Question 1

Most helpers enter their profession with a high degree of

Accepted Answer

A) stress. 
B) idealism. 
C) frustration. 
D) depersonalization. 
E) impaired thinking. 
A) stress. 
B) idealism. 
C) frustration. 
D) depersonalization. 
E) impaired thinking. B

Question 2

According to the A-B-C theory,events cause dysfunctional thinking,feeling,and behaving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In the A-B-C Theory,the A stands for the aggravating event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

According to the text,organizations that offer practitioners _____ will decrease and prevent the risk of organizational burnout.

Accepted Answer

A) some degree of job autonomy,self-direction,and independence 
B) little or no job autonomy,but a great deal of personal autonomy 
C) flex time 
D) opportunities to travel 
A) some degree of job autonomy,self-direction,and independence 
B) little or no job autonomy,but a great deal of personal autonomy 
C) flex time 
D) opportunities to travel

Question 5

Burnout is something that tends to happen to helpers suddenly,with very little warning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is unrealistic to think that most helping professionals can manage their stress effectively;therefore,efforts should be made to avoid stressors altogether.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

By creating a positive work environment,organizations can enhance worker productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Self-monitoring is a prerequisite to using other methods of stress management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The following is true concerning burnout:

Accepted Answer

A) Burnout is something that simply happens to you suddenly. 
B) Professionals that limit themselves to one type of activity are less susceptible to burnout than those who perform a variety of tasks. 
C) The chances for burnout are less if the person is younger,impulsive,impatient,and dependent on others for approval and affection. 
D) Burnout is the result of severe,prolonged,and mismanaged stress. 
A) Burnout is something that simply happens to you suddenly. 
B) Professionals that limit themselves to one type of activity are less susceptible to burnout than those who perform a variety of tasks. 
C) The chances for burnout are less if the person is younger,impulsive,impatient,and dependent on others for approval and affection. 
D) Burnout is the result of severe,prolonged,and mismanaged stress.

Question 10

According to Ellis,it is largely our own repetition of early-indoctrinated beliefs,rather than a parent's repetition that keeps dysfunctional thinking alive within us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Our beliefs largely determine how we interpret events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The founder of REBT was Aaron Beck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Awareness is both a necessary and sufficient condition for self-change to occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is rare that a practitioner's professional work affects the quality of his or her personal life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

There has been a great deal of friction among staff members at a local community mental health agency due to policies and procedures that are widely regarded as unfair.At weekly staff meetings,an inordinate amount of time is spent discussing superficial matters,yet no time is allotted to discuss the staff's real concerns.This is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) a wise management strategy 
B) the A-B-C Theory of agency management 
C) a hidden agenda 
D) the tip of the iceberg effect 
E) both a and b 
A) a wise management strategy 
B) the A-B-C Theory of agency management 
C) a hidden agenda 
D) the tip of the iceberg effect 
E) both a and b

Question 16

According to rational emotive behavior therapy,the stress suffered by the helping professional would be the result of

Accepted Answer

A) the interpretation of events,which are seen to be more important than what occurs in reality. 
B) the reality of working in a dysfunctional environment. 
C) one's emotional state. 
D) incompetent supervisors. 
E) chaotic environments. 
A) the interpretation of events,which are seen to be more important than what occurs in reality. 
B) the reality of working in a dysfunctional environment. 
C) one's emotional state. 
D) incompetent supervisors. 
E) chaotic environments.

Question 17

Steve feels relief when a client cancels.His attendance at staff meetings is irregular and he tends to psychologically withdraw when he is there.His wife and children are also feeling the effects of his work situation since he feels overwhelmed by the demands of family life and has become indifferent to their needs.Steve is suffering from the following type of burnout:

Accepted Answer

A) physical 
B) intellectual 
C) emotional 
D) interpersonal 
A) physical 
B) intellectual 
C) emotional 
D) interpersonal

Question 18

A way of taking control over the possibility of professional burnout is to

Accepted Answer

A) look at expectations to determine whether they are realistic. 
B) find other sources of meaning besides work. 
C) focus on aspects of work that can be changed. 
D) rearrange the work schedule to reduce stress. 
E) all of the above 
A) look at expectations to determine whether they are realistic. 
B) find other sources of meaning besides work. 
C) focus on aspects of work that can be changed. 
D) rearrange the work schedule to reduce stress. 
E) all of the above

Question 19

Professionals who limit their work to one type of activity are particularly susceptible to burnout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to rational emotive behavior therapy,an irrational belief that could lead to burnout in the helping field would be the idea that

Accepted Answer

A) it is necessary for a helping professional to be loved or appreciated by every client. 
B) the helping professional must be thoroughly competent and successful in his or her job in order to feel worthwhile. 
C) it is awful and catastrophic when clients and the workplace do not meet the expectations of the helping professional. 
D) there is a right,precise,and perfect solution to human problems and it is catastrophic if that solution is not founD. 
E) all of the above 
A) it is necessary for a helping professional to be loved or appreciated by every client. 
B) the helping professional must be thoroughly competent and successful in his or her job in order to feel worthwhile. 
C) it is awful and catastrophic when clients and the workplace do not meet the expectations of the helping professional. 
D) there is a right,precise,and perfect solution to human problems and it is catastrophic if that solution is not founD. 
E) all of the above

Most helpers enter their profession with a high degree of

According to the A-B-C theory,events cause dysfunctional thinking,feeling,and behaving.

In the A-B-C Theory,the A stands for the aggravating event.

According to the text,organizations that offer practitioners _____ will decrease and prevent the risk of organizational burnout.

Burnout is something that tends to happen to helpers suddenly,with very little warning.

It is unrealistic to think that most helping professionals can manage their stress effectively;therefore,efforts should be made to avoid stressors altogether.

By creating a positive work environment,organizations can enhance worker productivity.

Self-monitoring is a prerequisite to using other methods of stress management.

The following is true concerning burnout:

According to Ellis,it is largely our own repetition of early-indoctrinated beliefs,rather than a parent's repetition that keeps dysfunctional thinking alive within us.

Our beliefs largely determine how we interpret events.

The founder of REBT was Aaron Beck.

Awareness is both a necessary and sufficient condition for self-change to occur.

It is rare that a practitioner's professional work affects the quality of his or her personal life.

According to rational emotive behavior therapy,the stress suffered by the helping professional would be the result of

A way of taking control over the possibility of professional burnout is to

Professionals who limit their work to one type of activity are particularly susceptible to burnout.

According to rational emotive behavior therapy,an irrational belief that could lead to burnout in the helping field would be the idea that

Are the Helping Professions for You

Knowing Your Values

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

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

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Exam 11: Stress,Burnout and Self-Care

Most helpers enter their profession with a high degree of

According to the A-B-C theory,events cause dysfunctional thinking,feeling,and behaving.

In the A-B-C Theory,the A stands for the aggravating event.

According to the text,organizations that offer practitioners _____ will decrease and prevent the risk of organizational burnout.

Burnout is something that tends to happen to helpers suddenly,with very little warning.

It is unrealistic to think that most helping professionals can manage their stress effectively;therefore,efforts should be made to avoid stressors altogether.

By creating a positive work environment,organizations can enhance worker productivity.

Self-monitoring is a prerequisite to using other methods of stress management.

The following is true concerning burnout:

According to Ellis,it is largely our own repetition of early-indoctrinated beliefs,rather than a parent's repetition that keeps dysfunctional thinking alive within us.

Our beliefs largely determine how we interpret events.

The founder of REBT was Aaron Beck.

Awareness is both a necessary and sufficient condition for self-change to occur.

It is rare that a practitioner's professional work affects the quality of his or her personal life.

According to rational emotive behavior therapy,the stress suffered by the helping professional would be the result of

A way of taking control over the possibility of professional burnout is to

Professionals who limit their work to one type of activity are particularly susceptible to burnout.

According to rational emotive behavior therapy,an irrational belief that could lead to burnout in the helping field would be the idea that

Are the Helping Professions for You

Knowing Your Values

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

Working With Groups

Working in the Community

Filters