Question 1

The following is a sign to watch in recognizing countertransference:

Accepted Answer

A) Being quick not to accept certain types of clients. 
B) Getting highly emotional and lost in the client's world. 
C) Feeling regularly depressed after seeing a particular client. 
D) Continually running overtime with certain clients. 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) Being quick not to accept certain types of clients. 
B) Getting highly emotional and lost in the client's world. 
C) Feeling regularly depressed after seeing a particular client. 
D) Continually running overtime with certain clients. 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 2

Every time Dan arrives at his therapist's office for a session,she runs late because the previous client seems to need extra time at the end of his sessions.Dan is livid and complains quite loudly that he is angry and wants to know why she is always running late for her appointments.You can assume that

Accepted Answer

A) he is simply manifesting transference and this needs to be processed with Dan. 
B) he is exhibiting an irrational response triggered from a past situation. 
C) his anger could be a justifiable reaction. 
D) Dan is self-centered and wants immediate attention upon his arrival to the office. 
A) he is simply manifesting transference and this needs to be processed with Dan. 
B) he is exhibiting an irrational response triggered from a past situation. 
C) his anger could be a justifiable reaction. 
D) Dan is self-centered and wants immediate attention upon his arrival to the office.

Question 3

Clients who make demands on helpers and who are unable to recognize boundaries often exhibit transference reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Resistant clients often make helpers feel incompetent and bring out their feelings of inadequacy and anger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If clients have an expectation that you will take care of them in ways that their parents never did,it probably means that

Accepted Answer

A) they are delusional. 
B) they are experiencing countertransference. 
C) they are experiencing transference. 
D) you have offered them false promises. 
A) they are delusional. 
B) they are experiencing countertransference. 
C) they are experiencing transference. 
D) you have offered them false promises.

Question 6

Clients who rely on their intellect much of the time tend to be defensive,yet those who constantly express emotions may also be using their behavior as a defense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Countertransference is an indication that a therapist has major personality problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Michael is seeking counseling because he is lonely and is looking for ways to meet people.You suggest various places to meet others,yet each suggestion is met with a "Yes,but" response.Frustrated,you sense that you are working harder than Michael to generate solutions.You should

Accepted Answer

A) tell him how frustrated and discouraged you feel. 
B) renegotiate with the client what he wants. 
C) continue to suggest other alternatives until Michael reacts positively. 
D) refer the client to another person who may offer better suggestions. 
A) tell him how frustrated and discouraged you feel. 
B) renegotiate with the client what he wants. 
C) continue to suggest other alternatives until Michael reacts positively. 
D) refer the client to another person who may offer better suggestions.

Question 9

A sign that countertransference may be occurring is when the counselor recognizes that he or she

Accepted Answer

A) is not easily irritated by the client. 
B) feels intense anger toward a person that the counselor hardly knows. 
C) allows the pain of the grieving client to be manifested. 
D) is aware that the client is typically working much harder than the counselor during the session. 
E) usually doesn't let a client run overtime unless there is a good reason for doing so. 
A) is not easily irritated by the client. 
B) feels intense anger toward a person that the counselor hardly knows. 
C) allows the pain of the grieving client to be manifested. 
D) is aware that the client is typically working much harder than the counselor during the session. 
E) usually doesn't let a client run overtime unless there is a good reason for doing so.

Question 10

Anxiety can render an intern unable to pay attention to the client;thus,interns who feel anxious should find a new professional path to follow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Self-knowledge is the helper's most basic tool in dealing effectively with transference and countertransference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Recognizing and dealing therapeutically with transference and countertransference are major concerns for most practitioners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When the Coreys discuss involuntary clients,they are always referring to court mandated clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The following is an example of a counseling situation that could lead to countertransference:

Accepted Answer

A) You have been a victim of domestic abuse and your male client discloses that he hit his wife because he couldn't get her to stop nagging him about his drinking. 
B) Your client is having problems with her 16-year-old daughter who keeps running away from home.Your own teenage daughter recently did the same thing and you are still reeling from the incident. 
C) Your client is having problems making a decision about his career.You remember having similar struggles before deciding to go into the helping field. 
D) all of the above 
A) You have been a victim of domestic abuse and your male client discloses that he hit his wife because he couldn't get her to stop nagging him about his drinking. 
B) Your client is having problems with her 16-year-old daughter who keeps running away from home.Your own teenage daughter recently did the same thing and you are still reeling from the incident. 
C) Your client is having problems making a decision about his career.You remember having similar struggles before deciding to go into the helping field. 
D) all of the above

Question 15

Barbara constantly compliments and attempts to flatter her counselor with statements such as: You're such a neat person.I'm glad that you're my counselor.You are the reason that I am feeling better.The best counselor response would be

Accepted Answer

A) I'm pleased that you see me in a positive light,but more important is the fact that you are feeling better because you are willing to work on yourself and do the things that are necessary for change. 
B) I'm glad that I'm your counselor too.We seem to have a good relationship and I seem to be helping you feel better about yourself. 
C) It's good to work with a client who appreciates my efforts. 
D) I'm sure you would work well with anyone. 
E) We make a good team. 
A) I'm pleased that you see me in a positive light,but more important is the fact that you are feeling better because you are willing to work on yourself and do the things that are necessary for change. 
B) I'm glad that I'm your counselor too.We seem to have a good relationship and I seem to be helping you feel better about yourself. 
C) It's good to work with a client who appreciates my efforts. 
D) I'm sure you would work well with anyone. 
E) We make a good team.

Question 16

Jane arrives at each weekly counseling session with a disaster.She usually starts each session with,"You won't believe what happened to me this week..." and continues with a litany of woes.The most appropriate counselor response would be:

Accepted Answer

A) You need to examine the way you thrive on chaos. 
B) You must feel overwhelmed by all those problems. 
C) Why don't you sit quietly for a moment and reflect on what is the one concern that is most pressing to you at this time. 
D) You need to look at the part you are playing in all these situations. 
E) We need to set some goals to overcome some of the adversities in your lifE. 
A) You need to examine the way you thrive on chaos. 
B) You must feel overwhelmed by all those problems. 
C) Why don't you sit quietly for a moment and reflect on what is the one concern that is most pressing to you at this time. 
D) You need to look at the part you are playing in all these situations. 
E) We need to set some goals to overcome some of the adversities in your lifE.

Question 17

If clients will not let themselves get emotionally close to you,it means that

Accepted Answer

A) they are picking up on your emotional unavailability. 
B) they have been abused as children. 
C) they have serious pathology,such as schizoid tendencies. 
D) none of the above. 
A) they are picking up on your emotional unavailability. 
B) they have been abused as children. 
C) they have serious pathology,such as schizoid tendencies. 
D) none of the above.

The following is a sign to watch in recognizing countertransference:

Clients who make demands on helpers and who are unable to recognize boundaries often exhibit transference reactions.

Resistant clients often make helpers feel incompetent and bring out their feelings of inadequacy and anger.

If clients have an expectation that you will take care of them in ways that their parents never did,it probably means that

Clients who rely on their intellect much of the time tend to be defensive,yet those who constantly express emotions may also be using their behavior as a defense.

Countertransference is an indication that a therapist has major personality problems.

Michael is seeking counseling because he is lonely and is looking for ways to meet people.You suggest various places to meet others,yet each suggestion is met with a "Yes,but" response.Frustrated,you sense that you are working harder than Michael to generate solutions.You should

A sign that countertransference may be occurring is when the counselor recognizes that he or she

Anxiety can render an intern unable to pay attention to the client;thus,interns who feel anxious should find a new professional path to follow.

Self-knowledge is the helper's most basic tool in dealing effectively with transference and countertransference.

Recognizing and dealing therapeutically with transference and countertransference are major concerns for most practitioners.

When the Coreys discuss involuntary clients,they are always referring to court mandated clients.

The following is an example of a counseling situation that could lead to countertransference:

Barbara constantly compliments and attempts to flatter her counselor with statements such as: You're such a neat person.I'm glad that you're my counselor.You are the reason that I am feeling better.The best counselor response would be

Jane arrives at each weekly counseling session with a disaster.She usually starts each session with,"You won't believe what happened to me this week..." and continues with a litany of woes.The most appropriate counselor response would be:

If clients will not let themselves get emotionally close to you,it means that

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Exam 4: Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

The following is a sign to watch in recognizing countertransference:

Clients who make demands on helpers and who are unable to recognize boundaries often exhibit transference reactions.

Resistant clients often make helpers feel incompetent and bring out their feelings of inadequacy and anger.

If clients have an expectation that you will take care of them in ways that their parents never did,it probably means that

Clients who rely on their intellect much of the time tend to be defensive,yet those who constantly express emotions may also be using their behavior as a defense.

Countertransference is an indication that a therapist has major personality problems.

Michael is seeking counseling because he is lonely and is looking for ways to meet people.You suggest various places to meet others,yet each suggestion is met with a "Yes,but" response.Frustrated,you sense that you are working harder than Michael to generate solutions.You should

A sign that countertransference may be occurring is when the counselor recognizes that he or she

Anxiety can render an intern unable to pay attention to the client;thus,interns who feel anxious should find a new professional path to follow.

Self-knowledge is the helper's most basic tool in dealing effectively with transference and countertransference.

Recognizing and dealing therapeutically with transference and countertransference are major concerns for most practitioners.

When the Coreys discuss involuntary clients,they are always referring to court mandated clients.

The following is an example of a counseling situation that could lead to countertransference:

Barbara constantly compliments and attempts to flatter her counselor with statements such as: You're such a neat person.I'm glad that you're my counselor.You are the reason that I am feeling better.The best counselor response would be

Jane arrives at each weekly counseling session with a disaster.She usually starts each session with,"You won't believe what happened to me this week..." and continues with a litany of woes.The most appropriate counselor response would be:

If clients will not let themselves get emotionally close to you,it means that

Are the Helping Professions for You

Knowing Your Values

Helper Know Thyself

The Helping Process

Theory Applied to Practice

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