Deck 12: Feminist Therapy

Question 1

Although feminist therapy shares many of the premises of person-centred therapy, feminist therapy does not agree with the idea that:

A) the therapeutic relationship is enough to produce change.
B) therapy is based on unconditional positive regard and acceptance.
C) the therapeutic relationship should be a non-hierarchical one.
D) therapy aims to empower clients to live according to their own values and to rely on an internal locus of control.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Feminist therapists have been sharply critical of the DSM. This criticism is based on research suggesting that all of the following may influence assessment of clients' symptoms, except:

A) gender.
B) the DSM.
C) culture.
D) race.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

is based on the assumption that the personal or individual problems that individuals bring to counselling originate in a political and social context.

A) The personal is political and critical consciousness
B) The counselling relationship is egalitarian
C) Women's ways of knowing are valued and their experiences are honoured
D) A focus on strengths and a personal definition of psychological distress

Answer 3

A

Question 4

is at the core of feminist therapy and is characterised by authenticity, mutuality, and respect.

A) The person is political
B) The egalitarian relationship
C) The women's way of knowing
D) A focus on strengths and a personal definition of psychological distress

Question 5

From the feminist perspective, the socialisation of women with multiple social identities inevitably affects all of the following, except:

A) engendered lives.
B) self-concept.
C) goals and aspirations.
D) emotional wellbeing.

Question 6

Feminist therapists, regardless of their philosophical orientation, believe all of the following except that:

A) gender is at the core of therapeutic practice.
B) human development and interaction are similar across races, cultures, and nations.
C) understanding a client's problems requires adopting a sociocultural perspective.
D) understanding the impact of the society and culture in which a client lives is important.

Question 7

is built on the premise that it is essential to consider the social, cultural, and political context that contributes to a person's problems in order to understand that person.

A) Social justice
B) Gender perspective
C) Political context
D) Feminist counselling

Question 8

A central concept in feminist therapy is the importance of understanding and acknowledging:

A) psychological oppression and the constraints imposed by the sociopolitical status.
B) the freedom to pursue a career outside the home.
C) the right to an education.
D) equality in power in relationships.

Question 9

Of the following, which intervention would a feminist therapist probably consider most essential?

A) Challenging irrational beliefs
B) Making use of the empty-chair technique
C) Conducting a lifestyle analysis
D) Social action

Question 10

All of the following are goals of feminist therapy except for:

A) striving for change rather than adjustment.
B) social change.
C) resolving intrapsychic conflicts from early childhood.
D) balancing independence and interdependence.

Question 11

Feminist therapists do not use diagnostic labels, or they use them reluctantly, for all of the following reasons except that:

A) they focus on the individual's symptoms and not the social factors that cause distress and dysfunctional behaviour.
B) they reflect the inappropriate application of power in the therapeutic relationship.
C) they focus on the social factors that cause dysfunctional behaviour.
D) they are part of a system developed mainly within psychiatry, an institution that reinforces dominant cultural norms and may become an instrument of oppression.

Question 12

The broad scope of feminist thought goes far beyond gender considerations. issues are equally relevant to the therapeutic enterprise.

A) Behavioural and cognitive
B) Person-centred
C) Multicultural and social justice
D) Diagnostic

Question 13

All of the following strategies are unique to feminist therapy except for:

A) cognitive restructuring.
B) encouraging clients to take social action.
C) emphasising the role of the therapist as advocate as well as facilitator.
D) viewing women's and other marginalised and oppressed group's experiences from a unique perspective.

Question 14

Who is most noted for her contributions to the development of feminist therapy?

A) Miriam Polster
B) Laura Brown
C) Natalie Rogers
D) Laura Perls

Question 15

is a philosophical orientation that lends itself to an integration of feminist, multicultural, and social justice concepts with a variety of psychotherapy approaches.

A) Gender perspective
B) Feminist psychotherapy
C) Social justice
D) Political context

Question 16

After having a bad therapeutic experience with a mental health professional who pathologised her anxiety over financial issues, Lindiwe decided to consult with a feminist therapist. How is her new therapist likely to view her anxiety symptoms?

A) As a sign of distress rather than psychopathology
B) As an indication of deficits in her personality
C) As irrational beliefs
D) As a sign of unconscious conflicts that must be worked through

Question 17

Which of the following themes would clients in feminist therapy be least likely to explore?

A) Identify their internalised messages of oppression and replace them with more self- enhancing beliefs
B) Understand how sexist and oppressive societal beliefs and practices influence them in negative ways
C) Recognise the power of relationships and connectedness
D) Transference reactions toward their therapist

Question 18

Of the following, which is one of the major contributions that feminists have made to the field of counselling and psychotherapy?

A) A focus on dealing with family dynamics
B) A focus on exploring the unconscious factors contributing to current problems
C) Paving the way for gender-sensitive practice
D) Placing the therapeutic relationship at the core of the therapy process

Question 19

assists clients in identifying the impact that their own gender-role socialisation has played in shaping their values, thoughts, and behaviours.

A) Power analysis
B) Gender-role or social identity analysis
C) Lifestyle analysis
D) Analysis of transference and resistance

Question 20

includes a shift from placing the problem internally and 'blaming the victim' to consideration of social factors in the environment that contribute to a client's problem.

A) Paradoxical intention
B) Reframing
C) Relabelling
D) Gender-role analysis

Question 21

Using , the therapist responds to the client's concern by placing it in the context of society's role expectations for women. The aim is to provide the client with insight into the ways social issues are affecting her.

A) Gender-role intervention
B) Power analysis
C) Assertiveness training
D) Bibliotherapy

Question 22

was the first to recognise that male development was presented as the norm and that development of women, though different, was judged by male norms.

A) Gilligan
B) Miller
C) Evans
D) Brown

Question 23

Feminist therapy was developed by several feminist therapists, all of whom shared the same vision:

A) to improve medical treatment for women.
B) to improve mental health treatment for women.
C) to expand the life-span perspective.
D) to expand the relational-cultural theory.

Question 24

The constructs of feminist theory, in contrast to traditional theories, include all of the following except for which characteristic?

A) Intrapsychic orientation
B) Gender-fair
C) Flexible-multicultural
D) Life-span oriented

Question 25

Recent developments relevant to in psychology have led to an integration of key themes of multiculturalism and feminism.

A) social justice
B) radical feminists
C) socialist feminists
D) liberal justice

Question 26

is an intervention that changes the label or evaluation applied to some behavioural characteristic.

A) Paradoxical intention
B) Reframing
C) Relabelling
D) Gender-role analysis

Question 27

The feminist approach to group counselling involves all of the following except:

A) support for the experience of being a woman.
B) political involvement.
C) providing members a place to reflect on their role in society.
D) an opportunity to experience and analyse multiple transferences.

Question 28

The counsellor engages in only when it is judged to be therapeutically helpful to the client.

A) empathic connection
B) conversation
C) listening
D) self-disclosure

Question 29

Therapists of relational-cultural theory emphasise the qualities of that contribute to the flow of the relationship; being empathically present with the suffering of the client is at the core of treatment.

A) identity and self-concept
B) authenticity and transparency
C) growth and development
D) strengths and relationships

Question 30

A offers a unique approach to understanding the roles that women and men with diverse social identities and experiences have been socialised to accept and to bringing this understanding into the therapeutic process.

A) gender-fair stance
B) flexible-multicultural theory
C) life-span orientation
D) feminist perspective

Question 31

A limit of the feminist approach from a diversity perspective is:

A) if therapists do not fully understand and respect the cultural values of clients from diverse groups, they run the risk of imposing their own values.
B) the lack of sensitivity to individual differences in clients.
C) the broad focus on respect and equality.
D) the emphasis on the use of standardised therapeutic techniques.

Question 32

emphasise mutual empathy and deep respect for the client, understand how disconnections affect the individual, and create a therapeutic relationship that is healing.

A) Diversity practitioners
B) Cognitive practitioners
C) Relational-cultural therapy practitioners
D) Person-centred practitioners

Question 33

A related goal of feminist therapy is to help:

A) individual remain separate and focus of their own strengths.
B) communities understand the importance of remaining focused on the individual.
C) individuals come together to strengthen collective power.
D) communities come together for celebrations.

Question 34

refers to the range of methods aimed at helping clients understand how unequal access to power and resources can influence personal realities.

A) Gender-role intervention
B) Power analysis
C) Assertiveness training
D) Bibliotherapy

Question 35

tend to result in women giving away their power in relationships, often without being aware of it.

A) Diversity competencies
B) Cognitive theories
C) Socialisation patterns
D) Political contexts

Question 36

The relational-cultural theory recognises:

A) that many women are searching for a connectedness with others as well as possibilities for autonomy.
B) a spiritual or religious perspective in providing women with strength.
C) how early childhood is a crucial factor in a woman's personality development.
D) that siblings play a role in the shaping of personality.

Question 37

Which of the following principles of feminist psychology is most aimed at advancing a transformation in society?

A) The person is political.
B) Commitment to social change.
C) Women's ways of knowing are valued and their experiences are honoured.
D) A focus on strengths and a reformulated definition of psychological distress.

Question 38

In order to create a climate where men can reflect on their needs, choices, past and present pain, and hopes for their future, female counsellors must have an environment resembling all of the following, except:

A) an uncomfortable environment.
B) an accepting environment.
C) an authentic environment.
D) a safe environment.

Question 39

Like all marginalised groups, women are:

A) superior.
B) sexist.
C) biracial.
D) bicultural.

Question 40

is described as teaching and promoting assertive behaviour; women become aware of their interpersonal rights, transcend stereotypical gender roles, change negative beliefs, and implement changes in their daily life.

A) Bibliotherapy
B) Power analysis
C) Assertiveness training
D) Gender-role intervention

Question 41

Feminist therapy is not static, but is continually evolving.

Question 42

Feminist therapists restrict their practices to women clients.

Question 43

Feminist therapists work to demystify the counselling relationship.

Question 44

In feminist therapy, adjustment rather than transcendence is a primary goal of therapy.

Question 45

Feminist therapists emphasise that societal gender-role expectations profoundly influence a person's identity from birth and become deeply ingrained in adult personality.

Question 46

The contemporary version of feminist therapy and the multicultural and social justice perspectives to counselling practice have a great deal in common.

Question 47

An androcentric theory uses female-oriented constructs to draw conclusions about human nature.

Question 48

Diagnoses are based on the dominant culture's view of normalcy and therefore cannot account for cultural differences.

Question 49

A distinctive feature of feminist therapy is the assumption that direct action for social change is one of the responsibilities of therapists.

Question 50

A distinctive feature of feminist therapy is the assumption that direct action for social change is one of the responsibilities of therapists.

Question 51

By considering contextual variables, symptoms are reframed as survival strategies.

Question 52

According to feminist therapists, an intrapsychic orientation tends to result in blaming the victim.

Question 53

The contemporary version of feminist therapy and the multicultural and social justice approaches to counselling practice have a great deal in common.

Question 54

Feminist therapists avoid sharing their values with clients in order to reduce the chance of value imposition.

Question 55

Bibliotherapy is frequently used in feminist therapy

Question 56

A feminist therapist generally does not expect the client to assume responsibility for making internal or external changes.

Question 57

Feminist therapists do not tend to engage in self-disclosure because of their concern over unduly influencing the client.

Question 58

Therapists aim to lessen the suffering caused by disconnection and isolation, increase clients' capacity for relational resilience, develop mutual empathy and mutual empowerment, and foster social justice.

Question 59

Feminist therapy incorporates techniques from many of the various traditional approaches.

Question 60

Today's feminists believe that gender can be considered separately from other identity areas such as race, ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation.

Question 61

Theories and techniques are based on the lives and experiences of individuals (lived experiences) as well as research supporting gender and other inequities.

Question 62

Empowerment is a central principle of feminist psychotherapy.

Question 63

The beginnings of feminism can be traced to the late 1800s, but it is the women's movement of the 1960s that laid the foundation for the development of feminist therapy.

Question 64

Making oppression transparent is the first step in feminist therapy, but the ultimate goal is to replace sexism and other forms of discrimination and oppression with empowerment for all marginalised groups.

Question 65

Historically, feminist psychotherapy groups were a vehicle for consciousness-raising.

Question 66

Feminist group work uses a structured approach and focuses on the use of techniques.

Question 67

While most feminist therapists believe that gender is always an important factor, they realise that ethnicity, sexual orientation, and class may be more important factors in certain situations for many women.