Question 1

Which of the following is not an example of a blind spot?

Accepted Answer

Disagreement with the helper is not an example of a blind spot. Blind spots refer to unconscious biases, assumptions, or limitations in our thinking that affect our behavior or decision-making. Disagreement with a helper may be a conscious and deliberate choice based on personal beliefs or values.

Question 2

Kelly is upset because she believes she is not adequately keeping up with all of her demands as a full-time student,part-time bookkeeper,and single mother of three."I feel like I am so stupid; I barely achieved a 'C' on the biology test I just took." The counsellor points out she has As and Bs in all of her classes,including biology,and just got a raise at work."I know,but I should have done better on that test.If I screw up one thing,I think I am a failure." According to Ellis,what type of self-defeating mindset does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

Kelly's belief that she should always demonstrate competence is a form of dysfunctional belief, specifically the dysfunctional belief of always demonstrating competence. This belief can lead to self-doubt, anxiety, and a tendency to focus on small mistakes or failures, as Kelly is doing by focusing on her C grade on the biology test even though she has been doing well in her other classes and at work. This is in line with Ellis's theory of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), which emphasizes identifying and challenging irrational beliefs that lead to negative emotions and behaviors.

Question 3

Which of the following is not cited in the text as a discrepancy that a helper might want to challenge?

Accepted Answer

The text mentions all of the other options (A, C, and D) as potential discrepancies that a helper might want to challenge, but B is not mentioned. The text focuses more on differences between what clients say, feel, and do, rather than differences between their beliefs and intentions.

Question 4

Which of the following is not an example of an advanced empathy technique?

Accepted Answer

Sharing with the client your gut instincts about what's going on is not an advanced empathy technique. It is an opinion or personal feeling and may not necessarily be based on empathic understanding or evidence-based techniques. The other options (A, B, D) involve using empathic listening skills to help clients gain insight and understanding of their emotions and experiences.

Question 5

Sometimes a helper must challenge inadequate participation in the helping process.Which of the following is the most predominant reason that a client fails to participate adequately?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sometimes a helper must challenge inadequate participation...

Question 6

Which is not an example of a question to uncover blind spots?

Accepted Answer

This question is not focused on uncovering blind spots, but rather on identifying opportunities. The other options all directly address blind spots by asking about things that may be overlooked or not considered.

Question 7

Advanced empathy is designed to help the helper to ____.

Accepted Answer

Advanced empathy involves the ability to respond to covert meanings and non-verbal communication from the client, allowing the helper to deeper understand and connect with the client.

Question 8

Transforming blind spots into new perspectives requires which of the following in order to manage problems and opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring involves changing how we think about situations and challenges, which can help us identify and overcome blind spots. It is a useful tool for managing both problems and opportunities, as it allows us to approach new situations with fresh perspectives and open-mindedness. Self-limiting internal behavior could potentially contribute to blind spots, rather than help us manage them. Synaesthesia is a sensory phenomenon and not directly related to managing blind spots. Ratiocination is a form of logical reasoning, but not necessarily related to overcoming blind spots.

Question 9

What is the primary function of challenging?

Accepted Answer

Challenging is a key technique in coaching that helps clients test their assumptions and beliefs, which in turn helps them see and understand their reality better. This, in turn, helps clients explore and discover new solutions and possibilities that will enable them to create a better and brighter future.

Question 10

Clients use smoke screens to ____.

Accepted Answer

Smoke screens are used by clients to hide from the helper the ways in which they fail to face up to life. It is a defense mechanism used to avoid dealing with or confronting uncomfortable or difficult issues. Choosing option A or D implies that smoke screens are a conscious effort by the client to cope with their inner world or unconscious motives, but in reality, smoke screens are used to avoid confronting such issues. Option C is a vague answer and does not accurately capture the purpose of smoke screens.

Question 11

In helping,the term blind spot refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The term blind spot in helping refers to aspects of ourselves that we fail to see or choose to ignore that keep us from identifying and managing problem situations or identifying and developing opportunities. These blind spots can hinder our ability to effectively help others or improve ourselves.

Question 12

Some weeks ago,Rachel told her counsellor that her husband is very happy with their non-existent sex life,and that they both agree that sex is not that important.During today's session,she tells her counsellor that she was shocked and horribly saddened to learn that her husband was having an affair.When she asked her husband about it,he told her that he missed having sex in his life.Rachel's earlier assumption about her husband and their lack of interest in sex reflects which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Rachel's earlier assumption about her husband and their lack of interest in sex reflects a distorted understanding of the world. She believed that both of them were content with their non-existent sex life, which was not the case. Her assumption did not accurately reflect the reality of their relationship.

Question 13

According to Egan,which of the following is true with regard to challenging clients?

Accepted Answer

According to Egan, challenging clients should be mixed with support in order to avoid overwhelming or disempowering them. This approach is more likely to promote growth and change in the client.

Question 14

Sternberg identified four fallacies in thinking that otherwise intelligent people make.Which fallacy is consistent with the following statement,"I don't need to quit smoking; the statistics about smoking don't apply to me - I exercise all the time."?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sternberg identified four fallacies in thinking that...

Question 15

Confrontation with clients should be used ____.

Accepted Answer

Confrontation with clients should be used sparingly and carefully. It should not be used as a means for helpers to vent their frustration or for an abrupt attention grab. It is important to approach confrontation in a respectful and constructive manner, with the goal of promoting growth and progress for the client. The ultimatum format is also not recommended as it can be confrontational and coercive.

Question 16

Read the following: Arthur tells his counsellor that last night,over dinner,his friend Peter told him that all of their mutual friends are fed up with Arthur's acerbic interpersonal style.They all feel that he is just nasty and disrespectful.Arthur tells his counsellor that these friends are being ridiculous and,frankly,pretty stupid if they can't see that he just intends to be funny.He said that he told off his friend Peter by stating that he and all of their friends are idiots.
As tactfully as possible,Arthur's counsellor asks: "Don't you think that the opinion of all your friends might be something to take seriously?"
This challenge is designed to help Arthur to understand his ____.

Accepted Answer

The counsellor's challenge is aimed at helping Arthur understand that his self-defeating expressions of feelings and emotions are contributing to his interpersonal difficulties. Arthur's dismissive attitude towards the opinions of his friends may be a defense mechanism against accepting responsibility for his own behavior, which is causing harm to his relationships.

Question 17

Egan recommends that helper self-disclosure typically be used ____.

Accepted Answer

Helper self-disclosure should be used selectively, carefully, and flexibly depending on the needs and characteristics of each individual client. It should be guided by ethical principles and aimed at helping clients, not satisfying the helper's needs. It should also be adjusted based on the client's level of readiness and comfort with self-disclosure. Egan does not recommend disclosing at the same level for all clients or early in counselling to establish rapport without careful consideration of the potential risks and benefits.

Quiz 5: Facilitating Client Self-Challenge: From New Perspectives to New Behaviour