Deck 1: From Natural Helper to Professional Counselor

Question 1

Theories are heuristic, which means:

A) They are based on a view of human nature.
B) They are neutral, that is, not based on any one particular value system.
C) They have a natural order to them.
D) They are researchable and testable.
E) They are basic to one's manner of doing counseling.

Answer 1

D
They are researchable and testable.

Question 2

A large percentage of Americans have or will experience an emotional disorder.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Theories are all but which of the following?

A) Heuristic
B) Based on a view of human nature
C) A template for conceptualizing client problems
D) Fixed and never changing
E) Take into account one's biology, genetics, and environment.

Answer 3

D
Fixed and never changing

Question 4

In contrast to the natural helper, the professional counselor attempts to purposely direct the counseling relationship by applying a broad range of critical skills in a systematic fashion.

Question 5

Treatment plans are all but which of the following?

A) Rarely used by natural helpers
B) Based on one's conceptualization of the client's problems
C) Based on the diagnosis of the client
D) Critical in evaluating progress and in accountability
E) All are an aspect of treatment planning.

Question 6

Which of the following is not an information-gathering skill as identified in the text?

A) Administering assessment procedures
B) Asking questions
C) Solution-focused skills of offering alternatives, information-giving, and giving advice
D) Conducting a structured interview
E) Two of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is not a commonly used skill as identified by the text?

A) Empathy
B) Affirmation-giving
C) Encouragement
D) Modeling

Question 8

According to the book, which is not a natural helper style?

A) Listener
B) Empathizer
C) Analyzer
D) Problem Solver
E) Challenger

Question 9

Treatment plans generally include all but which of the following?

A) Length of treatment
B) Intervention skills
C) Possible medication
D) Case management techniques
E) All of the above

Question 10

Generally, case conceptualization is conducted prior to making a preliminary diagnosis.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a commonly used skill as identified by the text?

A) Self-disclosure
B) Confrontation
C) Solution-focused skills of offering alternatives, information-giving, and giving advice
D) Conducting a structured interview

Question 12

According to the text in Chapter 1, which of the following has not been supported as one of the eight important attitudes or qualities to embrace?

A) Being empathic
B) Being genuine
C) Being accepting
D) Being self-disclosing
E) Being open-minded

Question 13

Which of the following is not a foundational skill as identified in the text?

A) Asking questions
B) Silence and pause time
C) Listening
D) Paraphrasing
E) Empathy

Question 14

According to the text in Chapter 1, which of the following is not listed as an ethical, professional, and cross-cultural issue?

A) Assuring we have the necessary knowledge of cross-cultural differences
B) Understanding the importance of the boundaries of the helping relationship
C) Knowing what to do when a client is in danger of harming self or other
D) Knowing when to refer a client to another therapist
E) All of the above are listed.

Question 15

Which of the following is not true?

A) For a large percentage of clients, counseling can be effective in 5 to 10 sessions.
B) It is probably better to stick with one theoretical orientation than to try and match technique to client problem.
C) For clients who get worse in counseling, it is important to make change in technique or refer the client to another therapist.
D) The best predictor of success in counseling is the counselor-client relationship.
E) Although 20% to 30% of clients will require treatment that is longer term, most of these will see improvements with counseling.

Question 16

Research on the effectiveness of the techniques of natural helpers has surprisingly shown that they are useful, deliberate, and defendable as sound counseling techniques.

Question 17

According to the text, case conceptualization is all but which of the following?

A) The next logical step after making a preliminary diagnosis
B) The process that allows the clinician to understand a client's presenting problems and subsequently apply appropriate counseling skills and treatment strategies
C) Important to the experienced clinician, but not to the beginning counselor
C) Rarely used by natural helpers

Question 18

The statements: "diagnosis is a social construction," and "diagnoses are labels that are, in the long run, harmful," are accepted facts these days.

Question 19

According to the text in Chapter 1, which of the following has not been supported as one of the eight important attitudes or qualities to embrace?

A) Being cognitively complex
B) Being psychologically adjusted
C) Being able to build a relationship with one's client
D) Being competent
E) Being receptive

Question 20

All but which of the following is part of the case management process?

A) Conducting therapy
B) Documentation
C) Consultation, supervision, and collaboration
D) Caseload management
E) Business-related activities

Question 21

The Inverted Pyramid Heuristic IPH is one model of case management.

Question 22

Generally, natural helpers have thought through their understanding of human nature.

Question 23

The core area of knowledge and skills are fixed, and will change little over time.

Question 24

In recent years, the focus on accountability in relationship to case management has lessened.