Deck 8: Choice Theory and Reality Therapy Approaches to Counseling in Schools

Question 1

Within the Choice Theory framework, behavior consists of four components including all but what:

A)thoughts
B)actions
C)feelings
D)spirituality

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When was Schools without Failure published?

A)1940s
B)1950s
C)1960s
D)1970s

Answer 2

C

Question 3

These are each person's specific ideas for how needs should be satisfied:

A)needs
B)thoughts
C)wants
D)beliefs

Answer 3

C

Question 4

While endeavoring to develop rapport, Reality Therapists might inquire about all but what:

A)hobbies and interests
B)dreams
C)failures
D)friendships and family relationships

Question 5

The "E" in the acronym WDEP stands for:

A)Evaluation
B)Estimate
C)Environment
D)Examination

Question 6

If a Reality Therapist asked: "What have you been doing to achieve your goal?" he or she may be attempting to:

A)determine wants
B)determine Direction and Doing
C)evaluate the effectiveness of behaviors
D)formulate a plan

Question 7

Central to Choice Theory is the notion of five basic, universal, and genetically structured needs including all but what:

A)Power, achievement, recognition, and worth
B)Survival
C)Fun, pleasure, enjoyment, and laughter;
D)Dependence

Question 8

According to Reality Therapists, how many levels of commitment are there?

A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5

Question 9

Glasser has asserted that relationships are:

A)somewhat important when it comes to mental health
B)irrelevant
C)a central component of mental health
D)not important when it comes to mental health

Question 10

The "D" in the acronym WDEP stands for:

A)Doubt
B)Direction
C)Disbelief
D)Devalue

Question 11

According to Wubbolding, three critical, consistent factors of the therapeutic environment include all but what:

A)friendliness
B)fairness
C)firmness
D)flexibility

Question 12

The "P" in the acronym WDEP stands for:

A)Plan
B)Pain
C)Psychology
D)Preparation

Question 13

These are genetically encoded and universal:

A)needs
B)thoughts
C)wants
D)beliefs

Question 14

If a Reality Therapist asked: "What do you hope will happen when you talk with your instructor?" he or she may be attempting to:

A)determine wants
B)determine Direction and Doing
C)evaluate the effectiveness of behaviors
D)formulate a plan

Question 15

The secondary focus of Choice Theory is on:

A)feelings
B)thoughts
C)behavior
D)beliefs

Question 16

The "W" in the acronym WDEP stands for:

A)wants
B)wishes
C)worries
D)warnings

Question 17

This is the term for when our wants or desires become images that are stored in metaphoric "picture albums":

A)Superior World
B)Quality World
C)Pictographic
D)Symbolism

Question 18

If a Reality Therapist asked: "How did that work out for you?" he or she may be attempting to:

A)determine wants
B)determine Direction and Doing
C)evaluate the effectiveness of behaviors
D)formulate a plan

Question 19

The focus of Choice Theory is primarily on:

A)feelings
B)thoughts
C)behavior
D)beliefs

Question 20

Contemporary Reality Therapists follow this model:

A)DEPW
B)WDEP
C)PDEW
D)EDWP

Question 21

If Reality Therapist asked : What's one thing you could do this afternoon that might move you toward your goal? he or she may be attempting to:

A)determine wants
B)determine Direction and Doing
C)evaluate the effectiveness of behaviors
D)formulate a plan

Question 22

The Quality World ("the picture album") influences behavior even though most people are not aware of its presence.

Question 23

In Glasser Quality Schools, positive relationships between adults and students are not encouraged as adults should always be in charge and should not have a relationship with students.

Question 24

Professional helpers use terms such as "total behavior" and verbs such as anxietying, depressing, and angering, thereby consistently implying that even feelings are chosen, at some level, and within our control.

Question 25

Much of Glasser's pioneer work was derived from his experiences at Ventura's School for Girls, a residential treatment center.

Question 26

Within the Reality Therapy framework, plans should be:

A)"TETRC"
B)"HECTC"
C)"SAMIC"
D)"PANIC"

Question 27

If a Reality Therapist asked: "What are your dreams?" he or she may be attempting to:

A)determine wants
B)determine Direction and Doing
C)evaluate the effectiveness of behaviors
D)formulate a plan

Question 28

What empirical support exists regarding Reality Therapy? Discuss the findings of these studies.

Question 29

Within the Reality Therapy framework, behaviors are not chosen.

Question 30

Reality Therapy and its related Choice Theory have relevance to counseling in schools, consulting with parents and teachers, climate in schools, and relationships in classrooms.

Question 31

Do you believe Reality Therapy is a good modality to use with clients from other cultures? Why or why not?

Question 32

Discuss the "WDEP system".Include examples of questions you would ask clients while utilizing this system.

Question 33

Glasser views depression, anger, and other emotions as behaviors.

Question 34

Describe the Glass Quality Schools.How do they differ from traditional schools?

Question 35

Many behaviors that contribute to survival are voluntary such as our hearts beating.

Question 36

An essential element of Glasser Quality Schools is the notion of lead management, which is practiced by administration as well as teachers who "always boss" and "never lead"

Question 37

Pain, loneliness, and unhappiness often result from perceived discrepancies between "pictures" and reality.

Question 38

Who is the current director of the Center for Reality Therapy?

A)Wubbolding
B)Erikson
C)Ellis
D)Glasser

Question 39

Choice theory was originally called:

A)Power Theory
B)Freewill Theory
C)Control Theory
D)Independence Theory