Deck 13: Establishing Goals

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an exception-finding question?

A) When would you like this problem to be solved?
B) Think of a time when you did not have this problem. What were you doing, thinking, or feeling at the time?
C) Is there any reason why you would not want to solve this problem?
D) Is there someone you know who has been able to solve a problem similar to yours?

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Goal setting requires all of the following EXCEPT:

A) careful identification of problems.
B) thorough exploration of strengths and resources.
C) an exhaustive list of goals created by the practitioner.
D) focus on outcomes that fit into the client's life.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is a good MAPS goal?

A) Be a better parent by spending more time with my children.
B) Get more exercise by exercising by myself and with friends.
C) Improve my grades in science by studying 2 hours every night and achieving a B+ in my science course.
D) Eat more healthy fruits and vegetables throughout the week.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Barry Duncan's Heart and Soul scale for measuring alliance includes all of the following continuums EXCEPT:

A) relationship.
B) approach or method.
C) goals and topics.
D) level of change or improvement.

Question 5

Your client tells you that she wants to be nicer to her sister. The following are all MAPS goals based on this general goal EXCEPT:

A) sharing three toys with her sister every week.
B) letting her sister watch her favorite television show on Tuesdays at 5 PM.
C) playing with her sister more often.
D) saying one nice thing about her sister every day.

Question 6

Moving from ______ goals to ______ goals allows the practitioner and client to assess whether goals are being achieved.

A) general; MAPS
B) MAPS; general
C) MAPS; positive
D) positive; MAPS

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an unattainable goal?

A) My goal is to lose 10 pounds within the next six months.
B) My goal is for my husband to be nicer to me.
C) My goal is to send out 10 resumes per day until I find a job.
D) My goal is to reduce my drinking to only 1 beer on the weekend.

Question 8

What is an agreement for work?

A) A statement that the practitioner is willing to work on behalf of the client for a certain fee.
B) A statement of mutually agreed-upon goals that serves to bring together previous understandings between the practitioner and the client.
C) An agreement for the practitioner to provide services to the client, to be completed during the first session.
D) An agreement that the client is willing to work on his/her problems.

Question 9

Harry is having difficulty setting MAPS goals based on his general goal to get along with his brother. Which of the following is NOT a question that the practitioner might ask him to move him from the general goal to the MAPS goal?

A) Will you give me an example of what it means to get along with your brother?
B) What is wrong with the way you interact with your brother now?
C) When you are getting along with your brother, what will you be doing that you aren't doing now?
D) In what situations do you want to get along better with your brother?

Question 10

Goal attainment scaling has been used effectively:

A) only with patients in mental health programs.
B) predominantly with large organizations or neighborhoods.
C) in many settings.
D) predominantly with individuals and families.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of a MAPS goal?

A) Measurable
B) Attainable
C) Positive
D) Simple

Question 12

What sometimes happens if the practitioner has established a goal without adequate participation from the client?

A) The practitioner senses that s/he is working harder than the client.
B) The client senses that s/he is working harder than the practitioner.
C) The client starts to work towards the goal with direction from the practitioner.
D) The client starts to work towards the goal without direction from the practitioner.

Question 13

The following are all questions that you might ask to help clients figure out their goals EXCEPT:

A) When we have finished our work together, what might other people see you doing that you aren't doing now?
B) If a miracle happened and all your problems were solved, what would your life be like?
C) Tell me your picture of what you want your work life to be like?
D) What do you think your friends want you to change?

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a goal attainment scale?

A) A scale is created for each goal.
B) This scale includes the MAPS goal, as the most favorable outcome.
C) The scale can be used to identify the level of progress achieved.
D) The scale consists of a continuum that ranges from the most unfavorable outcome possible to the most favorable outcome that the client believes is possible.

Question 15

With regards to MAPS goals, how might a practitioner monitor progress?

A) Have the client rate the practitioner at regular intervals in terms of effectiveness.
B) Have the client rate the relationship between the practitioner and the client.
C) Have the client rate each goal after the goals are established, then continue to rate progress on goals at regular intervals.
D) Have the client rate each goal once the goal has been successfully attained.

Question 16

Your client wants to stop hitting her children when she becomes angry with them. The following are all questions that you might ask to invite her to think in positive terms about the problem EXCEPT:

A) What do you want to do instead when you become upset with your children?
B) If you were not angry with your children, what do you think you might be doing?
C) What is your vision for yourself in terms of disciplining your children?
D) Why do you feel like you need to hit your children when you are upset?

Question 17

Why is it important for goals to be measurable and specific?

A) So it is possible to evaluate whether the goals have been achieved.
B) So the client can feel more confident in his/her ability to achieve the goal.
C) To increase the practitioner's competence.
D) To ensure that the goals are culturally appropriate.

Question 18

All of the following are benefits to setting small, attainable goals EXCEPT:

A) helping clients feel more positive about their ability to achieve goals.
B) creating work for the client and helping clients reach goals more quickly.
C) motivating clients to continue the process of achieving goals
D) helping clients experience success in goal achievement.

Question 19

Why are goals important?

A) They set the direction and focus of the work to be done.
B) They encourage the client to trust the practitioner.
C) They make the clients feel happier.
D) They are always stated in negative terms.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of MAPS goals that sustain motivation?

A) The goals consist of general principles that can be applied in different ways depending on the context and the circumstance.
B) They are short-term goals that build towards a long-term goal.
C) The client participated in setting the goals.
D) The client clearly visualized the goals in concrete, specific, behavioral terms.

Question 21

Janie works in a high-stress environment as an emergency room doctor. She loves her job but wants to set an attainable goal with regards to lowering her stress. Which of the following is an appropriately attainable goal?

A) Become completely stress-free in one week.
B) Find some time in the future to go on vacation.
C) Have a private practice that will allow her to have flexibility in her schedule.
D) Join the Tuesday or Friday night yoga class at her local gym, depending on her schedule for the week.

Question 22

Your neighborhood wants to build a community garden to encourage organic, healthy eating and beautify the area. Which of the following is NOT a MAPS goal that your neighborhood may have?

A) Submit a proposal to the community development department of your local government due in two months) to request $10,000 of funding.
B) Find 20 families to bake and hold a bake sale on the first Saturday of June to raise funds.
C) Canvas local garden supply stores to donate seeds and gardening tools and materials.
D) Organize 3 clean-up days to clear the piece of land that was donated for the purpose of the garden.

Question 23

Zena has been seeing you for the past several weeks. You would like to measure the working alliance. What areas would you focus on, and what questions would you ask?

Question 24

Harriet is extremely shy. She would like to have more friends and be more outgoing. List 5 questions that you would ask her to help her develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives.

Question 25

If a client rates the practitioner-client alliance as being less than 8 on Barry Duncan's Heart and Soul session rating scale, what should the practitioner do?

A) Terminate with the client as the client does not appear to be benefiting from the sessions
B) Discuss with the client how the situation could be improved for the client.
C) Cry.
D) Try to do better in the following sessions.

Question 26

Joel wants to lead a healthier lifestyle. Specifically, he would like to exercise 3 times per week at his local gym, and go cycling or play tennis with a friend on the weekend. Based on this information, develop a goal attainment scale for Joel. You may add information as you deem necessary.

Question 27

You would like to monitor alliance by having your client complete a session rating scale. Which of the following is NOT one of the questions you might ask?

A) To what extent do you feel that you have achieved your goals?
B) To what extent do you feel understood in this relationship?
C) To what extent are we focusing on goals that you feel are important?
D) To what extent do you feel comfortable with me?

Question 28

Establish MAPS goals and a goal attainment scale for the following general goal: Get better grades in my psychology course.

Question 29

Reuben is developing a positive goal with regards to his parenting. Which of the following is an appropriately positive goal?

A) Be a better dad by not hitting his children anymore.
B) Be a better role model for his kids by not drinking in front of them.
C) Be a positive influence on his kids by taking them to the park each weekend and playing with them.
D) Be more available to his children by not watching TV or reading the paper as much.

Question 30

Billy wants to stop procrastinating on his homework. Identify the general goals) using positive terms and develop 5 MAPS goals related to the general goal.