Question 1

Effective psychotherapy is a practice in which the:

Accepted Answer

A)  therapist solves problems for clients. 
B)  therapist is merely a skilled technician. 
C)  client and therapist collaborate in coconstructing solutions regarding life's tasks. 
D)  client is in complete control of the direction of the therapy.

Question 2

Which one of the following is not associated with the cognitive-behavioural action- oriented therapies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Existential therapy 
B)  Cognitive behaviour therapy 
C)  Choice theory/relative therapy 
D)  Behaviour therapy

Question 3

The authors make a case for:

Accepted Answer

A)  initially getting an overview of the major theoretical orientations and then learning a particular approach by focusing on that approach for some time. 
B)  looking deeply into one approach initially and then taking a superficial look at other theoretical models. 
C)  learning the theories of counselling only after starting to work with clients in order to make the theories more relevant. 
D)  choosing the approach you like best.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about theories or models of counselling/psychotherapy is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extensive research has shown that certain popular models of psychotherapy are 'wrong'. 
B)  There is a clear place for theoretical pluralism in our society. 
C)  Accepting the validity of one model implies rejecting the validity of other models. 
D)  Theoretical pluralism is frowned on by several major professional organisations.

Question 5

With respect to mastering the techniques of counselling and applying them appropriately and effectively, the authors suggest that you are your own very best technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not an issue that Stan struggles with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fear of being alone 
B)  Fear of intimate relationships with women 
C)  Substance use 
D)  Aggressive outbursts

Exam 1: Introduction and Overview