Question 1

Discuss the steps to using reflection of meaning.Create a helper-client dialogue to help explain the process.

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Question 2

When formulating questions,it is important for the helper to have a clear ________ for the question.&#10;A)purpose&#10;B)expectation&#10;C)plan&#10;D)outcome

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In order to effectively help someone, the helper needs to have a clear purpose or goal in mind for the questions they ask. This helps guide the conversation and ensure that the questions asked are relevant to the issue at hand. Expectations, plans, and outcomes may also be important, but having a clear purpose is the most essential.

Question 3

The purpose of using reflection of meaning is to help clients&#10;A)explore issues.&#10;B)recognize that their story is not a fact,but a perception.&#10;C)confront their core assumptions.&#10;D)all of the above.

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Reflection of meaning serves the purpose of helping clients explore their issues, recognize that their story is a perception, and confront their core assumptions. Therefore, option D, all of the above, is the correct answer.

Question 4

Questioning can be uncomfortable for clients because&#10;A)they may feel pressured to share before they are ready.&#10;B)they feel they don't have the correct answer.&#10;C)they were not expecting to answer questions.&#10;D)questions disrupt their thinking processes.

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Questioning can be uncomfortable for clients because they may feel pressured to share information that they are not ready or willing to share. This can make them feel vulnerable or uncomfortable, leading to resistance or reluctance in answering questions.

Question 5

To avoid using accusatory questions a help should avoid using the word&#10;A)what&#10;B)how&#10;C)when&#10;D)why

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The word "why" can often come across as accusing or confrontational, as it implies that the person being asked is at fault or needs to justify their actions. It's best to use more neutral language, such as asking for clarification or understanding without implying blame.

Question 6

Action skills are used by helpers to&#10;A)establish rapport.&#10;B)listen to clients.&#10;C)affect change.&#10;D)challenge client's thinking.

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Action skills are used by helpers to affect change in clients. These skills involve assisting clients in moving forward towards their goals and finding solutions to their problems, rather than just listening or establishing rapport. While listening and rapport building are important skills for helpers, they are not necessarily considered action skills. Challenging clients' thinking may be a part of action skills, but it is not the primary focus.

Question 7

The challenge response must be used carefully to avoid client&#10;A)defensiveness.&#10;B)anxiety.&#10;C)termination.&#10;D)mistrust.

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The challenge response can make clients defensive if not used carefully because they may feel attacked or criticized. Therefore, the counselor should use it sensitively to avoid this outcome.

Question 8

The key to using challenge responses ethically is to&#10;A)carefully think out the wording of the response.&#10;B)terminate with the client immediately after issuing the response.&#10;C)know your client and carefully tailor the challenge to best help them.&#10;D)seek supervision before issuing a challenge response.

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Ethically using challenge responses requires clinicians to know their clients and tailor challenges to best help them. This involves understanding the client's unique circumstances, values, and goals. Careful selection of words is also important, but it is not the most critical factor in ethical use of challenge responses. Terminating the session after issuing a challenge response would be inappropriate and may damage the therapeutic relationship. Seeking supervision before implementing a challenge response can be helpful but is not always necessary, especially for experienced clinicians.

Question 9

A major decision in using action skills involves&#10;A)the timing of use.&#10;B)the skill used.&#10;C)how many times to use the skill.&#10;D)how firm to be when using the skill.

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The timing of use is a crucial factor in the effectiveness of action skills. Using a skill too early or too late can lead to ineffective or even counterproductive results. Therefore, carefully considering when to use a skill is a major decision. The other options may also be important, but they are not as critical in determining the success of the use of action skills.

Question 10

A reflection of meaning response differs from other responses in that&#10;A)it is a more advanced response than reflection of feelings.&#10;B)it conveys more than just content,and instead looks at the meaning a client ascribes to life.&#10;C)recognizes that what a client perceives goes beyond facts and feelings.&#10;D)all of the above.

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A reflection of meaning response goes beyond just acknowledging facts and feelings and instead focuses on the deeper meaning and significance that the client attaches to their experiences. It requires a more advanced level of empathy and understanding on the part of the therapist. So, all the options given in the question are correct, and hence, the correct answer is D - all of the above.

Question 11

Clients may avoid looking at meaning because they are&#10;A)aware of the potential meaning.&#10;B)not sure they can trust the helper.&#10;C)not sure they can trust their interpretation.&#10;D)fearful of having to confront their truth.

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Question 12

If an action skill is used too soon there is a risk that the client will:&#10;A)become reactive.&#10;B)become resistant.&#10;C)leave counselling prematurely.&#10;D)all of the above.

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Question 13

While __________________ questions are recommended,there are uses for ________________ questions as well.&#10;A)closed;open-ended&#10;B)open-ended;closed&#10;C)focused;closed.&#10;D)open-ended;focused

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The answer of While __________________ questions are recommended,there are uses...

Question 14

___________________ questions tend to further the helper's agenda.&#10;A)leading&#10;B)focused&#10;C)stacking&#10;D)accusatory

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The answer of ___________________ questions tend to further the helper's...

Question 15

Kinds of discrepancies to challenge include all the following EXCEPT&#10;A)nonverbal and nonverbal&#10;B)verbal and behavior&#10;C)thinking and feeling&#10;D)verbal and verbal

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Question 16

All EXCEPT which of the following apply to open-ended questions?&#10;A)They permit the helper to assume responsibility for the content of the interview.&#10;B)They invite more than minimal responses from the client.&#10;C)They generally begin with what,where,when,or how.&#10;D)They are subject to overuse in an interview.

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Question 17

The kinds of questions include:&#10;A)open-ended.&#10;B)closed.&#10;C)focused.&#10;D)all of the above.

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The answer of The kinds of questions include:&#10;A)open-ended.&#10;B)closed.&#10;C)focused.&#10;D)all of the...

Question 18

Stacking questions are problematic because they&#10;A)are grouped together to influence the client's thinking and give advice.&#10;B)don't get to the root of the problem quickly enough.&#10;C)don't allow enough time for client's to process information and respond.&#10;D)encourage shame and defensiveness in clients.

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The answer of Stacking questions are problematic because they&#10;A)are grouped...

Question 19

An issue with using questions is that clients can find them&#10;A)disconcerting.&#10;B)difficult to answer.&#10;C)intrusive.&#10;D)upsetting.

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Question 20

Open-ended questions are useful for all of the following EXCEPT&#10;A)starting a session.&#10;B)encouraging client elaboration.&#10;C)eliciting a specific piece of information.&#10;D)eliciting additional information.

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The answer of Open-ended questions are useful for all of...

Question 21

Compare and contrast the following types of questions: open-ended and closed.Comment on their verbal structure,purpose,and relevant cultural considerations.

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Question 22

Egan (2010)states that &#34;all effective helping is some kind of mixture of support and challenge&#34; .Explain ways you can effectively support and challenge your clients.

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Deck 6: Action Skills