Question 1

Sue et al (1998) describe cultural competence in working with clients. This is important because therapists need to know: ​

Accepted Answer

A) family dynamics are the same in every culture. 
B) family dynamics are not important in some families of various cultures. 
C) for many clients it is culturally taboo to speak critically of parents. 
D) for many clients it is culturally appropriate to be treated as if the color of their skin isn't important.

Question 2

The Interpersonal Process approach is designed for a treatment length of: ​

Accepted Answer

A) six to eighteen months. 
B) three to five months. 
C) one to three years. 
D) any period of time.

Question 3

The interpersonal process approach can be applied by therapists who choose to work within: ​

Accepted Answer

A) the same theoretical orientation. 
B) different theoretical orientations. 
C) family theories only. 
D) person centered theories only.

Question 4

In order to work in the interpersonal process approach, therapists must shift away from the ______of what is discussed, and track______.

Accepted Answer

A) emotional content; subjective meaning 
B) overt content; relational process. 
C) emotional content; cognitive process. 
D) emotional content; cognitive process

Question 5

What does countertransference have to do with a therapist's fear about making mistakes? Discuss ways in which beginning therapists can use their awareness of their own countertransference to address their fear of making mistakes. ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

One suggestion for new therapists to resolve their initial performance anxiety includes: ​

Accepted Answer

A) avoiding the issue of performance expectations early on. 
B) realizing that therapeutic effectiveness for new therapists may be diminished. 
C) requesting active support from their supervisors and instructors. 
D) focusing more on how you are performing, and less upon what you are learning.

Question 7

According to Harry S. Sullivan's Interpersonal Therapy, personality is: ​

Accepted Answer

A) a formative tendency to move toward self-actualization. 
B) the development of characteristics gained from engaging in reciprocal relationships. 
C)  a collection of interpersonal strategies employed to avoid or minimize anxiety, ward off disapproval, and maintain self-esteem. 
D) a formative tendency to remake or rediscover the self through interpersonal relationships.

Question 8

Discuss several ways in which family systems theory can help clients understand their behavior.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

How do covert or unspoken rules within families held by the client potentially impact the therapeutic relationship? ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Therapist's ability to respond to the unique circumstances of each client and provide the specific interpersonal experiences the client needs to change, illustrates the concept of: ​

Accepted Answer

A) Early Maladaptive Schema. 
B) Behavioral adaptation. 
C) Transference. 
D) Client Response Specificity.

Exam 1: The Interpersonal Process Approach

Sue et al (1998) describe cultural competence in working with clients. This is important because therapists need to know:

The Interpersonal Process approach is designed for a treatment length of:

The interpersonal process approach can be applied by therapists who choose to work within:

In order to work in the interpersonal process approach, therapists must shift away from the of what is discussed, and track.

What does countertransference have to do with a therapist's fear about making mistakes? Discuss ways in which beginning therapists can use their awareness of their own countertransference to address their fear of making mistakes.

One suggestion for new therapists to resolve their initial performance anxiety includes:

According to Harry S. Sullivan's Interpersonal Therapy, personality is:

Discuss several ways in which family systems theory can help clients understand their behavior.

How do covert or unspoken rules within families held by the client potentially impact the therapeutic relationship?

Therapist's ability to respond to the unique circumstances of each client and provide the specific interpersonal experiences the client needs to change, illustrates the concept of:

Exam 1: The Interpersonal Process Approach

Sue et al (1998) describe cultural competence in working with clients. This is important because therapists need to know: ​

The Interpersonal Process approach is designed for a treatment length of: ​

The interpersonal process approach can be applied by therapists who choose to work within: ​

In order to work in the interpersonal process approach, therapists must shift away from the ______of what is discussed, and track______.

What does countertransference have to do with a therapist's fear about making mistakes? Discuss ways in which beginning therapists can use their awareness of their own countertransference to address their fear of making mistakes. ​

One suggestion for new therapists to resolve their initial performance anxiety includes: ​

According to Harry S. Sullivan's Interpersonal Therapy, personality is: ​

Discuss several ways in which family systems theory can help clients understand their behavior.

How do covert or unspoken rules within families held by the client potentially impact the therapeutic relationship? ​

Therapist's ability to respond to the unique circumstances of each client and provide the specific interpersonal experiences the client needs to change, illustrates the concept of: ​

Sue et al (1998) describe cultural competence in working with clients. This is important because therapists need to know:

The Interpersonal Process approach is designed for a treatment length of:

The interpersonal process approach can be applied by therapists who choose to work within:

In order to work in the interpersonal process approach, therapists must shift away from the of what is discussed, and track.

What does countertransference have to do with a therapist's fear about making mistakes? Discuss ways in which beginning therapists can use their awareness of their own countertransference to address their fear of making mistakes.

One suggestion for new therapists to resolve their initial performance anxiety includes:

According to Harry S. Sullivan's Interpersonal Therapy, personality is:

How do covert or unspoken rules within families held by the client potentially impact the therapeutic relationship?

Therapist's ability to respond to the unique circumstances of each client and provide the specific interpersonal experiences the client needs to change, illustrates the concept of: