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1. ​The founder of rational emotive behavior therapy is: a. ​WilliamGlasser. b. ​FrederickPerls. c. ​AlbertEllis. d. ​JosephWolpe. ANSWER: c REFERENCES: page 270 2. ​The use of constructive questions, the importance of identifying client imagery and metaphors for change, and an […]

1. ​__________ is the theoretical basis for reality therapy. a. ​WDEPtheory b. ​Choicetheory c. ​Behaviortherapy d. ​Cognitivebehavioraltherapy ANSWER: b REFERENCES: page 314 2. ​Choice theory emphasizes thinking and acting, which makes this a general form of: a. ​psychoanalytictherapy. b. ​nondirectivetherapy. […]

1. From the feminist perspective, the socialization of women with multiple social identities inevitably affects all of the following, except: ​ a. ​engenderedlives. b. ​selfconcept. c. ​goalsandaspirations. d. ​emotionalwellbeing. ANSWER: a REFERENCES: page 339 2. ​The broad scope of feminist […]

1. A solution-oriented therapist might ask her client, a compulsive shopper, which of the following questions?​ a. ​Whohasthebestshoesalethisweek,Macy’sorNordstrom’s? b. ​If a miracle happened and your shopping compulsion was solved overnight, how would you know it was solved, and what would […]

1. Family therapy perspectives call for a conceptual shift from evaluating individuals to focusing on:​ a. ​system dynamics. b. ​individual symptoms. c. ​the identified client only. d. ​anindividual’sreactions. ANSWER: a REFERENCES: page 404 2. Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs and […]

1. According to psychoanalytic therapy, human beings are:​ a. ​motivated by social interest. b. ​determined by psychic energy and early experiences. c. ​inclined toward becoming fully functioning. d. ​free to choose who they will become. ANSWER: b REFERENCES: page 432 […]

1. In becoming an ethical practitioner, a crucial task is to: ​ a. ​learn how to arrive at clear-cut answers for difficult situations. b. ​identify a specific ethical code as the source of answers to ethical dilemmas. c. ​exercise prudent […]

1. Adler taught that we must successfully master three universal life tasks. Which of the following is not one of these tasks?​ a. ​Buildingfriendships b. ​Establishingintimacy c. ​Contributingtosociety d. ​Enhancingwellness ANSWER: d REFERENCES: page 102 2. __________ is often described […]

1. ​Which person is not associated with the existential movement? a. ​RolloMay b. ​VictorFrankl c. ​IrvinYalom d. ​B.F.Skinner ANSWER: d REFERENCES: page 136 2. The central goal of existential psychotherapy is to:​ a. ​decreaseselfawareness. b. ​increaseawareness. c. ​helpclientsrejecttheresponsibilityofchoosing. d. ​keeptheclientfromexperiencingauthenticexistence. […]

In the text, one reason given for having counseling students receive some form of psychotherapy is to help them: a. work through early childhood trauma. b. learn to deal with transference and countertransference. c. recognize and resolve their co-dependent tendencies. […]

Strengths-based CBT practitioners ask clients for_to describe their experiences, both positive and negative. a. imagery and dreams b. imagery and metaphors c. dreams and metaphors d. metaphors and insight An integrative approach to the practice of family therapy includes guiding […]

According to existentialists, our search for meaning involves all of these except: a. discarding old values. b. meaninglessness. c. creating our own value system. d. exploring unfinished business. Carl Rogers drew heavily from existential concepts, especially as they apply to: […]

Often Greta, who struggles to feel good about herself, comes to sessions with slouched posture. In order to help Greta gain a clearer understanding of the inner meaning of her slouched posture, a Gestalt therapist might: a. ask Greta to […]

If choice theory is the highway, reality therapy is the: a. vehicle delivering the product. b. roadmap. c. moving truck taking the product with it. d. exit to leave the highway. Wolpe’s systematic desensitization is based on the principles of: […]

Effective therapists are not the victims of their early decisions. a. True b. False Therapists of relational-cultural theory emphasize the qualities of_that contribute to the flow of the relationship; being empathically present with the suffering of the client is at […]

Existential therapy is especially appropriate for clients who are struggling with developmental crises. a. True b. False _is a philosophical orientation that lends itself to an integration of feminist, multicultural, and social justice concepts with a variety of psychotherapy approaches. […]

The counselor engages in only when it is judged to be therapeutically helpful to the client. a. empathic connection b. conversation c. listening d. selfdisclosure The person-centered model has become stagnant and shows little sign of evolution. a. True b. […]

Which of the following is nottrue about how behavior therapists function in the therapeutic setting? a. They use techniques such as summarizing, reflection, clarification, and open-ended questioning. b. They focus on using a variety of techniques in narrowly treating specific […]

During an initial session, an adolescent girl tells you that she is pregnant and is considering an abortion. Which of the following would be the most ethical and professional course for you to follow? a. Encourage her to get the […]

The role of the leader in solution-focused therapy groups is not: a. to set the tone of focusing on solutions. b. to provide clients with simple solutions to their problems. c. to create a setting where the client feels resourceful […]

A person who unconsciously exhibits overly nice behavior to conceal hostile feelings is probably using which ego defense? a. Displacement b. Reaction formation c. Introjection d. Projection Mariah tells her therapist, a Gestaltist, that she dreamt she got married to […]

Confidentiality must be breached and information must be reported by practitioners when all of the following take place, except: a. clients pose a danger to others. b. a child under the age of 16 requests counseling sessions. c. an older […]

The technique whereby the analyst explains the meaning of certain behavior is known as: a. transference. b. rationalization. c. countertransference. d. interpretation. _is built on the premise that it is essential to consider the social, cultural, and political context that […]

Adlerian therapy emphasizes the individual’s: a. development of a unique lifestyle. b. quality world. c. irrational, crooked thinking. d. polarities. According to Adlerians, inferiority feelings: a. are pathological. b. lead to depression. c. keep us from achieving our life goals. […]

Which of the following approaches is credited with an emphasis on assessment and evaluation? a. Behavior therapy b. Existential therapy c. Psychoanalytic therapy d. Reality therapy Concerning research on psychotherapy and Carl Rogers, which of the following is not true? […]

If we hope to work therapeutically with an individual, it is critical to consider him or her within the: a. problematic system. b. behavioral system. c. individual system. d. family system. Those practicing brief therapy are in business to change […]

The negative impact of discrimination and oppression for both men and women has surfaced as a result of: a. rational emotive behavior therapy. b. person-centered therapy. c. family systems therapy. d. feminist therapy. The opposite of a differentiated self is […]

If a person becomes fixated in the oral stage of development, later personality problems may include all of the following except: a. rejecting others’ love. b. fear of intimate relationships. c. mistrust of others. d. high self-esteem. Which of the […]

In order to create a climate where men can reflect on their needs, choices, past and present pain, and hopes for their future, female counselors must have an environment resembling all of the following, except: a. an uncomfortable environment. b. […]