Deck 7: Social Cognitive Theory Consultation

Question 1

While the behavioral model of consultation (BC) and social cognitive theory model of consultation (SCTC) share many similarities, a major difference between the models is that SCTC:

A) deemphasizes the importance of the relationship between the consultant and consultee.
B) emphasizes use of the problem-solving sequence.
C) focuses on changing the cognitions of the consultant and client.
D) emphasizes the evaluation of the effectiveness of the intervention.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Whereas the theory of operant conditioning focuses exclusively on the role of
External forces in influencing behavior, Bandura posited that:

A) behavior is largely influenced by unconscious forces.
B) internal forces, including cognitions, heavily influence behavior.
C) family system variables have a greater impact on children's behavior than variables
Related to the school environment.
D) internal forces, including cognitions, are primary and external forces have
Little impact upon behavior.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A primary goal of SCTC is to:

A) influence the relationship among the person, environment, and interpersonal factors.
B) ensure that the consultant follows the interventions mandated by the consultant.
C) ensure that the consultee maintains a strict focus on the external reinforcers of the client's behavior.
D) help the consultee consider unconscious factors that may be influencing the client.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The principle of reciprocal determinism posits that:

A) a child's behavior is influenced only by the family environment and is not influenced by the school environment.
B) there is a hierarchy of power, with the consultant having the most power, followed by the consultee and then the client.
C) there is an interaction between behavior, cognition, and environmental variables.
D) a client's behavior is influenced by the interaction between the client's motivations and cognitive abilities.

Question 5

In addition to helping consultees resolve the problem presented in a consultation case,
Consultants also seek to:
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A) enable the consultee to develop the independence to address future problems.
B) help the client resolve discrepancies between their thoughts and emotions.
C) reduce the consultee's motivation in order to reduce his or her anxiety.
D) encourage consultees to rely upon their gut instincts versus reviewing evidence-based
Approaches.

Question 6

Motivation is an important area of focus in SCTC. In SCTC, the purpose of focusing on
Motivation is to:

A) encourage the consultee to follow the interventions mandated by the consultant.
B) enhance the consultee's self-regulatory behavior.
C) ensure that the consultee can develop a more objective perspective of the client.
D) ensure that the consultee seeks to improve his or her relationship with the client.

Question 7

In order to establish an effective relationship with consultees, SCTC consultants seek to:

A) deemphasize the role of the relationship with consultants in order to greater emphasize the importance of the relationship between the consultee and client.
B) avoid becoming too close with the consultee for fear of losing one's power.
C) establish a hierarchical relationship in which the consultant is defined as the expert.
D) convey warmth and genuineness and project a sense of competence.

Question 8

In the SCTC model, the roles of the consultant and consultee depends upon:

A) the severity of the client's problem.
B) the level of expertise that both the consultant and consultee possess.
C) the decision of the school administrator.
D) the transference that develops within the consultant-consultee relationship.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a major area of focus during the assessment of the client
Phase in SCTC?

A) The client's self-efficacy
B) The client's unconscious dynamics
C) The client's behavioral strengths
D) The client's motivations

Question 10

The primary goal of assessing the client's environment is to determine:
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A) the role and extent of positive reinforcement in maintaining the appropriate behavior.
B) which environmental factors are impeding the client's self-efficacy.
C) whether there is an association between the consultee's and client's self-efficacy.
D) identify likely motivators for the client.

Question 11

A strategy for determining the consultee's behavior and current level of functioning is:

A) asking the consultee to rate his or her confidence in the consultant.
B) examining the consultee's degree transcript to determine pedagogical skills he or she
May be lacking.
C) administering to the consultee a measure of self-efficacy.
D) observing the consultee's interactions with the client.

Question 12

An important aspect in assessing the client's cognitions includes:

A) the client's perceptions of the consultant's level of self-efficacy.
B) the client's perceptions of whether he or she is liked by his or her peers.
C) the client's perceptions regarding his or her ability to cope with the situation.
D) the client's perceptions regarding the degree the consultant contributes to the problem.

Question 13

A strategy to increase a consultant's or client's self-efficacy includes:

A) determining the external reinforcers of a behavior of concern.
B) increasing motivation through offering financial incentives.
C) eye-movement desensitization.
D) the use of self-monitoring to track a behavior of concern.

Question 14

In the SCTC model, interventions are:

A) selected by the school administrator.
B) selected by the consultant.
C) selected by the consultee.
D) selected through a collaborative process between the consultant and consultee.

Question 15

Which of the following is a step recommended by Bergan and Kratochwill (1990)
In the process of selecting an intervention?

A) Have the client's parents select the intervention
B) Have the client select the intervention
C) Ask the consultee to review the empirical support for interventions identified
By the consultant
D) List the positive and negative aspects of a variety of relevant interventions

Question 16

In the SCTC model, once an intervention has been selected, the consultant:

A) observes the consultee's implementation of the intervention.
B) models the implementation strategy for the consultee.
C) asks the consultee to research the evidence base for the selected intervention.
D) has the consultee ask the client his or her interest in following the intervention.

Question 17

In the SCTC model, a consultee who expresses anxiety about implementing a new
Teaching strategy might be encouraged to:

A) ask the school administrator to have another teacher perform the intervention.
B) inform the client of his or her anxiety.
C) identify and change thoughts that are related to the consultee's anxiety.
D) use self-hypnosis.

Question 18

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding empirical support for SCTC?

A) There is little documented research regarding the effectiveness of SCTC but there is empirical support for some of the primary constructs within SCTC, including the importance of self-regulated learning and self-efficacy.
B) There is much more empirical support for the effectiveness of SCTC than there is for the behavioral consultation (BC) model.
C) There is little documented research regarding the effectiveness of SCTC or for the primary constructs of SCTC, such as self-regulated learning and self-efficacy.
D) The comprehensive nature of SCTC makes it impossible for it to be adequately evaluated.

Question 19

According to the research literature, teachers' ability to promote students' self-regulated learning is related to:

A) parents' support of teachers' efforts to promote students' self-regulated learning.
B) consultants' use of the SCTC model.
C) administrators supporting teachers in promoting students' self-regulated learning.
D) teachers' achievement of self-regulation in regard to their own learning.

Question 20

A criticism of efforts to promote teacher self-efficacy (TSE) is that:

A) teachers who are over-confident may become complacent and unwilling to be open to
Educational reform.
B) there is no evidence that higher levels of teacher self-efficacy have any positive
Benefits.
C) encouraging teacher self-efficacy may violate teachers' personal privacy.
D) it is not possible to promote teacher self-efficacy through consultation.

Question 21

Name at least one major difference between the behavioral model of consultation (BC) and SCTC.

Question 22

Define the principle of reciprocal determinism.

Question 23

Identify at least two strategies for assessing client's behavioral strengths and areas of
concern.

Question 24

Identity at least three SCTC behavioral techniques.

Question 25

Describe the process of assessment in SCTC.

Question 26

Describe the role of the consultant in SCTC.

Question 27

Which do you think has a greater influence upon behavior - external forces (environment) or internal forces (cognitions)?

Question 28

How do external and internal forces influence each other?

Question 29

What variables might contribute to a teacher's lack of self-efficacy?

Question 30

The SCTC model encourages consultants to seek a collaborative relationship with
consultees. How would you seek to establish a collaborative relationship with consultees?

Question 31

What might be disadvantages to having consultees or clients engage in self-monitoring
and how would you deal with those with disadvantages?