Question 1

Because traditional psychoanalysis can take multiple years to complete, brief psychoanalysis has not been found to be as effective.

Accepted Answer

Brief psychoanalysis is designed to be a shorter and more focused form of traditional psychoanalysis, typically lasting around 20-30 sessions. Studies have shown that brief psychoanalysis can be just as effective as traditional psychoanalysis in treating certain mental health conditions.

Question 2

Counselors utilizing a Rogerian person-centered approach not make any special considerations because it is equally effective among clients of all cultures.

Accepted Answer

The Rogerian person-centered approach may need to be adapted to meet the cultural needs of clients from diverse backgrounds, such as taking into account their values, beliefs, and communication style. Therefore, counselors must make special considerations for culturally sensitive implementation.

Question 3

Due to its brief nature, counselors using brief cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) do not focus on the counselor-client relationship. Brief CBT is technique focused.

Accepted Answer

While brief CBT is focused on techniques, the counselor-client relationship is still considered important in building rapport and promoting trust and openness in the counseling process.

Question 4

The ultimate concerns of ________________ include choice, responsibility, mortality, or purpose.&#10;A) Psychoanalytic theory&#10;B) CBT&#10;C) Existential theory&#10;D) Gestalt therapy

Accepted Answer

The ultimate concerns of existential theory focus on the basic human questions of choice, responsibility, mortality, or purpose. Psychoanalytic theory, CBT, and Gestalt therapy do not necessarily place the same emphasis on these particular concerns.

Question 5

Brief psychotherapy may prove effective with clients that are:&#10;A) Prone to anxiety.&#10;B) Suffering from depressive disorders.&#10;C) Diagnosed with PTSD.&#10;D) All of these.

Accepted Answer

Brief psychotherapy can be effective for individuals prone to anxiety, suffering from depressive disorders, and diagnosed with PTSD, as it focuses on immediate issues and employs targeted strategies to address specific problems within a limited timeframe.

Question 6

Which of the following can be successfully treated with brief psychoanalysis?&#10;A) Anxiety&#10;B) Depression&#10;C) PTSD&#10;D) All of these.

Accepted Answer

Brief psychoanalysis can be effectively used to treat a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. These conditions often have underlying psychological components that can be addressed through psychoanalytic techniques, making this approach suitable for their treatment.

Question 7

Carl Rogers recommends that brief therapists practicing one of the humanistic approaches:&#10;A) Are genuine in their interactions with the client.&#10;B) Focus on attaining independence (even with multicultural clients)&#10;C) Continually express empathy.&#10;D) Are genuine in their interactions with the client and continually express empathy.

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers, one of the pioneers of humanistic psychology, emphasized the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a key factor in facilitating client growth and development. He believed that for therapy to be effective, the therapist must exhibit genuineness and empathy with the client. Therefore, the best choice is D, which suggests that brief therapists practicing humanistic approaches should be genuine in their interactions with clients and continually express empathy.

Question 8

Brief treatments are an appealing alternative to longer treatments because they are:&#10;A) Cost effective.&#10;B) A quick fix.&#10;C) Easy to throw together.&#10;D) The best clinical alternative in every situation with every client.

Accepted Answer

Brief treatments are cost effective as they require less time and resources compared to longer treatments. However, it's important to note that not every client may benefit from brief treatments and longer treatments may be necessary in certain cases.

Question 9

Match the term with its definition.&#10;-Psychodynamic&#10;A)A + B = C, which is resolved when D leads toward E.&#10;B)Individuals possess innate drives that express themselves through various unconscious processes.&#10;C)Based on a &#34;good-news, bad-news&#34; understanding of the mind.&#10;D)Focuses on how individuals find meaning in their objective world.&#10;E)Perceiving, feeling, and acting are distinguished from interpreting and reshuffling pre-existing attitudes.

Accepted Answer

Psychodynamic theory suggests that individuals possess innate drives (such as sexual and aggressive urges) that express themselves through various unconscious processes, including dreams and slips of the tongue. This theory was popularized by Sigmund Freud and his followers.

Question 10

Match the term with its definition.&#10;-REBT&#10;A)A + B = C, which is resolved when D leads toward E.&#10;B)Individuals possess innate drives that express themselves through various unconscious processes.&#10;C)Based on a &#34;good-news, bad-news&#34; understanding of the mind.&#10;D)Focuses on how individuals find meaning in their objective world.&#10;E)Perceiving, feeling, and acting are distinguished from interpreting and reshuffling pre-existing attitudes.

Accepted Answer

REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) is based on the concept that emotional and behavioral problems are largely a result of how individuals think about events, summarized in the formula A (Activating event) + B (Beliefs) = C (Consequence), which can be resolved by D (Disputing irrational beliefs) leading toward E (new Effect).

Question 11

Match the term with its definition.&#10;-Existential&#10;A)A + B = C, which is resolved when D leads toward E.&#10;B)Individuals possess innate drives that express themselves through various unconscious processes.&#10;C)Based on a &#34;good-news, bad-news&#34; understanding of the mind.&#10;D)Focuses on how individuals find meaning in their objective world.&#10;E)Perceiving, feeling, and acting are distinguished from interpreting and reshuffling pre-existing attitudes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Match the term with its definition.&#10;-Gestalt&#10;A)A + B = C, which is resolved when D leads toward E.&#10;B)Individuals possess innate drives that express themselves through various unconscious processes.&#10;C)Based on a &#34;good-news, bad-news&#34; understanding of the mind.&#10;D)Focuses on how individuals find meaning in their objective world.&#10;E)Perceiving, feeling, and acting are distinguished from interpreting and reshuffling pre-existing attitudes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Match the term with its definition.&#10;-Contemplative Theories&#10;A)A + B = C, which is resolved when D leads toward E.&#10;B)Individuals possess innate drives that express themselves through various unconscious processes.&#10;C)Based on a &#34;good-news, bad-news&#34; understanding of the mind.&#10;D)Focuses on how individuals find meaning in their objective world.&#10;E)Perceiving, feeling, and acting are distinguished from interpreting and reshuffling pre-existing attitudes.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 7: Individual Counseling: Traditional and Brief Approaches