Question 1

Including questions in the assessment process pertaining to a client's spirituality and religion serves which of the following purposes:

Accepted Answer

A) obtaining a preliminary indication of the relevance of spirituality and religion for the client 
B) gathering information that the helper might refer to at a later point in the helping process 
C) indicating to the client that it is acceptable to talk about religious and spiritual concerns 
D) all of the above 
A) obtaining a preliminary indication of the relevance of spirituality and religion for the client 
B) gathering information that the helper might refer to at a later point in the helping process 
C) indicating to the client that it is acceptable to talk about religious and spiritual concerns 
D) all of the above D

Question 2

When you find yourself struggling with an ethical dilemma over value differences,the best course to follow is to

Accepted Answer

A) seek consultation. 
B) trust your instincts. 
C) refer your client to another counselor. 
D) terminate your relationship with your client. 
E) both c and d. 
A) seek consultation. 
B) trust your instincts. 
C) refer your client to another counselor. 
D) terminate your relationship with your client. 
E) both c and d. A

Question 3

As a couple's therapist,it is unethical for the therapist to determine the goals of the individuals involved,with the exception of cases involving

Accepted Answer

A) infidelity and alcoholism. 
B) abuse and danger. 
C) older adults suffering from dementia. 
D) clients who ask the therapist to determine the goals. 
E) all of the abovE. 
A) infidelity and alcoholism. 
B) abuse and danger. 
C) older adults suffering from dementia. 
D) clients who ask the therapist to determine the goals. 
E) all of the abovE. B

Question 4

Before revealing your values to a client,you should ask yourself which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A) Why am I disclosing and discussing my values with my client? 
B) How will disclosing my values benefit my client? 
C) How vulnerable is my client to being unduly influenced by me? 
D) Is my client too eager to embrace my value system? 
E) All of the above 
A) Why am I disclosing and discussing my values with my client? 
B) How will disclosing my values benefit my client? 
C) How vulnerable is my client to being unduly influenced by me? 
D) Is my client too eager to embrace my value system? 
E) All of the above

Question 5

Today the major American mental health professional associations,except for the American Psychological Association,have affirmed that homosexuality is not a mental illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

At times,it is useful for helpers to expose their values to clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The matter of parental consent in working with minors varies from state to state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the options below are unhealthy possible outcomes when therapists impose their own values?

Accepted Answer

A) triangulation 
B) collusion 
C) alignment 
D) all of the above 
E) a and b only 
A) triangulation 
B) collusion 
C) alignment 
D) all of the above 
E) a and b only

Question 9

It is useful for female clients to explore and evaluate cultural messages they received about gender-role expectations;however,it is less useful for male clients since it is unlikely that they were oppressed growing up on the basis of their gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Joe,age 13,has been acting out since his mother moved her boyfriend into the house a few months ago.Marge is angry with his reaction since she has been divorced for five years and thinks that she has a right to a life of her own.Joe has indicated that he feels misplaced by her boyfriend and wants to live with his father.Marge and Joe came to the counseling center to deal with her frustration and guilt regarding the situation.It would be best to start with the following:

Accepted Answer

A) Talk to the mother about her selfishness concerning meeting her own needs at the expense of her son's feelings. 
B) Confront Joe about his acting-out behavior and ask what he might do to make the situation with his mother healthier. 
C) Act as a mediator,giving each of them a chance to share their thoughts,and seeking empathy from both sides so a decision can be made for the benefit of all concerned. 
D) Self-disclose an experience in which you had to make a decision that produced frustration and guilt. 
E) Assure the mother that she has no need to feel guilty. 
A) Talk to the mother about her selfishness concerning meeting her own needs at the expense of her son's feelings. 
B) Confront Joe about his acting-out behavior and ask what he might do to make the situation with his mother healthier. 
C) Act as a mediator,giving each of them a chance to share their thoughts,and seeking empathy from both sides so a decision can be made for the benefit of all concerned. 
D) Self-disclose an experience in which you had to make a decision that produced frustration and guilt. 
E) Assure the mother that she has no need to feel guilty.

Question 11

_____ would not look at the husband when talking about making decisions and look at the wife when talking about home matters and rearing children.

Accepted Answer

A) Nonsexist family therapists 
B) Sex therapists 
C) Sexist family therapists 
D) Intelligent therapists 
A) Nonsexist family therapists 
B) Sex therapists 
C) Sexist family therapists 
D) Intelligent therapists

Question 12

In cases in which clients are considering abortion,counselors can be charged with negligence when they

Accepted Answer

A) do not act with skill and withhold relevant information or provide inaccurate information. 
B) do not refer a client when they are not competent to work in this area. 
C) make an inadequate referral. 
D) all of the above 
E) a and b only 
A) do not act with skill and withhold relevant information or provide inaccurate information. 
B) do not refer a client when they are not competent to work in this area. 
C) make an inadequate referral. 
D) all of the above 
E) a and b only

Question 13

No one is exempt from the influence of negative societal stereotyping,prejudice,and even hatefulness toward LGB people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lucinda is seeking help to determine whether she should remain in a stagnant relationship.Her counselor should

Accepted Answer

A) take an authoritative stance and tell her what to do. 
B) help Lucinda examine her options carefully before making a decision. 
C) reveal her own values about relationships with the hope of persuading Lucinda to adopt her values. 
D) both a and c 
A) take an authoritative stance and tell her what to do. 
B) help Lucinda examine her options carefully before making a decision. 
C) reveal her own values about relationships with the hope of persuading Lucinda to adopt her values. 
D) both a and c

Question 15

There should be _____instances where you would have to tell clients that you could not work with them because you do not agree with their value system.

Accepted Answer

A) no 
B) very few 
C) some 
D) many 
A) no 
B) very few 
C) some 
D) many

Question 16

Working with lesbian,gay,and bisexual (LGB) individuals often presents a challenge to helpers who hold_____ values.

Accepted Answer

A) ethical 
B) conservative 
C) liberal 
D) democratic 
E) none of the above 
A) ethical 
B) conservative 
C) liberal 
D) democratic 
E) none of the above

Question 17

Assuming that remaining married would be the best choice for a female client in an unsatisfying marriage is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) sound clinical judgment. 
B) high moral standards. 
C) bias. 
D) irrational thinking. 
A) sound clinical judgment. 
B) high moral standards. 
C) bias. 
D) irrational thinking.

Question 18

The helper's value system has a crucial influence on

Accepted Answer

A) the formulation and definition of the problems that helpers see in a family. 
B) the goals and plans for therapy. 
C) the direction the therapy takes. 
D) all of the above. 
A) the formulation and definition of the problems that helpers see in a family. 
B) the goals and plans for therapy. 
C) the direction the therapy takes. 
D) all of the above.

Question 19

The Association for Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC) has developed a set of specific competencies.The main purpose of these competencies is

Accepted Answer

A) to help trainees examine their personal biases and values regarding lesbian,gay,bisexual,and transgender individuals. 
B) to persuade trainees to abandon their religious beliefs since most religions frown upon homosexuality. 
C) To empower LGBT clients to become competent advocates for LGBT issues. 
D) To train clinicians who identify themselves as LGBT to counsel heterosexual clients. 
A) to help trainees examine their personal biases and values regarding lesbian,gay,bisexual,and transgender individuals. 
B) to persuade trainees to abandon their religious beliefs since most religions frown upon homosexuality. 
C) To empower LGBT clients to become competent advocates for LGBT issues. 
D) To train clinicians who identify themselves as LGBT to counsel heterosexual clients.

Question 20

If religion does not occupy a key place in a client's life,counselors can assume that personal spirituality is not a central force either.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Including questions in the assessment process pertaining to a client's spirituality and religion serves which of the following purposes:

When you find yourself struggling with an ethical dilemma over value differences,the best course to follow is to

As a couple's therapist,it is unethical for the therapist to determine the goals of the individuals involved,with the exception of cases involving

Before revealing your values to a client,you should ask yourself which of the following questions?

Today the major American mental health professional associations,except for the American Psychological Association,have affirmed that homosexuality is not a mental illness.

At times,it is useful for helpers to expose their values to clients.

The matter of parental consent in working with minors varies from state to state.

Which of the options below are unhealthy possible outcomes when therapists impose their own values?

It is useful for female clients to explore and evaluate cultural messages they received about gender-role expectations;however,it is less useful for male clients since it is unlikely that they were oppressed growing up on the basis of their gender.

_____ would not look at the husband when talking about making decisions and look at the wife when talking about home matters and rearing children.

In cases in which clients are considering abortion,counselors can be charged with negligence when they

No one is exempt from the influence of negative societal stereotyping,prejudice,and even hatefulness toward LGB people.

Lucinda is seeking help to determine whether she should remain in a stagnant relationship.Her counselor should

There should be _____instances where you would have to tell clients that you could not work with them because you do not agree with their value system.

Working with lesbian,gay,and bisexual (LGB) individuals often presents a challenge to helpers who hold_____ values.

Assuming that remaining married would be the best choice for a female client in an unsatisfying marriage is an example of

The helper's value system has a crucial influence on

The Association for Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC) has developed a set of specific competencies.The main purpose of these competencies is

If religion does not occupy a key place in a client's life,counselors can assume that personal spirituality is not a central force either.

Are the Helping Professions for You

Helper Know Thyself

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

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

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Exam 2: Knowing Your Values

Including questions in the assessment process pertaining to a client's spirituality and religion serves which of the following purposes:

When you find yourself struggling with an ethical dilemma over value differences,the best course to follow is to

As a couple's therapist,it is unethical for the therapist to determine the goals of the individuals involved,with the exception of cases involving

Before revealing your values to a client,you should ask yourself which of the following questions?

Today the major American mental health professional associations,except for the American Psychological Association,have affirmed that homosexuality is not a mental illness.

At times,it is useful for helpers to expose their values to clients.

The matter of parental consent in working with minors varies from state to state.

Which of the options below are unhealthy possible outcomes when therapists impose their own values?

It is useful for female clients to explore and evaluate cultural messages they received about gender-role expectations;however,it is less useful for male clients since it is unlikely that they were oppressed growing up on the basis of their gender.

_____ would not look at the husband when talking about making decisions and look at the wife when talking about home matters and rearing children.

In cases in which clients are considering abortion,counselors can be charged with negligence when they

No one is exempt from the influence of negative societal stereotyping,prejudice,and even hatefulness toward LGB people.

Lucinda is seeking help to determine whether she should remain in a stagnant relationship.Her counselor should

There should be _____instances where you would have to tell clients that you could not work with them because you do not agree with their value system.

Working with lesbian,gay,and bisexual (LGB) individuals often presents a challenge to helpers who hold_____ values.

Assuming that remaining married would be the best choice for a female client in an unsatisfying marriage is an example of

The helper's value system has a crucial influence on

The Association for Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC) has developed a set of specific competencies.The main purpose of these competencies is

If religion does not occupy a key place in a client's life,counselors can assume that personal spirituality is not a central force either.

Are the Helping Professions for You

Helper Know Thyself

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

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