1. Adler developed his approach from
a.
the psychoanalytic approach.
b.
the behavioral approach.
c.
the rational-oriented therapies.
d.
all of these answers.
2. The Adlerian approach stresses
a.
unconscious factors.
b.
ego center.
c.
irrational impulses.
d.
inferiority and superiority, as well as social determinants of behavior.
d
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3. Adler stressed
a.
the value of transference for group therapy.
b.
the purposeful nature of behavior.
c.
the role of biological determinants of behavior.
d.
the central role of mindfulness in his theory.
b
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4. The Adlerian approach is basically a
a.
b.
c.
d.
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5. Who developed Adlerian group methods?
of this perspective for the practice of group counseling
a.
Viktor Frankl
b.
Rudolf Dreikurs
c.
Abraham Maslow
d.
J. L. Moreno
6. Which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic of the Adlerian approach to group work?
a.
Establishing a therapeutic relationship
b.
Analysis of individual dynamics
c.
Insight
d.
Developing group rapport through sharing of dreams
d
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Stages of the Adlerian Group
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7. The idea that individuals are to be viewed as a unity, or an indivisible whole is known as
a.
ego integrity.
b.
holism.
c.
self-actualization.
d.
phenomenology.
b
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8. All of the following are goals of Adlerian group therapy EXCEPT
a.
to increase self-esteem.
b.
to develop social interest.
c.
to establish and maintain an empathic relationship between group leader and member.
d.
to help group members become more interesting socially without increasing self-esteem.
d
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9. Adler derived his concept of _________________ from the German word Gemeinschaftsgefühl.
b
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perspective
a.
lifestyle
b.
social interest
c.
family constellation
d.
birth order
10. Which of the following is NOT a key concept of the Adlerian approach?
a.
Holism
b.
Creativity and choice
c.
Psychic determinism
d.
Teleology
c
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11. Which concept helps us to explain how all human behavior fits together so that there is some consistency to actions?
a.
Lifestyle
b.
Ego
c.
Social interest
d.
Holism
a
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12. What best describes the Adlerian view of the therapeutic relationship?
a.
The therapist is considered the expert.
b.
The therapist should always maintain objectivity as a way of fostering transference.
c.
The therapist is seen as a behavioral engineer.
d.
The therapeutic relationship is one between equals.
d
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13. Process assessment techniques include all of the following EXCEPT
a.
exploration of the family constellation.
b.
ego and unconsciousness.
c.
uncovering basic mistakes.
b
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d.
exploration of one’s lifestyle.
14. In Adlerian counseling, the group leader’s main task during the assessment phases is
a.
to integrate data from the lifestyle investigation.
b.
to interpret the latent meanings of dreams.
c.
to administer projective tests.
d.
to develop specific behavioral goals and a treatment plan.
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THEO.CORE.16.07.06 – To describe the role of the Adlerian group counselor
15. The Adlerian view of insight is that
a.
personality is not changed unless there is insight.
b.
insight is a necessary prerequisite for behavioral change.
c.
insight is understanding translated into constructive action.
d.
insight always follows a release of intense feelings.
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16. In the Adlerian group, interpretation is
a.
a technique that facilitates the process of gaining insight into one’s style of life.
b.
focused on the there-and-then.
c.
not related to the lifestyle.
d.
always about one’s birth order.
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17. With regard to group members’ feelings of inferiority
a.
it is best to avoid mentioning them since members would most likely leave the group feeling discouraged if
they became a topic of discussion.
b.
it is useful to explore the basis of these feeling as well as members’ current strategies for managing them.
c.
they rarely serve as a motivating force.
d.
they rarely serve as a motivating force and it is best to avoid mentioning them since members would most
likely leave the group feeling discouraged if they became a topic of discussion.
b
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18. The Adlerian therapeutic relationship is one between
a.
social equals.
b.
healer and patient.
c.
superior and inferior human beings.
d.
expert and novice.
a
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19. Adler favored the _________________ perspective: humans live by goals and purposes.
a.
deterministic
b.
postmodern
c.
teleological
d.
theological
c
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perspective
20. During the _________________ stage, members put insight into action, making new choices that are more consistent
with their desired goals.
a.
establishing and maintaining cohesive relationships with members
b.
analysis and assessment
c.
awareness and insight
d.
reorientation and reeducation
d
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21. During the __________________ stage, emphasis is on the individual in his or her social and cultural context; the
therapist allows salient cultural identity concepts to emerge and attends to a client’s personal meaning of culture.
a.
establishing and maintaining cohesive relationships with members
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b.
analysis and assessment
c.
awareness and insight
d.
reorientation and reeducation
22. The _________________________ process typically provides a brief course in multiculturalism during which the
client teaches the therapist about his or her culture.
a.
socioteleological
b.
reorientation and reeducation
c.
lifestyle assessment
d.
screening
c
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THEO.CORE.16.07.08 – To recognize the advantages and limits of using the Adlerian
approach in a school setting as well as with culturally diverse client populations
23. A concept that that has great significance for group counseling in schools is _______________________, which
involves empathy, concern for others, cooperation, the ability to listen well, belonging, mutuality, and relatedness to
others.
a.
social interest
b.
lifestyle
c.
fictional finalism
d.
private logic
a
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THEO.CORE.16.07.02 – To be able to identify the basic assumptions and key concepts of the
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24. Catching oneself refers to
a.
Adlerian therapists’ commitment to catch themselves when they begin to lose their focus during individual or
group sessions.
b.
a universal goal in Adlerian therapy.
c.
a technique that is used by Adlerians involving helping individuals identify signals associated with their
problematic behavior or emotions.
d.
a gimmick that novice group counselors use to get members to focus on their goals.
c
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b
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THEO.CORE.16.07.07 – To have an understanding of how Adlerian concepts are applied to
group counseling
25. Adlerian therapy was developed with a ____________ orientation.
a.
Western
b.
Eastern
c.
Northern
d.
Southern
a
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26. A group leader’s interpretations are often linked to specific group behavior that is happening in a session. Members
themselves can be invited to make their own interpretations. Demonstrates the usefulness of this technique.
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27. Explain the Acting “as if'” exercise.
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28. Illustrate the effectiveness of the question technique.
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29. Social interest is a key Adlerian concept. Explain how a group can increase social interest, and how the group is an
appropriate form of intervention in light of Adlerian principles.
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30. Adler was perhaps the first major theorist to stress a phenomenological orientation toward therapy. Explain this
orientation and its application to group work.