Question 1

All of the following are appropriate steps for new counselors to take to help determine their preferred theoretical stance EXCEPT _____

Accepted Answer

A)   They should read and learn about the theories, withholding judgment as they expose themselves to the ideas
B)   They should select a theory that can last their entire professional careers, since most counselors do not change their theoretical approach during their careers
C)   They should consider the research evidence for the theory
D)   They should engage in self-examination to help understand which theory or theories match with their beliefs about human nature

Question 2

All of these are important principles of Cognitive Therapy EXCEPT _____

Accepted Answer

A)   How individuals interpret events affects their behaviors and feelings
B)   Understanding an individual's early childhood experiences is important to uncovering the reasons for their current behaviors
C)   Mentally healthy people have effective behavior patterns & rational beliefs
D)   The major goal of treatment is to uncover dysfunctional beliefs and change them

Question 3

The factor that accounts for the largest percentage of therapeutic change is the expectancy effect (placebo).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why is research into the effectiveness of Eclectic/Integrative models of counseling particularly hard to conduct?

Accepted Answer

Research into the effectiveness of Eclec...

Question 5

In cognitive therapy, the statement "I must be loved by everyone" is an example of _____

Accepted Answer

A)   An irrational belief that can be challenged
B)   An emotional response that has no place in therapy
C)   An appropriate therapeutic goal
D)   A method to help clients feel supported by the counselor A

Question 6

Psychodynamic theories are based on the belief that _____

Accepted Answer

A)   Thoughts (cognitions)  preceded emotions. Therefore, helping clients change their thinking will help change their feelings
B)   Setting reasonable goals and helping clients attain them is the basis for therapeutic change
C)   Clients must understand the conflicting forces within them and recognize the influence of their past in order to live more consciously
D)   Warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard are the core conditions for change. C

Question 7

Although helping others with their problems is as old as human history, the idea of having a professional sit down and talk with a client in a counseling relationship dates from _____

Accepted Answer

A)   The Middle Ages
B)   The 1960s
C)   The late 1800s
D)   The ancient Greeks

Question 8

Some of the modern day influences of Carl Rogers include _____

Accepted Answer

A)   Play therapy, an application of Rogerian conditions to children
B)   Motivational interviewing, a person-centered approach that focuses on client ambivalence
C)   The introduction of relationship-enhancing skills (empathy, congruence)  as the basic skills taught in all counseling programs
D)   All of the above D

Question 9

At present, the type of therapy that has more research being conducted about its effectiveness than any other theoretical approach (and is therefore sometimes called the "Blue Chip Growth Selection" of theories is _____

Accepted Answer

A)   Psychodynamic Theory
B)   Behavioral Theory
C)   Cognitive Theory
D)   Constructivist Theory

Question 10

The Personality Dimension that is used to describe whether change occurs from within the individual or from outer circumstances that control human behavior is _____

Accepted Answer

A)   Freedom vs. Determinism
B)   Rationality vs. Irrationality
C)   Proactivity vs. Reactivity
D)   Homeostasis vs. Heterostasis

Question 11

The cognitive triad is a way of describing _____

Accepted Answer

A)   Negative view of self, others, and the world
B)   Negative view of counselor, client, and counseling
C)   Negative view of cognitions, behaviors, and feelings
D)   Negative view of homeostasis, reactivity, and determinism

Question 12

Compare and contrast the arguments of those who believe counselors should work from a specific theoretical basis with those who believe that counselors should learn many theories and combine aspects of them in their work.

Accepted Answer

Those who believe counselors should work...

Question 13

The Personality Dimension that is used to describe whether human beings are able to make their own decisions and choices in the world is _____

Accepted Answer

A)   Freedom vs. Determinism
B)   Rationality vs. Irrationality
C)   Proactivity vs. Reactivity
D)   Homeostasis vs. Heterostasis

Question 14

Cognitive therapy has been demonstrated to be effective for a wide variety of client problems in many different settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Licensure laws for mental health counselors exempt biblical counselors from meeting the licensure standards of the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Functional analysis, a term from Behaviorism, is used to _____

Accepted Answer

A)   Understand a problem, including its antecedents and consequences
B)   Introduce components of Freudian analysis into Behaviorism
C)   Complete assessments and analyses of client's outcomes in counseling
D)   All of the above

Question 17

Select two of the following three counseling theories: Behavioral, Cognitive, and Rogerian/Person-Centered. Compare and contrast the major beliefs about personality and how people change in the two theories you selected.

Accepted Answer

The two counseling theories I have selec...

Question 18

How do foundational beliefs about personality help determine the core constructs in counseling theories? In your answer, be sure to include at least three of the continua of personality dimensions that are discussed in the chapter.

Accepted Answer

Foundational beliefs about personality p...

Question 19

How does research into the common factors in counseling support an electric/integrated approach to counseling?

Accepted Answer

Research into the common factors in coun...

Question 20

There is increasing attention paid to eclectic/integrative counseling because _____

Accepted Answer

A)   No single theory works for all clients and problems
B)   No single theory has emerged as superior to others
C)   Common factors are better predictors of outcome than any particular theory
D)   All of the above

Exam 6: How Do Counselors Use Theories

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All of these are important principles of Cognitive Therapy EXCEPT _____

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The factor that accounts for the largest percentage of therapeutic change is the expectancy effect (placebo).

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Why is research into the effectiveness of Eclectic/Integrative models of counseling particularly hard to conduct?

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Some of the modern day influences of Carl Rogers include _____

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At present, the type of therapy that has more research being conducted about its effectiveness than any other theoretical approach (and is therefore sometimes called the "Blue Chip Growth Selection" of theories is _____

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The Personality Dimension that is used to describe whether change occurs from within the individual or from outer circumstances that control human behavior is _____

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The cognitive triad is a way of describing _____

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Compare and contrast the arguments of those who believe counselors should work from a specific theoretical basis with those who believe that counselors should learn many theories and combine aspects of them in their work.

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The Personality Dimension that is used to describe whether human beings are able to make their own decisions and choices in the world is _____

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Cognitive therapy has been demonstrated to be effective for a wide variety of client problems in many different settings.

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Licensure laws for mental health counselors exempt biblical counselors from meeting the licensure standards of the state.

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Functional analysis, a term from Behaviorism, is used to _____

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Select two of the following three counseling theories: Behavioral, Cognitive, and Rogerian/Person-Centered. Compare and contrast the major beliefs about personality and how people change in the two theories you selected.

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How do foundational beliefs about personality help determine the core constructs in counseling theories? In your answer, be sure to include at least three of the continua of personality dimensions that are discussed in the chapter.

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How does research into the common factors in counseling support an electric/integrated approach to counseling?

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