Deck 3: Characteristics of the Effective Counselor

Question 1

A commonly term related to the trait of genuineness in the realm of counseling is . It refers to having one's feelings, thoughts, and actions all exist in sync.

A) conscientiousness
B) confluence
C) congruence
D) candor

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Albert Ellis is most known for his theory of:

A) transactional analysis (TA).
B) client-­‐centered therapy.
C) gestalt therapy.
D) Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).

Answer 2

D

Question 3

positive regard is the acceptance of a client with no strings attached.

A) Unequivocal
B) Unconditional
C) Unmitigated
D) Unqualified

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The Indivisible Self model includes all but which factors?

A) compromised self
B) creative self
C) coping self
D) social self

Question 5

Emotional intelligence is the ability to monitor:

A) the emotions of another.
B) one's own emotions.
C) how one's cognitions impact one's emotions.
D) how one's behaviors impact one's emotions.

Question 6

Salvadore Minuchin's way of "joining" with clients can be described as his:

A) way of being empathic.
B) ability to show unconditional positive regard.
C) way of being competent.
D) "It" factor.

Question 7

Tiffany, a beginning counselor in a very early session feels "put off" by the seemingly angry response of a client to her question. Based on concepts of the "real relationship" and genuineness, what should Tiffany do?

A) It is essential for Tiffany to share her feelings with the client.
B) It may be wise for Tiffany to monitor her feelings and see if they persist prior to saying anything.
C) Tiffany probably should refer this client to another treatment provider.
D) Tiffany should share her feelings, but tell the client that she hopes to build a relationship with her.

Question 8

Fabio enters a conference room filled with therapists, mental health professionals, and counselors of every background, ethnicity, race, and area of practice. It is safe to assume that approximately percent of the people whom Fabio sees have, themselves, been in counseling or therapy.

A) 15
B) 25
C) 55
D) 85

Question 9

With regards to the Indivisible Self model, spirituality is contained in the category of the self.

A) creative
B) coping
C) essential
D) coping

Question 10

Whereas evidence-­‐based practice has taken on some importance over the years, research seems to show that there are a number of in counseling that seem to be even more important than evidence-­‐based practice when looking at client outcomes.

A) theoretical constructs
B) specific treatments
C) common factors
D) psychotropic medications

Question 11

In the text, which factor is not listed as an aspect of the working alliance?

A) Empathy
B) Competence
C) Wellness
D) Genuineness

Question 12

The unconscious "placement" of thoughts and feelings by the therapist onto the client is best known as:

A) projection.
B) counter-­‐projection.
C) transference.
D) countertransference .

Question 13

Empathy can be best described as:

A) listening.
B) reflecting.
C) listening, and then giving advice.
D) understanding the inner world of another person.

Question 14

When examining common factor research, it seems that is one of the most crucial factors in creating client change.

A) the ability to give good advice
B) being a good Socratic questioner
C) building a working alliance
D) never engaging in self-­‐disclosure

Question 15

In the text, which factor is not listed as an aspect of the ability to delivering one's theoretical approach?

A) Compatibility with and belief in your theory
B) The "It" factor
C) Cognitive complexity
D) Competence

Question 16

Evidence-­‐based practice is:

A) the assessment of client readiness for change.
B) showing evidence that what you did worked.
C) showing evidence that the theoretical perspective you use works.
D) the matching of empirically supported treatment methodologies with presenting problems.

Question 17

In D'Andrea and Daniels' "Respectful" Counseling Model, the "C" stands for challenges.

A) competence
B) caring
C) chronological
D) charisma

Question 18

Tyrone is a rehabilitation counselor in Cincinnati. Having lost his own leg, he frequently says "knock on wood" and taps his prosthetic leg. His clients never fail to laugh, despite the fact that they themselves have a disability. Tyrone's tapping of his "wooden leg" is an example of his:

A) therapeutic charisma.
B) chronological disposition.
C) "Me Factor."
D) "It Factor."

Question 19

Eysenck's studies on the effectiveness of counseling and psychotherapy were:

A) methodologically flawed.
B) suggested that two-­‐thirds of neurotic patients would improve over time even if not in counseling.
C) challenged by later studies that showed counseling and psychotherapy to be effective
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 20

The relationship between empathy and acceptance can best be described as:

A) reciprocal.
B) ancillary.
C) independent.
D) negatively correlated.

Question 21

Gelso (2009) suggests that in counseling there is an ongoing "real relationship" related to the client's ability to see the therapist realistically.

Question 22

More than any attribute, empathy, has been empirically shown to be the critical element in building a successful working alliance with the client.

Question 23

The "it factor" refers to Rogers' premise of living a self-­‐actualized lifestyle.

Question 24

With respect to multicultural counseling, clients from nondominant groups are frequently misdiagnosed, attend counseling at lower rates, terminate counseling more quickly, and find counseling less helpful.

Question 25

Open-­‐mindedness, being empathic, being self-­‐aware, and viewing things from multiple perspectives all components of:

A) cognitive complexity.
B) therapeutic intricacy.
C) theoretical multiplicity.
D) psychological convolution.

Question 26

As per ACAs ethical code, which is not an area of competence counselors should monitor?

A) Practicing within your specialty areas
B) One's effectiveness
C) Refraining from services when physically or emotionally impaired
D) Assuring membership in ACA

Question 27

Greta adheres to and believes in an Adlerian approach to conducting therapy. Lately, she has been questioning some aspects of the approach. Relative to cognitive complexity, one might suggest that Greta:

A) does not yet have the ability to think for herself.
B) is being too self-­‐critical.
C) is engaging in self-­‐reflection.
D) is obligated to consult with others according to ACA standards.

Question 28

The "RESPECTFULL" acronym has to do with the importance of showing empathy to your clients.

Question 29

When working with clients, a counselor has (of) theories to choose from.

A) several dozen
B) hundreds
C) thousands
D) approximately 60

Question 30

Which noted theorist advocated for analytic neutrality in sessions so that clients could project their unconscious issues onto the therapist?

A) Sigmund Freud
B) Salvador Minuchin
C) Albert Ellis
D) Michael White

Question 31

Fewer than 25% of all professional helpers have participated in their own counseling.

Question 32

A counselor who wants to remain competent and feels the need to engage in activities to remain so might be described as having a professional

A) thirst.
B) need.
C) mission.
D) perspective.

Question 33

Relative to the factor "compatibility with and belief in a theory," which is not true?

A) It probably doesn't matter which theory you pick to practice, as long as it fits you in some manner.
B) Helpers are probably attracted to theories with which they find comfortable, interesting, and attractive.
C) If you believe in a theory, you are more likely to have positive client outcomes.
D) There are specific theories that are, in virtually every clinical case, superior to others.

Question 34

The ACA ethics code suggests that it is not reasonable to refrain from offering services if a counselor is impaired because the client will be more harmed by the fracture in the relationship.

Question 35

Breaks in the counselor/counselee relationship can effectively be described as:

A) differences of opinion.
B) fault lines.
C) therapeutic disintegration.
D) ruptures.

Question 36

Counselor stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious traumatization, and unfinished psychological issues rarely can hinder the counselor's ability to have a working alliance.

Question 37

Which area of competence is not listed in ACA's ethical code?

A) receiving weekly supervision from another treatment provider
B) practicing only in one's specialty areas
C) accepting employment for positions for which one is qualified
D) monitoring one's effectiveness and knowing when to consult

Question 38

Counseling students and counselors in general all need to attend to their own wellness by embracing a wellness perspective if they are to be effective counselors.

Question 39

In contrast to many therapies, the rational-­‐emotive behavioral therapy approach does not promote acceptance of the client as an important attribute.