Question 1

Adlerian therapy tends to have a psycho-educational focus,a present and future orientation,and is a brief,time-limited approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Narrative therapy is based partly on examining the stories that people tell and understanding the meaning of the story.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

From a family systems perspective,being a healthy person involves

Accepted Answer

A) a sense of belonging to your family system. 
B) a sense of separateness and individuality. 
C) both a and b 
D) none of the above 
A) a sense of belonging to your family system. 
B) a sense of separateness and individuality. 
C) both a and b 
D) none of the above C

Question 4

Which is most true regarding the Coreys' theoretical orientation?

Accepted Answer

A) They subscribe to a single theory in its totality. 
B) They do not have a theory,since a theory often blocks creativity. 
C) They function within an integrative framework that they continue to modify as they practice. 
D) They define themselves as cognitive-behavior therapists who are committed to short-term interventions. 
A) They subscribe to a single theory in its totality. 
B) They do not have a theory,since a theory often blocks creativity. 
C) They function within an integrative framework that they continue to modify as they practice. 
D) They define themselves as cognitive-behavior therapists who are committed to short-term interventions.

Question 5

The WDEP model is part of solution-focused brief therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Reality therapy is based on the assumption that we are motivated to change when we determine that our behavior is not getting us what we want.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not associated with the category of experiential and relationship-oriented approaches?

Accepted Answer

A) Rational emotive behavior therapy 
B) Existential therapy 
C) Person-centered therapy 
D) Gestalt therapy 
A) Rational emotive behavior therapy 
B) Existential therapy 
C) Person-centered therapy 
D) Gestalt therapy

Question 8

In reality therapy,clients are expected to conduct an evaluation of their current behavior to determine if they want to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the name of the underlying philosophy upon which the practice of reality therapy is based?

Accepted Answer

A) critical mass theory 
B) control theory 
C) choice theory 
D) crisis theory 
E) social learning theory 
A) critical mass theory 
B) control theory 
C) choice theory 
D) crisis theory 
E) social learning theory

Question 10

Which of the following is a technique that is least likely to be used by a solution-focused brief therapist?

Accepted Answer

A) Active disputation of faulty beliefs 
B) Exception questions 
C) Scaling questions 
D) The miracle question 
E) Pre-therapy change 
A) Active disputation of faulty beliefs 
B) Exception questions 
C) Scaling questions 
D) The miracle question 
E) Pre-therapy change

Question 11

Adlerian therapists explore with clients the basic life tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are concepts associated with Adlerian therapy except for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Consciousness is the center of personality 
B) Social interest is the heart of therapy 
C) People are viewed as being creative,active,and decisional 
D) Inferiority feelings are the wellspring of creativity 
E) The WDEP model generates techniques for this theory 
A) Consciousness is the center of personality 
B) Social interest is the heart of therapy 
C) People are viewed as being creative,active,and decisional 
D) Inferiority feelings are the wellspring of creativity 
E) The WDEP model generates techniques for this theory

Question 13

Which theory most deals with childhood experiences that are reconstructed,explored,and interpreted in therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Gestalt therapy 
B) Adlerian therapy 
C) Psychoanalytic therapy 
D) Cognitive therapy 
E) None of the above 
A) Gestalt therapy 
B) Adlerian therapy 
C) Psychoanalytic therapy 
D) Cognitive therapy 
E) None of the above

Question 14

If your approach to helping puts emphasis on gaining insight,much of your time with clients will likely be spent in

Accepted Answer

A) getting clients to examine their cognitions. 
B) encouraging clients to identify and express their feelings. 
C) exploring the reasons for actions and in interpreting clients' behavior. 
D) dealing with what clients are doing now. 
A) getting clients to examine their cognitions. 
B) encouraging clients to identify and express their feelings. 
C) exploring the reasons for actions and in interpreting clients' behavior. 
D) dealing with what clients are doing now.

Question 15

The overall goal of reality therapy is:

Accepted Answer

A) to change the way clients think by a process of cognitive restructuring. 
B) to help clients find better ways to meet their needs for survival,love,power,freedom,and fun. 
C) to eliminate a self-defeating outlook on life and to acquire a more rational and tolerant philosophy. 
D) to foster social interest,help client overcome feelings of discouragement,and challenge clients' mistaken notions. 
E) to make the unconscious conscious. 
A) to change the way clients think by a process of cognitive restructuring. 
B) to help clients find better ways to meet their needs for survival,love,power,freedom,and fun. 
C) to eliminate a self-defeating outlook on life and to acquire a more rational and tolerant philosophy. 
D) to foster social interest,help client overcome feelings of discouragement,and challenge clients' mistaken notions. 
E) to make the unconscious conscious.

Question 16

A key contribution of solution-focused brief therapy is moving away from what is wrong with a person to emphasizing creative possibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The person-centered approach pays most attention to

Accepted Answer

A) interpretation. 
B) diagnosis. 
C) directive techniques. 
D) active listening. 
E) questioning and probing for information. 
A) interpretation. 
B) diagnosis. 
C) directive techniques. 
D) active listening. 
E) questioning and probing for information.

Question 18

For psychoanalytically oriented therapists,both transference and countertransference are central aspects in the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Of the following,the theory that has contributed the most to an understanding of the role and meaning of death and the creative aspects of being alone and choosing for oneself is

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive therapy. 
B) reality therapy. 
C) existential therapy. 
D) psychoanalytic therapy. 
E) Algerian therapy. 
A) cognitive therapy. 
B) reality therapy. 
C) existential therapy. 
D) psychoanalytic therapy. 
E) Algerian therapy.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a contribution of behavior therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Assessment and diagnosis are tied to treatment planning. 
B) It emphasizes research into and assessment of techniques used,thus providing accountability. 
C) Behavioral approaches can be integrated into counseling with culturally diverse client populations. 
D) It is a short-term approach that has wide applicability. 
E) This approach makes the therapy process relationship-centered rather than technique centered. 
A) Assessment and diagnosis are tied to treatment planning. 
B) It emphasizes research into and assessment of techniques used,thus providing accountability. 
C) Behavioral approaches can be integrated into counseling with culturally diverse client populations. 
D) It is a short-term approach that has wide applicability. 
E) This approach makes the therapy process relationship-centered rather than technique centered.

Adlerian therapy tends to have a psycho-educational focus,a present and future orientation,and is a brief,time-limited approach.

Narrative therapy is based partly on examining the stories that people tell and understanding the meaning of the story.

From a family systems perspective,being a healthy person involves

Which is most true regarding the Coreys' theoretical orientation?

The WDEP model is part of solution-focused brief therapy.

Reality therapy is based on the assumption that we are motivated to change when we determine that our behavior is not getting us what we want.

Which of the following is not associated with the category of experiential and relationship-oriented approaches?

In reality therapy,clients are expected to conduct an evaluation of their current behavior to determine if they want to change.

What is the name of the underlying philosophy upon which the practice of reality therapy is based?

Which of the following is a technique that is least likely to be used by a solution-focused brief therapist?

Adlerian therapists explore with clients the basic life tasks.

All of the following are concepts associated with Adlerian therapy except for which of the following?

Which theory most deals with childhood experiences that are reconstructed,explored,and interpreted in therapy?

If your approach to helping puts emphasis on gaining insight,much of your time with clients will likely be spent in

The overall goal of reality therapy is:

A key contribution of solution-focused brief therapy is moving away from what is wrong with a person to emphasizing creative possibilities.

The person-centered approach pays most attention to

For psychoanalytically oriented therapists,both transference and countertransference are central aspects in the relationship.

Of the following,the theory that has contributed the most to an understanding of the role and meaning of death and the creative aspects of being alone and choosing for oneself is

Which of the following is not a contribution of behavior therapy?

Are the Helping Professions for You

Knowing Your Values

Helper Know Thyself

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

The Helping Process

Understanding Diversity

Ethical Legal Issues Facing Helpers

Managing Boundary Issues

Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork Supervision

Stress,Burnout and Self-Care

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

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Exam 6: Theory Applied to Practice

Adlerian therapy tends to have a psycho-educational focus,a present and future orientation,and is a brief,time-limited approach.

Narrative therapy is based partly on examining the stories that people tell and understanding the meaning of the story.

From a family systems perspective,being a healthy person involves

Which is most true regarding the Coreys' theoretical orientation?

The WDEP model is part of solution-focused brief therapy.

Reality therapy is based on the assumption that we are motivated to change when we determine that our behavior is not getting us what we want.

Which of the following is not associated with the category of experiential and relationship-oriented approaches?

In reality therapy,clients are expected to conduct an evaluation of their current behavior to determine if they want to change.

What is the name of the underlying philosophy upon which the practice of reality therapy is based?

Which of the following is a technique that is least likely to be used by a solution-focused brief therapist?

Adlerian therapists explore with clients the basic life tasks.

All of the following are concepts associated with Adlerian therapy except for which of the following?

Which theory most deals with childhood experiences that are reconstructed,explored,and interpreted in therapy?

If your approach to helping puts emphasis on gaining insight,much of your time with clients will likely be spent in

The overall goal of reality therapy is:

A key contribution of solution-focused brief therapy is moving away from what is wrong with a person to emphasizing creative possibilities.

The person-centered approach pays most attention to

For psychoanalytically oriented therapists,both transference and countertransference are central aspects in the relationship.

Of the following,the theory that has contributed the most to an understanding of the role and meaning of death and the creative aspects of being alone and choosing for oneself is

Which of the following is not a contribution of behavior therapy?

Are the Helping Professions for You

Knowing Your Values

Helper Know Thyself

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

The Helping Process

Understanding Diversity

Ethical Legal Issues Facing Helpers

Managing Boundary Issues

Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork Supervision

Stress,Burnout and Self-Care

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

Filters