Chapter 5: Helping Relationships Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding the
concept of wellness?
a. Wellness encompasses physical, mental, psychological,
and spiritual health.
b. Wellness emphasizes lifestyle choices that contribute to
an individual’s general well-being.
c. Wellness is defined as the absence of illness.
d. Wellness is a holistic term that emphasizes a positive
state of overall well-being.
c. Wellness is defined as the absence of illness.
In general, Joanna and her counselor agree on her goals for
counseling and are working collaboratively on the tasks needed
to achieve these goals. Joanna also feels emotionally connected to
her counselor. What can be said about the relationship between
Joanna and her counselor?
a. They have a weak therapeutic relationship.
b. Joanna experiences a lack of psychological contact with
her counselor.
c. They have a strong therapeutic relationship which will
facilitate Joanna’s progress in counseling.
d. Joanna’s strong relationship with her counselor will only
be effective if the right treatment modality is used.
c. They have a strong therapeutic relationship which will
facilitate Joanna’s progress in counseling.
When working with clients who have experienced a disaster,
counselors can apply which of the following evidence-based
approaches?
a. Collaborative-dependent model
b. Counselor unconditional positive regard
c. Caplan’s mental health consultation model
d. Psychological first aid
d. Psychological first aid
George is a successful business owner who drinks daily in order
to cope with the stresses of running a business. For months, his
mother and brother have been “hassling” him about seeking
treatment for his drinking. While they believe his drinking is a
problem, George fails to see the issue. He is, after all, successful
at his job and has no intention to change his drinking behavior.
George is most likely in which of the following stages of change?
a. Precontemplation
b. Contemplation
c. Preparation
d. Action
a. Precontemplation
A counselor collaborates with clients to set goals in the
___________ stage of counseling.
a. initial
b. action
c. termination
d. relationship-building
b. action
____________ is NOT a minimal encourager.
a. “Hmm”
b. “I’m with you”
c. “Tell me more about that”
d. “I’ve got you”
c. “Tell me more about that”
Which of the following is a closed-ended question?
a. “How does it feel when your husband is gone for weeks
at a time?”
b. “Tell me more about how your family has solved conflicts
in the past year.”
c. “When was the last time you fought with your daughter?”
d. “In what ways does your partner’s lying affect you?
c. “When was the last time you fought with your daughter?”
“You say you want to get better grades, but you have not
completed any homework in the last week.” This is an example of
a. a reflection.
b. a confrontation.
c. giving feedback.
d. a paraphrase.
b. a confrontation.
Which of the following is not appropriate when giving a client
feedback?
a. Providing feedback when it assists the client in gaining
increased self-awareness.
b. Providing feedback through the use of broad statements
such as, “You are a really sensitive person.”
c. Asking the client permission to give feedback.
d. Providing feedback to reinforce a client’s progress in
obtaining their goals.
b. Providing feedback through the use of broad statements
such as, “You are a really sensitive person.”
Repeating a client’s statement back to them in different words is
called
a. paraphrasing.
b. reflecting.
c. summarizing.
d. attending.
a. paraphrasing.
The ____________ operates according to the reality principle.
a. id
b. ego
c. superego
d. conscience mind
b. ego
Images and tendencies that are inherent in all human beings are
contained in the
a. preconscious.
b. personal unconscious.
c. unconscious.
d. collective unconscious.
d. collective unconscious.
A counselor uses an Adlerian technique called ____________ to
help a client reduce the desirability of unhealthy behaviors.
a. asking the question
b. pushbutton
c. catching oneself
d. spitting in the client’s soup
d. spitting in the client’s soup
According to Adler, ____________ tend to excel in their pursuits
but are often spoiled and lack social skills comparable to those of
other children.
a. only children
b. youngest children
c. firstborns
d. second children
a. only children
Which Jungian archetype is said to contain the parts of the self
that a person does not want to acknowledge?
a. The Self
b. The Anima
c. The Shadow
d. The Persona
c. The Shadow
All of the following behavioral techniques are most commonly
used with children, EXCEPT
a. token economy.
b. contingency contract.
c. behavioral rehearsal.
d. response cost.
c. behavioral rehearsal.