Deck 18: Strengths-Based Therapy

Question 1

Dr. LaRose is a strengths-based therapist. Which statement would she most likely make?

A) "Helen's binge eating is the problem, not her."
B) "After the abuse he experienced, he was bound to develop a disorder."
C) "Our therapy goal is to reduce the amount of time my client spends cleaning due to her obsessive-compulsive disorder."
D) "My schizophrenic patient is making no progress."

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true about strength development?

A) Strengths can be developed through encouragement and exposure to the area of strength.
B) Strengths can be maintained through the strengthening of neural networks.
C) People often become aware of their strengths as a result of feedback from important others like friends or parents
D) As we become more aware of our own strengths we become less aware of the strengths of others

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following is true of strengths?

A) Strengths are always strengths, not matter the context
B) Social class structures may keep some from achieving certain strengths
C) Culture does not change what is regarded as a strength
D) The ability to adapt is a normal human characteristic, not a strength

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true about culture and strengths?

A) Individualism is a strength that is valued in most cultures
B) Cultural socialization may help an individual develop resiliency
C) All cultures have strengths
D) Cultures value different strengths

Question 5

Those who are more pessimistic are more resilient because they can anticipate negative ccurrences.

Question 6

Strengths development_______________.

A) Usually happens by accident
B) Occurs because of pressure from significant others like parents
C) Involves neural pathway development, instruction, observational learning, and culture
D) Is strongest when done by oneself

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT among the 10 strengths categories?

A) Survival skills
B) Physical strength
C) Relational and nurturing strengths
D) Economic and financial strengths

Question 8

Alicia's therapist follows a strengths based approach. Which comment would he most likely make to her?

A) "We are going to focus on helping you find resources in the community to build your strengths."
B) "Since I am the expert in solving problems, I will develop the goals for your therapy sessions."
C) "We are going to begin by making a list of your problems."
D) "Your disorder developed because of your parent's divorce when you were a young child."

Question 9

The field of social work has contributed substantially to the strengths based approach.

Question 10

Strengths can be learned or taught.

Question 11

Which theory is not used to build the strengths-based approach?

A) Hope theory
B) Resilience theory
C) Choice theory
D) Positive psychology

Question 12

Smith's strengths-based approach began when she was researching the strengths of which group?

A) Parents of autistic children
B) Ethnic minority students
C) Low income families with children
D) Couples exposed to domestic violence

Question 13

According to Fredrickson, positive emotions can work to build a person's physical resources.

Question 14

What is the undoing hypothesis?

A) That focusing on weaknesses only makes a person weaker
B) That treatment of symptoms only will lead to relapse
C) That positive emotions correct the after effects of negative emotions
D) That surrounding one's self with those with similar weaknesses will keep one from developing strengths

Question 15

Which of the following was the Strengths-Based Therapy Model NOT designed to accomplish?

A) Increase one's ability to use strengths to deal with problems
B) Enhance the meaning in one's life
C) To help one to ignore their weaknesses
D) Increase awareness of strengths

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 propositions for strengths based therapy?

A) There is an expectation that people are motivated to change dysfunction
B) Strength develop as part of their human urge to meet basic psychological needs
C) Therapists should focus on strengths and weaknesses to motivate clients for change
D) The therapist must always be respectful of the clients issues

Question 17

Which of the following is true about weaknesses?

A) Focusing on improving a weakness will only improve the weakness to the level of average
B) The highest achievers manage their weaknesses on their own
C) Weaknesses cannot sabotage our strengths
D) Strengths cannot be used to manage weaknesses

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 propositions for strengths based therapy?

A) Everyone has the ability to develop their strengths
B) Strengths act as a buffer from mental illness
C) Encouragement is important for development so therapists should purposefully give it
D) Only positive experiences play a role in strength development

Question 19

According to the strengths-based approach what is the best way to prevent mental illness?

A) Ignore weaknesses
B) Focus on strengths that may buffer one from weaknesses
C) Develop as many strengths as possible
D) Turn weaknesses into strengths

Question 20

Resilience is a fixed trait.

Question 21

Describe phase 1 of the strengths-based therapy model.

Question 22

According to Clifton and Anderson, what are three characteristics of strengths? Clifton and Anderson's characteristics of strengths include:

Question 23

Therapist cultural competence is an integral part of strengths-based therapy.

Question 24

Discuss the strengths-based view of personality development.

Question 25

What is the role of the client in strengths-based counseling?

Question 26

Why would a therapist you a strength chart?

Question 27

What is the definition of strength?

Question 28

Newberg and Waldman (2012) identified twelve strategies of compassionate communication. Identify 4 of these.

Question 29

The strengths-based therapist is sensitive to issues such as racism that may keep a person from being able to realize their strengths without interference

Question 30

The client bill of rights focuses on ethical expectations of the therapist

Question 31

What are two of the multicultural blind spots of strengths-based counseling?

Question 32

Clients are always comfortable talking about their strengths when encouraged by the therapist.

Question 33

What are strengths cards?

Question 34

Focusing on a client's weaknesses motivates them to overcome them.

Question 35

What is the hope chest counseling technique?

Question 36

How do clinicians go about helping clients to discover their strengths?

Question 37

What is a strength journal and what phase of counseling would this be used?

Question 38

In terms of brain biology, how do strengths develop?

Question 39

What are the effects of strength limiting and strength building environments?

Question 40

Developing cultural competence in working with clients is a four-prong process that involves what?