Question 1

What is your ultimate goal as a counselor or therapist?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Learn counseling theories. 
B) ​Develop good interpersonal relations. 
C) ​Master the counseling microskills. 
D) Help other improve their well-being. 
A) ​Learn counseling theories. 
B) ​Develop good interpersonal relations. 
C) ​Master the counseling microskills. 
D) Help other improve their well-being. D

Question 2

Decisional counseling theorists believe that all theories of counseling and therapy deal with problem solving and decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Counselor's personal decisions rarely influence what happens in the session.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Decisional counseling is not useful with difficult personal decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an anticipated result of skill integration?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Developing counselors will integrate skills as part of their natural style. 
B) ​Choices of application will vary among interviewers. 
C) ​Interviewers will flex when their actions are ineffective. 
D) Counselors and interviewers will be certified to open their own practice. 
A) ​Developing counselors will integrate skills as part of their natural style. 
B) ​Choices of application will vary among interviewers. 
C) ​Interviewers will flex when their actions are ineffective. 
D) Counselors and interviewers will be certified to open their own practice.

Question 6

How can we help clients work through issues and come up with answers?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Decisional counseling 
B) ​Problem-solving counseling 
C) ​Balance sheet and future diary 
D) All of these 
A) ​Decisional counseling 
B) ​Problem-solving counseling 
C) ​Balance sheet and future diary 
D) All of these

Question 7

In the person-centered approach, the focus on the individual client is predominant, and the focus of ___________ is less of a focus.

Accepted Answer

A) ​positive and negative consequences 
B) ​multicultural/environmental context 
C) ​client's presenting problem or issue 
D) variety of resolution alternatives 
A) ​positive and negative consequences 
B) ​multicultural/environmental context 
C) ​client's presenting problem or issue 
D) variety of resolution alternatives

Question 8

In which stage of the interview are you and your client likely to define the ideal outcome?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Empathic relationship 
B) ​Story and strengths 
C) ​Goals 
D) Restory 
E) ​Action 
A) ​Empathic relationship 
B) ​Story and strengths 
C) ​Goals 
D) Restory 
E) ​Action

Question 9

Frankl's most significant contribution to counseling and psychotherapy is:

Accepted Answer

A) ​cognitive behavioral therapy. 
B) ​logotherapy. 
C) ​multicultural therapy. 
D) motivational interviewing. 
A) ​cognitive behavioral therapy. 
B) ​logotherapy. 
C) ​multicultural therapy. 
D) motivational interviewing.

Question 10

____ uses the balance sheet to organize the process.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Decisional counseling 
B) ​Person-centered counseling 
C) ​Multicultural counseling 
D) All of these 
A) ​Decisional counseling 
B) ​Person-centered counseling 
C) ​Multicultural counseling 
D) All of these

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the major approaches to counseling considered in this text?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Crisis counseling 
B) ​Person-centered counseling 
C) ​Cognitive behavioral therapy 
D) Motivational interviewing 
A) ​Crisis counseling 
B) ​Person-centered counseling 
C) ​Cognitive behavioral therapy 
D) Motivational interviewing

Question 12

Relapse prevention relates to which stage of the interview?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Story and strengths 
B) ​Goals 
C) ​Restory 
D) Action 
A) ​Story and strengths 
B) ​Goals 
C) ​Restory 
D) Action

Question 13

Which of the following is an INACCURATE guideline for practicing the skills of a person-centered interview?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Eliminate or minimize questions. Do not use interpretations / reframes, advice, or directives. 
B) ​Focus almost exclusively on the client; use the words "you" and "your" and the client's name. 
C) ​The basic skills reflection of meaning and feeling, paraphrasing, and summarization. 
D) Constantly use influencing skills of confrontation, feedback, and self-disclosure. 
A) ​Eliminate or minimize questions. Do not use interpretations / reframes, advice, or directives. 
B) ​Focus almost exclusively on the client; use the words "you" and "your" and the client's name. 
C) ​The basic skills reflection of meaning and feeling, paraphrasing, and summarization. 
D) Constantly use influencing skills of confrontation, feedback, and self-disclosure.

Question 14

"What are the anticipated concerns or strengths?" As you prepare your first interview treatment plan for a new client, you would most likely ask this question when you consider which stage of the interview?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Empathic relationship 
B) ​Story and strengths 
C) ​Goals 
D) Restory 
E) ​Action 
A) ​Empathic relationship 
B) ​Story and strengths 
C) ​Goals 
D) Restory 
E) ​Action

Question 15

A case conceptualization is an individualized application of your theoretical model that takes into consideration the antecedents of the case and your observations and inferences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discernment is:

Accepted Answer

A) ​finding a life vision. 
B) ​making a decision. 
C) ​coping with life challenges. 
D) overcoming interpersonal conflicts. 
A) ​finding a life vision. 
B) ​making a decision. 
C) ​coping with life challenges. 
D) overcoming interpersonal conflicts.

Question 17

Which of the five theoretical orientations presented in this book is BEST represented by the following lead? There is, of course, considerable overlap between systems of interviewing and counseling when it comes to specific leads. Thus, select the one best alternative, even though other systems may use the style at times.​"Underneath your concerns, I sense a lot of strength and capability on your part. You've been making a negative meaning, but I also hear your strengths."

Accepted Answer

A) ​Person-centered theory 
B) ​Decisional career counseling 
C) ​Brief solution-focused interviewing and counseling 
D) Motivational interviewing 
A) ​Person-centered theory 
B) ​Decisional career counseling 
C) ​Brief solution-focused interviewing and counseling 
D) Motivational interviewing

Question 18

____ focuses on raising personality consciousness of how the individual develops in a cultural/environmental context.

Accepted Answer

A) ​Decisional counseling 
B) ​Person-centered counseling 
C) ​Multicultural counseling and feminist therapy 
D) All of these 
A) ​Decisional counseling 
B) ​Person-centered counseling 
C) ​Multicultural counseling and feminist therapy 
D) All of these

Question 19

Decision counseling is representative of pragmatism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss the concept of referral and the various reasons for referring clients. Provide specific examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Referral in the context of client servic

What is your ultimate goal as a counselor or therapist?

Decisional counseling theorists believe that all theories of counseling and therapy deal with problem solving and decisions.

Counselor's personal decisions rarely influence what happens in the session.

Decisional counseling is not useful with difficult personal decisions.

Which of the following is NOT an anticipated result of skill integration?

How can we help clients work through issues and come up with answers?

In the person-centered approach, the focus on the individual client is predominant, and the focus of ___________ is less of a focus.

In which stage of the interview are you and your client likely to define the ideal outcome?

Frankl's most significant contribution to counseling and psychotherapy is:

____ uses the balance sheet to organize the process.

Which of the following is NOT one of the major approaches to counseling considered in this text?

Relapse prevention relates to which stage of the interview?

Which of the following is an INACCURATE guideline for practicing the skills of a person-centered interview?

"What are the anticipated concerns or strengths?" As you prepare your first interview treatment plan for a new client, you would most likely ask this question when you consider which stage of the interview?

A case conceptualization is an individualized application of your theoretical model that takes into consideration the antecedents of the case and your observations and inferences.

Discernment is:

____ focuses on raising personality consciousness of how the individual develops in a cultural/environmental context.

Decision counseling is representative of pragmatism.

Discuss the concept of referral and the various reasons for referring clients. Provide specific examples of each.

Intentional Interviewing, Counseling, and Psychotherapy

Ethics, Multicultural Competence, Positive Psychology, and Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes

Attending Behavior and Empathy Skills

Observation Skills

Questions: Opening Communication

Encouraging, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing: Active Listening and Cognition

Observing and Reflecting Feelings: the Heart of Empathic Understanding

The Five-Stage Interview: Empathically Integrating Skills for Creative Change

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 Interpretationreframe: Helping the Clients Restory Their Lives

Action Skills for Building Resilience and Managing Stress: Self-Disclosure, Feedback, Logical Consequences, Directivesinstruction, and Psychoeducation

Counseling Theory and Practice: How to Integrate the Microskills With Multiple Approaches

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Exam 14: Skill Integration, Determining Personal Style, and Transcendence

What is your ultimate goal as a counselor or therapist?

Decisional counseling theorists believe that all theories of counseling and therapy deal with problem solving and decisions.

Counselor's personal decisions rarely influence what happens in the session.

Decisional counseling is not useful with difficult personal decisions.

Which of the following is NOT an anticipated result of skill integration?​

How can we help clients work through issues and come up with answers?​

In the person-centered approach, the focus on the individual client is predominant, and the focus of ___________ is less of a focus.

In which stage of the interview are you and your client likely to define the ideal outcome?​

Frankl's most significant contribution to counseling and psychotherapy is:

____ uses the balance sheet to organize the process.

Which of the following is NOT one of the major approaches to counseling considered in this text?

Relapse prevention relates to which stage of the interview?​

Which of the following is an INACCURATE guideline for practicing the skills of a person-centered interview?

"What are the anticipated concerns or strengths?" As you prepare your first interview treatment plan for a new client, you would most likely ask this question when you consider which stage of the interview?​

A case conceptualization is an individualized application of your theoretical model that takes into consideration the antecedents of the case and your observations and inferences.

Discernment is:

____ focuses on raising personality consciousness of how the individual develops in a cultural/environmental context.

Decision counseling is representative of pragmatism.

Discuss the concept of referral and the various reasons for referring clients. Provide specific examples of each.

Intentional Interviewing, Counseling, and Psychotherapy

Ethics, Multicultural Competence, Positive Psychology, and Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes

Attending Behavior and Empathy Skills

Observation Skills

Questions: Opening Communication

Encouraging, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing: Active Listening and Cognition

Observing and Reflecting Feelings: the Heart of Empathic Understanding

The Five-Stage Interview: Empathically Integrating Skills for Creative Change

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 Interpretationreframe: Helping the Clients Restory Their Lives

Action Skills for Building Resilience and Managing Stress: Self-Disclosure, Feedback, Logical Consequences, Directivesinstruction, and Psychoeducation

Counseling Theory and Practice: How to Integrate the Microskills With Multiple Approaches

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Which of the following is NOT an anticipated result of skill integration?

How can we help clients work through issues and come up with answers?

In which stage of the interview are you and your client likely to define the ideal outcome?

Relapse prevention relates to which stage of the interview?

"What are the anticipated concerns or strengths?" As you prepare your first interview treatment plan for a new client, you would most likely ask this question when you consider which stage of the interview?