Philosophy(Mix Chapter, mostly Chapter behind)

Question 1

The technique whereby the analyst explains the meaning of certain behavior is known as:

Answer 1

interpretation

Question 2

The correct components of the A-B-C theory of personality are:

Answer 2

activating event, belief, consequence

Question 3

The basic goal of existential psychotherapy is:

Answer 3

1. To increase choice potentials.
2. To help the client experience authentic existence.
3. To expand self-awareness.

Question 4

Which of these solution-focused therapy techniques involves asking clients to describe times in their lives when they were able to solve their problem or when their problem was less severe?

Answer 4

Exception Questions

Question 5

Which of these is not part of the growth-promoting climate in person centered therapy?

Answer 5

Genuineness

Question 6

All of the following are procedures that are commonly used in reality therapy EXCEPT:

Answer 6

Exploring early recollections

Question 7

The person-centered view of human nature:

Answer 7

Affirms a person’s capacity to direct his or her own life

Question 8

All these are necessary conditions for personality changes to occur in person-centered therapy EXCEPT for:

Answer 8

The client is usually congruent in the client-therapist relationship

Question 9

Which theorist stressed the view that universal feelings of inferiority and a striving for power are basic components of personality development?

Answer 9

Alfred Adler

Question 10

In doing a lifestyle assessment with a client, the therapist is likely to gather information about her life except for:

Answer 10

Her transference toward the therapist

Question 11

The main therapeutic goal of REBT is:

Answer 11

Let Client learn:
1. To identify the interplay of their thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
2. To identify and dispute irrational beliefs that are maintained by self-indoctrination.
3. To replace ineffective ways of thinking with effective and rational cognitions.
4. To stop absolutistic thinking, blaming, and repeating false beliefs.

Question 12

The founder(s) of solution-focused brief therapy is (are): Insoo Kim Berg and Steve de Shazer.

Answer 12

Insoo Kim Berg and Steve de Shazer

Question 13

The concept of “private logic” refers to:

Answer 13

concepts about self, others, and life that constitute the philosophy on which one’s lifestyle is based

Question 14

Ursula lived in New York City on 9/11. Ever since experiencing the aftermath of the terrorist attacks, she has felt anxiety about going to the upper level floors of tall buildings. As an existentially oriented therapist, you might conclude that:

Answer 14

Ursula’s anxiety is normal in light of the traumatic experience she had on 9/11

Question 15

The founder(s) of narrative therapy is (are):

Answer 15

Michael White and David Epston

Question 16

The basic aim of psychoanalytic therapy is:

Answer 16

to make the unconscious material conscious

Question 17

All of the following are steps in the use of systematic desensitization EXCEPT for:

Answer 17

hypnosis

Question 18

What approach emphasizes anxiety as a catalyst for living authentically:

Answer 18

existential therapy

Question 19

All of the following are characteristics shared by existential and person-centered approaches EXCEPT:

Answer 19

the importance of using specific techniques in therapy

Question 20

One of the limitations of the person-centered approach is that:

Answer 20

Beginning therapists may find it difficult to provide both support and challenges to clients

Question 21

According to the psychoanalytic perspective:

Answer 21

people are determined by early childhood experiences

Question 22

The core of reality therapy consists of:

Answer 22

teaching clients to take effective control of their own lives.

Question 23

Reality therapy is best categorized as:

Answer 23

a form of cognitive behavior therapy

Question 24

What is true about existential therapy?

Answer 24

it does not have a well-defined set of techniques.

Question 25

Narrative therapists attempt to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 25

encourage free association.