Question 1

Which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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 these 
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 these

Question 3

The authors argue that natural style is a basic building block of intentional counseling. Which of the following is NOT part of their view of natural style?

Accepted Answer

A) ​It is best to identify one's natural style and then always hold to it. 
B) ​We all have natural strengths in communication. 
C) ​In interviewing training, too many people may forget the many strengths they bring to the course even before instruction begins. 
D) Instruction, practice, and learning new skills and strategies can enhance natural style. 
A) ​It is best to identify one's natural style and then always hold to it. 
B) ​We all have natural strengths in communication. 
C) ​In interviewing training, too many people may forget the many strengths they bring to the course even before instruction begins. 
D) Instruction, practice, and learning new skills and strategies can enhance natural style.

Question 4

In a session, the microskills may have:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​different effects on people from varying cultural backgrounds. 
B) ​consistent and predictable effects on people from varying cultural backgrounds. 
C) ​limitations due to lack of emphasis on multicultural issues. 
D) a predictable impact on white clients, but not on people of color. 
A) ​different effects on people from varying cultural backgrounds. 
B) ​consistent and predictable effects on people from varying cultural backgrounds. 
C) ​limitations due to lack of emphasis on multicultural issues. 
D) a predictable impact on white clients, but not on people of color.

Question 5

How can you distinguish psychotherapy from interviewing and counseling?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Psychotherapy is briefer than interviewing and counseling. 
B) ​Psychotherapy works with less complex problems of daily living. 
C) ​Psychotherapy is a more intense process dealing with deep-seated personality or behavioral disorders. 
D) None of these 
A) ​Psychotherapy is briefer than interviewing and counseling. 
B) ​Psychotherapy works with less complex problems of daily living. 
C) ​Psychotherapy is a more intense process dealing with deep-seated personality or behavioral disorders. 
D) None of these

Question 6

Which of the following is the definition of natural style used in this 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 flexible 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 flexible way of working with others to help them achieve their goals.

Question 7

Explain how the following rule applies to the culturally intentional interviewer: "If something you try doesn't work, don't try more of the same. Try something different!"​

Accepted Answer

The rule "If something you try doesn't w

Question 8

Cultural intentionality asks us to act with a sense of capability and decide from a range of alternative actions in changing life situations with awareness of cultural differences. Taking the concept, how would you apply it to a client who presents you with:​
a.just being fired? (Does your response change if the client is male or female?)
b.his or her spouse has just deserted the family?
c.a death in the family?
d.issues of child abuse?

Accepted Answer

a. When a client presents with just bein

Question 9

Male Client (talking about a job conflict): I just don't know what to do about my new boss. He is always blaming me even when I do a good job. He's new on the job; maybe he doesn't have much experience as a supervisor. But he's got me so jumpy and nervous I can't sleep at night. My family isn't doing well, and I've been arguing with my wife. She doesn't understand what's going on. And the kids aren't doing well in school.​Which of the following actions is NOT useful or appropriate when beginning to counsel this client?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Reflect feelings. 
B) ​Ask an open question. 
C) ​Attempt to use a perfect empathic response. 
D) Summarize the client statement and ask where the client would like to start. 
A) ​Reflect feelings. 
B) ​Ask an open question. 
C) ​Attempt to use a perfect empathic response. 
D) Summarize the client statement and ask where the client would like to start.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"I'm not sure where to focus careerwise. The job market is tight. I really want to be a teacher. I like kids. But then, I am getting married when I graduate. And what can I do with a major in history?"​
a.What would you say to this client?
b.Discuss your response in relation to the concept of intentionality.
c.One of your goals might be to help this client become more intentional. What would he or she be like at the end of counseling if your work has been successful and the client has increased ability to be intentional?​

Accepted Answer

a. I would say to this client that it's

Question 12

The microskills framework has been taught to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​AIDS workers in sub-Saharan Africa 
B) ​social workers working with the indigenous Australian population 
C) ​business managers in Sweden, Japan, and the U.S. 
D) All of these 
A) ​AIDS workers in sub-Saharan Africa 
B) ​social workers working with the indigenous Australian population 
C) ​business managers in Sweden, Japan, and the U.S. 
D) All of these

Question 13

New neural connections can be developed during interviewing and counseling. The development of these new connections is an interactive process in which:

Accepted Answer

A) ​counselors impact the client's brain. 
B) ​clients impact the counselor's development. 
C) ​both counselors and clients change in the interviewing process. 
D) the hippocampus is influenced by the knowledge of the counselor. 
A) ​counselors impact the client's brain. 
B) ​clients impact the counselor's development. 
C) ​both counselors and clients change in the interviewing process. 
D) the hippocampus is influenced by the knowledge of the counselor.

Question 14

Ivey, Ivey, and Zalaquett describe four levels of competence for interviewers and counselors. They are:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Level 1: Basic competence; Level 2: Documentation competence; Level 3: Skill competence; and Level 4: Instructional competence. 
B) ​Level 1: Introductory competence; Level 2: Classification competence; Level 3: Active competence; and Level 4: Instructive competence. 
C) ​Level 1: Awareness and knowledge; Level 2: Basic competence; Level 3: Intentional competence; and Level 4: Psychoeducational teaching competence. 
D) Level 1: Classification; Level 2: Participation; Level 3: Assessment; and Level 4: Instruction. 
A) ​Level 1: Basic competence; Level 2: Documentation competence; Level 3: Skill competence; and Level 4: Instructional competence. 
B) ​Level 1: Introductory competence; Level 2: Classification competence; Level 3: Active competence; and Level 4: Instructive competence. 
C) ​Level 1: Awareness and knowledge; Level 2: Basic competence; Level 3: Intentional competence; and Level 4: Psychoeducational teaching competence. 
D) Level 1: Classification; Level 2: Participation; Level 3: Assessment; and Level 4: Instruction.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is NOT correct 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 16

Neuroscience research strongly supports a wellness and positive approach to counseling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Intentional interviewing is more concerned with finding the right answer for the client than with how different potential responses may be helpful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Outline the main points and concepts of the microskills hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

The microskills hierarchy is a framework

Question 19

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 these 
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 these

Question 20

Research has shown that the human brain develops new neural connections throughout the lifespan and changes in response to new situations or experiences in the environment-a brain can rewire itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is FALSE?

If your first effort is not successful, ________.

The authors argue that natural style is a basic building block of intentional counseling. Which of the following is NOT part of their view of natural style?

In a session, the microskills may have:

How can you distinguish psychotherapy from interviewing and counseling?

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

Explain how the following rule applies to the culturally intentional interviewer: "If something you try doesn't work, don't try more of the same. Try something different!"

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

The microskills framework has been taught to ____.

New neural connections can be developed during interviewing and counseling. The development of these new connections is an interactive process in which:

Ivey, Ivey, and Zalaquett describe four levels of competence for interviewers and counselors. They are:

Which of the following statements is NOT correct according to Carlstedt's findings?

Neuroscience research strongly supports a wellness and positive approach to counseling.

Intentional interviewing is more concerned with finding the right answer for the client than with how different potential responses may be helpful.

Outline the main points and concepts of the microskills hierarchy.

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

Research has shown that the human brain develops new neural connections throughout the lifespan and changes in response to new situations or experiences in the environment-a brain can rewire itself.

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

Skill Integration, Determining Personal Style, and Transcendence

Filters

Exam 1: Intentional Interviewing, Counseling, and Psychotherapy

Which of the following is FALSE?

If your first effort is not successful, ________.

The authors argue that natural style is a basic building block of intentional counseling. Which of the following is NOT part of their view of natural style?

In a session, the microskills may have:​

How can you distinguish psychotherapy from interviewing and counseling?​

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

Explain how the following rule applies to the culturally intentional interviewer: "If something you try doesn't work, don't try more of the same. Try something different!"​

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

The microskills framework has been taught to ____.

New neural connections can be developed during interviewing and counseling. The development of these new connections is an interactive process in which:

Ivey, Ivey, and Zalaquett describe four levels of competence for interviewers and counselors. They are:​

Which of the following statements is NOT correct according to Carlstedt's findings?

Neuroscience research strongly supports a wellness and positive approach to counseling.

Intentional interviewing is more concerned with finding the right answer for the client than with how different potential responses may be helpful.

Outline the main points and concepts of the microskills hierarchy.

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

Research has shown that the human brain develops new neural connections throughout the lifespan and changes in response to new situations or experiences in the environment-a brain can rewire itself.

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

Skill Integration, Determining Personal Style, and Transcendence

Filters

In a session, the microskills may have:

How can you distinguish psychotherapy from interviewing and counseling?

Explain how the following rule applies to the culturally intentional interviewer: "If something you try doesn't work, don't try more of the same. Try something different!"

Ivey, Ivey, and Zalaquett describe four levels of competence for interviewers and counselors. They are:

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