1. According to reality therapy
a.
insight is essential for change to occur.
b.
people create their own disturbances by accepting irrational beliefs.
c.
involvement is considered the core of therapy.
d.
self-rating is necessary for mental health.
2. What is the reality therapy view of the medical model?
a.
A useful way to understand psychopathology
b.
A useful tool to make a diagnosis
c.
Of value in group with psychotics
d.
A means of providing excuses to people who are behaving in irresponsible ways
d
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3. The founder of reality therapy is
a.
William Glasser.
b.
Albert Bandura.
c.
Alfred Adler.
d.
Sidney Jourard.
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4. Which of the following is NOT a key concept of reality therapy?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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5. Contemporary reality therapy is best captured by the question
a.
What are you feeling?
b.
What are thinking?
c.
What are you doing?
d.
What are you fearing?
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6. Which of the following is true of reality therapy?
a.
Leaders encourage members to evaluate their current behavior.
b.
Therapists shape behavior through punishment.
c.
Focus is on attitudes and feelings.
d.
Therapy focuses on the medical model.
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7. Regarding the role of self-evaluation in the reality therapy group, which is true?
a.
The group leader judges the morality of the actions of members.
b.
The leader teaches members moral behavior in an active way.
c.
Members must decide for themselves the quality of their actions.
d.
The group leader judges the morality of the actions of members and teaches members moral behavior in an
active way.
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THEO.CORE.16.15.07 – To compare and contrast reality therapy with some of the other
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8. The function of the reality therapy group leader includes all of the following EXCEPT
a.
to model responsible behavior for the members.
b.
to question members about what they did in the past and remain focused on the past.
c.
to encourage members to formulate specific plans for change.
d.
to establish personal involvement with the members.
b
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9. Which of the following would NOT be a function deemed important by a reality therapy group leader?
a.
Setting limits in a group
b.
Getting members to evaluate their own behavior
c.
Being willing to have his or her own values challenged
d.
Working through transference relationships
d
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10. Which of the following is an integral part of a reality group?
a.
Developing an action plan for change
b.
Dream work
c.
Working on the life scripts of members
d.
Reenacting past events in the present
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advantages and limitations of reality therapy
11. According to Glasser, all people have a need for
a.
striving for superiority.
b.
fun, freedom, and power.
c.
understanding why they do what they do.
d.
resolving polarities within them.
b
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12. The main task of the reality therapy group leader is
a.
to confront irrational beliefs.
b.
to become an existential partner with other searching members.
c.
to focus on ways of helping members gain insight into their own current behavior.
d.
to encourage members to make an evaluation of their present behavior.
13. Which of the following is NOT a key concept of reality therapy?
a.
Responsibility
b.
Quality world
c.
Exploring issues rooted in separation/individuation
d.
Emphasis on the present
c
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14. Which of the following would NOT be a typical part of the reality therapy group?
a.
Exploring childhood experiences
b.
Working on contracts
c.
Giving positive feedback
d.
Exploring wants, needs, and hopes
a
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15. Which method is NOT used in reality therapy?
a.
Behavior-oriented methods
b.
Focus on past and childhood
c.
Use of role playing
d.
Confronting clients
d
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16. If members are to make changes, the reality therapist assumes all of the following EXCEPT
a.
members must develop a plan for change.
b.
members must be willing to change.
c.
members must make a commitment to change.
d.
the member’s plan is not as important as their feelings.
d
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17. Which is NOT a part of reality therapy groups?
a.
Contracts
b.
Homework assignments
c.
Dream work
d.
Exploring hopes and dreams
c
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18. Reality therapy emphasizes
a.
responsible planning.
b.
looking at why we think as we do.
c.
gaining insight into the core of a problem.
d.
fully experiencing one’s feelings.
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19. Contemporary reality therapy is grounded in the principles of
a.
behavior therapy.
b.
experiential therapy.
c.
object-relations therapy.
d.
the existential/phenomenological orientation.
d
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20. Which of the following approaches would NOT be described as active, directive, structured, psychoeducational, and
focused on doing and action plans?
a.
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b.
Transactional analysis
c.
Person-centered
d.
Rational emotive behavior therapy
21. Choice theory is built on the notion that human behavior is
a.
purposeful and originates from within the individual rather than from external forces.
b.
deterministic and is dictated by the human drives.
c.
reinforced either positively or negatively.
d.
chosen based on convenience.
a
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22. Recently, Wubbolding has stated that he believes behavior is a _______________ that helps us get what we want from
the world.
a.
form of manipulation
b.
language
c.
conceptual framework
d.
tool
b
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23. Complete the following metaphor: If choice theory is the highway, reality therapy is
a.
the bridge that connects to the highway.
b.
the scenery alongside the highway.
c.
the vehicle delivering the product.
c
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d.
the delivery person.
24. If a reality therapist speaks of group members depressing or angering themselves, he or she
a.
needs a grammar lesson.
b.
has adopted the perspective that group members have made an active choice to feel depressed and are not
passive victims.
c.
is essentially blaming and criticizing the members for their self-sabotaging behaviors.
d.
should be removed from his or her position immediately.
b
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25. Glasser believed schools should be structured in ways to help students achieve a __________ as opposed to a failure
identity.
a.
success failure
b.
commitment
c.
change identity
d.
success identity
d
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26. Effective reality therapists learn to adapt the methodology to individuals and groups from many cultures. Briefly
explain the Reality therapy system and the benefits of using it with multicultural populations.
Answers will vary.
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27. Skillful questioning by reality therapist group leaders is one of the major strengths of this approach. Describe two to
three possible questions.
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28. Identify and briefly describe two to three strengths and limitations of Choice Theory/Reality Therapy in groups.
29. By having members focus on what they are doing, leaders are teaching members that they can gain conscious control
over their behavior, can make choices, and can change their lives. Talk about how others are not living up to their
expectations or how, if only the world would change, they could be happy, only solidifies members’ victim like position.
Reality therapists listen to this talk for hints from clients indicating at least some sense of inner control and try to build on
those actions. Demonstrate how a reality therapist would utilize this with group members.
30. Glasser has been well received by educators interested in applying the basic ideas of reality therapy to the classroom.
Educators found the principles of reality therapy helpful, and he was asked to apply them to the classroom and to the
school as an organization. Illustrate the benefits and possible limitations of utilizing Choice Theory/Reality Therapy in
groups in the K-12 school system.