Question 1

Which of the following is (ar a shared characteristic of the cognitive behavioral approaches?
A)A collaborative relationship between client and therapist
B)A focus on changing cognitions to produce desired changes in affect and behavior
C)The premise that psychological distress is due to faulty cognitions
D)A generally time-limited and educational treatment of targeted problems.
E)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above are shared characteristics of cognitive behavioral approaches. These approaches emphasize a collaborative relationship between the therapist and client, focus on changing cognitions to produce desired changes in behavior and affect, assume that psychological distress is due to faulty cognitions, and are generally time-limited and educational.

Question 2

All of the following are concepts associated with Adlerian therapy except for which of the following?
A)Consciousness is the center of personality
B)Social interest is the heart of therapy
C)People are viewed as being creative,active,and decisional
D)Inferiority feelings are the wellspring of creativity
E)The WDEP model generates techniques for this theory

Accepted Answer

The WDEP model is associated with Reality Therapy, not Adlerian therapy.

Question 3

Gestalt therapy focuses on all of the following except for
A)bringing unfinished business from the past into the present.
B)objective evaluation of treatment outcomes.
C)direct experiencing.
D)awareness.
E)carrying out experiments as a part of the therapy process.

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy focuses on bringing unfinished business from the past into the present, direct experiencing, awareness, and carrying out experiments as a part of the therapy process. However, it does not emphasize objective evaluation of treatment outcomes as much as other therapeutic approaches. The emphasis is on subjective experiences and personal growth rather than external criteria for success.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a contribution of behavior therapy?
A)Assessment and diagnosis are tied to treatment planning.
B)It emphasizes research into and assessment of techniques used,thus providing accountability.
C)Behavioral approaches can be integrated into counseling with culturally diverse client populations.
D)It is a short-term approach that has wide applicability.
E)This approach makes the therapy process relationship-centered rather than technique centered.

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy focuses on specific techniques and interventions for behavior change, rather than on the therapeutic relationship. Therefore, it is not known for making the therapy process relationship-centered.

Question 5

Theory is best described as
A)a definite set of structures that prescribes,step by step,what and how helpers should function.
B)a map that gives direction to what a helper says and does.
C)a necessary evil under a managed care system.
D)a definite set of therapy procedures for dealing with specific symptoms or problems.

Accepted Answer

Theory is not a rigid set of rules or procedures, but rather a guiding framework that helps helpers understand human behavior, emotions, and relationships. It offers direction, but also allows for creativity and individuality in the helping process.

Question 6

The therapeutic goal of challenging clients to recognize and accept the freedom they have to be authors of their own lives is associated with which theory?
A)Psychoanalytic therapy
B)Cognitive therapy
C)Solution focused brief therapy
D)Existential therapy
E)Family systems therapy

Accepted Answer

The idea of recognizing and accepting personal responsibility and freedom to create one's own purpose in life is a key concept in existential therapy. This approach emphasizes the importance of individuals recognizing their choices and taking responsibility for their actions to live a meaningful life.

Question 7

Existential therapy places emphasis on
A)working with the faulty belief systems of the client.
B)uncovering early childhood traumatic events.
C)the quality of the client-therapist relationship.
D)a systematic approach to changing behavior.
E)teaching clients cognitive and behavioral coping skills.

Accepted Answer

Existential therapy places great importance on the therapeutic alliance between the client and therapist. This relationship is seen as a critical element in helping clients explore their own beliefs and values, make meaning of their experiences, and ultimately find purpose and direction in life. The therapy is less concerned with specific techniques or strategies for behavior change and more focused on the client's unique internal experience.

Question 8

If your approach to helping emphasizes clients examining their beliefs about themselves and about their world,your interventions will tend to focus on
A)getting clients to carry out homework assignments as a main way to change behavior.
B)what clients are thinking and the things that they continue to tell themselves.
C)confrontation of a client's resistances.
D)helping clients accept their life circumstances by adjusting to reality.

Accepted Answer

Examining beliefs is a cognitive approach to therapy, and interventions would focus on challenging and changing clients' negative and self-defeating thought patterns. Homework assignments may be given as part of this approach, but they are not the main focus. Confrontation of resistance and accepting life circumstances may be part of the therapy process in general, but they are not specific to a cognitive approach.

Question 9

Which of the following is not true as it relates to existential therapy?
A)This approach is based on a system of well-defined techniques.
B)It places primary emphasis on the client's current experience.
C)Techniques are tools to help clients become aware of their choices and their potential for action.
D)Therapists are not bound by any prescribed procedures and can use techniques from other therapy approaches.
E)The basic ideas of this approach can be incorporated into practice regardless of the therapist's particular theory.

Accepted Answer

Existential therapy is not based on a system of well-defined techniques, but rather on the therapist's ability to adapt to each client's unique experience and needs. The therapist focuses on helping the client gain a deeper understanding of their individual experience and choices, rather than following a manualized set of techniques.

Question 10

Of the following,the theory that has contributed the most to an understanding of the role and meaning of death and the creative aspects of being alone and choosing for oneself is
A)cognitive therapy.
B)reality therapy.
C)existential therapy.
D)psychoanalytic therapy.
E)Algerian therapy.

Accepted Answer

Existential therapy focuses on the exploration of meaning and purpose in life, including how individuals understand and cope with the reality of death. This therapy also emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and choice, which can lead to creativity and self-discovery.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a contribution of the person-centered approach?
A)It stresses the active role and responsibility of the client.
B)It calls attention to the need to account for a person's inner and subjective experiences.
C)The approach specifies techniques that can be used to treat a wide range of behavioral problems.
D)It sheds light on the value of empathy,understanding,and therapist presence.
E)It highlights the role of therapist's attitudes in bringing about client changE.

Accepted Answer

The person-centered approach does not specify techniques to treat behavioral problems, as it is focused on providing a supportive and empathic environment for the client to explore their own thoughts and emotions. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of the client's experience and autonomy, the therapist's attitudes and presence, and a focus on understanding the individual as a whole person.

Question 12

Emphasizing the crucial role of the therapist's attitude,which approach most focuses on the therapeutic relationship rather than being technique-centered?
A)Person-centered therapy
B)Adlerian therapy
C)Reality therapy
D)Solution focused brief therapy
E)Behavior therapy

Accepted Answer

Person-centered therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship in facilitating personal growth and self-discovery. The therapist's attitude of unconditional positive regard, empathy, and authenticity creates a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their feelings and experiences. Unlike other approaches that are technique-centered, person-centered therapy does not rely on specific techniques or interventions, but rather on the therapist's ability to establish a strong, trusting relationship with the client.

Question 13

The person-centered approach pays most attention to
A)interpretation.
B)diagnosis.
C)directive techniques.
D)active listening.
E)questioning and probing for information.

Accepted Answer

The person-centered approach places a strong emphasis on active listening, which involves truly hearing and understanding the client without imposing interpretations, diagnoses, or directives. Therefore, choice D - active listening - is the best answer.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a contribution of Gestalt therapy?
A)It is a forerunner of the cognitive behavioral approaches.
B)This orientation emphasizes doing and experiencing as opposed to merely talking about problems.
C)The approach provides a creative way of working with dreams in therapy.
D)It gives attention to the verbal and nonverbal messages.
E)It demonstrates the power of working in the here and now.

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy is not considered a forerunner of the cognitive behavioral approaches. While both approaches place emphasis on the present moment and the client's experiences, they differ in many other regards.

Question 15

Which is most true regarding the Coreys' theoretical orientation?
A)They subscribe to a single theory in its totality.
B)They do not have a theory,since a theory often blocks creativity.
C)They function within an integrative framework that they continue to modify as they practice.
D)They define themselves as cognitive-behavior therapists who are committed to short-term interventions.

Accepted Answer

The Coreys' theoretical orientation is integrative, meaning they draw from multiple theories and modify their approach as they practice. This is evident in their book, "Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy," where they discuss and integrate various theoretical approaches.

Question 16

Which theory most deals with childhood experiences that are reconstructed,explored,and interpreted in therapy?
A)Gestalt therapy
B)Adlerian therapy
C)Psychoanalytic therapy
D)Cognitive therapy
E)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic therapy focuses on exploring childhood experiences and their impact on current behavior and emotions through interpretation and reconstruction of memories. The other options may address childhood experiences to some extent, but they do not prioritize this aspect of therapy as much as psychoanalytic therapy does.

Question 17

If your approach to helping puts emphasis on gaining insight,much of your time with clients will likely be spent in
A)getting clients to examine their cognitions.
B)encouraging clients to identify and express their feelings.
C)exploring the reasons for actions and in interpreting clients' behavior.
D)dealing with what clients are doing now.

Accepted Answer

Gaining insight involves understanding the underlying reasons for behaviors and interpreting them, which is the focus of exploring the reasons for actions and interpreting clients' behavior. Examining cognitions (A) and identifying feelings (B) may be helpful in gaining insight, but they are not the primary focus. Dealing with current behaviors (D) may be important but does not necessarily involve gaining insight.

Question 18

Which of the following is not emphasized by behavior therapy?
A)Past history of a client
B)Precise treatment goals
C)Diverse therapeutic strategies
D)Objective evaluation of therapeutic outcomes
E)Measuring a specific behavior before and after an intervention

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy is focused on changing current problematic behaviors and does not place much emphasis on a client's past history. Instead, the emphasis is on analyzing and altering the client's current behaviors and patterns of responding.

Question 19

Which of the following is not associated with the category of experiential and relationship-oriented approaches?
A)Rational emotive behavior therapy
B)Existential therapy
C)Person-centered therapy
D)Gestalt therapy

Accepted Answer

Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy which focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs. It is not considered an experiential or relationship-oriented approach as it primarily targets cognitive processes rather than emotions or interpersonal dynamics. The other three options (Existential therapy, Person-centered therapy, Gestalt therapy) are all examples of experiential and relationship-oriented approaches.

Question 20

Which of the following dimensions do the Coreys stress in their theoretical approach?
A)Thinking
B)Feeling
C)Behaving or doing
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The Coreys stress all three dimensions of thinking, feeling, and behaving or doing in their theoretical approach, so the best choice is D, "All of the above."

Quiz 6: Theory Applied to Practice

Which of the following is (ar a shared characteristic of the cognitive behavioral approaches?

All of the following are concepts associated with Adlerian therapy except for which of the following?

Gestalt therapy focuses on all of the following except for

Which of the following is not a contribution of behavior therapy?

Theory is best described as

The therapeutic goal of challenging clients to recognize and accept the freedom they have to be authors of their own lives is associated with which theory?

Existential therapy places emphasis on

If your approach to helping emphasizes clients examining their beliefs about themselves and about their world,your interventions will tend to focus on

Which of the following is not true as it relates to existential therapy?

Of the following,the theory that has contributed the most to an understanding of the role and meaning of death and the creative aspects of being alone and choosing for oneself is

Which of the following is not a contribution of the person-centered approach?

Emphasizing the crucial role of the therapist's attitude,which approach most focuses on the therapeutic relationship rather than being technique-centered?

The person-centered approach pays most attention to

Which of the following is not a contribution of Gestalt therapy?

Which is most true regarding the Coreys' theoretical orientation?

Which theory most deals with childhood experiences that are reconstructed,explored,and interpreted in therapy?

If your approach to helping puts emphasis on gaining insight,much of your time with clients will likely be spent in

Which of the following is not emphasized by behavior therapy?

Which of the following is not associated with the category of experiential and relationship-oriented approaches?

Which of the following dimensions do the Coreys stress in their theoretical approach?