Question 1

In the Goal-Setting Map, overall goals lead to sub-goals which, in turn, lead to specific
tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Most guidelines for counseling goal-setting are similar for multicultural clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

When the affirming response is misused:

Accepted Answer

A)  The effect is too accurate for the client. 
B)  The effect is to communicate to a client his or her ability to perform a certain action. 
C)  The effect is to negate or ignore the client's concerns. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  The effect is too accurate for the client. 
B)  The effect is to communicate to a client his or her ability to perform a certain action. 
C)  The effect is to negate or ignore the client's concerns. 
D)  None of the above. C

Question 4

Process goals will be different for each client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Outcome goals that describe desired behavior change are poor goals for some clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The confrontational response tends not to be useful in getting clients to think about
discrepancies in their communications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When clients resist goal-setting, it usually is because they don't want to commit
themselves to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Who is more responsible for process goals in counseling?

Accepted Answer

A)  The client. 
B)  The counselor 
C)  Process goals are theory-determined only. 
D)  They are equally responsible. 
A)  The client. 
B)  The counselor 
C)  Process goals are theory-determined only. 
D)  They are equally responsible.

Question 9

Roleplay may be used by the counselor in the goal-setting stage when:

Accepted Answer

A)  The client seems to be losing interest. 
B)  The client is facing conflicting potential goals. 
C)  The counselor is certain how the client feels. 
D)  The counselor is feeling disinterested in the process. 
A)  The client seems to be losing interest. 
B)  The client is facing conflicting potential goals. 
C)  The counselor is certain how the client feels. 
D)  The counselor is feeling disinterested in the process.

Question 10

A by-product of goal-setting by clients is:

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows them a different view of their problems. 
B)  It lets them feel encouraged about the direction they are choosing to pursue. 
C)  It represents a real sense of hope for them. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  It allows them a different view of their problems. 
B)  It lets them feel encouraged about the direction they are choosing to pursue. 
C)  It represents a real sense of hope for them. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 11

Helping a client overcome her fear of talking about goals and her future is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Process goal. 
B)  Ultimate goal. 
C)  Outcome goal. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Process goal. 
B)  Ultimate goal. 
C)  Outcome goal. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 12

When working with clients of a different cultural background, the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Be aware of the client's racial identity development. 
B)  Understand environmental conditions that might impact the client's goals. 
C)  Understand the client's worldview. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Be aware of the client's racial identity development. 
B)  Understand environmental conditions that might impact the client's goals. 
C)  Understand the client's worldview. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 13

The affirming response may be thought of as a way of saying to the client "I know you
have within you the capability to do this".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Clients are more likely to contribute to outcome goals than to process goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A good outcome goal should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify the behavior/attitude/affect to be changed. 
B)  Identify the conditions under which the desired change will occur. 
C)  Identify a suitable and realistic level or amount of change that should occur. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Identify the behavior/attitude/affect to be changed. 
B)  Identify the conditions under which the desired change will occur. 
C)  Identify a suitable and realistic level or amount of change that should occur. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 16

Often, goal-setting allows clients to have a different view of their problems and concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Counselor questioning is one way to get clients to set goals for counseling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Using goal-setting to determine when counseling should terminate is an example of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivational influence of goals. 
B)  Evaluative function of goals. 
C)  Educational function of goals. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Motivational influence of goals. 
B)  Evaluative function of goals. 
C)  Educational function of goals. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 19

Client resistance to goal-setting should be interpreted as:

Accepted Answer

A)  A statement about the counseling relationship. 
B)  A statement about the client's desire to change. 
C)  An indication of the counselor's skills. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  A statement about the counseling relationship. 
B)  A statement about the client's desire to change. 
C)  An indication of the counselor's skills. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 20

In the context of goal-setting, the confrontational response is likely to address:

Accepted Answer

A)  Client resistance. 
B)  Client anxiety. 
C)  Client hostility. 
D)  Client ambition. 
A)  Client resistance. 
B)  Client anxiety. 
C)  Client hostility. 
D)  Client ambition.

In the Goal-Setting Map, overall goals lead to sub-goals which, in turn, lead to specific tasks.

Most guidelines for counseling goal-setting are similar for multicultural clients.

When the affirming response is misused:

Process goals will be different for each client.

Outcome goals that describe desired behavior change are poor goals for some clients.

The confrontational response tends not to be useful in getting clients to think about discrepancies in their communications.

When clients resist goal-setting, it usually is because they don't want to commit themselves to change.

Who is more responsible for process goals in counseling?

Roleplay may be used by the counselor in the goal-setting stage when:

A by-product of goal-setting by clients is:

Helping a client overcome her fear of talking about goals and her future is an example of a:

When working with clients of a different cultural background, the counselor should:

The affirming response may be thought of as a way of saying to the client "I know you have within you the capability to do this".

Clients are more likely to contribute to outcome goals than to process goals.

A good outcome goal should:

Often, goal-setting allows clients to have a different view of their problems and concerns.

Counselor questioning is one way to get clients to set goals for counseling.

Using goal-setting to determine when counseling should terminate is an example of the:

Client resistance to goal-setting should be interpreted as:

In the context of goal-setting, the confrontational response is likely to address:

Conceptualizing Counseling

The Language of Counseling

Stages and Skills of Counseling

Building Rapport and Relationship

Assessing Client Problems

Defining Strategies and Selecting Interventions

Affective Interventions

Cognitive Interventions

Behavioral Interventions

Systemic Interventions

Termination and Follow-Up

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Exam 6: Developing Counseling Goals

In the Goal-Setting Map, overall goals lead to sub-goals which, in turn, lead to specific tasks.

Most guidelines for counseling goal-setting are similar for multicultural clients.

When the affirming response is misused:

Process goals will be different for each client.

Outcome goals that describe desired behavior change are poor goals for some clients.

The confrontational response tends not to be useful in getting clients to think about discrepancies in their communications.

When clients resist goal-setting, it usually is because they don't want to commit themselves to change.

Who is more responsible for process goals in counseling?

Roleplay may be used by the counselor in the goal-setting stage when:

A by-product of goal-setting by clients is:

Helping a client overcome her fear of talking about goals and her future is an example of a:

When working with clients of a different cultural background, the counselor should:

The affirming response may be thought of as a way of saying to the client "I know you have within you the capability to do this".

Clients are more likely to contribute to outcome goals than to process goals.

A good outcome goal should:

Often, goal-setting allows clients to have a different view of their problems and concerns.

Counselor questioning is one way to get clients to set goals for counseling.

Using goal-setting to determine when counseling should terminate is an example of the:

Client resistance to goal-setting should be interpreted as:

In the context of goal-setting, the confrontational response is likely to address:

Conceptualizing Counseling

The Language of Counseling

Stages and Skills of Counseling

Building Rapport and Relationship

Assessing Client Problems

Defining Strategies and Selecting Interventions

Affective Interventions

Cognitive Interventions

Behavioral Interventions

Systemic Interventions

Termination and Follow-Up

Filters