Question 1

Regarding anxiety and defenses,which of the following therapies would most likely say that defensive reactions are provoked by the limiting nature of society which increases the client's distress?

Accepted Answer

Gender-sensitive therapy often emphasizes how societal norms and expectations can contribute to distress and defensive reactions, particularly in relation to gender roles and inequalities.

Question 2

With respect to choosing,which of the following therapies would most likely say that the patient's two major choices are the degree of change they want to accomplish,and whether they can achieve their goal without the support of their current support system?

Accepted Answer

The answer of With respect to choosing,which of the following...

Question 3

When the fundamental attribution error is applied in a gender-sensitive fashion it helps to explain why:

Accepted Answer

The fundamental attribution error involves attributing others' behaviors to their dispositions rather than situational factors. When applied in a gender-sensitive fashion, it suggests that women's problems are often attributed to their disposition rather than situational factors.

Question 4

Of the therapies listed,which would most likely say that a large part a patient's self-esteem is based upon maintenance and interaction in relationships?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the therapies listed,which would most likely...

Question 5

The primary therapeutic process employed in feminist therapy is:

Accepted Answer

Feminist therapy often incorporates consciousness raising, social liberation, and choosing as part of its therapeutic process to empower clients and address social and personal issues.

Question 6

In contrast to feminist therapy,a non-gender sensitive therapy is likely to:

Accepted Answer

Non-gender sensitive therapy typically emphasizes individual factors and personal responsibility over social or gender influences, unlike feminist therapy which considers social context and gender dynamics.

Question 7

A feminist therapist would most likely begin consciousness raising by:

Accepted Answer

A feminist therapist would likely start consciousness raising by discussing sex bias and sex-role stereotyping, as this aligns with the feminist approach of addressing societal and systemic issues related to gender.

Question 8

Regarding control,which of the following therapies would most likely say that central to the issue of control is the issue of power?

Accepted Answer

Gender-sensitive therapy often emphasizes the role of power dynamics in relationships and societal structures, focusing on how these dynamics affect control and influence behavior and mental health.

Question 9

Regarding communication,individuals must stop thinking of only themselves.This focus is most likely suggested by:

Accepted Answer

Gender-sensitive therapy often emphasizes understanding and addressing the social and cultural factors that influence communication and relationships, encouraging individuals to consider perspectives beyond their own.

Question 10

One assumption underlying feminist therapy is that intrapsychic events:

Accepted Answer

Feminist therapy posits that intrapsychic events are influenced by and occur within an oppressive social context, emphasizing the impact of societal structures on individual experiences.

Question 11

Which of the therapies listed would most likely say that,with respect to choosing,the therapist's goal is to help patients understand the need to continue fighting for their rights and to be positive role models for involvement?

Accepted Answer

Gender-sensitive therapy focuses on understanding and addressing the social and cultural factors that affect individuals, particularly in relation to gender. It aims to empower clients to fight for their rights and become positive role models, aligning with the description given.

Question 12

Feminist therapy would most likely say which of the following about the client's role in consciousness raising?

Accepted Answer

Feminist therapy emphasizes the importance of clients recognizing and challenging societal norms and expectations, helping them to understand what is genuinely beneficial for their well-being rather than conforming to socially imposed standards.

Question 13

The feminist motto for a commitment to using individual understanding about oneself as a basis for understanding the oppression of all women is called:

Accepted Answer

"The personal is political" is a feminist slogan that emphasizes how personal experiences are often rooted in larger social and political structures, highlighting the connection between individual experiences and broader systemic oppression.

Question 14

From a feminist therapy perspective,the most basic reason why corrective action is frequently political in nature is because the cause of dysfunctional behavior:

Accepted Answer

Feminist therapy views dysfunctional behavior as primarily stemming from societal structures, particularly gender socialization and discrimination, which are political in nature.

Question 15

A feminist therapist would conceptualize sexual assault as:

Accepted Answer

Feminist therapy views sexual assault as both a personal attack and a political expression of power, emphasizing the societal structures that enable such violence.

Question 16

Brown has suggested that the overriding goal of feminist therapy is to develop a feminist consciousness.By this she means that a client will:

Accepted Answer

The goal of developing a feminist consciousness involves recognizing how personal distress is linked to broader social and systemic issues, such as one's social status and the impact of societal structures on individual experiences.

Question 17

Which of the following therapies would most likely characterize anxiety as a client's natural reaction to the forces of discrimination,poverty,and violence that have kept the client in a subservient position?

Accepted Answer

Gender-sensitive therapy often considers the broader social and cultural factors, such as discrimination and violence, that can contribute to a client's anxiety, recognizing these as natural reactions to systemic oppression.

Question 18

Feminist therapists are urged to go beyond typical informed consent and aspire to empowered consent,by which is meant that:

Accepted Answer

Empowered consent involves ensuring that the client is fully informed and has access to the clinician's specialized knowledge, including understanding the risks and benefits of therapy, to make an empowered decision.

Question 19

In feminist therapy,if a client complains that he feels the therapist is in a position of power over him,the therapist is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Feminist therapy emphasizes recognizing and addressing power imbalances in the therapeutic relationship. The therapist would acknowledge the power differential and work to minimize it to promote an egalitarian relationship.

Question 20

Depending on the definition of sexual harassment employed by researchers,it has been documented that what percentage of working women has experienced sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of working women who have experienced sexual harassment varies widely depending on the definition used, with estimates ranging from 40% to 90%.

Quiz 13: Gender-Sensitive Therapies