Ch. 12 Flashcards
True or False: self-disclosure is a controversial skill
True
True or False: feedback is a controversial skill
True
What theory supports self-disclosure early in the interview to build trust with clients A) humanistic B) psychodynamic C) feminist D) multicultural
D
True or False: clients of counselor who self-disclose report lower levels of symptom distress and like counselor more
True
Appropriate self-disclosure does all the following except:
A) encourages client talk
B) creates trust
C) helps explore deeper feelings and meanings
D) establishes a more equal relationship
C
Self-disclosure
A) may be necessary if client is different from you
B) leads to greater openness to emotions
C) can be helpful in situations which you have not “been there”
D) A and C
E) all the above
D
Countertransference
A) a danger of self-disclosure; unwise conscious or unconscious entanglement with the clients issues, causing boundaries between you and the client to be violated
B) a danger of self-disclosure; shared information is too distant from the clients concern
C) a danger of self-disclosure; takes focus away from the client
A
Inappropriate or too extensive self-disclosure
A) a danger of self-disclosure; unwise conscious or unconscious entanglement with the clients issues, causing boundaries between you and the client to be violated
B) a danger of self-disclosure; shared information is too distant from the clients concern
C) a danger of self-disclosure; takes focus away from the client
C
Distant Self-Disclosure
A) a danger of self-disclosure; unwise conscious or unconscious entanglement with the clients issues, causing boundaries between you and the client to be violated
B) a danger of self-disclosure; shared information is too distant from the clients concern
C) a danger of self-disclosure; takes focus away from the client
B
What would you do if you were in my place? Which statement is false:
A) self-disclosure to this type of question is necessary early on, especially for clients who are different from you
B) help the client make their own decisions
C) self-disclosure is not the first tool for use in this situation
D) the right decision for you may not be the right decision for the client
A; involving yourself too early fosters dependency
True or False: when a client asks “what would you do in my position?” Self-disclosure should be avoided
True
True or False: self-disclosure too early can foster dependency, especially when a client asks, “what would you do if you were me?”
True
True or False: in self-disclosure the counselor shares thoughts and personal experiences but not personal feelings
False
True or False: when using self-disclosure the counselor should avoid “I” statements because it takes attention away from the client
False; use I statements
What is the first skill you should use in self-disclosure? A) empathy B) "I" statements C) look for discrepancies D) listen
D
What tense is the most powerful for self-disclosure? A) past tense B) present tense C) future tense D) tense does not matter
B
What is the 1-2-3 strategic model for self-disclosure?
- Listen and assess
- Select a relevant strategy
- Observe and respond
In the 1-2-3 strategic model for self-disclosure, what is step one?
A) assess and influence
B) listen
C) observe and respond
B
In the 1-2-3 strategic model for self-disclosure, what is step two?
A) assess and influence
B) listen
C) observe and respond
A
In the 1-2-3 strategic model for self-disclosure, what is step three?
A) assess and influence
B) listen
C) observe and respond
C
Observation becomes critical during which phase of the 1-2-3 strategic model for self-disclosure?
A) assess and influence
B) listen
C) observe and respond
A
True or False: too deep and involved self-disclosure may scare the client or monopolize the session
True
True or False: with different cultural groups, open discussion and some self-disclosure on the counselor’s part may be essential
True
This presents clients with clear, nonjudgemental information on how the counselor believes they are thinking, feeling, or behaving and how significant others may view them or their performance A) self-disclosure B) reflection of meaning C) feedback D) interpretation/reframe
C
From this, clients may improve or change their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors based in the therapists feedback A) self-disclosure B) reflection of meaning C) feedback D) interpretation/reframe
C
True or False: feedback is the least helpful when it is solicited by the client
False; most helpful
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for feedback
A) the client receiving feedback should be in charge
B) assess and influence are a critical step
C) use a check out to see how feedback was received
D) feedback should focus on strengths
B; this is the second step of the 1-2-3 strategy for self-disclosure
True or False: the client receiving feedback should be in charge
True
True or False: feedback general or abstract feedback may be beneficial for some clients
False; all feedback should be concrete and specific as possible
True or False: feedback should focus on strengths
True
Known as the "breakfast of champions" A) corrective feedback B) reflection of meaning C) positive feedback D) empathy E) listening
C
Positive feedback
A) helps the client restory
B) looks for the “right” things about the client
C) helps the client discover their wellness strengths, positive assets, and useful resources
D) all the above
D
Corrective feedback
A) helps the client restory
B) focuses on behaviors that may be hurting the client or hindering growth
C) should include praise and supportive statements
D) all the above
E) B and C
F) A and B
E
True or False: corrective feedback should include praise and supportive statements
True
Which feedback focuses on behaviors that may be hurting the client or hindering growth?
A) positive feedback
B) corrective feedback
C) negative feedback
B
This type of feedback helps the client restory
A) positive feedback
B) corrective feedback
C) negative feedback
A
Neurofeedback has been found to be useful with A) headaches B) depression C) ADD D) all the above
D
True or False: self-disclosure can bring the here-and-now immediacy to the session
True
True or False: involving yourself in self-disclosure could lead to dependency on the clients behalf
True
Self-disclosure is most effective when it is.. A) genuine B) timely C) brief D) phrased in present tense E) A,B,C F) A,C,D G) all of the above
G
True or False: negative feedback should never be necessary when working with a client
False; can be necessary if not responding to corrective feedback
True or False: negative feedback should be used sparingly
True
