Question 1

In a helping session with a cognitively oriented helper,the client's irrational or illogical beliefs are questioned.This would take place during the __________ phase of A-B-C-D-E Analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) activating event (
A)  
B) specific thoughts or beliefs (
B)  
C) emotional and behavioral consequences (
C)  
D) disputation and challenging irrational beliefs (
D)

Question 2

The phenomenon of behavioral change resulting solely from observation by self or others is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) impressionability 
B) suggestibility 
C) reactivity 
D) vicissitude

Question 3

Which of the following helper questions provides an example of a verbal lead?

Accepted Answer

A) "Is there a particular place in your body where you experience that feeling?" 
B) "Is there a particular image that captures the essence of the feeling?" 
C) "Can you bring that feeling to life for me to help me understand your experience?" 
D) Each of the above is an example of a verbal lead.

Question 4

The promotion of emotional intelligence or EQ in clients focuses on all EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) identifying and assessing feelings 
B) controlling and suppressing feelings 
C) eliciting and expressing feelings 
D) understanding and regulating feelings

Question 5

Compare and contrast imaginal and in vivo exposure strategies,and brief and prolonged exposure strategies.Describe the processes associated with each.How would you discern the suitability of a particular approach?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Exposure therapy is used with clients who

Accepted Answer

A) don't have time for lengthy therapy. 
B) need to change maladaptive behaviors immediately. 
C) have a phobia or panic they need to become habituated to. 
D) are not interested in in vivo therapies.

Question 7

Briefly describe five possible between-session assignments (one paragraph each)for clients whose goal it is to increase awareness of and ability to regulate feelings.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The benefits of mindfulness include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) it is most effective when used independent of other counseling. 
B) it provides health benefits such as increased immune function 
C) it improves brain function and plasticity 
D) it can help clients with a variety of psychological conditions

Question 9

The third wave of behavior therapy includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,or ACT,which focuses on

Accepted Answer

A) literalization,evaluation,and comparison as contributors to mental wellbeing. 
B) helping clients fuse with the beliefs and schemas with which they identify. 
C) defusion techniques to help clients look at their thoughts rather than from their thoughts. 
D) modifying the form or frequency of cognitions through challenge and disputation.

Exam 9: Using Integrative Helping Strategies and Interventions