Question 1

Behavior therapy teaches skills based on methods derived from

Accepted Answer

A) classical conditioning 
B) operant conditioning 
C) information-processing theory 
D) a and b above 
A) classical conditioning 
B) operant conditioning 
C) information-processing theory 
D) a and b above D

Question 2

Which of the following is the most important ingredient for successful counselling or therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) the therapist\s support of the client 
B) the number of sessions 
C) the type of therapy 
D) the client\s age 
A) the therapist\s support of the client 
B) the number of sessions 
C) the type of therapy 
D) the client\s age A

Question 3

The role of the client-centered therapist is to

Accepted Answer

A) interpret the client\s unconscious conflicts 
B) create a safe atmosphere for clients to express feelings 
C) confront and challenge the client and point out inconsistencies 
D) help the client unlearn abnormal ways of behaving 
A) interpret the client\s unconscious conflicts 
B) create a safe atmosphere for clients to express feelings 
C) confront and challenge the client and point out inconsistencies 
D) help the client unlearn abnormal ways of behaving B

Question 4

Which of the following is a fundamental concept of feminist psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A) an equal relationship between therapist and client 
B) an awareness of anger over living in a sexist society 
C) encouragement to consider the clients\ needs as valid and worthy 
D) all of the above 
A) an equal relationship between therapist and client 
B) an awareness of anger over living in a sexist society 
C) encouragement to consider the clients\ needs as valid and worthy 
D) all of the above

Question 5

In psychoanalysis, the release of emotional energy related to unconscious conflicts is called

Accepted Answer

A) resistance 
B) catharsis 
C) free association 
D) transference 
A) resistance 
B) catharsis 
C) free association 
D) transference

Question 6

It is difficult to get fully accurate figures but which of the following appears to be the most commonly used career management technique in organisations?

Accepted Answer

A) mentoring 
B) internal vacancy notification 
C) individual counselling 
D) career planning workshops 
A) mentoring 
B) internal vacancy notification 
C) individual counselling 
D) career planning workshops

Question 7

Persuading clients to abandon their erroneous ways of thinking is a goal of

Accepted Answer

A) aversive conditioning 
B) cognitive therapy 
C) systematic desensitization 
D) social skills training 
A) aversive conditioning 
B) cognitive therapy 
C) systematic desensitization 
D) social skills training

Question 8

A person's career includes many significant events and experiences but in which areas has work psychology been able to make a contribution?

Accepted Answer

A) career counselling 
B) career choice 
C) mentoring 
D) all of the above 
A) career counselling 
B) career choice 
C) mentoring 
D) all of the above

Question 9

Board-certified psychologists

Accepted Answer

A) are more competent than those who are not 
B) are eclectic psychiatrists 
C) are the only ones who accept health insurance 
D) have met national standards for competency 
A) are more competent than those who are not 
B) are eclectic psychiatrists 
C) are the only ones who accept health insurance 
D) have met national standards for competency

Question 10

Which of the following do cognitive therapists believe?

Accepted Answer

A) uncovering childhood trauma is the goal of therapy 
B) how we think is an important part of how we feel 
C) altering one\s unhealthy routines alone will lead to psychological well-being 
D) certain medications are needed to help people maintain psychological health 
A) uncovering childhood trauma is the goal of therapy 
B) how we think is an important part of how we feel 
C) altering one\s unhealthy routines alone will lead to psychological well-being 
D) certain medications are needed to help people maintain psychological health

Question 11

Which therapy would be most focused on exploring childhood relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral therapy 
B) cognitive therapy 
C) humanistic therapy 
D) psychodynamic therapy 
A) behavioral therapy 
B) cognitive therapy 
C) humanistic therapy 
D) psychodynamic therapy

Question 12

Each of the following is part of the definition of psychotherapy except

Accepted Answer

A) trained professional 
B) psychological methods 
C) medical treatment methods 
D) based on psychological theory 
A) trained professional 
B) psychological methods 
C) medical treatment methods 
D) based on psychological theory

Question 13

Which of the following would be good advice for someone considering a therapist?

Accepted Answer

A) eclectic therapists are best because they can provide the widest variety of services. 
B) student counseling centers are usually staffed by students and recent graduates who don	 have much experience. 
C) anybody can call themselves a "psychologist." 
D) referrals can be a good guide in choosing a psychologist. 
A) eclectic therapists are best because they can provide the widest variety of services. 
B) student counseling centers are usually staffed by students and recent graduates who don	 have much experience. 
C) anybody can call themselves a "psychologist." 
D) referrals can be a good guide in choosing a psychologist.

Question 14

According to the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, each of the following is an ethical consideration in the use of psychotherapy except

Accepted Answer

A) the goals of treatment 
B) the fees (splitting the fees when necessary) 
C) the choice of treatment methods 
D) client confidentiality 
A) the goals of treatment 
B) the fees (splitting the fees when necessary) 
C) the choice of treatment methods 
D) client confidentiality

Question 15

According to Freud, when the patient reacts to the therapist in ways that resemble how he or she would react to other authority figures, the process is called

Accepted Answer

A) resistance 
B) catharsis 
C) free association 
D) transference 
A) resistance 
B) catharsis 
C) free association 
D) transference

Question 16

According to Rogers, the ability of the therapist to share the client's emotions is an important process called

Accepted Answer

A) reflection 
B) empathy 
C) catharsis 
D) transference 
A) reflection 
B) empathy 
C) catharsis 
D) transference

Question 17

A person who is afraid of snakes is taken to a zoo by his therapist and made to sit in a room with dozens of snakes. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) gestalt therapy. 
B) flooding. 
C) aversive conditioning. 
D) cognitive restructuring. 
A) gestalt therapy. 
B) flooding. 
C) aversive conditioning. 
D) cognitive restructuring.

Question 18

With which disorders has cognitive therapy been shown to be effective?

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety disorders 
B) bulimia 
C) major depression 
D) all of the above 
A) anxiety disorders 
B) bulimia 
C) major depression 
D) all of the above

Question 19

Group therapy can be helpful for clients because

Accepted Answer

A) it is more cost-effective than individual therapy. 
B) clients can interact in genuine relationships, which is more like real life than individual therapy. 
C) it allows clients to not invest as much psychological energy as in individual therapy. 
D) clients are more comfortable speaking in groups. 
A) it is more cost-effective than individual therapy. 
B) clients can interact in genuine relationships, which is more like real life than individual therapy. 
C) it allows clients to not invest as much psychological energy as in individual therapy. 
D) clients are more comfortable speaking in groups.

Question 20

Which guidance service suggests the importance for maintaining continuous effort of knowing the whereabouts of the graduates and drop outs?

Accepted Answer

A) evaluation 
B) placement 
C) counseling 
D) follow-up 
A) evaluation 
B) placement 
C) counseling 
D) follow-up

Behavior therapy teaches skills based on methods derived from

Which of the following is the most important ingredient for successful counselling or therapy?

The role of the client-centered therapist is to

Which of the following is a fundamental concept of feminist psychotherapy?

In psychoanalysis, the release of emotional energy related to unconscious conflicts is called

It is difficult to get fully accurate figures but which of the following appears to be the most commonly used career management technique in organisations?

Persuading clients to abandon their erroneous ways of thinking is a goal of

A person's career includes many significant events and experiences but in which areas has work psychology been able to make a contribution?

Board-certified psychologists

Which of the following do cognitive therapists believe?

Which therapy would be most focused on exploring childhood relationships?

Each of the following is part of the definition of psychotherapy except

Which of the following would be good advice for someone considering a therapist?

According to the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, each of the following is an ethical consideration in the use of psychotherapy except

According to Freud, when the patient reacts to the therapist in ways that resemble how he or she would react to other authority figures, the process is called

According to Rogers, the ability of the therapist to share the client's emotions is an important process called

A person who is afraid of snakes is taken to a zoo by his therapist and made to sit in a room with dozens of snakes. This is an example of

With which disorders has cognitive therapy been shown to be effective?

Group therapy can be helpful for clients because

Which guidance service suggests the importance for maintaining continuous effort of knowing the whereabouts of the graduates and drop outs?

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Exam 1: Different Types of Psychotherapy and Counseling Techniques

Behavior therapy teaches skills based on methods derived from

Which of the following is the most important ingredient for successful counselling or therapy?

The role of the client-centered therapist is to

Which of the following is a fundamental concept of feminist psychotherapy?

In psychoanalysis, the release of emotional energy related to unconscious conflicts is called

It is difficult to get fully accurate figures but which of the following appears to be the most commonly used career management technique in organisations?

Persuading clients to abandon their erroneous ways of thinking is a goal of

A person's career includes many significant events and experiences but in which areas has work psychology been able to make a contribution?

Board-certified psychologists

Which of the following do cognitive therapists believe?

Which therapy would be most focused on exploring childhood relationships?

Each of the following is part of the definition of psychotherapy except

Which of the following would be good advice for someone considering a therapist?

According to the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, each of the following is an ethical consideration in the use of psychotherapy except

According to Freud, when the patient reacts to the therapist in ways that resemble how he or she would react to other authority figures, the process is called

According to Rogers, the ability of the therapist to share the client's emotions is an important process called

A person who is afraid of snakes is taken to a zoo by his therapist and made to sit in a room with dozens of snakes. This is an example of

With which disorders has cognitive therapy been shown to be effective?

Group therapy can be helpful for clients because

Which guidance service suggests the importance for maintaining continuous effort of knowing the whereabouts of the graduates and drop outs?

Psychology and Counseling

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