Question 1

The Latina/o concept of Charlar refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  The initial charm needed to establish rapport 
B)  The idea that eating together facilitates connection with clients 
C)  Small talk 
D)  The rationale for avoiding inappropriate questions 
E)  None of the above 
A)  The initial charm needed to establish rapport 
B)  The idea that eating together facilitates connection with clients 
C)  Small talk 
D)  The rationale for avoiding inappropriate questions 
E)  None of the above

Question 2

Luis loves to use post-modern reframing techniques. Unfortunately, he uses it too soon because he doesn't adequately develop:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rapport with his clients 
B)  An alternative hypothesis (or new frame) that is reasonable 
C)  The appropriate condescending attitude 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Both A and B are of possible 
A)  Rapport with his clients 
B)  An alternative hypothesis (or new frame) that is reasonable 
C)  The appropriate condescending attitude 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Both A and B are of possible

Question 3

Joan wants to ask a question to bring out the client's thoughts and feelings about a particular issue. Her best option would be to ask a question beginning with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Did 
B)  Do 
C)  How 
D)  Why 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Did 
B)  Do 
C)  How 
D)  Why 
E)  None of the above

Question 4

Tom wants to ask questions that are likely to bring out the facts in a situation. What type of questions will he be asking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open 
B)  Closed 
C)  Swing 
D)  Indirect 
E)  Projective 
A)  Open 
B)  Closed 
C)  Swing 
D)  Indirect 
E)  Projective

Question 5

Which of the following is most representative about how the authors feel about questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Questions should be avoided. 
B)  Questions are not the same thing as listening. 
C)  Asking questions can get in the way of gathering important information from clients. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  Only B and C. 
A)  Questions should be avoided. 
B)  Questions are not the same thing as listening. 
C)  Asking questions can get in the way of gathering important information from clients. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  Only B and C.

Question 6

Directives that are therapist-centered are designed to shift clients toward what they:

Accepted Answer

A)  Really want from therapy 
B)  Are not yet talking about 
C)  Are planning to talk about 
D)  Talked about previously 
E)  Think the therapist wants them to talk about 
A)  Really want from therapy 
B)  Are not yet talking about 
C)  Are planning to talk about 
D)  Talked about previously 
E)  Think the therapist wants them to talk about

Question 7

"It must be tough hearing your parents argue with each other every night" is what type of question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indirect 
B)  Projective 
C)  Closed 
D)  Swing 
E)  It's not a question. 
A)  Indirect 
B)  Projective 
C)  Closed 
D)  Swing 
E)  It's not a question.

Question 8

Which issues should you reflect on when using questions to lead clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  If your colleagues (or some attorneys) were listening, would they consider your questions appropriate or inappropriate? 
B)  Are you leading your clients toward acting in a way that's consistent with your personal values? 
C)  Are you guiding your clients toward the absolute truths in human functioning? 
D)  Only A and B 
E)  None of the above 
A)  If your colleagues (or some attorneys) were listening, would they consider your questions appropriate or inappropriate? 
B)  Are you leading your clients toward acting in a way that's consistent with your personal values? 
C)  Are you guiding your clients toward the absolute truths in human functioning? 
D)  Only A and B 
E)  None of the above

Question 9

Immediacy can be used for which purpose(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  As a means of confrontation 
B)  To lead clients toward specific action 
C)  As a means of expressing support 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  As a means of confrontation 
B)  To lead clients toward specific action 
C)  As a means of expressing support 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

Initially, you might avoid using swing questions with _____________ clients.

Accepted Answer

A)  Elderly 
B)  Children and adolescents 
C)  Asian and African-American 
D)  Severely mentally ill 
E)  Males 
A)  Elderly 
B)  Children and adolescents 
C)  Asian and African-American 
D)  Severely mentally ill 
E)  Males

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a type of a directive listening behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feeling validation 
B)  Interpretation 
C)  Agreement/Disagreement 
D)  Immediacy 
E)  Only a and b are directive listening behaviors 
A)  Feeling validation 
B)  Interpretation 
C)  Agreement/Disagreement 
D)  Immediacy 
E)  Only a and b are directive listening behaviors

Question 12

Confrontation works best when it is used:

Accepted Answer

A)  Right away during the initial clinical interview 
B)  When you have a working relationship with the client and ample evidence to demonstrate the client's emotional/behavioral discrepancies 
C)  When you start to feel annoyed with your client and want to set them straight 
D)  Confrontation is never a good idea and should not be used 
E)  Only A and C 
A)  Right away during the initial clinical interview 
B)  When you have a working relationship with the client and ample evidence to demonstrate the client's emotional/behavioral discrepancies 
C)  When you start to feel annoyed with your client and want to set them straight 
D)  Confrontation is never a good idea and should not be used 
E)  Only A and C

Question 13

In which situation(s) can closed questions be particularly useful?

Accepted Answer

A)  When trying to limit the verbal output of a client who is excessively talkative 
B)  When trying to elicit detailed information from a particularly quiet client 
C)  When conducting diagnostic interviews 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Only A and C 
A)  When trying to limit the verbal output of a client who is excessively talkative 
B)  When trying to elicit detailed information from a particularly quiet client 
C)  When conducting diagnostic interviews 
D)  All of the above 
E)  Only A and C

Question 14

Which of the following is true about questions like, "Have you thought about leaving your husband?"

Accepted Answer

A)  There's nothing wrong with this question 
B)  This is a leading question and could be unethical 
C)  This question is a manifestation of the counselor's values/beliefs and leads clients to take action and therefore is both risky and objectionable 
D)  This question is recommended as a method to help clients engage in problem-solving 
E)  Both B and C are true 
A)  There's nothing wrong with this question 
B)  This is a leading question and could be unethical 
C)  This question is a manifestation of the counselor's values/beliefs and leads clients to take action and therefore is both risky and objectionable 
D)  This question is recommended as a method to help clients engage in problem-solving 
E)  Both B and C are true

Question 15

You should be careful when you use Why questions in an interview because:

Accepted Answer

A)  They can make the client defensive. 
B)  The client's personal motivation is none of your business. 
C)  They often elicit very intellectual responses. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
E)  Only A and C are true. 
A)  They can make the client defensive. 
B)  The client's personal motivation is none of your business. 
C)  They often elicit very intellectual responses. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
E)  Only A and C are true.

Question 16

Samantha is using lots of feeling validation with her clients. Her supervisor, Nelson, is concerned that she may create which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Narcissism in the client 
B)  Disagreement in the counseling relationship 
C)  Conflicts outside counseling with people who are less validating 
D)  Dependency on a validating therapist 
E)  A reduction in her clients' anxiety 
A)  Narcissism in the client 
B)  Disagreement in the counseling relationship 
C)  Conflicts outside counseling with people who are less validating 
D)  Dependency on a validating therapist 
E)  A reduction in her clients' anxiety

Question 17

Which of the following is a good guideline for using questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use projective questions more often than open questions 
B)  Prepare your clients for questions 
C)  Avoid mixing questions with nondirective listening 
D)  Use questions to elicit intellectual responses 
E)  Only A and C 
A)  Use projective questions more often than open questions 
B)  Prepare your clients for questions 
C)  Avoid mixing questions with nondirective listening 
D)  Use questions to elicit intellectual responses 
E)  Only A and C

The Latina/o concept of Charlar refers to:

Luis loves to use post-modern reframing techniques. Unfortunately, he uses it too soon because he doesn't adequately develop:

Joan wants to ask a question to bring out the client's thoughts and feelings about a particular issue. Her best option would be to ask a question beginning with:

Tom wants to ask questions that are likely to bring out the facts in a situation. What type of questions will he be asking?

Which of the following is most representative about how the authors feel about questions?

Directives that are therapist-centered are designed to shift clients toward what they:

"It must be tough hearing your parents argue with each other every night" is what type of question?

Which issues should you reflect on when using questions to lead clients?

Immediacy can be used for which purpose(s)?

Initially, you might avoid using swing questions with _____________ clients.

Which of the following is NOT a type of a directive listening behavior?

Confrontation works best when it is used:

In which situation(s) can closed questions be particularly useful?

Which of the following is true about questions like, "Have you thought about leaving your husband?"

You should be careful when you use Why questions in an interview because:

Samantha is using lots of feeling validation with her clients. Her supervisor, Nelson, is concerned that she may create which of the following?

Which of the following is a good guideline for using questions?

An Introduction to the Clinical Interview

Preparation

An Overview of the Interview Process

Nondirective Listening Skills

Skills for Directing Clients Toward Action

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 5: Directive Listening Skills

The Latina/o concept of Charlar refers to:

Luis loves to use post-modern reframing techniques. Unfortunately, he uses it too soon because he doesn't adequately develop:

Joan wants to ask a question to bring out the client's thoughts and feelings about a particular issue. Her best option would be to ask a question beginning with:

Tom wants to ask questions that are likely to bring out the facts in a situation. What type of questions will he be asking?

Which of the following is most representative about how the authors feel about questions?

Directives that are therapist-centered are designed to shift clients toward what they:

"It must be tough hearing your parents argue with each other every night" is what type of question?

Which issues should you reflect on when using questions to lead clients?

Immediacy can be used for which purpose(s)?

Initially, you might avoid using swing questions with _____________ clients.

Which of the following is NOT a type of a directive listening behavior?

Confrontation works best when it is used:

In which situation(s) can closed questions be particularly useful?

Which of the following is true about questions like, "Have you thought about leaving your husband?"

You should be careful when you use Why questions in an interview because:

Samantha is using lots of feeling validation with her clients. Her supervisor, Nelson, is concerned that she may create which of the following?

Which of the following is a good guideline for using questions?

An Introduction to the Clinical Interview

Preparation

An Overview of the Interview Process

Nondirective Listening Skills

Skills for Directing Clients Toward Action

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