Question 1

In which of these ways can therapists avoid difficult topics?:

Accepted Answer

A)  responsive listening 
B)  asking many questions 
C)  using "I" messages and statements 
D)  all of these 
A)  responsive listening 
B)  asking many questions 
C)  using "I" messages and statements 
D)  all of these B

Question 2

What strategies might a helper use who wants to be liked (fears being disliked) by his/her clients?

Accepted Answer

There are several strategies a helper can use to be liked by their clients and avoid being disliked. First, it's important for the helper to be genuine and authentic in their interactions with clients. Building trust and rapport with clients is essential, and this can only be achieved through honesty and sincerity.

Additionally, the helper should strive to be empathetic and understanding towards their clients. This means actively listening to their concerns, validating their feelings, and showing compassion towards their struggles. By demonstrating empathy, the helper can create a supportive and non-judgmental environment that fosters a positive relationship with their clients.

Furthermore, the helper should aim to be respectful and considerate of their clients' boundaries and preferences. This includes being mindful of their communication style, being punctual and reliable, and respecting their privacy and confidentiality. By showing respect for their clients, the helper can build a sense of mutual respect and appreciation.

It's also important for the helper to be open to feedback and willing to make adjustments based on their clients' needs and preferences. This demonstrates a willingness to prioritize the clients' well-being and satisfaction, which can contribute to a positive perception of the helper.

Overall, the key to being liked by clients and avoiding being disliked is to prioritize genuine, empathetic, and respectful interactions. By focusing on building trust, understanding, and mutual respect, the helper can create a positive and supportive relationship with their clients.

Question 3

Increased experience as a helper contributes to:

Accepted Answer

A)  reliance on one theory 
B)  increased trust in one's intuition 
C)  focus on specific problems 
D)  skepticism about new approaches 
A)  reliance on one theory 
B)  increased trust in one's intuition 
C)  focus on specific problems 
D)  skepticism about new approaches B

Question 4

What are two of the common elements of helpful verbal and nonverbal behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Two common elements of helpful verbal an

Question 5

All of the following are true of personal values except:

Accepted Answer

A)  they can have an impact on the effectiveness of a helping relationship 
B)  they are shaped by our culture 
C)  they must never be brought into the counseling session 
D)  they include what we think is unacceptable and acceptable behavior 
A)  they can have an impact on the effectiveness of a helping relationship 
B)  they are shaped by our culture 
C)  they must never be brought into the counseling session 
D)  they include what we think is unacceptable and acceptable behavior

Question 6

Provide examples of possible ethical dilemmas that might face a helper with ethical integrity.

Accepted Answer

There are several possible ethical dilem

Question 7

The case of the girls with suspected homosexual tendencies exemplifies:

Accepted Answer

A)  the helper's incongruence 
B)  the helper's concreteness 
C)  the helper's lack of knowledge of development 
D)  the helper's multicultural sensitivity 
A)  the helper's incongruence 
B)  the helper's concreteness 
C)  the helper's lack of knowledge of development 
D)  the helper's multicultural sensitivity

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the helping process?:

Accepted Answer

A)  providing answers 
B)  developing a dependent relationship with the helpee 
C)  helping the client to help him or herself 
D)  focusing on problems to be solved 
A)  providing answers 
B)  developing a dependent relationship with the helpee 
C)  helping the client to help him or herself 
D)  focusing on problems to be solved

Question 9

What are some of the areas that professional helpers need knowledge in?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological theory 
B)  sociological theory 
C)  anthropological theory 
D)  all of these 
A)  psychological theory 
B)  sociological theory 
C)  anthropological theory 
D)  all of these

Question 10

Give three examples of helpful and three examples of unhelpful nonverbal responses.

Accepted Answer

Helpful nonverbal responses:
1. Nodding

Question 11

The primary difference between helpers and helpees are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the helper has certain skills and knowledge 
B)  the helpee is embedded in many contexts 
C)  the helper has a set of attitudes and values 
D)  the helpee has expectations for the relationship 
A)  the helper has certain skills and knowledge 
B)  the helpee is embedded in many contexts 
C)  the helper has a set of attitudes and values 
D)  the helpee has expectations for the relationship

Question 12

How does experience influence counselor effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Experience can greatly influence counsel

Question 13

Culturally sensitive helpers:

Accepted Answer

A)  support models that advocate for individualism and autonomy 
B)  work to create egalitarian helping relationships 
C)  use communication and counseling skills in a consistent fashion 
D)  recognize biases in many therapeutic models 
A)  support models that advocate for individualism and autonomy 
B)  work to create egalitarian helping relationships 
C)  use communication and counseling skills in a consistent fashion 
D)  recognize biases in many therapeutic models

Question 14

Discuss the following statement: "The helper's personal and cultural values influence significantly the effectiveness of a helping relationship."

Accepted Answer

The statement "The helper's personal and

Question 15

A danger of the problem-oriented approach is:

Accepted Answer

A)  imposing personal values 
B)  the need for self-disclosure 
C)  avoidance of difficult issues 
D)  lack of attention to strengths 
A)  imposing personal values 
B)  the need for self-disclosure 
C)  avoidance of difficult issues 
D)  lack of attention to strengths

Question 16

Explain the following statement and give examples: "The helping relationship is embedded in many contexts."

Accepted Answer

The statement "The helping relationship

Question 17

A safeguard against controlling the communication process is:

Accepted Answer

A)  asking questions 
B)  responsive listening 
C)  silence 
D)  an eclectic approach 
A)  asking questions 
B)  responsive listening 
C)  silence 
D)  an eclectic approach

Question 18

Formal relationships differ from informal relationships because in the formal relationship:

Accepted Answer

A)  the helping relationship is secondary to another relationship 
B)  the relationship can occur any place 
C)  roles are stated or implied by position 
D)  there is less structure 
A)  the helping relationship is secondary to another relationship 
B)  the relationship can occur any place 
C)  roles are stated or implied by position 
D)  there is less structure

Question 19

What are some of the cultural values influencing counselors?

Accepted Answer

Cultural values play a significant role

Question 20

Give three examples of helpful and three examples of unhelpful verbal responses.

Accepted Answer

Helpful verbal responses:
1. "I understa

In which of these ways can therapists avoid difficult topics?:

What strategies might a helper use who wants to be liked (fears being disliked) by his/her clients?

Increased experience as a helper contributes to:

What are two of the common elements of helpful verbal and nonverbal behaviors?

All of the following are true of personal values except:

Provide examples of possible ethical dilemmas that might face a helper with ethical integrity.

The case of the girls with suspected homosexual tendencies exemplifies:

Which of the following best describes the helping process?:

What are some of the areas that professional helpers need knowledge in?

Give three examples of helpful and three examples of unhelpful nonverbal responses.

The primary difference between helpers and helpees are:

How does experience influence counselor effectiveness?

Culturally sensitive helpers:

Discuss the following statement: "The helper's personal and cultural values influence significantly the effectiveness of a helping relationship."

A danger of the problem-oriented approach is:

Explain the following statement and give examples: "The helping relationship is embedded in many contexts."

A safeguard against controlling the communication process is:

Formal relationships differ from informal relationships because in the formal relationship:

What are some of the cultural values influencing counselors?

Give three examples of helpful and three examples of unhelpful verbal responses.

Introduction

Communication Skills

Stage 1: Building Relationships and Establishing Goals

Helping Theory

Current Theoretical Perspectives

Introduction to Strategies

Stage 2: Applying Strategies

Crisis Theory and Intervention

Issues Affecting Helping

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Exam 2: The Helping Relationship

In which of these ways can therapists avoid difficult topics?:

What strategies might a helper use who wants to be liked (fears being disliked) by his/her clients?

Increased experience as a helper contributes to:

What are two of the common elements of helpful verbal and nonverbal behaviors?

All of the following are true of personal values except:

Provide examples of possible ethical dilemmas that might face a helper with ethical integrity.

The case of the girls with suspected homosexual tendencies exemplifies:

Which of the following best describes the helping process?:

What are some of the areas that professional helpers need knowledge in?

Give three examples of helpful and three examples of unhelpful nonverbal responses.

The primary difference between helpers and helpees are:

How does experience influence counselor effectiveness?

Culturally sensitive helpers:

Discuss the following statement: "The helper's personal and cultural values influence significantly the effectiveness of a helping relationship."

A danger of the problem-oriented approach is:

Explain the following statement and give examples: "The helping relationship is embedded in many contexts."

A safeguard against controlling the communication process is:

Formal relationships differ from informal relationships because in the formal relationship:

What are some of the cultural values influencing counselors?

Give three examples of helpful and three examples of unhelpful verbal responses.

Introduction

Communication Skills

Stage 1: Building Relationships and Establishing Goals

Helping Theory

Current Theoretical Perspectives

Introduction to Strategies

Stage 2: Applying Strategies

Crisis Theory and Intervention

Issues Affecting Helping

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