Question 1

Discernment ____.
A)​is a value clarification process in which the client seeks to find meaning in life
B)​all of the above
C)​describes what helping professionals do when they work with clients at deeper levels of meaning
D)is "sifting through" our interior and exterior experiences to determine their origin

Accepted Answer

Discernment involves both a value clarification process and working with clients at deeper levels of meaning, as well as sifting through experiences to determine their origin.

Question 2

Reflection of meaning and exploration will likely lead to ____.
A)​an increased awareness of the importance of meditation
B)​none of the above
C)​increase in neurons and neural connections in the specific place in the brain where we find morality and spirituality
D)the development of new neural connections in the brain

Accepted Answer

Reflection of meaning and exploration can stimulate the brain, leading to the development of new neural connections as individuals process and integrate new insights and understandings.

Question 3

Which one of the following client responses indicates that the client is considering life's meaning?​
A)​"I am hurt and I am angry."
B)​"How will I resolve this issue?"
C)​"I'm so confused; which plan should I follow?"
D)"What should I really be doing?"

Accepted Answer

The response "What should I really be doing?" reflects introspection and consideration of life's purpose or meaning.

Question 4

Taking action on life's meaning, according to logotherapists, is ____.
A)​something that requires constant careful thought and monitoring by the therapist
B)​not important because what we think of things is most important, rather than the way things really are
C)​a way to avoid facing the real meaning of what we do
D)central to the theory

Accepted Answer

Logotherapy, developed by Viktor Frankl, emphasizes finding meaning in life as a central motivational force, making it central to the theory.

Question 5

If you help your clients find a "why" through exploration of meaning, ____.
A)​they will often find their own "how" or way to achieve their objectives
B)​they will be open to the "how" directed by the interviewer
C)​finding the "how" is automatic
D)the "how" will often be discovered by the following session

Accepted Answer

Helping clients find a "why" or purpose often empowers them to discover their own methods or "how" to achieve their goals, fostering self-motivation and personal insight.

Question 6

Which of the following best applies to Frankl's Logotherapy?
A)​Focus on the cultural, environmental, and contextual issues.
B)​Seek to discover how to deal with major life challenges.
C)​Search for meanings under thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
D)Search for meaning wherever we can find something important.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following best applies to...

Question 7

To "hyper-reflect," one ____.
A)​transcends suffering through thinking of positive aspects of life
B)​thinks carefully about many alternatives thus demonstrating intentionality
C)​thinks of negative meanings for events in one's life and may overeat, drink to excess, or wallow in depression
D)reflects too many feelings and/or meanings to the client's detriment

Accepted Answer

Hyper-reflecting involves focusing excessively on negative meanings of events, which can lead to negative behaviors like overeating or depression.

Question 8

A reflection of meaning looks very much like a(n) ________ and ________ beyond what the client has to say.
A)​question; discerns
B)​encourager; moves
C)​paraphrase; focuses
D)summary; looks

Accepted Answer

A reflection of meaning is similar to a paraphrase as it focuses on understanding and conveying the client's underlying message or meaning.

Question 9

The vision quest is to Native Americans as ____ is to any client seeking meaning of their current life.
A)​hoping
B)​discernment
C)​resolving problems
D)career planning

Accepted Answer

A vision quest is a rite of passage in Native American cultures that involves seeking spiritual guidance and insight, similar to the process of discernment for individuals seeking meaning in their lives.

Question 10

The founder of Logotherapy is:​
A)​Albert Ellis.
B)​Viktor Frankl.
C)​Carl Rogers.
D)Sigmund Freud.

Accepted Answer

Logotherapy is a form of psychotherapy developed by Viktor Frankl, an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, philosopher, author, and Holocaust survivor.

Question 11

Individuals do not make meaning by themselves; they make meaning:​
A)​in a broader multicultural context.
B)​with the aid of a significant other.
C)​with the aid of a skilled counselor or interviewer.
D)in spite of a multitude of problems and issues.

Accepted Answer

Meaning is often constructed within a broader multicultural context, as individuals are influenced by cultural, social, and environmental factors.

Question 12

Which of the following is a key word used by interviewers to elicit meaning?​
A)​Cause
B)​All of the above
C)​Intent
D)Reasons

Accepted Answer

All the options (Cause, Intent, Reasons) are keywords that interviewers use to elicit meaning from responses.

Question 13

Which question is most likely to bring out underlying client meaning issues?​
A)​"Could you tell me more?"
B)​"Could you share what sense you make of it?"
C)​"Could you explore that in more detail?"
D)"Could you share some specifics of what occurred?"

Accepted Answer

This question encourages the client to reflect on their personal interpretation and understanding, which can reveal underlying meaning issues.

Question 14

Discernment is a strategy that may enable clients to ____.
A)​feel empowered to make decisions
B)​discover the underlying meaning of their problems
C)​develop a more positive attitude toward their past problems
D)discover deeper meanings and purpose in their lives and find a clearer direction for the future

Accepted Answer

Discernment involves understanding deeper meanings and purposes, helping clients find direction for the future.

Question 15

Reflection of meaning is most often associated with which theory?​
A)​Person-centered
B)​Behavioral
C)​Logotherapy
D)Psychodynamic

Accepted Answer

Reflection of meaning is a key concept in logotherapy, which is a theory of psychology developed by Viktor Frankl. Logotherapy focuses on the importance of finding meaning in life, and reflection of meaning is the process of examining one's life experiences and identifying the meaning that they hold.

Question 16

"What significant life events have shaped your beliefs about life?" In which of the following constructs does this interviewer response BEST fit?​
A)​Reflection of feeling
B)​Reflection of meaning
C)​Eliciting meaning
D)Paraphrase

Accepted Answer

Eliciting meaning involves asking questions that help individuals explore and articulate the significance of their experiences and beliefs.

Question 17

Which of the following behaviors best describes the client who "hyper-reflects"?
A)​Thinks about things too much
B)​All of the above
C)​Overeats, drinks to excess, or wallows in depression
D)Focuses on the negative meaning of life experiences

Accepted Answer

"Hyper-reflects" involves excessive thinking, which can lead to overanalyzing situations, focusing on negative aspects, and potentially engaging in behaviors like overeating or excessive drinking as a coping mechanism.

Question 18

The process of discernment is ____.
A)​completely unrelated to the microskills
B)​a more systematic approach to finding meaning and purpose
C)​another term to describe interpretation/reframe
D)another term to describe reflection of meaning

Accepted Answer

The process of discernment is a more systematic approach to finding meaning and purpose.

Question 19

Which of the following best represents the contrast between interpretation and paraphrase, reflection of feeling, focusing, and reflection of meaning?​
A)​In interpretation the interviewer uses his/her own frame of reference; in the others the interviewer uses the client's frame of reference.
B)​In interpretation the interviewer uses the client's frame of reference; in the others the interviewer uses his/her own frame of reference.
C)​In interpretation the interviewer uses the client's own frame of reference; in the others the interviewer uses his/her own frame of reference.
D)In interpretation the interviewer remains in the client's own frame of reference; in the others the interviewer uses an external theory as a reference.

Accepted Answer

In interpretation, the interviewer uses their own frame of reference to provide insights or explanations, while in paraphrase, reflection of feeling, focusing, and reflection of meaning, the interviewer uses the client's frame of reference to understand and communicate the client's perspective.

Question 20

Which of the following questions would NOT be used as part of the discernment process?​
A)​"What sense do you make of your illness and the future?"
B)​"How does this rejection make you feel?"
C)​"What is the purpose of you working so hard?"
D)"What's been missing for you in your present life?"

Accepted Answer

The discernment process typically involves questions that help individuals reflect on their life purpose, values, and future direction. Question B focuses on emotional response to a specific event, which is more about processing feelings rather than discernment.

Quiz 11: Reflection of Meaning and Interpretationreframe: Helping the Clients Restory Their Lives

Discernment ____.

Reflection of meaning and exploration will likely lead to ____.

Which one of the following client responses indicates that the client is considering life's meaning?

Taking action on life's meaning, according to logotherapists, is ____.

If you help your clients find a "why" through exploration of meaning, ____.

Which of the following best applies to Frankl's Logotherapy?

To "hyper-reflect," one ____.

A reflection of meaning looks very much like a(n) and beyond what the client has to say.

The vision quest is to Native Americans as ____ is to any client seeking meaning of their current life.

The founder of Logotherapy is:

Individuals do not make meaning by themselves; they make meaning:

Which of the following is a key word used by interviewers to elicit meaning?

Which question is most likely to bring out underlying client meaning issues?

Discernment is a strategy that may enable clients to ____.

Reflection of meaning is most often associated with which theory?

"What significant life events have shaped your beliefs about life?" In which of the following constructs does this interviewer response BEST fit?

Which of the following behaviors best describes the client who "hyper-reflects"?

The process of discernment is ____.

Which of the following best represents the contrast between interpretation and paraphrase, reflection of feeling, focusing, and reflection of meaning?

Which of the following questions would NOT be used as part of the discernment process?

Quiz 11: Reflection of Meaning and Interpretationreframe: Helping the Clients Restory Their Lives

Discernment ____.

Reflection of meaning and exploration will likely lead to ____.

Which one of the following client responses indicates that the client is considering life's meaning?​

Taking action on life's meaning, according to logotherapists, is ____.

If you help your clients find a "why" through exploration of meaning, ____.

Which of the following best applies to Frankl's Logotherapy?

To "hyper-reflect," one ____.

A reflection of meaning looks very much like a(n) ________ and ________ beyond what the client has to say.

The vision quest is to Native Americans as ____ is to any client seeking meaning of their current life.

The founder of Logotherapy is:​

Individuals do not make meaning by themselves; they make meaning:​

Which of the following is a key word used by interviewers to elicit meaning?​

Which question is most likely to bring out underlying client meaning issues?​