Question 1

For counselors, the phrase theoretical orientation best describes our

Accepted Answer

A)  rationale and our action. 
B)  purpose and our direction. 
C)  research and our practice. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  rationale and our action. 
B)  purpose and our direction. 
C)  research and our practice. 
D)  None of the above. A

Question 2

Governments

Accepted Answer

A)  set parameters for what it means to be an accepted member of society. 
B)  influence laws to reinforce lifestyle choices. 
C)  are direct expressions of worldviews. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  set parameters for what it means to be an accepted member of society. 
B)  influence laws to reinforce lifestyle choices. 
C)  are direct expressions of worldviews. 
D)  All of the above. D

Question 3

What are some of the challenges related to integrating traditional counseling theories with cultural variables?

Accepted Answer

Integrating traditional counseling theories with cultural variables can present several challenges. One of the main challenges is the potential for cultural bias within the traditional theories themselves. Many traditional counseling theories were developed within a specific cultural context and may not fully account for the diversity of cultural experiences and values. This can lead to a lack of cultural sensitivity and relevance in the application of these theories to clients from different cultural backgrounds.

Another challenge is the potential for conflict between traditional counseling techniques and cultural norms or values. Some traditional counseling approaches may prioritize individualism, assertiveness, or direct communication, which may not align with the cultural values of collectivism, harmony, or indirect communication in certain cultural groups. This can create tension and resistance in the therapeutic process, making it difficult to effectively apply traditional theories in a culturally competent manner.

Additionally, integrating traditional counseling theories with cultural variables requires counselors to have a deep understanding of the cultural nuances and dynamics at play. This includes being aware of power dynamics, privilege, and oppression within different cultural contexts, as well as understanding how these factors may impact the therapeutic relationship and process. Without this understanding, counselors may inadvertently perpetuate cultural insensitivity or harm in their work with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Overall, integrating traditional counseling theories with cultural variables requires counselors to critically examine and adapt their approach to be inclusive and responsive to the cultural needs and experiences of their clients. This involves ongoing education, self-reflection, and a willingness to challenge and expand traditional counseling frameworks to better serve diverse populations.

Question 4

__________ allows a counselor to remain grounded in their client conceptualization while exploring new ways to apply theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  Culturally responsive counseling 
B)  Eclecticism 
C)  Theoretical adaptation 
D)  Morita therapy 
A)  Culturally responsive counseling 
B)  Eclecticism 
C)  Theoretical adaptation 
D)  Morita therapy

Question 5

Religious and spiritual beliefs affect

Accepted Answer

A)  how one defines mental health. 
B)  thoughts, emotions, and motivation for behavior. 
C)  worldview. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  how one defines mental health. 
B)  thoughts, emotions, and motivation for behavior. 
C)  worldview. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

________ focuses on the shift from working for clients to working with clients toward a more complete picture of traditionally underserved populations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Empowerment theory 
B)  Relational-cultural theory 
C)  Meta-theory 
D)  Meditation 
A)  Empowerment theory 
B)  Relational-cultural theory 
C)  Meta-theory 
D)  Meditation

Question 7

Discuss and provide support for the following statement: "Theory is something that belongs to us as counselors."

Accepted Answer

As counselors, theory is something that

Question 8

All of the following are considered alternative therapies EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  yoga 
B)  Ayurveda 
C)  empowerment theory 
D)  indigenous ways of knowing (IWOK) 
A)  yoga 
B)  Ayurveda 
C)  empowerment theory 
D)  indigenous ways of knowing (IWOK)

Question 9

A person's ______ is comprised of personal constructs that are created within familial, cultural, and societal contexts.

Accepted Answer

A)  worldview. 
B)  theory. 
C)  culture. 
D)  nature. 
A)  worldview. 
B)  theory. 
C)  culture. 
D)  nature.

Question 10

The practice of __________ encourages individuals to consider their roles in and reliance on larger social systems and engage inward reflection for greater understanding and appreciation for the benefits of an external system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Naikan 
B)  mediation 
C)  yoga 
D)  counseling 
A)  Naikan 
B)  mediation 
C)  yoga 
D)  counseling

Question 11

Counseling theories generally are developed in and support a particularly __________ worldview.

Accepted Answer

A)  Westernized 
B)  evolved 
C)  individualized 
D)  collective 
A)  Westernized 
B)  evolved 
C)  individualized 
D)  collective

Question 12

Multicultural Counseling and Therapy (MCT) includes

Accepted Answer

A)  feminist theory. 
B)  Afrocentric theory. 
C)  indigenous healing practices. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  feminist theory. 
B)  Afrocentric theory. 
C)  indigenous healing practices. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 13

Grand theories in counseling

Accepted Answer

A)  evolve and adapt over time. 
B)  seek to integrate all dimensions of human experience. 
C)  incorporate many different models. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  evolve and adapt over time. 
B)  seek to integrate all dimensions of human experience. 
C)  incorporate many different models. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 14

When clients do not fit the cultural expectations for a particular theory

Accepted Answer

A)  they are beyond help. 
B)  they should not seek counseling. 
C)  they could be inaccurately viewed as deficient from the start. 
D)  counselors are advised to improvise. 
A)  they are beyond help. 
B)  they should not seek counseling. 
C)  they could be inaccurately viewed as deficient from the start. 
D)  counselors are advised to improvise.

Question 15

__________ have been called the greatest unifier and the greatest divider of people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Worldviews 
B)  Religion and Spirituality 
C)  Languages 
D)  Values and morals 
A)  Worldviews 
B)  Religion and Spirituality 
C)  Languages 
D)  Values and morals

Question 16

In __________ therapy, clients are encouraged to consider how their behavior and attitudes contribute or detract from a greater social system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Morita 
B)  Ntu 
C)  Naikan 
D)  humanistic-existential 
A)  Morita 
B)  Ntu 
C)  Naikan 
D)  humanistic-existential

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine assumptions counselors use to create and support their approaches to counseling?

Accepted Answer

A)  holism/elementalism 
B)  constitutionalism/rationalism 
C)  subjectivity/objectivity 
D)  homeostasis/heterostasis 
A)  holism/elementalism 
B)  constitutionalism/rationalism 
C)  subjectivity/objectivity 
D)  homeostasis/heterostasis

Question 18

__________ is a social system with the greatest potential for shaping notions of mental health.

Accepted Answer

A)  Family 
B)  Government 
C)  Religion 
D)  Culture 
A)  Family 
B)  Government 
C)  Religion 
D)  Culture

Question 19

The process of theoretical adaptation includes

Accepted Answer

A)  Eliminate Assumptions, Identify Limitations, Codify Concepts, and Interventions.  
B)  Illuminate Assumptions, Specify Limitations, Evaluate Clients, and Diversify Interventions.  
C)  Eliminate Assumptions, Specify Limitations, Evaluate Clients, and Diagnose Interventions.  
D)  Determine Assumptions, Identify Limitations, Simplify Concepts, and Diversify Interventions.  
A)  Eliminate Assumptions, Identify Limitations, Codify Concepts, and Interventions.  
B)  Illuminate Assumptions, Specify Limitations, Evaluate Clients, and Diversify Interventions.  
C)  Eliminate Assumptions, Specify Limitations, Evaluate Clients, and Diagnose Interventions.  
D)  Determine Assumptions, Identify Limitations, Simplify Concepts, and Diversify Interventions.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the distinct phases of Ntu psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  alignment 
B)  actualization 
C)  restoration 
D)  synthesis 
A)  alignment 
B)  actualization 
C)  restoration 
D)  synthesis

For counselors, the phrase theoretical orientation best describes our

Governments

What are some of the challenges related to integrating traditional counseling theories with cultural variables?

__________ allows a counselor to remain grounded in their client conceptualization while exploring new ways to apply theory.

Religious and spiritual beliefs affect

________ focuses on the shift from working for clients to working with clients toward a more complete picture of traditionally underserved populations.

Discuss and provide support for the following statement: "Theory is something that belongs to us as counselors."

All of the following are considered alternative therapies EXCEPT

A person's ______ is comprised of personal constructs that are created within familial, cultural, and societal contexts.

The practice of __________ encourages individuals to consider their roles in and reliance on larger social systems and engage inward reflection for greater understanding and appreciation for the benefits of an external system.

Counseling theories generally are developed in and support a particularly __________ worldview.

Multicultural Counseling and Therapy (MCT) includes

Grand theories in counseling

When clients do not fit the cultural expectations for a particular theory

__________ have been called the greatest unifier and the greatest divider of people.

In __________ therapy, clients are encouraged to consider how their behavior and attitudes contribute or detract from a greater social system.

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine assumptions counselors use to create and support their approaches to counseling?

__________ is a social system with the greatest potential for shaping notions of mental health.

The process of theoretical adaptation includes

Which of the following is NOT one of the distinct phases of Ntu psychotherapy?

The Culturally Competent Counselor

Cultural Identity Development

Social Justice Counseling

Racism and White Privilege

Gender and Sexism

Sexual Orientation and Heterosexism

Social Class and Classism

Disability, Ableism, and Ageism

Individuals and Families of African Descent

Individuals and Families of Arab Descent

Individuals and Families of Asian Descent

Individuals and Families of Latin American and Latino Descent

Counseling Individuals and Families of Native American Descent

Individuals and Families of European Descent

Individuals and Families of Multiracial Descent

Spiritual Diversity

Multicultural Diagnosis and Conceptualization

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Exam 17: Using Counseling Theories in Multicultural Contexts

For counselors, the phrase theoretical orientation best describes our

Governments

What are some of the challenges related to integrating traditional counseling theories with cultural variables?

__________ allows a counselor to remain grounded in their client conceptualization while exploring new ways to apply theory.

Religious and spiritual beliefs affect

________ focuses on the shift from working for clients to working with clients toward a more complete picture of traditionally underserved populations.

Discuss and provide support for the following statement: "Theory is something that belongs to us as counselors."

All of the following are considered alternative therapies EXCEPT

A person's ______ is comprised of personal constructs that are created within familial, cultural, and societal contexts.

The practice of __________ encourages individuals to consider their roles in and reliance on larger social systems and engage inward reflection for greater understanding and appreciation for the benefits of an external system.

Counseling theories generally are developed in and support a particularly __________ worldview.

Multicultural Counseling and Therapy (MCT) includes

Grand theories in counseling

When clients do not fit the cultural expectations for a particular theory

__________ have been called the greatest unifier and the greatest divider of people.

In __________ therapy, clients are encouraged to consider how their behavior and attitudes contribute or detract from a greater social system.

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine assumptions counselors use to create and support their approaches to counseling?

__________ is a social system with the greatest potential for shaping notions of mental health.

The process of theoretical adaptation includes

Which of the following is NOT one of the distinct phases of Ntu psychotherapy?

The Culturally Competent Counselor

Cultural Identity Development

Social Justice Counseling

Racism and White Privilege

Gender and Sexism

Sexual Orientation and Heterosexism

Social Class and Classism

Disability, Ableism, and Ageism

Individuals and Families of African Descent

Individuals and Families of Arab Descent

Individuals and Families of Asian Descent

Individuals and Families of Latin American and Latino Descent

Counseling Individuals and Families of Native American Descent

Individuals and Families of European Descent

Individuals and Families of Multiracial Descent

Spiritual Diversity

Multicultural Diagnosis and Conceptualization

Filters