Question 1

Identify at least six areas that might be covered in an intake interview.

Accepted Answer

During an intake interview, a profession

Question 2

Paul, a talented carpenter, agreed to build bookcases for his therapist's office. Is this agreement ethical?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes, because the therapist will not be present when the bookcases are installed. 
B) Yes, because the therapist is paying fair market value. 
C) No, because it constitutes a dual relationship. 
D) Possibly, depending on Paul's therapeutic goals. 
A) Yes, because the therapist will not be present when the bookcases are installed. 
B) Yes, because the therapist is paying fair market value. 
C) No, because it constitutes a dual relationship. 
D) Possibly, depending on Paul's therapeutic goals.

Question 3

Describe five specific areas of clinician competency from those listed on pages 14-15 that you would like to develop in yourself. Explain why you chose each of these five areas, drawing on information from the text, your career goals, and your knowledge of yourself.

Accepted Answer

The five specific areas of clinician com

Question 4

During their first session, Malia explained the expectations and responsibilities of both the client and clinician to her client. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) role induction. 
B) initiation. 
C) boundary setting. 
D) modeling. 
A) role induction. 
B) initiation. 
C) boundary setting. 
D) modeling.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an outcome of establishing a positive therapeutic alliance?

Accepted Answer

A) It prevents ruptures from occurring in the future. 
B) It lets the client know that the clinician is listening empathically. 
C) It encourages clients' self-esteem, congruence, and self-disclosure. 
D) It encourages client's positive expectations of change. 
A) It prevents ruptures from occurring in the future. 
B) It lets the client know that the clinician is listening empathically. 
C) It encourages clients' self-esteem, congruence, and self-disclosure. 
D) It encourages client's positive expectations of change.

Question 6

The "B" in the BETA model represents change theories that emphasize

Accepted Answer

A) behavior. 
B) biology. 
C) background. 
D) biofeedback. 
A) behavior. 
B) biology. 
C) background. 
D) biofeedback.

Question 7

Name at least four considerations clinicians should address when formulating questions

Accepted Answer

1. Clarity: The question should be clear

Question 8

Which theoretical orientation is the most effective overall?

Accepted Answer

A) behavior modification in combination with cognitive therapy 
B) solution-focused brief therapy 
C) any treatment as long as it incorporates mindfulness 
D) While some treatment methodologies work better for specific problems, no single treatment approach has been found to be the most effective overall. 
A) behavior modification in combination with cognitive therapy 
B) solution-focused brief therapy 
C) any treatment as long as it incorporates mindfulness 
D) While some treatment methodologies work better for specific problems, no single treatment approach has been found to be the most effective overall.

Question 9

Discuss important considerations of these ethical topics and provide an example of each: (1) do no harm, (2) confidentiality, (3) duty to warn, (4) dual relationships.

Accepted Answer

When discussing important considerations

Question 10

Describe three aspects of cultural competency.

Accepted Answer

Cultural competency refers to the abilit

Question 11

A distinguishing characteristic of a sound therapeutic alliance is

Accepted Answer

A) shared goals created in collaboration with the client. 
B) client's access to an extensive support system. 
C) an emphasis on personal growth and spirituality. 
D) a clinician who uses caring confrontations. 
A) shared goals created in collaboration with the client. 
B) client's access to an extensive support system. 
C) an emphasis on personal growth and spirituality. 
D) a clinician who uses caring confrontations.

Question 12

What are the salient psychological issues for each member of the Diaz family?

Accepted Answer

The salient psychological issues for eac

Question 13

Identify five characteristics of effective therapeutic relationships and briefly define each.

Accepted Answer

1. Empathy: An effective therapeutic rel

Question 14

Clients attribute a large portion of the change they experience in treatment to extratherapeutic factors. Explain the meaning of this statement and discuss its implications for clinicians.

Accepted Answer

This statement means that clients believ

Question 15

The "A" in the BETA model represents change theories that emphasize

Accepted Answer

A) actions. 
B) analysis. 
C) adaptation. 
D) actualization. 
A) actions. 
B) analysis. 
C) adaptation. 
D) actualization.

Question 16

Name three ways that a clinician can maximize the positive influence of client background and personal qualities.

Accepted Answer

1. Cultivate a strengths-based approach:

Question 17

Wayne, a mental health therapist, was convinced that his client intended to assault a co-worker. Wayne alerted the co-worker that he may be in danger. Ethically, Wayne

Accepted Answer

A) had the option of maintaining confidentiality. 
B) was required to consult a supervisor before taking this action. 
C) was required to take this action. 
D) had no basis for his action. 
A) had the option of maintaining confidentiality. 
B) was required to consult a supervisor before taking this action. 
C) was required to take this action. 
D) had no basis for his action.

Question 18

Define empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence. How are they important in developing a positive therapeutic alliance?

Accepted Answer

Empathy is the ability to understand and

Question 19

Identify at least five procedures or interventions that a clinician might use to promote rapport.

Accepted Answer

1. Active listening: The clinician can d

Question 20

A 30-year-old African American female says she would feel most comfortable with a clinician of similar age and background. To enhance the therapeutic alliance, it would be best to

Accepted Answer

A) pair her with an older African American counselor to minimize transference. 
B) assign her to a clinician who specializes in her presenting problem, regardless of other factors. 
C) assign her to a clinician who is very different than she to gently challenge her assumptions and stereotypes. 
D) honor her request as closely as possible. 
A) pair her with an older African American counselor to minimize transference. 
B) assign her to a clinician who specializes in her presenting problem, regardless of other factors. 
C) assign her to a clinician who is very different than she to gently challenge her assumptions and stereotypes. 
D) honor her request as closely as possible.

Identify at least six areas that might be covered in an intake interview.

Paul, a talented carpenter, agreed to build bookcases for his therapist's office. Is this agreement ethical?

Describe five specific areas of clinician competency from those listed on pages 14-15 that you would like to develop in yourself. Explain why you chose each of these five areas, drawing on information from the text, your career goals, and your knowledge of yourself.

During their first session, Malia explained the expectations and responsibilities of both the client and clinician to her client. This is an example of

Which of the following is NOT an outcome of establishing a positive therapeutic alliance?

The "B" in the BETA model represents change theories that emphasize

Name at least four considerations clinicians should address when formulating questions

Which theoretical orientation is the most effective overall?

Discuss important considerations of these ethical topics and provide an example of each: (1) do no harm, (2) confidentiality, (3) duty to warn, (4) dual relationships.

Describe three aspects of cultural competency.

A distinguishing characteristic of a sound therapeutic alliance is

What are the salient psychological issues for each member of the Diaz family?

Identify five characteristics of effective therapeutic relationships and briefly define each.

Clients attribute a large portion of the change they experience in treatment to extratherapeutic factors. Explain the meaning of this statement and discuss its implications for clinicians.

The "A" in the BETA model represents change theories that emphasize

Name three ways that a clinician can maximize the positive influence of client background and personal qualities.

Wayne, a mental health therapist, was convinced that his client intended to assault a co-worker. Wayne alerted the co-worker that he may be in danger. Ethically, Wayne

Define empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence. How are they important in developing a positive therapeutic alliance?

Identify at least five procedures or interventions that a clinician might use to promote rapport.

A 30-year-old African American female says she would feel most comfortable with a clinician of similar age and background. To enhance the therapeutic alliance, it would be best to

Overview of Background-Focused Treatment Systems

Sigmund Freud and Classic Psychoanalysis

Alfred Adler and Individual Psychology

Post- and Neo-Freudians: Analytical Psychology, Ego Psychology, Object Relations, and Self Psychology

Brief Psychodynamic Therapy

Overview of Emotion-Focused Treatment Systems

Carl Rogers and Person-Centered Counseling

Existential Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Emerging Approaches Emphasizing Emotions and Sensations

Overview of Thought-Focused Treatment Systems

Albert Ellis and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Aaron Beck and Cognitive Therapy

Overview of Action-Focused Treatment Systems

Behavior Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Reality Therapy

Family and Couples Therapy

Integrative Therapies

Solidifying Understanding of Treatment Systems

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Exam 1: Contexts of Effective Treatment

Identify at least six areas that might be covered in an intake interview.

Paul, a talented carpenter, agreed to build bookcases for his therapist's office. Is this agreement ethical?

Describe five specific areas of clinician competency from those listed on pages 14-15 that you would like to develop in yourself. Explain why you chose each of these five areas, drawing on information from the text, your career goals, and your knowledge of yourself.

During their first session, Malia explained the expectations and responsibilities of both the client and clinician to her client. This is an example of

Which of the following is NOT an outcome of establishing a positive therapeutic alliance?

The "B" in the BETA model represents change theories that emphasize

Name at least four considerations clinicians should address when formulating questions

Which theoretical orientation is the most effective overall?

Discuss important considerations of these ethical topics and provide an example of each: (1) do no harm, (2) confidentiality, (3) duty to warn, (4) dual relationships.

Describe three aspects of cultural competency.

A distinguishing characteristic of a sound therapeutic alliance is

What are the salient psychological issues for each member of the Diaz family?

Identify five characteristics of effective therapeutic relationships and briefly define each.

Clients attribute a large portion of the change they experience in treatment to extratherapeutic factors. Explain the meaning of this statement and discuss its implications for clinicians.

The "A" in the BETA model represents change theories that emphasize

Name three ways that a clinician can maximize the positive influence of client background and personal qualities.

Wayne, a mental health therapist, was convinced that his client intended to assault a co-worker. Wayne alerted the co-worker that he may be in danger. Ethically, Wayne

Define empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence. How are they important in developing a positive therapeutic alliance?

Identify at least five procedures or interventions that a clinician might use to promote rapport.

A 30-year-old African American female says she would feel most comfortable with a clinician of similar age and background. To enhance the therapeutic alliance, it would be best to

Overview of Background-Focused Treatment Systems

Sigmund Freud and Classic Psychoanalysis

Alfred Adler and Individual Psychology

Post- and Neo-Freudians: Analytical Psychology, Ego Psychology, Object Relations, and Self Psychology

Brief Psychodynamic Therapy

Overview of Emotion-Focused Treatment Systems

Carl Rogers and Person-Centered Counseling

Existential Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Emerging Approaches Emphasizing Emotions and Sensations

Overview of Thought-Focused Treatment Systems

Albert Ellis and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Aaron Beck and Cognitive Therapy

Overview of Action-Focused Treatment Systems

Behavior Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Reality Therapy

Family and Couples Therapy

Integrative Therapies

Solidifying Understanding of Treatment Systems

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