Question 1

The purpose of generating alternative solutions is to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  to have the client identify the most feasible and practical solution. 
B)  to filter out functional fixity, practicality, and feasibility in generating solutions. 
C)  to encourage the client to generate as many alternative solutions as possible. 
D)  to promote new, original, and perhaps even ridiculous alternative solutions. 
A)  to have the client identify the most feasible and practical solution. 
B)  to filter out functional fixity, practicality, and feasibility in generating solutions. 
C)  to encourage the client to generate as many alternative solutions as possible. 
D)  to promote new, original, and perhaps even ridiculous alternative solutions.

Question 2

The appropriate sequence of training phases for stress inoculation would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  educational, skill acquisition, rehearsal, application, generalization. 
B)  skill acquisition, generalization, rehearsal, application, educational. 
C)  rehearsal, application, educational, generalization, skill acquisition. 
D)  application, generalization, educational, skill acquisition, rehearsal. 
A)  educational, skill acquisition, rehearsal, application, generalization. 
B)  skill acquisition, generalization, rehearsal, application, educational. 
C)  rehearsal, application, educational, generalization, skill acquisition. 
D)  application, generalization, educational, skill acquisition, rehearsal.

Question 3

When it is determined that a problem situation is unchangeable, the helper and client should:

Accepted Answer

A)  adopt a problem-focused problem definition. 
B)  concentrate on managing the client's personal reactions. 
C)  emphasize problem-solving goals. 
D)  focus on changing the problem situation for the better. 
A)  adopt a problem-focused problem definition. 
B)  concentrate on managing the client's personal reactions. 
C)  emphasize problem-solving goals. 
D)  focus on changing the problem situation for the better.

Question 4

The purpose of the __________step in problem solving is for the helper to help the client gather as much objective information about the problem as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  solution implementation and verification 
B)  decision making 
C)  treatment rationale 
D)  problem definition and formulation 
A)  solution implementation and verification 
B)  decision making 
C)  treatment rationale 
D)  problem definition and formulation

Question 5

During the solution implementation and verification stage of the problem-solving strategy, the helper's role becomes:

Accepted Answer

A)  more prescriptive. 
B)  more challenging and confrontational. 
C)  less directive. 
D)  less rapport-focused. 
A)  more prescriptive. 
B)  more challenging and confrontational. 
C)  less directive. 
D)  less rapport-focused.

Question 6

According to Meichenbaum (2007), losing one's job or a being a victim of a man-made disaster would be an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  life stressor that is time-limited and not chronic. 
B)  life stressor that triggers a series of stress reactions. 
C)  chronic and intermittent stressor. 
D)  chronic and continual life stressor. 
A)  life stressor that is time-limited and not chronic. 
B)  life stressor that triggers a series of stress reactions. 
C)  chronic and intermittent stressor. 
D)  chronic and continual life stressor.

Question 7

Problem-focused coping strategies may be thought of as________ to manage stressors where emotion- focused strategies manage feelings associated with the stressor.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitions 
B)  beliefs 
C)  positive attitudes 
D)  actions 
A)  cognitions 
B)  beliefs 
C)  positive attitudes 
D)  actions

Question 8

A client reports that his shyness has created difficulty and loneliness in his life. His family worries about his isolation and the client longs to have more friends. The client is most likely in what stage of problem-solving?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solution implementation and verification 
B)  Decision making 
C)  Problem definition and formulation 
D)  Treatment rationale 
A)  Solution implementation and verification 
B)  Decision making 
C)  Problem definition and formulation 
D)  Treatment rationale

Question 9

In stress inoculation, the client is educated about the nature of a stress reaction and possible coping strategies that might be employed. The client is made aware that the coping strategies must focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological arousal. 
B)  cognitive processes such as covert self-statements. 
C)  both physiological arousal and covert self-statements. 
D)  inner dialogue only if accompanied by physiological arousal. 
A)  physiological arousal. 
B)  cognitive processes such as covert self-statements. 
C)  both physiological arousal and covert self-statements. 
D)  inner dialogue only if accompanied by physiological arousal.

Question 10

All of the following were identified as caveats for problem-solving therapy EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  clients with severe maladaptive behaviors or serious environmental factors that cannot be managed through problem-solving will acquire a different approach. 
B)  it is important to adhere to the full problem-solving therapy components 
C)  careful assessment of the client's environment is needed. 
D)  it is less difficult for clients who are not accustomed to thinking of long range effects. 
A)  clients with severe maladaptive behaviors or serious environmental factors that cannot be managed through problem-solving will acquire a different approach. 
B)  it is important to adhere to the full problem-solving therapy components 
C)  careful assessment of the client's environment is needed. 
D)  it is less difficult for clients who are not accustomed to thinking of long range effects.

The purpose of generating alternative solutions is to do all of the following EXCEPT:

The appropriate sequence of training phases for stress inoculation would be:

When it is determined that a problem situation is unchangeable, the helper and client should:

The purpose of the __________step in problem solving is for the helper to help the client gather as much objective information about the problem as possible.

During the solution implementation and verification stage of the problem-solving strategy, the helper's role becomes:

According to Meichenbaum (2007), losing one's job or a being a victim of a man-made disaster would be an example of a:

Problem-focused coping strategies may be thought of as________ to manage stressors where emotion- focused strategies manage feelings associated with the stressor.

A client reports that his shyness has created difficulty and loneliness in his life. His family worries about his isolation and the client longs to have more friends. The client is most likely in what stage of problem-solving?

In stress inoculation, the client is educated about the nature of a stress reaction and possible coping strategies that might be employed. The client is made aware that the coping strategies must focus on:

All of the following were identified as caveats for problem-solving therapy EXCEPT:

Building Your Foundation As a Helper

Critical Commitments: Diversity Issues and Ethical Practice for Helpers

Ingredients of an Effective Helping Relationship

Listening

Influencing Responses

Conducting an Interview Assessment With Clients

Constructing, Contextualizing, and Evaluating Treatment Goals

Clinical Decision Making and Treatment Planning

Strategies for Working With Resistance: Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Change Strategies: Reframing, Cognitive Modeling, and Cognitive Restructuring

Cognitive Approaches to Stress Management: Stress Processes, Problem Solving Therapy, and Stress Inoculation Training

Self-Calming Approaches to Stress Management: Breathing, Muscle Relaxation, and Mindfulness Meditation

Exposure Therapy for Anxiety, Fear, and Trauma

Self-Management Strategies: Self-Monitoring, Stimulus Control, Self-Reward, and Self-Efficacy

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Exam 6: Assessing and Conceptualizing Client Problems and Contexts

The purpose of generating alternative solutions is to do all of the following EXCEPT:

The appropriate sequence of training phases for stress inoculation would be:

When it is determined that a problem situation is unchangeable, the helper and client should:

The purpose of the __________step in problem solving is for the helper to help the client gather as much objective information about the problem as possible.

During the solution implementation and verification stage of the problem-solving strategy, the helper's role becomes:

According to Meichenbaum (2007), losing one's job or a being a victim of a man-made disaster would be an example of a:

Problem-focused coping strategies may be thought of as________ to manage stressors where emotion- focused strategies manage feelings associated with the stressor.

A client reports that his shyness has created difficulty and loneliness in his life. His family worries about his isolation and the client longs to have more friends. The client is most likely in what stage of problem-solving?

In stress inoculation, the client is educated about the nature of a stress reaction and possible coping strategies that might be employed. The client is made aware that the coping strategies must focus on:

All of the following were identified as caveats for problem-solving therapy EXCEPT:

Building Your Foundation As a Helper

Critical Commitments: Diversity Issues and Ethical Practice for Helpers

Ingredients of an Effective Helping Relationship

Listening

Influencing Responses

Conducting an Interview Assessment With Clients

Constructing, Contextualizing, and Evaluating Treatment Goals

Clinical Decision Making and Treatment Planning

Strategies for Working With Resistance: Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Change Strategies: Reframing, Cognitive Modeling, and Cognitive Restructuring

Cognitive Approaches to Stress Management: Stress Processes, Problem Solving Therapy, and Stress Inoculation Training

Self-Calming Approaches to Stress Management: Breathing, Muscle Relaxation, and Mindfulness Meditation

Exposure Therapy for Anxiety, Fear, and Trauma

Self-Management Strategies: Self-Monitoring, Stimulus Control, Self-Reward, and Self-Efficacy

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