Question 1

The community genogram provides
A) an opportunity for the client to present her or his family in an individually unique way.
B) a chance to see the client's community of origin and how it might represent the unique client's culture.
C) a flexible situation that may enable the counselor to determine the importance of extended family and other significant people in one's past development.
D) an opportunity to compare the community of origin with one's present community setting.
E) all of these.

Accepted Answer

The community genogram provides all of the benefits listed in options A, B, C, and D, making option E the correct answer. It allows for a unique presentation of the client's family, highlights cultural factors, can determine the importance of extended family and significant individuals in their past, and can compare the client's past and current communities.

Question 2

The following questions require you to identify what type of focus the interviewer is using in the reply to the following client statement.
"I just can't believe how much fun I'm having right now. They call this an exam, but I feel more like I'm at a party. And not only that, I'm learning so much at the same time. I just feel so smart and competent as I answer these questions I could just jump up and down. My parents never told me how much fun college was going to be. The only problem is the professor's sense of humor. Sometimes I think he got into teaching because it was the only way he could get away with such bad jokes without having people leave the room."
Identify the kind of focus by its letter:
-___ Several people I worked with last semester felt so good during an exam that they actually began to sing too.
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

A culture that emphasizes group harmony and joint goals is likely to focus on
A) the individual.
B) others, so as to provide the group with a joint goal.
C) mutual or "we" focus.
D) individuals who can make a difference as leaders of the group.

Accepted Answer

A culture that values group harmony and joint goals is likely to emphasize mutual or "we" focus, where individual goals and achievements take a backseat to the success of the group as a whole. This is because the group is viewed as more important than any individual within it.

Question 4

Your employee responds, "That's unfair to me. Where did you get that idea?" The response is a(n) ___________ focus.
A) individual
B) issue or concern
C) interviewer
D) cultural/environmental/contextual

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your employee responds, "That's unfair to me....

Question 5

We exist in a web of relationships.

Accepted Answer

Human beings exist in a complex network of relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and the wider community. Our interactions with others shape and affect us, and we, in turn, influence others through our actions and words. Therefore, it can be said that we exist in a web of relationships.

Question 6

You are giving feedback to someone who is working for you. You say, "The major difficulty seems to be that your communication skills are not up to par." Your statement is a(n) ___________ focus.
A) individual
B) issue or concern
C) interviewer
D) other

Accepted Answer

The statement is focusing on the issue or concern of the employee's communication skills not being up to par, rather than individual aspects of their performance or interviewing techniques.

Question 7

The following questions require you to identify what type of focus the interviewer is using in the reply to the following client statement.
"I just can't believe how much fun I'm having right now. They call this an exam, but I feel more like I'm at a party. And not only that, I'm learning so much at the same time. I just feel so smart and competent as I answer these questions I could just jump up and down. My parents never told me how much fun college was going to be. The only problem is the professor's sense of humor. Sometimes I think he got into teaching because it was the only way he could get away with such bad jokes without having people leave the room."
Identify the kind of focus by its letter:
-___Sounds like your only problem with this course is a lack of humor.
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following questions require you to identify...

Question 8

The following questions require you to identify what type of focus the interviewer is using in the reply to the following client statement.
"I just can't believe how much fun I'm having right now. They call this an exam, but I feel more like I'm at a party. And not only that, I'm learning so much at the same time. I just feel so smart and competent as I answer these questions I could just jump up and down. My parents never told me how much fun college was going to be. The only problem is the professor's sense of humor. Sometimes I think he got into teaching because it was the only way he could get away with such bad jokes without having people leave the room."
Identify the kind of focus by its letter:
-___ Arturo, it sounds like you are much more satisfied with yourself now.
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following questions require you to identify...

Question 9

Which of the following is closely related to focusing?
A) self-disclosure
B) selective attention
C) confrontation
D) checkout

Accepted Answer

Focusing refers to the ability to concentrate on a specific task or aspect of a situation, and selective attention is closely related to this concept as it involves actively choosing what to focus on and tuning out distractions. Self-disclosure refers to revealing personal information about oneself, confrontation involves addressing a conflict or problem, and checkout refers to the process of paying for goods or services.

Question 10

In working with some Asian and Southern European peoples, which focus is often more appropriate than typical middle-class U.S. focusing?
A) the individual
B) the cultural/environmental context
C) mutual focus emphasizing we
D) mutual focus emphasizing different cultures

Accepted Answer

In many Asian and Southern European cultures, there is a stronger emphasis on collectivism and community, making a mutual focus on "we" more appropriate than the individualistic approach common in middle-class U.S. contexts.

Question 11

The prompt, "Tell me more about the abortion," may result in drawing out details of the abortion procedure but little may be learned about the client's distinctive personal experience.

Accepted Answer

Asking about the technical aspects of the abortion procedure may not provide insight into the emotional or psychological impact it had on the client. It's important to approach the topic in a sensitive and non-invasive manner that allows the client to share their personal experience.

Question 12

Social justice is
A) a socialist term coined by Marx.
B) a moral orientation toward a just and fair world.
C) a technique to help clients advance their individuality.
D) all of these.

Accepted Answer

Social justice is a moral orientation that seeks to create a fair and just world, where all individuals have equal rights, opportunities, and access to resources. It is not a technique for individual advancement or a political ideology coined by any particular activist or theorist. While certain political ideologies, such as socialism, may incorporate the principles of social justice, social justice is not limited to any one ideology or political movement.

Question 13

The following questions require you to identify what type of focus the interviewer is using in the reply to the following client statement.
"I just can't believe how much fun I'm having right now. They call this an exam, but I feel more like I'm at a party. And not only that, I'm learning so much at the same time. I just feel so smart and competent as I answer these questions I could just jump up and down. My parents never told me how much fun college was going to be. The only problem is the professor's sense of humor. Sometimes I think he got into teaching because it was the only way he could get away with such bad jokes without having people leave the room."
Identify the kind of focus by its letter:
-___It makes me feel good to hear that you are enjoying things.
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following questions require you to identify...

Question 14

Advocacy is
A) something that only social workers do.
B) a moral orientation toward a just and fair world.
C) speaking out for your clients.
D) all of these.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Advocacy is
A) something that only social workers...

Question 15

Feminist counseling or multiculturally oriented counseling is more likely than traditional counseling to focus on
A) the individual.
B) the family.
C) the issue or concern.
D) the cultural/environmental context.

Accepted Answer

Feminist counseling and multiculturally oriented counseling place a strong emphasis on understanding the cultural and environmental context in which the client is situated. They recognize that an individual's experiences and struggles cannot be fully understood without taking into account the societal, cultural, and historical factors that shape those experiences. Thus, these approaches to counseling are more likely to focus on the cultural and social context of the client's concerns rather than just the individual or the family.

Question 16

Which of the following is correct regarding focusing?
A) It is an important skill.
B) It enables clients to gain more complete understanding of issues affecting their life.
C) It helps clients recognize the web of relationships in which they live.
D) All of these.

Accepted Answer

Focusing is an important skill that enables clients to gain a more complete understanding of the issues affecting their lives. It can also help clients recognize the web of relationships in which they live. Therefore, all of the given choices are correct regarding focusing.

Question 17

Focusing often results in
A) increased cognitive complexity.
B) broadening understanding through looking at different points of view.
C) increased ability to direct client talk (or not direct, due to your awareness).
D) all of these.

Accepted Answer

Focusing can lead to all of these outcomes, including increased cognitive complexity, broadening of understanding through different perspectives, and heightened ability to guide or not guide client talk based on your awareness.

Question 18

A culture that emphasizes self-actualization is likely to focus on
A) the individual.
B) careful problem-solving.
C) freeing people from sexism and racism.
D) actualization of human potential through multiple focus.

Accepted Answer

A culture that emphasizes self-actualization places a high value on individual growth and achievement. It encourages individuals to pursue their own goals and desires, and to develop their unique potential. This emphasis on personal fulfillment may prioritize the needs and desires of individuals over the needs of the larger community or society.

Question 19

The genogram or family chart is
A) only for family counseling.
B) a good way to help a client focus on family issues.
C) a technique for only advanced therapy.
D) all of these.
E) only for family counseling;a technique for only advanced therapy.

Accepted Answer

The genogram or family chart is a visual representation of a person's family history and relationships that can be helpful in therapy sessions to help clients focus on family issues. While it is often used in family counseling, it can also be used in individual therapy to explore family dynamics and patterns. It does not require advanced therapy skills or training.

Question 20

In typical middle-class cultural interviewing settings for counseling, the focus is usually on
A) the individual.
B) the family.
C) the group.
D) the cultural/environmental context.

Accepted Answer

In typical middle-class cultural interviewing settings for counseling, the focus is usually on the individual. This approach tends to prioritize individualism and self-expression, which aligns with the values of many Western cultures.

Quiz 8: Focusing the Interview: Exploring the Story From Multiple Perspectives

The community genogram provides

A culture that emphasizes group harmony and joint goals is likely to focus on

Your employee responds, "That's unfair to me. Where did you get that idea?" The response is a(n) ___________ focus.

We exist in a web of relationships.

You are giving feedback to someone who is working for you. You say, "The major difficulty seems to be that your communication skills are not up to par." Your statement is a(n) ___________ focus.

Which of the following is closely related to focusing?

In working with some Asian and Southern European peoples, which focus is often more appropriate than typical middle-class U.S. focusing?

The prompt, "Tell me more about the abortion," may result in drawing out details of the abortion procedure but little may be learned about the client's distinctive personal experience.

Social justice is

Advocacy is

Feminist counseling or multiculturally oriented counseling is more likely than traditional counseling to focus on

Which of the following is correct regarding focusing?

Focusing often results in

A culture that emphasizes self-actualization is likely to focus on

The genogram or family chart is

In typical middle-class cultural interviewing settings for counseling, the focus is usually on