Question 1

Which of the following is not a foundational skill as identified in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asking questions 
B)  Silence and pause time 
C)  Listening 
D)  Paraphrasing 
E)  Empathy 
A)  Asking questions 
B)  Silence and pause time 
C)  Listening 
D)  Paraphrasing 
E)  Empathy A

Question 2

Theories are heuristic, which means:

Accepted Answer

A)  They are based on a view of human nature. 
B)  They are neutral, that is, not based on any one particular value system. 
C)  They have a natural order to them. 
D)  They are researchable and testable. 
E)  They are basic to one's manner of doing counseling. 
A)  They are based on a view of human nature. 
B)  They are neutral, that is, not based on any one particular value system. 
C)  They have a natural order to them. 
D)  They are researchable and testable. 
E)  They are basic to one's manner of doing counseling. D

Question 3

Generally, case conceptualization is conducted prior to making a preliminary diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Treatment plans are all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rarely used by natural helpers 
B)  Based on one's conceptualization of the client's problems 
C)  Based on the diagnosis of the client 
D)  Critical in evaluating progress and in accountability 
E)  All are an aspect of treatment planning. 
A)  Rarely used by natural helpers 
B)  Based on one's conceptualization of the client's problems 
C)  Based on the diagnosis of the client 
D)  Critical in evaluating progress and in accountability 
E)  All are an aspect of treatment planning.

Question 5

According to the text in Chapter 1, which of the following has not been supported as one of the eight important attitudes or qualities to embrace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being empathic 
B)  Being genuine 
C)  Being accepting 
D)  Being self-disclosing 
E)  Being open-minded 
A)  Being empathic 
B)  Being genuine 
C)  Being accepting 
D)  Being self-disclosing 
E)  Being open-minded

Question 6

According to the book, which is not a natural helper style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Listener 
B)  Empathizer 
C)  Analyzer 
D)  Problem Solver 
E)  Challenger 
A)  Listener 
B)  Empathizer 
C)  Analyzer 
D)  Problem Solver 
E)  Challenger

Question 7

According to the text in Chapter 1, which of the following has not been supported as one of the eight important attitudes or qualities to embrace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being cognitively complex 
B)  Being psychologically adjusted 
C)  Being able to build a relationship with one's client 
D)  Being competent 
E)  Being receptive 
A)  Being cognitively complex 
B)  Being psychologically adjusted 
C)  Being able to build a relationship with one's client 
D)  Being competent 
E)  Being receptive

Question 8

Research on the effectiveness of the techniques of natural helpers has surprisingly shown that they are useful, deliberate, and defendable as sound counseling techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Treatment plans generally include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Length of treatment 
B)  Intervention skills 
C)  Possible medication 
D)  Case management techniques 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Length of treatment 
B)  Intervention skills 
C)  Possible medication 
D)  Case management techniques 
E)  All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  For a large percentage of clients, counseling can be effective in 5 to 10 sessions. 
B)  It is probably better to stick with one theoretical orientation than to try and match technique to client problem. 
C)  For clients who get worse in counseling, it is important to make change in technique or refer the client to another therapist. 
D)  The best predictor of success in counseling is the counselor-client relationship. 
E)  Although 20% to 30% of clients will require treatment that is longer term, most of these will see improvements with counseling. 
A)  For a large percentage of clients, counseling can be effective in 5 to 10 sessions. 
B)  It is probably better to stick with one theoretical orientation than to try and match technique to client problem. 
C)  For clients who get worse in counseling, it is important to make change in technique or refer the client to another therapist. 
D)  The best predictor of success in counseling is the counselor-client relationship. 
E)  Although 20% to 30% of clients will require treatment that is longer term, most of these will see improvements with counseling.

Question 11

Theories are all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heuristic 
B)  Based on a view of human nature 
C)  A template for conceptualizing client problems 
D)  Fixed and never changing 
E)  Take into account one's biology, genetics, and environment. 
A)  Heuristic 
B)  Based on a view of human nature 
C)  A template for conceptualizing client problems 
D)  Fixed and never changing 
E)  Take into account one's biology, genetics, and environment.

Question 12

In recent years, the focus on accountability in relationship to case management has lessened.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Generally, natural helpers have thought through their understanding of human nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not an information-gathering skill as identified in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administering assessment procedures 
B)  Asking questions 
C)  Solution-focused skills of offering alternatives, information-giving, and giving advice 
D)  Conducting a structured interview 
E)  Two of the above 
A)  Administering assessment procedures 
B)  Asking questions 
C)  Solution-focused skills of offering alternatives, information-giving, and giving advice 
D)  Conducting a structured interview 
E)  Two of the above

Question 15

In contrast to the natural helper, the professional counselor attempts to purposely direct the counseling relationship by applying a broad range of critical skills in a systematic fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a commonly used skill as identified by the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-disclosure 
B)  Confrontation 
C)  Solution-focused skills of offering alternatives, information-giving, and giving advice 
D)  Conducting a structured interview 
A)  Self-disclosure 
B)  Confrontation 
C)  Solution-focused skills of offering alternatives, information-giving, and giving advice 
D)  Conducting a structured interview

Question 17

According to the text in Chapter 1, which of the following is not listed as an ethical, professional, and cross-cultural issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assuring we have the necessary knowledge of cross-cultural differences 
B)  Understanding the importance of the boundaries of the helping relationship 
C)  Knowing what to do when a client is in danger of harming self or other 
D)  Knowing when to refer a client to another therapist 
E)  All of the above are listed. 
A)  Assuring we have the necessary knowledge of cross-cultural differences 
B)  Understanding the importance of the boundaries of the helping relationship 
C)  Knowing what to do when a client is in danger of harming self or other 
D)  Knowing when to refer a client to another therapist 
E)  All of the above are listed.

Question 18

According to the text, case conceptualization is all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The next logical step after making a preliminary diagnosis 
B)  The process that allows the clinician to understand a client's presenting problems and subsequently apply appropriate counseling skills and treatment strategies 
C)  Important to the experienced clinician, but not to the beginning counselor 
D)  Rarely used by natural helpers 
A)  The next logical step after making a preliminary diagnosis 
B)  The process that allows the clinician to understand a client's presenting problems and subsequently apply appropriate counseling skills and treatment strategies 
C)  Important to the experienced clinician, but not to the beginning counselor 
D)  Rarely used by natural helpers

Question 19

A large percentage of Americans have or will experience an emotional disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The statements: "diagnosis is a social construction," and "diagnoses are labels that are, in the long run, harmful," are accepted facts these days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not a foundational skill as identified in the text?

Theories are heuristic, which means:

Generally, case conceptualization is conducted prior to making a preliminary diagnosis.

Treatment plans are all but which of the following?

According to the text in Chapter 1, which of the following has not been supported as one of the eight important attitudes or qualities to embrace?

According to the book, which is not a natural helper style?

According to the text in Chapter 1, which of the following has not been supported as one of the eight important attitudes or qualities to embrace?

Research on the effectiveness of the techniques of natural helpers has surprisingly shown that they are useful, deliberate, and defendable as sound counseling techniques.

Treatment plans generally include all but which of the following?

Which of the following is not true?

Theories are all but which of the following?

In recent years, the focus on accountability in relationship to case management has lessened.

Generally, natural helpers have thought through their understanding of human nature.

Which of the following is not an information-gathering skill as identified in the text?

In contrast to the natural helper, the professional counselor attempts to purposely direct the counseling relationship by applying a broad range of critical skills in a systematic fashion.

Which of the following is not a commonly used skill as identified by the text?

According to the text in Chapter 1, which of the following is not listed as an ethical, professional, and cross-cultural issue?

According to the text, case conceptualization is all but which of the following?

A large percentage of Americans have or will experience an emotional disorder.

The statements: "diagnosis is a social construction," and "diagnoses are labels that are, in the long run, harmful," are accepted facts these days.

Ethical, Professional, and Cross-Cultural Issues

Attitudes and Characteristics of the Effective Clinician

Foundational Skills: Nonverbal Behavior, Silence, Pause Time, Listening,paraphrasing, and Empathy

Information Gathering:questions, Structured Interviews, Assessment Procedures, and Writing a Case Report

Commonly Used Skills: Affirmation Giving, Encouragement, Modeling, Self-Disclosure, Confrontation, Offering Alternatives, Information Giving, Advice Giving, and Collaboration

Diagnosis:developing DSM-IV-TR Skills

Case Conceptualization: Understanding the Clients Concerns

Treatment Planning:building a Plan for Change

Case Management: Monitoring and Documenting the Professional Relationship

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Exam 1: From Natural Helper to Professional Counselor

Which of the following is not a foundational skill as identified in the text?

Theories are heuristic, which means:

Generally, case conceptualization is conducted prior to making a preliminary diagnosis.

Treatment plans are all but which of the following?

According to the text in Chapter 1, which of the following has not been supported as one of the eight important attitudes or qualities to embrace?

According to the book, which is not a natural helper style?

According to the text in Chapter 1, which of the following has not been supported as one of the eight important attitudes or qualities to embrace?

Research on the effectiveness of the techniques of natural helpers has surprisingly shown that they are useful, deliberate, and defendable as sound counseling techniques.

Treatment plans generally include all but which of the following?

Which of the following is not true?

Theories are all but which of the following?

In recent years, the focus on accountability in relationship to case management has lessened.

Generally, natural helpers have thought through their understanding of human nature.

Which of the following is not an information-gathering skill as identified in the text?

In contrast to the natural helper, the professional counselor attempts to purposely direct the counseling relationship by applying a broad range of critical skills in a systematic fashion.

Which of the following is not a commonly used skill as identified by the text?

According to the text in Chapter 1, which of the following is not listed as an ethical, professional, and cross-cultural issue?

According to the text, case conceptualization is all but which of the following?

A large percentage of Americans have or will experience an emotional disorder.

The statements: "diagnosis is a social construction," and "diagnoses are labels that are, in the long run, harmful," are accepted facts these days.

Ethical, Professional, and Cross-Cultural Issues

Attitudes and Characteristics of the Effective Clinician

Foundational Skills: Nonverbal Behavior, Silence, Pause Time, Listening,paraphrasing, and Empathy

Information Gathering:questions, Structured Interviews, Assessment Procedures, and Writing a Case Report

Commonly Used Skills: Affirmation Giving, Encouragement, Modeling, Self-Disclosure, Confrontation, Offering Alternatives, Information Giving, Advice Giving, and Collaboration

Diagnosis:developing DSM-IV-TR Skills

Case Conceptualization: Understanding the Clients Concerns

Treatment Planning:building a Plan for Change

Case Management: Monitoring and Documenting the Professional Relationship

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