Question 1

Some counseling techniques are appropriate for individual counseling, while others apply more to group counseling. Which of the following counselor skills applied to individual as well as group counseling?

A)summarizing
B)consensus taking
C)moderating
D)linking

summarizing

Accepted Answer

Summarizing is a skill that is useful in both individual and group counseling to help clarify and consolidate information shared during sessions.

Question 2

The counseling profession is based upon some general philosophical propositions. Which of these is not one of them?&#10;A)counseling aims to promote human growth and development&#10;B)counseling considers physical as well as psychosocial environment.&#10;C)counseling facilitates person-environment fit.&#10;D)counseling is a clearly defined helping relationship.

Accepted Answer

Counseling is not always a clearly defined helping relationship as it can vary in structure and approach depending on the needs of the client and the context.

Question 3

Which counselor intervention most closely follows client verbalizations?&#10;A)reflection of feeling&#10;B)confrontation&#10;C)restatement of content&#10;D)positive regard

Accepted Answer

Restatement of content involves the counselor repeating or paraphrasing what the client has said, closely following the client's verbalizations.

Question 4

Which of these is not one of the core elements of the helping relationship?&#10;A)psychodynamics&#10;B)theory&#10;C)social influence&#10;D)human relations

Accepted Answer

Psychodynamics, while important in understanding human behavior and mental processes, is not considered a core element of the helping relationship. The core elements typically focus on the interaction and relationship-building aspects, such as theory, social influence, and human relations, which directly impact the effectiveness of help provided.

Question 5

Maslow believes that individuals are unable to reach self-actualization until they&#10;A)face reality&#10;B)identify irrational beliefs&#10;C)satisfy lower order needs&#10;D)resolve transference issues

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory posits that individuals must satisfy lower-level needs (such as physiological needs, safety, love/belonging, and esteem) before they can achieve self-actualization, which is the realization of an individual's potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences.

Question 6

Counselors who choose their approach and techniques according to the needs and capacity of each individual client are said to be&#10;A)humanistic&#10;B)affective&#10;C)cognitive&#10;D)eclectic

Accepted Answer

Eclectic counselors select their approach and techniques based on the specific needs and capacities of each client, rather than adhering strictly to one counseling theory or method. This allows for a more personalized and flexible approach to therapy.

Question 7

The &#34;mediator&#34; is an important dimension of which type of consultation?&#10;A)mental health&#10;B)triadic&#10;C)process&#10;D)behavioural

Accepted Answer

The "mediator" is a key component of triadic consultation, which involves three parties: the consultant, the consultee, and the client (or situation) being addressed. The consultant acts as a mediator between the consultee and the client or situation.

Question 8

When a counselor's response includes congruent ideas and feelings from another frame of reference to facilitate client exploration, Ivey would say the counselor is using&#10;A)basic empathy&#10;B)reflection of meaning&#10;C)additive empathy&#10;D)skill integration

Accepted Answer

Additive empathy involves the counselor adding to the client's understanding by incorporating congruent ideas and feelings from another frame of reference, which facilitates deeper exploration by the client.

Question 9

&#34;Empty chair&#34; is a group technique used by which type of group counselor?&#10;A)gestalt&#10;B)behavioural&#10;C)transactional analysis&#10;D)adlerian

Accepted Answer

The "empty chair" technique is a method used in Gestalt therapy, where clients engage in a dialogue with an imaginary person or aspect of themselves sitting in an empty chair. This technique helps clients explore their feelings and thoughts in a deep and meaningful way.

Question 10

Johari's window is a technique used to indicate differences in.&#10;A)cohesion&#10;B)orientation&#10;C)openness&#10;D)behaviour

Accepted Answer

Johari's window is a technique used to help people better understand their relationship with themselves and others, focusing on openness in communication and self-disclosure.

Question 11

Which type of group counselor views people as basically positive and moving toward actualization?&#10;A)behavioural&#10;B)group centered&#10;C)adlerian&#10;D)psychoanalytic

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which type of group counselor views people...

Question 12

Oral or written behavioural agreements in groups counseling are referred to as&#10;A)trust&#10;B)issue&#10;C)contracts&#10;D)conclusions

Accepted Answer

The answer of Oral or written behavioural agreements in groups...

Question 13

Brainstorming is a process used by groups for problem solving. Which of these is not a characteristic of brain storming?&#10;A)there is a time limit&#10;B)ideas are critically evaluated&#10;C)quantity of ideas is foremost&#10;D)creativity overrides practicality

Accepted Answer

The answer of Brainstorming is a process used by groups...

Question 14

In rational-emotive and cognitive- behavioural therapy groups the focus is more on thoughts than on feelings. These techniques help people become aware of their&#10;A)self-denial&#10;B)defenses&#10;C)self-talk&#10;D)depression

Accepted Answer

The answer of In rational-emotive and cognitive- behavioural therapy groups...

Question 15

Self-disclosure involves&#10;A)&#34;war stories&#34;&#10;B)sharing self-knowledge with the group&#10;C)dumping negative feelings on the group&#10;D)&#34;letting it all hang out&#34;

Accepted Answer

The answer of Self-disclosure involves&#10;A)&#34;war stories&#34;&#10;B)sharing self-knowledge with the group&#10;C)dumping...

Question 16

When a group member projects feelings deriving from past relationship onto the therapist, it is called&#10;A)counter transference&#10;B)transference&#10;C)reframing&#10;D)confrontation

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a group member projects feelings deriving...

Question 17

Confidentiality may be breached by a counselor&#10;A)when ordered by the court&#10;B)when a member is no longer part of the group&#10;C)to the parents or spouse of the group members&#10;D)under no circumstances

Accepted Answer

The answer of Confidentiality may be breached by a counselor&#10;A)when...

Question 18

Role playing is an effective technique used in group counselling. Which of the following is not a benefit of role playing?&#10;A)practicing new skills&#10;B)identifying effective and in effective behaviors&#10;C)escaping from being oneself&#10;D)preparing for real-life situations

Accepted Answer

The answer of Role playing is an effective technique used...

Deck 3: Counseling and Group Techniques: Exploring Skills, Philosophies, and Interventions