Question 1

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:
-___Tell me a bit more about your family's reactions to your improved performance.
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

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Question 2

Discuss the value of a genogram and how listening skills and focusing might be used to help an individual understand how family issues relate to current concerns.

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Question 3

The following questions require you to identify what type of focus the interviewer is using in the reply to the following client statement.
"I'd like to buy a new car. But I'm not sure if I can afford it. The ones I have been looking at seem terribly expensive. But then, I have a large family and could use the space. But will they be dependable? And what about gas mileage? What do you think I should do?"
Identify the kind of focus by its letter.
-___ Did you know that women and minorities often are charged more for cars than European American men are?
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

Accepted Answer

The interviewer is focusing on the cultural/environmental context by highlighting the issue of potential discrimination in car pricing based on gender and ethnicity.

Question 4

"I love it here in Wyoming. Just being here and feeling the mountains every day is special. I have this opportunity to leave the university to go to Chicago for a really well-paying job."  Write alternative focus statements of a variety of types (do not repeat any classification of helping lead) that may be useful to this client.

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Question 5

The following questions require you to identify what type of focus the interviewer is using in the reply to the following client statement.
"I'd like to buy a new car. But I'm not sure if I can afford it. The ones I have been looking at seem terribly expensive. But then, I have a large family and could use the space. But will they be dependable? And what about gas mileage? What do you think I should do?"
Identify the kind of focus by its letter.
-___ I really like my Edsel. It's made me feel good just to drive it.
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

Accepted Answer

The interviewer is sharing a personal opinion or experience, which is characteristic of an interviewer focus.

Question 6

The following questions require you to identify what type of focus the interviewer is using in the reply to the following client statement.
"I'd like to buy a new car. But I'm not sure if I can afford it. The ones I have been looking at seem terribly expensive. But then, I have a large family and could use the space. But will they be dependable? And what about gas mileage? What do you think I should do?"
Identify the kind of focus by its letter.
-___John, it sounds as if you are pretty anxious about your decision.
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

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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:
-___Apparently, there is a university rule prohibiting excessive jumping up and down with happiness during an exam.
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

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Question 8

Your client says to you: "The job situation in Puerto Rico is tough right now. So I've been thinking of moving to the mainland. Whether I should or not isn't clear to me." Write six alternative focus statements in the form of open questions which might be used to respond to this client.

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Question 9

The following questions require you to identify what type of focus the interviewer is using in the reply to the following client statement.
"I really don't know. It seems clear that my not getting the raise was really unfair... just because I'm a woman. It really hurts!"
Identify the kind of focus by its letter.
-___ Let us take action. We can do it! We've got what it takes!
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

Accepted Answer

The interviewer is using a mutual "we" focus by emphasizing that they are a team and can work together towards finding a solution. This response is focused on building a collaborative relationship between the interviewer and the client.

Question 10

Is focusing something that also applies to the interviewer or counselor? Justify your response.

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Question 11

The following questions require you to identify what type of focus the interviewer is using in the reply to the following client statement.
"I really don't know. It seems clear that my not getting the raise was really unfair... just because I'm a woman. It really hurts!"
Identify the kind of focus by its letter.
-___As I listen to you, I get very angry with the situation.
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

Accepted Answer

The interviewer is expressing their own feelings and reaction to the client's situation, indicating a focus on themselves.

Question 12

The following questions require you to identify what type of focus the interviewer is using in the reply to the following client statement.
"I'd like to buy a new car. But I'm not sure if I can afford it. The ones I have been looking at seem terribly expensive. But then, I have a large family and could use the space. But will they be dependable? And what about gas mileage? What do you think I should do?"
Identify the kind of focus by its letter.
-___Your friends will really like what you are doing.
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

Accepted Answer

The interviewer is focusing on the client's significant others (friends) and how they will perceive the client's decision to buy a new car.

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 really don't know. It seems clear that my not getting the raise was really unfair... just because I'm a woman. It really hurts!"
Identify the kind of focus by its letter.
-___ The average woman's pay is 70% of the average man's pay.
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

Accepted Answer

The interviewer is bringing up a statistic that is related to the client's concern about not receiving a raise as a woman, but is not directly addressing her personal situation. This falls under the cultural/environmental context focus.

Question 14

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the community genogram?

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Question 15

How can the family genogram be criticized from an adoptive, extended family or alternative view of family perspective?

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Question 16

The following questions require you to identify what type of focus the interviewer is using in the reply to the following client statement.
"I'd like to buy a new car. But I'm not sure if I can afford it. The ones I have been looking at seem terribly expensive. But then, I have a large family and could use the space. But will they be dependable? And what about gas mileage? What do you think I should do?"
Identify the kind of focus by its letter.
-___How would you like to finance? And how much did you plan to spend on a car?
A) Client focus
B)Problem/concern focus
C)Significant others focus
D)Mutual "we" focus
E)Interviewer
F)Cultural/environmental context

Accepted Answer

The interviewer is focusing on the client's problems and concerns regarding affordability, space, dependability, and gas mileage.

Question 17

Discuss and provide examples of possible cultural differences on the focusing skill.

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Question 18

Focusing has been presented as a technique or skill that could be used to control or free a client. Explain how focus could be used in both ways, and present a coherent argument for use or nonuse of this skill.

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

Discuss the value of a genogram and how listening skills and focusing might be used to help an individual understand how family issues relate to current concerns.

Your client says to you: "The job situation in Puerto Rico is tough right now. So I've been thinking of moving to the mainland. Whether I should or not isn't clear to me." Write six alternative focus statements in the form of open questions which might be used to respond to this client.

Is focusing something that also applies to the interviewer or counselor? Justify your response.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the community genogram?

How can the family genogram be criticized from an adoptive, extended family or alternative view of family perspective?

Discuss and provide examples of possible cultural differences on the focusing skill.

Focusing has been presented as a technique or skill that could be used to control or free a client. Explain how focus could be used in both ways, and present a coherent argument for use or nonuse of this skill.