Exam 12: Feminist Therapy

What do the four feminist philosophies (liberal,cultural,radical,and socialist feminism)have in common?

An andocentric theory uses female-oriented constructs to draw conclusions about human nature.

Which of these statements is not true about lesbian feminism?

Historically,feminist psychotherapy groups were a vehicle for consciousness-raising.

Empowerment is a central tenet of feminist psychotherapy.

Which of the following feminist principles recognizes the importance of working against oppression and discrimination on the basis of race,class,culture,religious beliefs,sexual orientation,age,and disability?

A feminist therapist generally does not expect the client to assume responsibility for making internal or external changes.

The contemporary version of feminist therapy and the multicultural and social justice approaches to counseling practice have a great deal in common.

Which of the following interventions involves a shift from "blaming the victim" to consideration of social factors in the environment that contribute to a client's problem?

From the perspective of feminist therapy,the socialization of women inevitably affects their:

Feminist group work uses a structured approach and focuses on the use of techniques.

The relational-cultural theory emphasizes the vital role:

The feminist perspectives on the development of personality:

The beginnings of feminism can be traced to the late 1800s,but it is the women's movement of the 1960s that laid the foundation for the development of feminist therapy.

Feminist therapists do not tend to engage in self-disclosure because of their concern over unduly influencing the client.

Stephanie,who believes strongly in feminist principles,is working in an agency that requires therapists to diagnose their clients using the DSM.Stephanie is likely to consider which of the following questions?

Feminist theorists consider depression a somewhat normative experience for women due to socio-political factors.

Of the following,which is not an assumption shared by the cognitive behavioral and feminist therapy approaches?

The preferred alternative to traditional diagnosis and assessment of feminist therapists is:

Which of the following feminist principles implies that what has been typically viewed as individual clients' personal problems are really socially and politically caused?