Counseling Theories

Question 1

This theory is based largely on insight, unconscious motivation, and reconstruction of the personality.

Answer 1

Psychoanalytic therapy

Question 2

This theory focuses on meaning, goals, purposeful behavior, conscious action, belonging, and social interest.

Answer 2

Adlerian therapy

Question 3

This theory stresses a concern for what it means to be fully human.

Answer 3

Existential approach

Question 4

This theory is rooted in a humanistic philosophy and places emphasis on the basic attitudes of the therapist.

Answer 4

Person-centered approach

Question 5

This theory offers a range of experiments to helpt clients gain awareness of what they are experiencing in the here and now.

Answer 5

Gestalt therapy

Question 6

This theory emphasizes translating insights into behavioral action.

Answer 6

Cognitive Behavioral approaches

Question 7

This theory emphasizes the importance of understanding individuals in the context of the surroundings that influence their development.

Answer 7

Systems orientation

Question 8

This theory challenges the assumptions of most traditional approaches by assuming that there is not single truth and that reality is socially constructed through human interaction.

Answer 8

Post modern approaches

Question 9

Clients place more value on the ______ of the therapist than on the _____ used.

Answer 9

Personality; specific techniques

Question 10

Define values.

Answer 10

Core beliefs that influence how we act, both in our personal and professional lives.

Question 11

The counseling task is to _____.

Answer 11

Assist individuals in finding answers that are most congruent with their own values.

Question 12

Define value imposition.

Answer 12

Refers to counselors directly attempting to define a client’s values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

Question 13

What are the dimensions of the conceptual framework for competencies?

Answer 13

1. Beliefs and attitudes
2. Knowledge
3. Skills