Question 1

Being an integrated person

Accepted Answer

A)   is an ideal to strive for that is almost never achieved.
B)   means that you recognize the many and varied aspects of your being and accept both positive and negative sides.
C)   was a goal that many people tried to achieve in the 1970's, but is no longer considered realistic.
D)   is a concept that is only applicable to those who embrace integrative theories of counseling. B

Question 2

Unless you have identified your own __________, you may be constantly triggered by the stories of your clients.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​healed psychological wounds
B)   ​sources of vulnerability and completely worked through them healing all wounds
C)   ​sources of strength and psychological health
D)   ​sources of vulnerability and to some extent worked through experiences that may have left you psychologically wounded D

Question 3

According to Erikson, during the late adulthood stage, in which the task to be accomplished is integrity versus despair, the older adults who have succeeded in achieving ego integrity would NOT

Accepted Answer

A)   accept that they have been productive and have coped with whatever failures they faced.
B)   concentrate on what they have not done, and yearn for another chance to live in a different way.
C)   tend to integrate their past experiences with current realities.
D)   necessarily welcome the notion of death, but view it as an inevitable part of the life cycle. B

Question 4

Family rules include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   myths.
B)   secrets.
C)   injunctions.
D)   no rules.

Question 5

__________ is a term used in family therapy to refer to emotional barriers that protect and enhance the integrity of members of a system.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Family rules
B)   ​Self-exploration
C)   ​Self-understanding
D)   ​Boundaries

Question 6

In The Human Odyssey: Navigating the Twelve Stages of Life, Thomas Armstrong (2007) maintains that ​every stage of life is equally significant and necessary for the welfare of humanity. Each stage of life has its own unique gift to contribute to the world. Briefly describe and explain 2-3 of these "gifts."

Accepted Answer

The answer of In The Human Odyssey: Navigating the Twelve...

Question 7

Erikson's model is holistic and is based on a psychosocial perspective. Explain his psychosocial theory and demonstrate some of its advantages and possible disadvantages.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Erikson's model is holistic and is based...

Question 8

__________ is a state of psychological separateness from one's family.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Transference
B)   ​Unfinished business
C)   ​Individuation
D)   ​Family rules

Question 9

As helpers begin to practice counseling, it is likely that many of them will become aware that they are taking on a profession role that:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​resembles their parents unhealthy relationship skills.
B)   ​resembles the role of a counselor they saw in a movie with unhealthy relationships.
C)   ​resembles the role they played in their family.
D)   ​does not resemble the role they played in their family.

Question 10

__________ is emotional-behavioral reactions toward a client that originated from some part of the helper's life​.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Countertransference
B)   ​Transference
C)   ​Family of origin
D)   ​Family structure

Question 11

Nancy, a high school senior, feels pressured by her parents to pursue a nursing degree right after graduation; however, she is uncertain about her future direction. She recently started dating, has developed new friendships, and would like to postpone college to see what it's like to have a life. Nancy is working on which of Erikson's developmental tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intimacy versus isolation
B)   Industry versus inferiority
C)   Initiative versus guilt
D)   Identity versus identity confusion

Question 12

As an abused child, Robin made the early decision that anger was a useless emotion and that she would never allow herself to feel angry. Robin is presently going into the counseling field and realizes that her denial of anger will

Accepted Answer

A)   make it easier for clients to express their anger constructively.
B)   contribute to trust on the part of her clients, since she never expresses negative reactions to anything.
C)   make it difficult for her to allow clients to express their anger and deal constructively with it.
D)   help create a positive climate for the client who fears anger.

Question 13

Identifying and ​resolving __________ related to your family of origin is essential if you hope to establish relationships that do not repeat negative patterns of interaction.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​boundaries
B)   ​individuation
C)   ​unfinished business
D)   ​self-discipline

Question 14

While growing up, Patrick was told to always be appropriate, be perfect, and do his best. Now as an adult, Patrick is rigid socially and devotes most of his energy to his work. Consequently, his wife has threatened to leave him. Patrick is seeking counseling in order to save his marriage. As a counselor, you recognize that his early childhood rules

Accepted Answer

A)   were impossible for him to escape and Patrick had no choice but to accept them.
B)   need to be given up so that Patrick can mend his relationship with his wife.
C)   can be transformed into something useful and functional.
D)   were dysfunctional and he needs to confront his parents about their behavior

Question 15

Phyllis, a 35-year-old housewife and mother, has returned to college. Her educational experiences have led her to broaden her view of sex roles, although she still feels unsure of herself. Her counselor might conclude that her sex-role foundation is confused and she may have not formed a healthy picture of appropriate feminine behavior during her

Accepted Answer

A)   middle childhood.
B)   preschool age.
C)   early childhood.
D)   adolescence.

Question 16

The concept of individuation and separation from one's family can easily lead to conflicts in one's family relationships in some cultures.​ Briefly describe the reason's for these conflicts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The concept of individuation and separation from...

Question 17

__________ are characterized by closed communication, by the poor self-esteem of one or both parents, and by rigid patterns.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Transferences
B)   ​Family secrets
C)   ​Functional families
D)   ​Dysfunctional families

Question 18

To a large extent, an individual's current life is the result of earlier choices. Explain why.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of To a large extent, an individual's current...

Question 19

Erikson's model of the stages of human growth and development contends that there is a crisis to be resolved.​ Define "crisis" and explain the crises of 2-3 developmental stages.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Erikson's model of the stages of human...

Question 20

A major problem of the generativity versus stagnation stage can be

Accepted Answer

A)   slipping into secure but stale ways of being and failing to take advantage of opportunities for enriching life.
B)   withdrawal from taking an active stance toward life due to guilt over life's failures.
C)   dealing with separation from the family system and establishing an identity based on one's own experiences.
D)   lack of initiative in establishing and maintaining social relationships.

Exam 2: Helper Know Thyself

Being an integrated person

Unless you have identified your own __________, you may be constantly triggered by the stories of your clients.

According to Erikson, during the late adulthood stage, in which the task to be accomplished is integrity versus despair, the older adults who have succeeded in achieving ego integrity would NOT

Family rules include all of the following EXCEPT

__________ is a term used in family therapy to refer to emotional barriers that protect and enhance the integrity of members of a system.

Erikson's model is holistic and is based on a psychosocial perspective. Explain his psychosocial theory and demonstrate some of its advantages and possible disadvantages.

__________ is a state of psychological separateness from one's family.

As helpers begin to practice counseling, it is likely that many of them will become aware that they are taking on a profession role that:

__________ is emotional-behavioral reactions toward a client that originated from some part of the helper's life.

As an abused child, Robin made the early decision that anger was a useless emotion and that she would never allow herself to feel angry. Robin is presently going into the counseling field and realizes that her denial of anger will

Identifying and resolving __________ related to your family of origin is essential if you hope to establish relationships that do not repeat negative patterns of interaction.

The concept of individuation and separation from one's family can easily lead to conflicts in one's family relationships in some cultures. Briefly describe the reason's for these conflicts.

__________ are characterized by closed communication, by the poor self-esteem of one or both parents, and by rigid patterns.

To a large extent, an individual's current life is the result of earlier choices. Explain why.

Erikson's model of the stages of human growth and development contends that there is a crisis to be resolved. Define "crisis" and explain the crises of 2-3 developmental stages.

A major problem of the generativity versus stagnation stage can be

Exam 2: Helper Know Thyself

Being an integrated person

Unless you have identified your own __________, you may be constantly triggered by the stories of your clients.​

According to Erikson, during the late adulthood stage, in which the task to be accomplished is integrity versus despair, the older adults who have succeeded in achieving ego integrity would NOT

Family rules include all of the following EXCEPT

__________ is a term used in family therapy to refer to emotional barriers that protect and enhance the integrity of members of a system.​

Erikson's model is holistic and is based on a psychosocial perspective. Explain his psychosocial theory and demonstrate some of its advantages and possible disadvantages.​

__________ is a state of psychological separateness from one's family.​

As helpers begin to practice counseling, it is likely that many of them will become aware that they are taking on a profession role that:

__________ is emotional-behavioral reactions toward a client that originated from some part of the helper's life​.

As an abused child, Robin made the early decision that anger was a useless emotion and that she would never allow herself to feel angry. Robin is presently going into the counseling field and realizes that her denial of anger will

Identifying and ​resolving __________ related to your family of origin is essential if you hope to establish relationships that do not repeat negative patterns of interaction.

The concept of individuation and separation from one's family can easily lead to conflicts in one's family relationships in some cultures.​ Briefly describe the reason's for these conflicts.

__________ are characterized by closed communication, by the poor self-esteem of one or both parents, and by rigid patterns.​

To a large extent, an individual's current life is the result of earlier choices. Explain why.​

Erikson's model of the stages of human growth and development contends that there is a crisis to be resolved.​ Define "crisis" and explain the crises of 2-3 developmental stages.

A major problem of the generativity versus stagnation stage can be

Unless you have identified your own __________, you may be constantly triggered by the stories of your clients.

__________ is a term used in family therapy to refer to emotional barriers that protect and enhance the integrity of members of a system.

Erikson's model is holistic and is based on a psychosocial perspective. Explain his psychosocial theory and demonstrate some of its advantages and possible disadvantages.

__________ is a state of psychological separateness from one's family.

__________ is emotional-behavioral reactions toward a client that originated from some part of the helper's life.

Identifying and resolving __________ related to your family of origin is essential if you hope to establish relationships that do not repeat negative patterns of interaction.

The concept of individuation and separation from one's family can easily lead to conflicts in one's family relationships in some cultures. Briefly describe the reason's for these conflicts.

__________ are characterized by closed communication, by the poor self-esteem of one or both parents, and by rigid patterns.

To a large extent, an individual's current life is the result of earlier choices. Explain why.

Erikson's model of the stages of human growth and development contends that there is a crisis to be resolved. Define "crisis" and explain the crises of 2-3 developmental stages.