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The correct components of the A-B-C theory of personality are:
a. antecedent, behavior, consequences.
b. activating events, behaviors, cognitions.
c. antecedent, belief, cognitions.
d. activating event, belief, consequence.
Behavior therapists believe that insight is not a necessary condition for behavior change
to occur.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following approaches most emphasizes principles of learning?
a. Gestalt therapy
b. Behavior therapy
c. Narrative therapy
d. Family systems therapy
A limitation of person-centered therapy is:
a. the possible danger of the therapist remaining passive and inactive.
b. the emphasis on complex ideas and concepts.
c. the lack of research to support the theory.
d. neglect of the value of the therapeutic relationship.
Empowerment is a central tenet of feminist psychotherapy.
a. True
b. False
Carl Rogers's approach is based on the assumptions that humans are trustworthy and
that clients desire to grow.
a. True
b. False
During the solutionfocused initial therapy session, it is common for solutionfocused
therapists to ask, "What have you done since you called for the appointment that has
made a difference in your problem?" This describes:
a. formula first session task.
b. the miracle question.
c. pretherapy change.
d. exception questions.
Therapy is based upon the successful resolution of the transference relationship.
a. True
b. False
Meichenbaum's selfinstructional training focuses on helping clients become aware of
their selftalk and the stories they tell about themselves.
a. True
b. False
Which of these statements about interventions is true?
a. It is helpful to use one type of intervention with most clients.
b. During the course of an individual's therapy, different interventions may be needed at
different times.
c. It is best to require clients to adapt to your approach to counseling and the
interventions that you are skilled at using.
d. You should only use counseling interventions when you are certified or licensed.
In working with Japanese clients, a reality therapist might do which of the following
when asking clients to make plans and commit to them?
a. The therapist might be likely to accept "I"ll try" as a firm commitment.
b. The therapist would push clients for an explicit pledge to follow through.
c. The therapist would view a noncommittal response as a sign of weakness.
d. The therapist would refer their clients if they refused to commit to a plan.
Part of success in using Gestalt techniques is contingent upon preparing clients for these
techniques.
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.
a. Gender perspective
b. Feminist psychotherapy
c. Social justice
d. Political context
All of the following are life tasks that Adler taught we must successfully master except:
a. building friendships.
b. establishing intimacy.
c. contributing to society.
d. achieving self-actualization.
Which of the following personal characteristics of the therapist is most important,
according to Carl Rogers?
a. Unconditional positive regard
b. Acceptance
c. Genuineness
d. Accurate empathic understanding
From the very first solution-focused interview, the therapist is mindful of working
toward:
a. the miracle question.
b. pretherapy change.
c. formula first session task.
d. termination.
Marcus, a therapist in a community agency, recently divorced his wife and seems to be
harboring anger towards women in general. His colleagues, who have noticed a change
in his attitude and behavior lately, have encouraged him to seek personal counseling to
work through his issues. They are:
a. overreacting to his anger and are overstepping the boundaries by suggesting he go to
counseling.
b. unwise to suggest counseling since he will not benefit from it because he is a
therapist and already knows how to deal with his problems.
c. acting ethically by recommending counseling for Marcus; as counselors, they
recognize that personal issues that have not been worked through are likely to be
projected onto clients.
d. being unsupportive colleagues; since they are aware of his situation, they should
offer to provide counseling to him and not refer him to a professional outside of the
agency.
Gestalt theory is best considered as a form of psychoanalytic therapy.
a. True
b. False
_________provides a delivery system for helping individuals take more effective
control of their lives.
a. Group counseling
b. The WDEP system
c. Assessment theory
d. Reality therapy
Which of the following approaches to therapy puts an emphasis on direct experiencing
and doing?
a. Person-centered therapy
b. Gestalt therapy
c. Rational emotive behavior therapy
d. Narrative therapy
According to Freud, consciousness constitutes the largest part of one's psychological
functioning.
a. True
b. False
In Gestalt therapy, the relationship between client and counselor is seen as:
a. the heart of therapy.
b. a place for the therapist to work on personal issues.
c. not being an I/Thou interaction.
d. technique bound.
Adlerian therapists pay careful focus to techniques and work in structured, set ways.
a. True
b. False
If the therapeutic core conditions exist over some period of time, constructive
personality change will not occur.
a. True
b. False
Reality therapists see clients as being responsible for their own choices as they have
more control of their behavior than they often believe.
a. True
b. False
Narrative conversations do not follow the linear progression described here; it is better
to think of these steps in terms of___________ progression.
a. lateral
b. cyclical
c. parallel
d. perpendicular
Which of the following aspects is not assessed when exploring a client's family
constellation?
a. Birth order
b. Interactions between siblings and parents
c. The relationship between the parents and the pediatrician
d. The child's psychological position in the family
There are three kinds of solution-focused therapeutic relationships. The client describes
a problem but is not able or willing to assume a role in constructing a solution,
believing that a solution is dependent on someone else's actions describes which
relationship?
a. Customer
b. Complaint
c. Visitor
d. Shopper
A key concept of Gestalt therapy is:
a. externalizing conversations.
b. unfinished business.
c. belief systems.
d. family of origin issues.
Choice theory/reality therapy applies the principles of learning to the resolution of
specific behavioral problems.
a. True
b. False
Viktor Frankl's approach to existential therapy is known as:
a. individual psychology.
b. logotherapy.
c. reality therapy.
d. redecision therapy.
Structural-strategic family therapy deals with boundaries.
a. True
b. False
The latency stage occurs between the ages of 5 to 12.
a. True
b. False
Freud postulated the theory of sexuality.
a. True
b. False
In Meichenbaum's cognitive behavior modification, what is given primary importance?
a. Using emotive techniques
b. Collaborative empiricism
c. Automatic thoughts
d. Inner speech
