Question 1

The microskills rest on a base of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) multicultural competence, wellness, and positive psychology 
B) genetics, ethics, and strengths 
C) listening competencies, ethics, and drive 
D) ethics, multicultural competence, and wellness 
A) multicultural competence, wellness, and positive psychology 
B) genetics, ethics, and strengths 
C) listening competencies, ethics, and drive 
D) ethics, multicultural competence, and wellness D

Question 2

Which of the following is the definition of natural style used in the book?

Accepted Answer

A) Natural style is what you develop after completing the chapters included in this book. 
B) Natural style is your rational way of working with others to help them achieve their goals and aspirations. 
C) Natural style is doing what you like with the hopes of helping others achieve what you believe is best for them. 
D) Natural style is your spontaneous way of working with others to help them achieve their goals. 
A) Natural style is what you develop after completing the chapters included in this book. 
B) Natural style is your rational way of working with others to help them achieve their goals and aspirations. 
C) Natural style is doing what you like with the hopes of helping others achieve what you believe is best for them. 
D) Natural style is your spontaneous way of working with others to help them achieve their goals. D

Question 3

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding interviewing, counseling, and psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A) These terms are often used interchangeably in this book. 
B) There is considerable overlap among these activities. 
C) Only psychotherapy involves real therapy. 
D) Interviewing is usually short term. 
A) These terms are often used interchangeably in this book. 
B) There is considerable overlap among these activities. 
C) Only psychotherapy involves real therapy. 
D) Interviewing is usually short term. C

Question 4

________ can generate alternatives in a given situation and approach a problem from different perspectives, using a variety of skills and personal qualities, adapting to suit different client needs.

Accepted Answer

A) Culturally intentional individuals 
B) Cultural individuals 
C) Individual psychotherapists 
D) Every interviewer 
A) Culturally intentional individuals 
B) Cultural individuals 
C) Individual psychotherapists 
D) Every interviewer

Question 5

Define and discuss the similarities and differences between interviewing, counseling and psychotherapy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define and discuss the similarities and differences...

Question 6

According to Sue and Sue (2013) about ____ of clients drop out after the first session.

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 75% 
A) 5% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 75%

Question 7

Which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Counselors need to be competent in evidence based counseling skills. 
B) Counselors need to know their theoretical systems of counseling. 
C) Counselors need to use the scientific research to precisely determine what will be most useful way to help each one of their clients. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Counselors need to be competent in evidence based counseling skills. 
B) Counselors need to know their theoretical systems of counseling. 
C) Counselors need to use the scientific research to precisely determine what will be most useful way to help each one of their clients. 
D) All of the above.

Question 8

____ is primarily focused on normal, developmental issues and concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) Interviewing 
B) Counseling 
C) Psychotherapy 
D) Psychiatry 
A) Interviewing 
B) Counseling 
C) Psychotherapy 
D) Psychiatry

Question 9

Attending behavior includes all of the following choices, EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

A) culturally appropriate listening 
B) listening skills 
C) being totally empathetic with the client 
D) using appropriate patterns of body language and vocal quality 
A) culturally appropriate listening 
B) listening skills 
C) being totally empathetic with the client 
D) using appropriate patterns of body language and vocal quality

Question 10

According to Carlstedt's findings:

Accepted Answer

A) About 50% of the clients did not return after the first session. 
B) 50% finished after four sessions. 
C) 25% completed their work in 5 to 10 sessions. 
D) Most clients completed therapy by the 35th session. 
A) About 50% of the clients did not return after the first session. 
B) 50% finished after four sessions. 
C) 25% completed their work in 5 to 10 sessions. 
D) Most clients completed therapy by the 35th session.

Question 11

The Microskills Hierarchy

Accepted Answer

A) demonstrates clearly that different clients have different needs. 
B) demonstrates that alternative settings for counseling require different skills. 
C) describes the skills in order of importance. 
D) provides a picture of the microskills as they move from attending to influencing to skill integration. 
A) demonstrates clearly that different clients have different needs. 
B) demonstrates that alternative settings for counseling require different skills. 
C) describes the skills in order of importance. 
D) provides a picture of the microskills as they move from attending to influencing to skill integration.

Question 12

Helping the client take what is learned out of the interview is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) story 
B) positive asset 
C) restory 
D) action 
A) story 
B) positive asset 
C) restory 
D) action

Question 13

We can't separate the body from the mind or the individual from his or her environment and culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to the authors, effective interviewers gradually develop a blend of natural style and learned competencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What would you expect from a person at a basic level of competence?

Accepted Answer

A) To be able to perform the skills in an interview 
B) To be able to use a skill with predictable results 
C) To be able to teach the skill to someone else 
D) None of the above 
A) To be able to perform the skills in an interview 
B) To be able to use a skill with predictable results 
C) To be able to teach the skill to someone else 
D) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps used to learn the microskills?

Accepted Answer

A) Warm up 
B) Review 
C) Analyze 
D) Practice 
A) Warm up 
B) Review 
C) Analyze 
D) Practice

Question 17

According to the authors, seeking the "perfect empathetic response:"

Accepted Answer

A) is a useful goal, but extremely difficult to attain. 
B) is often attempted by counselors who seek "right" answers to solve client problems, even though "right answers" may not exist. 
C) should be a goal for the most effective counselor. 
D) demonstrates that you have achieved full intentionality. 
A) is a useful goal, but extremely difficult to attain. 
B) is often attempted by counselors who seek "right" answers to solve client problems, even though "right answers" may not exist. 
C) should be a goal for the most effective counselor. 
D) demonstrates that you have achieved full intentionality.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a true finding of microskills research?

Accepted Answer

A) The skills have been shown to be teachable and show construct validity. 
B) Practice with the skills to competence levels appears to be especially important in developing competence. 
C) People can learn to use the skills but their impact on clients is minimal. 
D) Different counseling theories have different patterns of microskill usage. 
A) The skills have been shown to be teachable and show construct validity. 
B) Practice with the skills to competence levels appears to be especially important in developing competence. 
C) People can learn to use the skills but their impact on clients is minimal. 
D) Different counseling theories have different patterns of microskill usage.

Question 19

If your first effort is not successful, ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ask the client if he or she heard your statement 
B) change your approach to the client on the spot 
C) repeat your last statement 
D) all of the above 
A) ask the client if he or she heard your statement 
B) change your approach to the client on the spot 
C) repeat your last statement 
D) all of the above

Question 20

A longer-term goal of effective counseling and therapy is the development of client resilience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The microskills rest on a base of ____.

Which of the following is the definition of natural style used in the book?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding interviewing, counseling, and psychotherapy?

________ can generate alternatives in a given situation and approach a problem from different perspectives, using a variety of skills and personal qualities, adapting to suit different client needs.

Define and discuss the similarities and differences between interviewing, counseling and psychotherapy.

According to Sue and Sue (2013) about ____ of clients drop out after the first session.

Which of the following is FALSE?

____ is primarily focused on normal, developmental issues and concerns.

Attending behavior includes all of the following choices, EXCEPT ____.

According to Carlstedt's findings:

The Microskills Hierarchy

Helping the client take what is learned out of the interview is ____.

We can't separate the body from the mind or the individual from his or her environment and culture.

According to the authors, effective interviewers gradually develop a blend of natural style and learned competencies.

What would you expect from a person at a basic level of competence?

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps used to learn the microskills?

According to the authors, seeking the "perfect empathetic response:"

Which of the following is NOT a true finding of microskills research?

If your first effort is not successful, ________.

A longer-term goal of effective counseling and therapy is the development of client resilience.

Ethics, Multicultural Competence, and the Positive Psychology and Wellness Approach

Attending Behavior and Empathy

Observation Skills

Opening Communication

Encouraging, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing: Key Skills of Active Listening

Reflecting Feelings: a Foundation of Client Experience

How to Conduct a Five-Stage Counseling Session Using Only Listening Skills

Focusing the Counseling Session: Exploring the Story From Multiple Perspectives

Empathic Confrontation and the Creative New: Identifying and Challenging Client Conflict

Reflection of Meaning and Interpretation-Reframe: Helping Clients Restory Their Lives

Self-Disclosure and Feedback Immediacy and Genuineness in Counseling and Therapy

Concrete Action Strategies for Client Change: Logical Consequences, Instruction-Psychoeducation, Stress Management, and Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes

Skill Integration, Decisional Counseling, Treatment Planning, and Relapse Prevention

How to Use Microskills and the Five Stages With Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Determining Personal Style and Future Theoretical-Practical Integration

Neural Connections and Counseling: Understanding the Brain's Role in the Interviewing Process

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Exam 1: Toward Intentional Interviewing, Counseling, and Psychotherapy

The microskills rest on a base of ____.

Which of the following is the definition of natural style used in the book?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding interviewing, counseling, and psychotherapy?

________ can generate alternatives in a given situation and approach a problem from different perspectives, using a variety of skills and personal qualities, adapting to suit different client needs.

Define and discuss the similarities and differences between interviewing, counseling and psychotherapy.

According to Sue and Sue (2013) about ____ of clients drop out after the first session.

Which of the following is FALSE?

____ is primarily focused on normal, developmental issues and concerns.

Attending behavior includes all of the following choices, EXCEPT ____.

According to Carlstedt's findings:

The Microskills Hierarchy

Helping the client take what is learned out of the interview is ____.

We can't separate the body from the mind or the individual from his or her environment and culture.

According to the authors, effective interviewers gradually develop a blend of natural style and learned competencies.

What would you expect from a person at a basic level of competence?

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps used to learn the microskills?

According to the authors, seeking the "perfect empathetic response:"

Which of the following is NOT a true finding of microskills research?

If your first effort is not successful, ________.

A longer-term goal of effective counseling and therapy is the development of client resilience.

Ethics, Multicultural Competence, and the Positive Psychology and Wellness Approach

Attending Behavior and Empathy

Observation Skills

Opening Communication

Encouraging, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing: Key Skills of Active Listening

Reflecting Feelings: a Foundation of Client Experience

How to Conduct a Five-Stage Counseling Session Using Only Listening Skills

Focusing the Counseling Session: Exploring the Story From Multiple Perspectives

Empathic Confrontation and the Creative New: Identifying and Challenging Client Conflict

Reflection of Meaning and Interpretation-Reframe: Helping Clients Restory Their Lives

Self-Disclosure and Feedback Immediacy and Genuineness in Counseling and Therapy

Concrete Action Strategies for Client Change: Logical Consequences, Instruction-Psychoeducation, Stress Management, and Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes

Skill Integration, Decisional Counseling, Treatment Planning, and Relapse Prevention

How to Use Microskills and the Five Stages With Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Determining Personal Style and Future Theoretical-Practical Integration

Neural Connections and Counseling: Understanding the Brain's Role in the Interviewing Process

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