Question 1

In rational-emotive and cognitive- behavioural therapy groups the focus is more on thoughts than on feelings. These techniques help people become aware of their

Accepted Answer

A) self-denial 
B) defenses 
C) self-talk 
D) depression C

Question 2

Which counselor intervention most closely follows client verbalizations?

Accepted Answer

A) reflection of feeling 
B) confrontation 
C) restatement of content 
D) positive regard C

Question 3

Which of these is not one of the core elements of the helping relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamics 
B) theory 
C) social influence 
D) human relations A

Question 4

The "mediator" is an important dimension of which type of consultation?

Accepted Answer

A) mental health 
B) triadic 
C) process 
D) behavioural

Question 5

When a group member projects feelings deriving from past relationship onto the therapist, it is called

Accepted Answer

A) counter transference 
B) transference 
C) reframing 
D) confrontation

Question 6

Some counseling techniques are appropriate for individual counseling, while others apply more to group counseling. Which of the following counselor skills applied to individual as well as group counseling?

Accepted Answer

A) summarizing 
B) consensus taking 
C) moderating 
D) linking

Question 7

Self-disclosure involves

Accepted Answer

A) "war stories" 
B) sharing self-knowledge with the group 
C) dumping negative feelings on the group 
D) "letting it all hang out"

Question 8

The counseling profession is based upon some general philosophical propositions. Which of these is not one of them?

Accepted Answer

A) counseling aims to promote human growth and development 
B) counseling considers physical as well as psychosocial environment. 
C) counseling facilitates person-environment fit. 
D) counseling is a clearly defined helping relationship.

Question 9

Brainstorming is a process used by groups for problem solving. Which of these is not a characteristic of brain storming?

Accepted Answer

A) there is a time limit 
B) ideas are critically evaluated 
C) quantity of ideas is foremost 
D) creativity overrides practicality

Question 10

Johari's window is a technique used to indicate differences in.

Accepted Answer

A) cohesion 
B) orientation 
C) openness 
D) behaviour

Question 11

When a counselor's response includes congruent ideas and feelings from another frame of reference to facilitate client exploration, Ivey would say the counselor is using

Accepted Answer

A) basic empathy 
B) reflection of meaning 
C) additive empathy 
D) skill integration

Question 12

Counselors who choose their approach and techniques according to the needs and capacity of each individual client are said to be

Accepted Answer

A) humanistic 
B) affective 
C) cognitive 
D) eclectic

Question 13

Confidentiality may be breached by a counselor

Accepted Answer

A) when ordered by the court 
B) when a member is no longer part of the group 
C) to the parents or spouse of the group members 
D) under no circumstances

Question 14

Maslow believes that individuals are unable to reach self-actualization until they

Accepted Answer

A) face reality 
B) identify irrational beliefs 
C) satisfy lower order needs 
D) resolve transference issues

Question 15

"Empty chair" is a group technique used by which type of group counselor?

Accepted Answer

A) gestalt 
B) behavioural 
C) transactional analysis 
D) adlerian

Question 16

Oral or written behavioural agreements in groups counseling are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) trust 
B) issue 
C) contracts 
D) conclusions

Question 17

Which type of group counselor views people as basically positive and moving toward actualization?

Accepted Answer

A) behavioural 
B) group centered 
C) adlerian 
D) psychoanalytic

Question 18

Role playing is an effective technique used in group counselling. Which of the following is not a benefit of role playing?

Accepted Answer

A) practicing new skills 
B) identifying effective and in effective behaviors 
C) escaping from being oneself 
D) preparing for real-life situations

Exam 3: Counseling and Group Techniques: Exploring Skills, Philosophies, and Interventions