Question 1

The microskills step-by-step teaching and learning paradigm is:

Accepted Answer

A) not supported by brain research. 
B) is less effective than a holistic approach. 
C) strongly supported by studies on sequential learning and practice effect. 
D) would be more effective if it were more precise and sequential. 
A) not supported by brain research. 
B) is less effective than a holistic approach. 
C) strongly supported by studies on sequential learning and practice effect. 
D) would be more effective if it were more precise and sequential.

Question 2

Cognitive work around thoughts is most likely to activate the:

Accepted Answer

A) frontal cortex. 
B) hippocampus. 
C) right brain. 
D) thalamus. 
A) frontal cortex. 
B) hippocampus. 
C) right brain. 
D) thalamus.

Question 3

Uncontrollable conflict and discrepancy bring stress to the client resulting in:

Accepted Answer

A) active inhibition of neurons and damaging glucocorticoids and cortisol are released. 
B) gradual strengthening of an individual through development of protective neural structures. 
C) an ultimate challenge to the counselor. 
D) the need to refer the client to the emergency room for medication. 
A) active inhibition of neurons and damaging glucocorticoids and cortisol are released. 
B) gradual strengthening of an individual through development of protective neural structures. 
C) an ultimate challenge to the counselor. 
D) the need to refer the client to the emergency room for medication.

Question 4

Crespi studied teenagers on death row and found:

Accepted Answer

A) that their mirror neuron were not working effectively. 
B) that their mirror neurons were hyper and providing too much data to the teen. 
C) that the teens had a long history of not caring for others. 
D) had experienced multiple traumas in their lives. 
A) that their mirror neuron were not working effectively. 
B) that their mirror neurons were hyper and providing too much data to the teen. 
C) that the teens had a long history of not caring for others. 
D) had experienced multiple traumas in their lives.

Question 5

Neuroplasticity research has shown that:

Accepted Answer

A) when volunteers are trained in movement sequences, sequential changes in the activity patterns of the brain occur as the movements become more automatic. 
B) through selective attention, both the interviewer and client brains react and change, measurable through brain imaging. 
C) in depression and deep sadness, brain scans reveal that the positive areas of the brain are less active and vice versa. 
D) all of the above. 
A) when volunteers are trained in movement sequences, sequential changes in the activity patterns of the brain occur as the movements become more automatic. 
B) through selective attention, both the interviewer and client brains react and change, measurable through brain imaging. 
C) in depression and deep sadness, brain scans reveal that the positive areas of the brain are less active and vice versa. 
D) all of the above.

Question 6

When a client is depressed, expect less brain activity in the:

Accepted Answer

A) frontal cortex. 
B) limbic system. 
C) right brain and amygdala. 
D) hippocampus. 
A) frontal cortex. 
B) limbic system. 
C) right brain and amygdala. 
D) hippocampus.

Question 7

In the Appendix, Ivey argues that we need to understand neurotransmitters and supplies his thoughts on which theories impact which neurotransmitter.What are your thoughts on the importance of counseling and therapy thinking about neurotransmitters? Do you believe that effective therapy can indeed impact the brain at this microlevel?

Accepted Answer

As a therapist, I believe that understan

Question 8

The right hemisphere is more associated with negative feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Making decisions can:

Accepted Answer

A) energize the entire brain. 
B) tire the brain. 
C) provide useful practice for developing even more neurons. 
D) best be done with the holistic brain. 
A) energize the entire brain. 
B) tire the brain. 
C) provide useful practice for developing even more neurons. 
D) best be done with the holistic brain.

Question 10

Which of the following is the center of mainly negative emotions and energizes memory?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypothalmus 
B) Amygdala 
C) Pituitary 
D) Hippocampus 
A) Hypothalmus 
B) Amygdala 
C) Pituitary 
D) Hippocampus

Question 11

Dr.Brinkley, demonstrating cognitive-behavioral counseling emphasizes that:

Accepted Answer

A) exercise can be a generally beneficial treatment for all clients. 
B) meditation is clearly the best stress reducer. 
C) through concentration, we can improve neural connections. 
D) automatic thoughts can improve emotional satisfaction. 
A) exercise can be a generally beneficial treatment for all clients. 
B) meditation is clearly the best stress reducer. 
C) through concentration, we can improve neural connections. 
D) automatic thoughts can improve emotional satisfaction.

Question 12

The focusing skill is closely related to:

Accepted Answer

A) the hippocampus. 
B) the energizing amygdala. 
C) selective attention. 
D) non-verbal behavior. 
A) the hippocampus. 
B) the energizing amygdala. 
C) selective attention. 
D) non-verbal behavior.

Question 13

Recent research reveals that sad, mad, glad, and anger can be located in specific parts of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

There seems to be a part of the brain that identifies spiritual experience, according to Ratey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The intensity of emotion is controlled by the:

Accepted Answer

A) amygdala. 
B) hippocampus. 
C) dopamine system. 
D) thalamus. 
A) amygdala. 
B) hippocampus. 
C) dopamine system. 
D) thalamus.

The microskills step-by-step teaching and learning paradigm is:

Cognitive work around thoughts is most likely to activate the:

Uncontrollable conflict and discrepancy bring stress to the client resulting in:

Crespi studied teenagers on death row and found:

Neuroplasticity research has shown that:

When a client is depressed, expect less brain activity in the:

The right hemisphere is more associated with negative feelings.

Making decisions can:

Which of the following is the center of mainly negative emotions and energizes memory?

Dr.Brinkley, demonstrating cognitive-behavioral counseling emphasizes that:

The focusing skill is closely related to:

Recent research reveals that sad, mad, glad, and anger can be located in specific parts of the brain.

There seems to be a part of the brain that identifies spiritual experience, according to Ratey.

The intensity of emotion is controlled by the:

Toward Intentional Interviewing, Counseling, and Psychotherapy

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

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Exam 17: Neural Connections and Counseling: Understanding the Brain's Role in the Interviewing Process

The microskills step-by-step teaching and learning paradigm is:

Cognitive work around thoughts is most likely to activate the:

Uncontrollable conflict and discrepancy bring stress to the client resulting in:

Crespi studied teenagers on death row and found:

Neuroplasticity research has shown that:

When a client is depressed, expect less brain activity in the:

The right hemisphere is more associated with negative feelings.

Making decisions can:

Which of the following is the center of mainly negative emotions and energizes memory?

Dr.Brinkley, demonstrating cognitive-behavioral counseling emphasizes that:

The focusing skill is closely related to:

Recent research reveals that sad, mad, glad, and anger can be located in specific parts of the brain.

There seems to be a part of the brain that identifies spiritual experience, according to Ratey.

The intensity of emotion is controlled by the:

Toward Intentional Interviewing, Counseling, and Psychotherapy

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

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