Deck 3: Counseling-Process

Question 1

Which of the following socioeconomic factor could affect the outcome of therapeutic counseling? Choose all that apply.

A)Lack of transportation
B)Lack of intrinsic motivation
C)Lack of positive cultural norms for entering therapy
D)None of the above

Answer 1

Lack of transportation
Lack of positive cultural norms for entering therapy

Question 2

There are five types of psychotherapeutic alliances. Pick two from the list below.

A)I-You relationships, Nonworking alliance
B)Transpersonal relationships, I-You relationships
C)Working alliances, You relationships
D)Reparative relationships, Inter-transpersonal relationships

Answer 2

Transpersonal relationships, I-You relationships

Question 3

Treatment via multimodal therapy begins with a comprehensive assessment of seven areas. The questions and scales are used to identify both ________ and ___________.

A)Concerns and mental health
B)Strength and problem areas
C)Philosophies and beliefs
D)None of the above

Answer 3

Strength and problem areas

Question 4

In multimodal therapy, people seem to respond best to interventions that target their __________________?

A)Preferred modalities
B)Personality style
C)Strengths
D)Areas of concern

Question 5

______________ and ____________ are two useful techniques associated with multimodal therapy.

A)Asking questions and listening
B)Imagery and insight
C)Bridging and tracking
D)None of the above

Question 6

In the BASIC ID acronym in multimodal therapy, what does the first "I" represent?

A)Ideas
B)Identify
C)Imagery
D)I don't know

Question 7

Gestalt therapy may seem to be a sound approach for many people who seek treatment because they no longer have a sense of joy. Gestalt therapy is also well-suited for ____________?

A)People with several mental health disorders
B)People with eating disorders
C)People with schizophrenia
D)People with mental retardation

Question 8

Language plays an important part in Gestalt therapy, particularly the use of _____ and _______ questions.

A)Reactive and thoughtful
B)Useful and nonsense
C)What and How
D)Questions are not used in Gestalt Therapy

Question 9

In person-centered counseling, both ______________ and ________________ are vital.

A)Intervention strategies and therapeutic alliance
B)Goals and therapeutic alliance
C)Behavior and thought patterns
D)All of the above

Question 10

In person-centered therapy, what does the clinician do?

A)Help clients with distorted thinking
B)Create an environment that allows people to trust themselves
C)Create behavioral interventions for the client to work on at home
D)Interpret dreams, fantasies, and imagery.

Question 11

The fundamental goal of existential therapy is helping people find _________, _____________, and ___________ in their lives.

A)Value, meaning, and purpose
B)Value, fulfillment, and meaning
C)Hope, happiness, and structure
D)Contentment, fulfillment, and happiness

Question 12

In cognitive therapy, __________and __________ cognitions are steps toward a less distorted way of thinking.

A)Recognizing and mapping
B)Understanding and focusing on
C)Disputing and replacing
D)None of the above

Question 13

In cognitive therapy, sessions are carefully planned and structured to maximize their ________ and __________.

A)Impact and efficiency
B)Goals and direction
C)Fairness and accuracy
D)A and C

Question 14

Judith Beck, a leading cognitive therapist, has recommended 10 procedures for an initial session. Which one of the answers below is not one of these procedures?

A)Establish a meaningful agenda
B)Identify and review presenting problems
C)Lead the client in a series of free associations
D)Establish goals

Question 15

Before cognitive therapists move forward with interventions, they take the time to develop a _______________.

A)Hypothesis
B)Case formulation
C)Outline of interventions
D)Time line of treatment

Question 16

In behavior therapy, the first step in changing a behavior is describing that behavior in terms that are _________ and ___________.

A)Understandable and obtainable
B)Specific and measurable
C)Open and reliable
D)Both B and C

Question 17

In behavioral therapy, once the problem behaviors have been clearly described, a baseline can be obtained, reflecting the severity and frequency of the behaviors before treatment. What do both the client and clinician need to decide?

A)How to measure the behavior
B)Ways to record the measurement
C)How the client feels about the behavior
D)Both A and B