Question 1

Marlon is in the ________________ stage. He will likely react negatively to directive techniques like advice-giving and psychoeducation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Precontemplation 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Preparation 
D)  Action 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Precontemplation 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Preparation 
D)  Action 
E)  All of the above A

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about solution-focused and narrative therapists?

Accepted Answer

A)  They rarely use questions 
B)  They often use questions 
C)  They like to find out about the origins of the client's problems before discussing solutions 
D)  They often use direct confrontations and challenge clients in order to find solutions 
E)  They only use open ended questions 
A)  They rarely use questions 
B)  They often use questions 
C)  They like to find out about the origins of the client's problems before discussing solutions 
D)  They often use direct confrontations and challenge clients in order to find solutions 
E)  They only use open ended questions B

Question 3

How does the American Psychological Association address psychologist values?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directly by saying that counselors avoid imposing their own values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors 
B)  Indirectly by focusing on eliminating bias, emphasizing respect, and clinician awareness 
C)  Indirectly by emphasizing precaution against bias and unjust practice 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Only B and C 
A)  Directly by saying that counselors avoid imposing their own values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors 
B)  Indirectly by focusing on eliminating bias, emphasizing respect, and clinician awareness 
C)  Indirectly by emphasizing precaution against bias and unjust practice 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Only B and C B

Question 4

When offering self-disclosure across a cultural divide, which of the following is recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-disclose freely 
B)  Do not self-disclose 
C)  Call time out and consult before self-disclosing 
D)  Self-disclose in a way that offers a chance at joining or connecting with clients 
E)  Self-disclose in a way that offers specific advice to clients 
A)  Self-disclose freely 
B)  Do not self-disclose 
C)  Call time out and consult before self-disclosing 
D)  Self-disclose in a way that offers a chance at joining or connecting with clients 
E)  Self-disclose in a way that offers specific advice to clients

Question 5

When working with Japanese clients, Wubbolding discovered that clinicians should use which of the following questions for the "E" in "WDEP?"

Accepted Answer

A)  What do you want? 
B)  Why do you act the way you do? 
C)  Is it working? 
D)  Should you make a new plan? 
E)  None of the above 
A)  What do you want? 
B)  Why do you act the way you do? 
C)  Is it working? 
D)  Should you make a new plan? 
E)  None of the above

Question 6

Psychoeducation is similar to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Role induction 
B)  Interpretation 
C)  Suggestion 
D)  The counseling process 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Role induction 
B)  Interpretation 
C)  Suggestion 
D)  The counseling process 
E)  None of the above

Question 7

What is a potential disadvantage of using only solution-focused questions designed to help the client focus on the positive perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  The questions do not provide any clear guidelines regarding what to say. 
B)  Solution-focused questions place the therapist in the expert role. 
C)  Clients may feel that their negative experiences are being dismissed as unimportant. 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  Both B and C 
A)  The questions do not provide any clear guidelines regarding what to say. 
B)  Solution-focused questions place the therapist in the expert role. 
C)  Clients may feel that their negative experiences are being dismissed as unimportant. 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  Both B and C

Question 8

If a solution-focused therapist uses some kind of metaphor or symbol when referring to a client's depression, for example, a "black cloud," which type of question is the therapist most likely using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Externalizing question 
B)  Exception question 
C)  Metaphorical question 
D)  Unique outcome question 
E)  Presuppositional question 
A)  Externalizing question 
B)  Exception question 
C)  Metaphorical question 
D)  Unique outcome question 
E)  Presuppositional question

Question 9

Why is it that using solution-focused and narrative techniques isn't always straightforward and requires practice, supervision, and feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  There's no problem, nearly everyone responds well to solution-focused and narrative techniques 
B)  Many clients identify with their negative symptoms and prefer talking about them 
C)  Solution-focused techniques are simple and don't require much practice or supervision 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Only A and B 
A)  There's no problem, nearly everyone responds well to solution-focused and narrative techniques 
B)  Many clients identify with their negative symptoms and prefer talking about them 
C)  Solution-focused techniques are simple and don't require much practice or supervision 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Only A and B

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the four essential questions associated with choice theory and reality therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  What do you want? 
B)  What are you doing? 
C)  Why do you act the way you do? 
D)  Is it working? 
E)  Should you make a new plan? 
A)  What do you want? 
B)  What are you doing? 
C)  Why do you act the way you do? 
D)  Is it working? 
E)  Should you make a new plan?

Question 11

Autumn asks her client: "What, exactly, would be different if you came in next week and told me that you're handling your anger at a 5?" Which type(s) of solution-focused question is she using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scaling questions 
B)  Projective questions 
C)  Presuppositional questions 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Only A and B 
A)  Scaling questions 
B)  Projective questions 
C)  Presuppositional questions 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Only A and B

Question 12

Generally, therapists should not use disagreement as a technique because:

Accepted Answer

A)  It can result in a personal argument between interviewer and client. 
B)  It can be used in ways that are unethical. 
C)  It can be an abuse of therapist power. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Only B and C 
A)  It can result in a personal argument between interviewer and client. 
B)  It can be used in ways that are unethical. 
C)  It can be an abuse of therapist power. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Only B and C

Question 13

Latisha is working with a new client who reports positive change ("I got together with an old friend") in response to the pre-treatment change question. Which question(s) are good examples of follow-up questions that stimulate "solution" talk?

Accepted Answer

A)  What was good about seeing your friend? 
B)  How did you manage to get the excellent idea of getting together with your friend? 
C)  What other excellent ideas have you had since you went out with your friend? 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Only A and C 
A)  What was good about seeing your friend? 
B)  How did you manage to get the excellent idea of getting together with your friend? 
C)  What other excellent ideas have you had since you went out with your friend? 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Only A and C

Question 14

The textbook recommends which of the following regarding self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-disclosure is recommended as standard practice 
B)  Self-disclosure is an advanced and complex technique worthy of personal reflection 
C)  It's a good idea to talk about self-disclosure in class and with supervisors 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  Both B and C 
A)  Self-disclosure is recommended as standard practice 
B)  Self-disclosure is an advanced and complex technique worthy of personal reflection 
C)  It's a good idea to talk about self-disclosure in class and with supervisors 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  Both B and C

Question 15

How does the text recommend that students and clinicians avoid situations where clinician values may harm clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directly and immediately inform your clients if you have a values conflict 
B)  Systematically refer all clients based on class 
C)  Recognize that making referrals based on lack of competency is always unethical 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Directly and immediately inform your clients if you have a values conflict 
B)  Systematically refer all clients based on class 
C)  Recognize that making referrals based on lack of competency is always unethical 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following stages are included in Prochaska's readiness to change model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Precontemplation 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Preparation 
D)  Action 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Precontemplation 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Preparation 
D)  Action 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

Wendy is having trouble sleeping and cannot think of any solutions she has used in the past to cope with her insomnia. What type of question might the therapist use to help Wendy recall those times where she was able to sleep without any problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scaling question 
B)  Presuppositional question 
C)  Exception question 
D)  Externalizing question 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Scaling question 
B)  Presuppositional question 
C)  Exception question 
D)  Externalizing question 
E)  None of the above

Question 18

When should a therapist give advice to a client?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the initial stages of therapy when clients are anxious. 
B)  If it is consistent the therapist's theoretical orientation, any time is fine. 
C)  After finding out what solutions the client has already tried. 
D)  When the therapist has experienced a similar situation. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  In the initial stages of therapy when clients are anxious. 
B)  If it is consistent the therapist's theoretical orientation, any time is fine. 
C)  After finding out what solutions the client has already tried. 
D)  When the therapist has experienced a similar situation. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 19

Barbara is a conservative Christian and doesn't endorse LGBTQ behaviors. When she's faced with a situation where her new client is bisexual, her best first step is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the client bisexuality is immoral and make a referral 
B)  Make a referral, but say nothing about why 
C)  Tell the client about what the Bible says about bisexuality 
D)  Try her best to "bracket" her values and remain nonjudgmental 
E)  None of the above is acceptable 
A)  Tell the client bisexuality is immoral and make a referral 
B)  Make a referral, but say nothing about why 
C)  Tell the client about what the Bible says about bisexuality 
D)  Try her best to "bracket" her values and remain nonjudgmental 
E)  None of the above is acceptable

Question 20

What do the authors recommend with regard to using the technique of suggestion in clinical interviewing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use it only with the miracle question. 
B)  Offer only suggestions that you are certain the client will like. 
C)  Use it with caution because it can backfire. 
D)  Offer only suggestions that you would agree with if they were offered to you. 
E)  The technique of suggestion is generally helpful so therapists should use it freely. 
A)  Use it only with the miracle question. 
B)  Offer only suggestions that you are certain the client will like. 
C)  Use it with caution because it can backfire. 
D)  Offer only suggestions that you would agree with if they were offered to you. 
E)  The technique of suggestion is generally helpful so therapists should use it freely.

Marlon is in the ________________ stage. He will likely react negatively to directive techniques like advice-giving and psychoeducation.

Which of the following statements is true about solution-focused and narrative therapists?

How does the American Psychological Association address psychologist values?

When offering self-disclosure across a cultural divide, which of the following is recommended?

When working with Japanese clients, Wubbolding discovered that clinicians should use which of the following questions for the "E" in "WDEP?"

Psychoeducation is similar to:

What is a potential disadvantage of using only solution-focused questions designed to help the client focus on the positive perspective?

If a solution-focused therapist uses some kind of metaphor or symbol when referring to a client's depression, for example, a "black cloud," which type of question is the therapist most likely using?

Why is it that using solution-focused and narrative techniques isn't always straightforward and requires practice, supervision, and feedback?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four essential questions associated with choice theory and reality therapy?

Autumn asks her client: "What, exactly, would be different if you came in next week and told me that you're handling your anger at a 5?" Which type(s) of solution-focused question is she using?

Generally, therapists should not use disagreement as a technique because:

Latisha is working with a new client who reports positive change ("I got together with an old friend") in response to the pre-treatment change question. Which question(s) are good examples of follow-up questions that stimulate "solution" talk?

The textbook recommends which of the following regarding self-disclosure?

How does the text recommend that students and clinicians avoid situations where clinician values may harm clients?

Which of the following stages are included in Prochaska's readiness to change model?

Wendy is having trouble sleeping and cannot think of any solutions she has used in the past to cope with her insomnia. What type of question might the therapist use to help Wendy recall those times where she was able to sleep without any problems?

When should a therapist give advice to a client?

Barbara is a conservative Christian and doesn't endorse LGBTQ behaviors. When she's faced with a situation where her new client is bisexual, her best first step is:

What do the authors recommend with regard to using the technique of suggestion in clinical interviewing?

An Introduction to the Clinical Interview

Preparation

An Overview of the Interview Process

Nondirective Listening Skills

Directive Listening Skills

Evidence-Based Relationships

Intake Interviewing and Report Writing

The Mental Status Examination

Suicide Assessment

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Challenging Clients and Demanding Situations

Interviewing Young Clients

Interviewing Couples and Families

Electronic and Telephonic Interviewing

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Exam 6: Skills for Directing Clients Toward Action

Marlon is in the ________________ stage. He will likely react negatively to directive techniques like advice-giving and psychoeducation.

Which of the following statements is true about solution-focused and narrative therapists?

How does the American Psychological Association address psychologist values?

When offering self-disclosure across a cultural divide, which of the following is recommended?

When working with Japanese clients, Wubbolding discovered that clinicians should use which of the following questions for the "E" in "WDEP?"

Psychoeducation is similar to:

What is a potential disadvantage of using only solution-focused questions designed to help the client focus on the positive perspective?

If a solution-focused therapist uses some kind of metaphor or symbol when referring to a client's depression, for example, a "black cloud," which type of question is the therapist most likely using?

Why is it that using solution-focused and narrative techniques isn't always straightforward and requires practice, supervision, and feedback?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four essential questions associated with choice theory and reality therapy?

Autumn asks her client: "What, exactly, would be different if you came in next week and told me that you're handling your anger at a 5?" Which type(s) of solution-focused question is she using?

Generally, therapists should not use disagreement as a technique because:

Latisha is working with a new client who reports positive change ("I got together with an old friend") in response to the pre-treatment change question. Which question(s) are good examples of follow-up questions that stimulate "solution" talk?

The textbook recommends which of the following regarding self-disclosure?

How does the text recommend that students and clinicians avoid situations where clinician values may harm clients?

Which of the following stages are included in Prochaska's readiness to change model?

Wendy is having trouble sleeping and cannot think of any solutions she has used in the past to cope with her insomnia. What type of question might the therapist use to help Wendy recall those times where she was able to sleep without any problems?

When should a therapist give advice to a client?

Barbara is a conservative Christian and doesn't endorse LGBTQ behaviors. When she's faced with a situation where her new client is bisexual, her best first step is:

What do the authors recommend with regard to using the technique of suggestion in clinical interviewing?

An Introduction to the Clinical Interview

Preparation

An Overview of the Interview Process

Nondirective Listening Skills

Directive Listening Skills

Evidence-Based Relationships

Intake Interviewing and Report Writing

The Mental Status Examination

Suicide Assessment

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Challenging Clients and Demanding Situations

Interviewing Young Clients

Interviewing Couples and Families

Electronic and Telephonic Interviewing

Filters