Question 1

The five-stage-dimension interviewing structure is best described as:
A)a model for stress management therapy.
B)a framework for integrating many different types of theories.
C)a useful way to make decisions.
D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

You observe an expert therapist and list the skills and concepts he or she is using.Which level of competence is being illustrated?
A)Identification competence
B)Basic competence
C)Intentional competence
D)Teaching competence

Accepted Answer

Observing and listing skills and concepts used by an expert therapist demonstrates the ability to identify and recognize those skills, which aligns with identification competence.

Question 3

"What theoretical-practical story would you provide now that summarizes how you view the world of interviewing and counseling?" This is a question you might ask yourself as you consider ________ to determine your natural style.
A)your goals
B)your skills and strategies
C)your cultural intentionality
D)your theoretical/practical issues

Accepted Answer

Your theoretical/practical issues determine your natural style because they shape your beliefs about the world and how people should be treated.

Question 4

Which one of the following would you NOT need to consider as you begin the journey of determining your natural style?
A)Your goals
B)Your skills and strategies
C)Your cultural intentionality
D)Your graduate test scores

Accepted Answer

Graduate test scores are not relevant to determining your natural style, which is more about personal attributes and approaches rather than academic performance metrics.

Question 5

We do not learn information just in bits and pieces; we learn it best by organizing it into patterns.

Accepted Answer

Research in cognitive psychology suggests that organizing information into meaningful patterns or structures enhances memory and understanding, as it aligns with how our brains naturally process and store information.

Question 6

It is urgent that you remain aware that your client ____ prefer the skills, strategies, and theories that you favor.
A)will always
B)may not
C)should
D)must

Accepted Answer

The sentence suggests that there is a possibility that the client might not prefer the same skills, strategies, and theories, hence "may not" is the correct choice.

Question 7

As you expand your competence, maintain your authenticity as a person.

Accepted Answer

Maintaining authenticity while expanding competence ensures personal growth without losing one's true self.

Question 8

Your clients consistently talk in more depth when you use reflection of feeling.Which level of competence is being illustrated?
A)Identification competence
B)Basic competence
C)Intentional competence
D)Teaching competence

Accepted Answer

Intentional competence is demonstrated when a practitioner uses specific skills, like reflection of feeling, to achieve a desired outcome, such as encouraging clients to talk in more depth.

Question 9

You are able to watch an expert therapist in a film and list the skills and concepts he or she is using.You demonstrate ____ competence.
A)identification and classification
B)basic
C)intentional
D)teaching

Accepted Answer

Identification and classification competence involves recognizing and categorizing the skills and concepts used by an expert, which aligns with the ability to list the skills and concepts observed in the film.

Question 10

Developing a personal style of helping means:
A)reaching the active mastery level with the microskills and five-stage structure.
B)doing your own thing.
C)examining alternative methods and theories and organizing them in a meaningful fashion, useful to you and others.
D)self-assessment and identifying what, in the helping field, is most meaningful to you.

Accepted Answer

Developing a personal style of helping involves examining various methods and theories, organizing them in a meaningful way that is useful to both the helper and those they are helping.

Question 11

During role-play, you engage in an assertiveness interview.Which level of competence is being illustrated?
A)Identification competence
B)Basic competence
C)Intentional competence
D)Teaching competence

Accepted Answer

The answer of During role-play, you engage in an assertiveness...

Question 12

You are able to use reflection of feeling and your client talks in more depth about emotions.You demonstrate ____ competence.
A)identification and classification
B)basic
C)intentional
D)teaching

Accepted Answer

Intentional competence is the ability to use reflection of feeling and your client talks in more depth about emotions.

Question 13

Learning by organizing information into patterns is called:
A)chunking.
B)compiling.
C)classifying.
D)patterning.

Accepted Answer

Chunking is the process of organizing information into manageable and meaningful patterns or units to enhance memory and learning.

Question 14

This book presented ___ major concepts and skills and more than ___ specific methods, theories, and strategies.
A)26; 50
B)34; 75
C)39; 100
D)43; 125

Accepted Answer

The book presented 39 major concepts and skills and more than 100 specific methods, theories, and strategies.

Question 15

Chunking is best described as:
A)grouping microskills concepts into meaningful groups.
B)putting together two theories into a unified whole.
C)finding your own way to integrate skill concepts.
D)mixing and matching different skills to produce different theories.

Accepted Answer

Chunking involves grouping information into meaningful units or "chunks" to make it easier to process and remember.

Question 16

Intentional competence is reflected in:
A)your successful effort.
B)your execution of the microskills.
C)what your client does.
D)how quickly you can bring resolution to the client's issue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Intentional competence is reflected in:
A)your successful effort.
B)your...

Question 17

You engage in a role-played interview and use the skill.You demonstrate ____ competence.
A)identification and classification competence
B)basic competence
C)intentional competence
D)teaching competence

Accepted Answer

The answer of You engage in a role-played interview and...

Question 18

Developing your own personal approach to interviewing and counseling involves a multiplicity of factors.These include all of the following choices EXCEPT ____.
A)reflect on your values, meanings, and skills
B)determine your strengths and development needs
C)determine your goals
D)decide on which theory you will focus solely

Accepted Answer

Developing a personal approach involves integrating multiple theories and techniques rather than focusing solely on one theory.

Question 19

There are two major factors to consider as you integrate the many available theories and identify your own personal style.They are ________ and the ________.
A)skill development; study of theory application
B)personal aptitude; practice of the microskills
C)personal authenticity; needs and styles of the client
D)interviewer education; genuineness of the client

Accepted Answer

The two major factors to consider are personal authenticity, which refers to being true to oneself, and the needs and styles of the client, which involve understanding and adapting to the client's unique requirements and preferences.

Question 20

What is the anticipated result from determining your personal style and theory?
A)You will commit to a lifelong process of continual learning and will examine, evaluate, and build on your natural style.
B)Your natural style is honed through evaluation and training and is fairly well established upon beginning your practice.
C)Your natural style is largely dependent on your aptitude, training, and practice.You may adapt it periodically throughout your career as new theories and techniques become widely accepted.
D)None of these choices are the predicted result from determining your personal style and theory.

Accepted Answer

Determining your personal style and theory involves a lifelong process of learning, evaluating, and building on your natural style.

Quiz 16: Determining Personal Style and Future Theoretical-Practical Integration

The five-stage-dimension interviewing structure is best described as:

You observe an expert therapist and list the skills and concepts he or she is using.Which level of competence is being illustrated?

"What theoretical-practical story would you provide now that summarizes how you view the world of interviewing and counseling?" This is a question you might ask yourself as you consider ________ to determine your natural style.

Which one of the following would you NOT need to consider as you begin the journey of determining your natural style?

We do not learn information just in bits and pieces; we learn it best by organizing it into patterns.

It is urgent that you remain aware that your client ____ prefer the skills, strategies, and theories that you favor.

As you expand your competence, maintain your authenticity as a person.

Your clients consistently talk in more depth when you use reflection of feeling.Which level of competence is being illustrated?

You are able to watch an expert therapist in a film and list the skills and concepts he or she is using.You demonstrate ____ competence.

Developing a personal style of helping means:

During role-play, you engage in an assertiveness interview.Which level of competence is being illustrated?

You are able to use reflection of feeling and your client talks in more depth about emotions.You demonstrate ____ competence.

Learning by organizing information into patterns is called:

This book presented _ major concepts and skills and more than _ specific methods, theories, and strategies.

Chunking is best described as:

Intentional competence is reflected in:

You engage in a role-played interview and use the skill.You demonstrate ____ competence.

Developing your own personal approach to interviewing and counseling involves a multiplicity of factors.These include all of the following choices EXCEPT ____.

There are two major factors to consider as you integrate the many available theories and identify your own personal style.They are and the .

What is the anticipated result from determining your personal style and theory?