1. According to solution-focused therapy in groups
a.
insight is essential for change to occur.
b.
members need to understand the cause of a problem in order to arrive at a solution.
c.
change occurs mainly through the advice given by the group leader.
d.
each individual is unique and so, too, is each solution.
2. Members of a SFBT group learn how to
a.
confront irrational philosophies.
b.
tap unconscious dynamics.
c.
interpret their resistance and challenge this.
d.
identify exceptions to their problems.
d
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3. SFBT group facilitators pay little attention to all of the following EXCEPT
a.
the strengths and resiliencies of the individual.
b.
history taking.
c.
gathering information from members about their problems.
d.
exploring childhood experiences.
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4. Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of the solution-focused group?
a.
b.
c.
d.
d
5. The “news of difference” is associated with which of the following techniques?
a.
Exception questions
b.
Pre-therapy change
c.
The miracle question
d.
Scaling questions
a
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SFBT
6. Which of the following is NOT an example of therapist feedback to group members?
a.
Compliments
b.
A bridge
c.
Suggesting tasks to members
d.
Confrontation
d
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SFBT
7. SFBT is appropriate for group work in the schools for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
a.
the approach helps students develop positive goals.
b.
it is a cookbook of techniques for removing students’ problems.
c.
the model underscores the importance of small changes and co-constructed goals.
d.
it is a time-effective intervention.
b
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b
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SFBT
8. Which of the following individuals is NOT associated with the development of SFBT?
a.
Insoo Kim Berg
b.
Steve de Shazer
c.
Michele Weiner-Davis
d.
Albert Ellis
d
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9. Solution-focused counseling has parallels to _____________, which concentrates on what is right and what is working
for people rather than dwelling on deficits, weaknesses, and problems.
a.
positive psychology
b.
the medical model
c.
self psychology
d.
object relations therapy
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10. All of the following are considered contributions and strengths of SFBT EXCEPT
a.
the assumption that people are competent and can be trusted to use their resources in creating solutions.
b.
the fact that this is a brief approach.
c.
its use of prescribed solutions to people’s problems.
d.
the use of questioning.
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Evaluation of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in Groups
cognizant of their advantages and limitations
11. Both MI and SFBT reflect a _________________ that argues for the existence of multiple social realities.
THEO.CORE.16.16.08 – To compare and contrast SFBT with other models in the textbook
a.
deterministic philosophy
b.
social constructionist, postmodern philosophy
c.
superficial philosophy
d.
patriarchal philosophy
12. MI emerged as a reaction against the prevailing _____________ model that focuses on problems.
a.
medical
b.
solution-focused
c.
feminist
d.
constructionist
a
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Motivational Interviewing
part of MI
13. Practitioners of MI utilize all of the following skills and strategies EXCEPT
a.
open-ended questions.
b.
affirming and supporting the client.
c.
summarizing and linking at the end of sessions.
d.
eliciting and reinforcing confrontational talk.
d
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Motivational Interviewing
part of MI
14. If there is a mismatch between process and stage
a.
movement through the stage will generally not be impeded.
b.
movement through the stage will occur at an accelerated pace.
c.
movement through the stage will be impeded and is likely to be manifested in reluctant behavior.
d.
members will be angry and invariably file an ethics complaint.
c
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b
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Motivational Interviewing
part of MI
15. In the __________________ model of change, people are assumed to progress through a series of five identifiable
stages in the counseling process.
a.
MI
b.
sequential
c.
transtheoretical
d.
transatlantic
c
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Motivational Interviewing
part of MI
16. Reluctance to change is viewed as a(n) __________________ part of the therapeutic process.
a.
atypical
b.
normal and expected
c.
unpredictable
d.
pathological
b
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Motivational Interviewing
part of MI
17. MI is designed to evoke and explore
a.
interviewing skills.
b.
intrapersonal barriers to connecting with others.
c.
ambivalence.
d.
unfinished business.
c
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Motivational Interviewing
part of MI
18. MI emphasizes the ___________ of therapy, which is known as the “MI spirit.”
a.
relational context
b.
cultural context
c.
familial context
d.
emotional context
part of MI
19. In the _________________, there is no intention of changing a behavior pattern.
a.
precontemplation stage
b.
contemplation stage
c.
preparation stage
d.
action stage
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Motivational Interviewing
part of MI
20. In the __________________, individuals intend to take action immediately and report some small behavioral changes.
a.
precontemplation stage
b.
contemplation stage
c.
preparation stage
d.
action stage
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Motivational Interviewing
part of MI
21. Solution-focused group counselors adopt a __________ as a route to putting group members into the position of being
the experts about their own life.
a.
cognitive position
b.
not knowing position
c.
knowing position
d.
confrontational position
b
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Role and Functions of the Group Leader
empower group members
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Motivational Interviewing
part of MI
22. __________ shares a number of common factors with solution-focused brief therapy.
a.
Psychoanalytic therapy
b.
Cognitive therapy
c.
Motivational Interviewing
d.
REBT
23. An effective integration of ____________ approaches facilitates change through a collaborative and respectful
therapeutic relationship.
a.
SFBT and motivational interviewing
b.
motivational interviewing and cognitive therapy
c.
SFBT and cognitive therapy
d.
REBT and cognitive therapy
a
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motivational interviewing influence practice
24. ________ is grounded on the optimistic assumption that people are resourceful and competent and have the ability to
construct solutions that can change the direction of their lives.
a.
Motivational interviewing
b.
Cognitive therapy
c.
SFBT
d.
REBT
c
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SFBT
25. Establishing __________ from the beginning of a group lays the groundwork for effective termination.
a.
relationship
b.
clear goals
c.
homework assignments
c
Motivational Interviewing
part of MI
d.
conflict
26. MI is about arranging conversations so that people talk themselves into change, based on their own values and
interests. Briefly discus how this would work in a group setting.
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27. Describe strengths and possible limitations in using solution-focused counseling with a multicultural population.
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clients
28. At the end of a session, the solution-focused group leader often gives feedback to group members in the form of
compliments and suggestions. Illustrate what this might look like during a group session.
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SFBT
29. Explain the miracle question and demonstrate its effectiveness.
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SFBT
30. Describe the four steps that characterize the process of solution-focused brief therapy, which can also be applied to
group counseling.
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b
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