Helping Relationships

Question 1

Core factors for effective counseling include:

A. expertness, attractiveness, and trustworthiness
B. Empathy, positive regard, and genuineness
C. id, ego, and superego
D. Power, confrontation, and directiveness

Answer 1

B. empathy, positive regard, genuineness

Question 2

What is the primary goal of counseling?

Answer 2

To help individuals understand and overcome their personal issues.

Question 3

True or False: Counseling is only for individuals with serious mental health problems.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The _______ process involves gathering information from clients to facilitate understanding.

Answer 4

consultation

Question 5

What is the most important skill for counselors during consultations?

Answer 5

Active listening

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a step in the consultation process? A) Assessment B) Planning C) Evaluation D) Ignoring

Answer 6

D) Ignoring

Question 7

What is the role of feedback in counseling consultations?

Answer 7

To provide clients with insights and encourage reflection.

Question 8

What does the acronym ‘SMART’ stand for in goal setting?

Answer 8

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Counselors must create a _______ environment to foster openness.

Answer 9

safe

Question 10

Which of the following is a common technique used in counseling?
A) Directive approach
B) Non-directive approach
C) Both A and B

Answer 10

C) Both A and B

Question 11

What is the importance of establishing rapport with clients?

Answer 11

It builds trust and encourages honest communication.

Question 12

True or False: Counselors should avoid discussing their own experiences with clients.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Counselors should use _______ questioning to help clients explore their thoughts.

Answer 13

open-ended

Question 14

Which technique helps clients visualize their goals?
A) Visualization
B) Role-playing
C) Journaling

Answer 14

A) Visualization

Question 15

What is the purpose of setting boundaries in the counseling relationship?

Answer 15

To maintain a professional and ethical relationship.

Question 16

True or False: Only licensed professionals can provide counseling services.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What is the significance of cultural competence in counseling?

Answer 17

It allows counselors to understand and respect diverse backgrounds.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a method for evaluating counseling effectiveness?
A) Client feedback
B) Board review
C) Peer review

Answer 18

B) board review

Question 19

The intended outcome of ____ is to assist clients in developing coping strategies and solutions.
A) Confrontation
B) Evaluation
C) Consultation
D) B and C

Answer 19

C) Consultation

Question 20

True or False: Counselors should always give direct advice to their clients.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the most significant component of ethical guidelines in counseling?

A. They ensure the protection and well-being of clients.
B. They ensure the protection and well-being of the counselor
C. They ensure compliance for insurance
D. To provide guidance in treatment planning

Answer 21

A. They ensure the protection and well-being of clients.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: Counselors should continuously engage in _______ to enhance their skills.

Answer 22

professional development

Question 23

Which of the following is a key component of the consultation model?

A) Assessment
B) Diagnosis
C) Prescription
E) Formal Testing

Answer 23

A) Assessment

Question 24

What is the key role of assessment tools in counseling?

A. To select an appropriate theoretical approach for treatment planning
B. To diagnose pathology
C. To gather information and measure client progress
D. All of the above

Answer 24

C. To gather information and measure client progress

Question 25

A tool used to measure the level of empathy demonstrated by a helper or therapist A. Beck Depression Inventory B. 5 factor analysis C. Likely Scale D. Carkhuff Empathy Scale

Answer 25

D. Carkhuff Empathy Scale

Question 26

How many levels are in the Carkhuff Empathy Scale? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five

Answer 26

D. 5

Question 27

What is Level 1 on the Carkhuff Empathy Scale? A. Obstructed Listening B. Minimal Listening C. Mirroring Listening D. Active Listening

Answer 27

A. Obstructed Listening no empathy

Question 28

Which level of the Carkhuff Empathy Scale first indicates that the helper accurately perceives the client's feelings? A. Level 5 - therapeutic listening B. Level 4- Empathetic Listening C. Level 3 - Mirroring Listening D. Level 2- Minimal Listening

Answer 28

Level 3 - Mirroring Listening

Question 29

True or False: Level 5 on the Carkhuff Empathy Scale is the highest level of empathic understanding.

Answer 29

True (Therapeutic Listening)

Question 30

Multiple Choice: Which level of the Carkhuff Empathy Scale is characterized by superficial understanding? A) Level 1 - obstructed listening B) Level 2 - minimal listening C) Level 3 - mirroring listening D) Level 4 - empathetic listening

Answer 30

B) Level 2.

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of the Carkhuff Empathy Scale?

Answer 31

To enhance the effectiveness of helping relationships.

Question 32

Multiple Choice: Which level is NOT part of the Carkhuff Empathy Scale? A) Level 0 B) Level 1 C) Level 3 D) Level 5

Answer 32

A) Level 0.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: Carkhuff’s model emphasizes the importance of ______ in therapeutic relationships.

Answer 33

Empathy.

Question 34

What type of feedback can be derived from the Carkhuff Empathy Scale? A. Qualitative B. Quantitative C. Both

Answer 34

Qualitative

Question 35

Multiple Choice: Which level of empathy is characterized by the helper feeling the client's emotions as if they were their own? A) Level 1 B) Level 3 C) Level 5 D) Level 4

Answer 35

C) Level 5.

Question 36

What is the correct order of levels from 1-5 of Carkhuff’s Empathy Scale? A. Obstructed listening, empathetic listening, mirroring listening, minimal listening, therapeutic listening B. Therapeutic listening, empathetic listening, mirroring listening, minimal listening, obstructed listening D. Therapeutic listening, obstructed listening, mirroring listening, minimal listening, empathetic listening

Answer 36

C. Obstructed listening, minimal listening, mirroring listening, empathetic listening, therapeutic listening