Question 1

John believes that he is incompetent and a failure. When you point out the great grade John has just received in his last essay, John states, "Well, the professor just gives good marks, and it doesn't matter the quality of your work. He probably did not even read my essay." John would be considered to have an:

Accepted Answer

John attributes his success to external factors rather than his own abilities, indicating an external locus of control.

Question 2

You are working with Joe, who was ordered by the court to attend therapy sessions after he was convicted of assault of a police officer. Joe tells you during the first session that the police officer who arrested him was racist and that he does NOT have a friggin' anger management problem! What stage of change is Joe at, and what would you do to move him toward the next stage of change?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are working with Joe, who was...

Question 3

After reading this chapter, you realize that it is critical for you to have a good relationship with your clients. During the next session, you would like to assess the health of your therapeutic relationship. List 3 questions that you could pose to your client that would help you to ask for feedback from clients?

Accepted Answer

The answer of After reading this chapter, you realize that...

Question 4

What is the placebo effect?

Accepted Answer

The placebo effect occurs when a person experiences a positive outcome (such as improvement in a medical condition) due to their belief in the effectiveness of a treatment, rather than the treatment itself having any therapeutic effect. This is often observed in clinical trials where a placebo (an inert substance) is given to a control group, and improvements are noted based on the individuals' beliefs that they are receiving an active treatment.

Question 5

Celeste is a 10-year-old girl who is doing poorly in school. The teacher refers her to you because Celeste seems to "zone out" in class and does not complete her school work. Celeste comes from a chaotic, lower income family. There are 10 family members spanning multiple generations living in a 1 bedroom apartment. Testing results indicate a superior IQ. When Celeste arrives at your office, she is shy and tells you that she is a "good for nothing". Identify the environmental, personal, and behavioral factors that may be impacting Celeste's readiness to change, according to the social cognitive theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Celeste is a 10-year-old girl who is...

Question 6

Carlita believes that she is responsible for her actions, and that her actions have consequences. In essence, she believes that changes in her behavior will lead to desired changes in her life. She is said to have an:

Accepted Answer

Carlita's belief that she is responsible for her actions and that her actions have consequences indicates an internal locus of control. This psychological concept refers to the degree to which people believe that they have control over the outcome of events in their lives, as opposed to external forces beyond their control.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways a practitioner may bring hope to the client?

Accepted Answer

Offering solutions to every problem a client has is not a realistic or therapeutic way to bring hope. Effective practitioners empower clients to find their own solutions and support them through the process, rather than providing all the answers directly.

Question 8

Mr. T, a 45-year-old man, comes to you for help after being fired from his job of 20 years. He complains of feeling "depressed". Over the course of the first session, you find out that Mr. T has a supportive wife who works full-time. He has 3 young children, and his wife does not make enough to pay for the household expenses. You also learn that Mr. T is a part of a small church which he enjoys. What are Mr. T's strengths and limitations? How would you continue to assess for his strengths and limitations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mr. T, a 45-year-old man, comes to...

Question 9

Name and describe the four levels of discounting. For each level, give an example of that type of discounting and list one thing that the practitioner could do to help the client address and move past the discounting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name and describe the four levels of...

Question 10

Mrs. K calls your office and speaks to you for about half an hour about her interpersonal difficulties with her husband. You discuss your theoretical orientation and the interventions that you may teach her during subsequent sessions, as well as your firm belief with regard to the efficacy of therapy. Mrs. K sounds much calmer after your discussion and schedules a session for two weeks from today. Two weeks later, Mrs. K indicates in session that she has been feeling more hopeful in the past two weeks and her marital relationship has improved. This is likely an example of the:

Accepted Answer

The improvement Mrs. K experienced before any formal therapy interventions were applied can be attributed to the placebo effect. This effect occurs when a person perceives an improvement in their condition due to their expectations of treatment, rather than the treatment itself. In this case, the conversation with the therapist and the anticipation of receiving help likely contributed to Mrs. K feeling more hopeful and seeing improvements in her marital relationship, despite not yet having started the therapy sessions.

Quiz 11: Assessing Readiness and Motivation

What is the placebo effect?

Carlita believes that she is responsible for her actions, and that her actions have consequences. In essence, she believes that changes in her behavior will lead to desired changes in her life. She is said to have an:

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways a practitioner may bring hope to the client?

Name and describe the four levels of discounting. For each level, give an example of that type of discounting and list one thing that the practitioner could do to help the client address and move past the discounting.