses in session or describes using outside of session. 
D)  Identifying defense mechanisms allows for a better understanding of the client's internal dynamics, particularly those that are contributing to the presenting problem. 
A)  They are automatic psychological processes that a person uses to ward off anxiety and external stressors and thus describe strategies the person frequently uses to handle problems. 
B)  All defense mechanisms are maladaptive. 
C)  The current recommendation is for counselors to identify up to seven defense mechanisms that the client uses in session or describes using outside of session. 
D)  Identifying defense mechanisms allows for a better understanding of the client's internal dynamics, particularly those that are contributing to the presenting problem.

Question 20

Object relations theorists examine the client's relationship with early caregivers to understand the dynamics that are creating current difficulties. The patterns can be described in each of the ways below EXCEPT: ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  secure 
B)  insecure 
C)  anxious 
D)  avoidant 
A)  secure 
B)  insecure 
C)  anxious 
D)  avoidant

In the A-B-C Analysis of Irrational Beliefs, the A-B-C stands for which of the following?

Which of the following statements is true when counselors are assessing for solutions?

All of the following are considered a core component of a counseling case conceptualization for working with an individual EXCEPT: _______________.

In most systemic family counseling approaches, problem systems known as or develop as the result of tension between two people being resolved by drawing a third person, are identified during the assessment process.

It is important to include client demographic features in a case conceptualization because _______________________________________.

What purpose do counseling theories serve?

When a behavioral counselor is assessing a client using a schema analysis, the counselor is looking for what specifically, as it relates to the client's problem(s)?

When a counselor is developing an understanding of the client's presenting concern, the description of the presenting concern should include all of the following EXCEPT: ________________________________________________________.

When a counselor is trying to determine the client's presenting concern, a common mistake of a new counselor is ____________________________________.

Systemic family counselors use genograms to assess all of the following EXCEPT: _____________________________.

In behavioral counseling, assessment focuses on observable symptoms. In order to measure a client's progress in therapy it is first necessary to get ____________________.

Which of the following statements LEAST accurately reflects the author's beliefs about assessing for diversity issues when conceptualizing counseling cases?

In family systemic conceptualization, which of the following is a stage of the family life cycle?

How does obtaining background information further the therapeutic work?

After obtaining the background information about the problem, the counselor should be careful to _____________________________ when choosing words, ordering the information, and emphasizing particular details.

How does a counselor utilize client strengths in the formation of a case conceptualization?

When a counselor does an Existential analysis of a client's life situation, it is critical that they ask perennial, existential questions such as which of the following?

When assessing client, Gestalt counselors look for where their clients are "stuck" in the cycle of making contact-otherwise known as ____________________________.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding psychodynamic defense mechanisms?

Object relations theorists examine the client's relationship with early caregivers to understand the dynamics that are creating current difficulties. The patterns can be described in each of the ways below EXCEPT: ________________.

Introduction to Case Documentation

Introduction to Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Completing a Clinical Assessment

Treatment Planning

Progress Notes

Evaluating Progress in Counseling

Psychodynamic Counseling and Psychotherapy

Adlerian Individual Counseling

Humanistic-Existential Counseling Approaches

Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches

Systemic Family Counseling and Therapy

Solution-Based Counseling

Postmodern and Feminist Counseling Approaches

The Competent Supervisee

Existential Counseling and Psychotherapy

Filters

Exam 2: Case Conceptualization

In the A-B-C Analysis of Irrational Beliefs, the A-B-C stands for which of the following?

Which of the following statements is true when counselors are assessing for solutions?

All of the following are considered a core component of a counseling case conceptualization for working with an individual EXCEPT: _______________.

In most systemic family counseling approaches, problem systems known as __________ or __________ develop as the result of tension between two people being resolved by drawing a third person, are identified during the assessment process.

It is important to include client demographic features in a case conceptualization because _______________________________________.

What purpose do counseling theories serve?

When a behavioral counselor is assessing a client using a schema analysis, the counselor is looking for what specifically, as it relates to the client's problem(s)?

When a counselor is developing an understanding of the client's presenting concern, the description of the presenting concern should include all of the following EXCEPT: ________________________________________________________.

When a counselor is trying to determine the client's presenting concern, a common mistake of a new counselor is ____________________________________.

Systemic family counselors use genograms to assess all of the following EXCEPT: _____________________________.

In behavioral counseling, assessment focuses on observable symptoms. In order to measure a client's progress in therapy it is first necessary to get ____________________.

Which of the following statements LEAST accurately reflects the author's beliefs about assessing for diversity issues when conceptualizing counseling cases?

In family systemic conceptualization, which of the following is a stage of the family life cycle?

How does obtaining background information further the therapeutic work?

After obtaining the background information about the problem, the counselor should be careful to _____________________________ when choosing words, ordering the information, and emphasizing particular details.

How does a counselor utilize client strengths in the formation of a case conceptualization?

When a counselor does an Existential analysis of a client's life situation, it is critical that they ask perennial, existential questions such as which of the following?

When assessing client, Gestalt counselors look for where their clients are "stuck" in the cycle of making contact-otherwise known as ____________________________.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding psychodynamic defense mechanisms?

Object relations theorists examine the client's relationship with early caregivers to understand the dynamics that are creating current difficulties. The patterns can be described in each of the ways below EXCEPT: ________________.

Introduction to Case Documentation

Introduction to Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Completing a Clinical Assessment

Treatment Planning

Progress Notes

Evaluating Progress in Counseling

Psychodynamic Counseling and Psychotherapy

Adlerian Individual Counseling

Humanistic-Existential Counseling Approaches

Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches

Systemic Family Counseling and Therapy

Solution-Based Counseling

Postmodern and Feminist Counseling Approaches

The Competent Supervisee

Existential Counseling and Psychotherapy

Filters

In most systemic family counseling approaches, problem systems known as or develop as the result of tension between two people being resolved by drawing a third person, are identified during the assessment process.