Unit 1 Flashcards
Unit 1 Counselling in Canada: History and Trends
Who is considered the founder of modern counseling?
Carl Rogers
True or False: Sigmund Freud is known for his development of psychoanalysis.
True
What therapeutic approach emphasizes unconditional positive regard?
Person-Centered Therapy
Fill in the blank: The __________ approach integrates cognitive and behavioral techniques.
Cognitive-Behavioral
Which major figure in counseling focused on the importance of self-actualization?
Abraham Maslow
What year did Carl Rogers publish ‘On Becoming a Person’?
1961
Who developed the theory of client-centered therapy?
Carl Rogers
Multiple Choice: Who is known for the concept of ‘the hierarchy of needs’?
A) Carl Rogers B) Abraham Maslow C) Sigmund Freud D) Albert Ellis
What is the primary focus of Gestalt therapy?
Awareness and personal responsibility in the present moment
True or False: Albert Ellis is known for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).
True
What is the main goal of psychodynamic therapy?
To uncover unconscious thoughts and feelings
Fill in the blank: The __________ movement emphasized the importance of mental health in education.
Guidance
Who is known for the development of the first counseling center?
Frank Parsons
What is the significance of the year 1908 in counseling history?
Frank Parsons established the first vocational guidance center.
Multiple Choice: Which counseling approach focuses on the interaction between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors?
A) Humanistic B) Cognitive-Behavioral C) Psychoanalytic D) Gestalt
What does the term ‘transference’ refer to in counseling?
The client projecting feelings about important figures onto the therapist
True or False: Behavioral therapy is primarily focused on changing thoughts.
False
Who introduced the concept of ‘operant conditioning’?
B.F. Skinner
Fill in the blank: __________ therapy is based on the idea that behavior is learned and can be unlearned.
Behavioral
Which major figure is associated with the humanistic approach in counseling?
Carl Rogers
What is the primary technique used in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Identifying and challenging negative thought patterns
True or False: The American Counseling Association (ACA) was established in 1952.
True
What does the term ‘ethical standards’ refer to in the context of counseling?
Guidelines that govern the professional conduct of counselors
Who is credited with the development of Narrative Therapy?
Michael White and David Epston
Fill in the blank: __________ psychology focuses on strengths and optimal human functioning.
Positive
What is the role of a school counselor?
To support students’ academic, social, and emotional development
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key component of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?
A) Problem exploration B) Goal setting C) Analyzing past failures D) Medication management
