Question 1

To a client that says &#34;I'm not angry,&#34; pointing out his or her clenched fists and increased volume is&#10;A) not a good idea.&#10;B) an advanced reflecting skill.&#10;C) a challenging skill.&#10;D) a solution skill.

Accepted Answer

Pointing out physical signs of anger may challenge the client's self-awareness and encourage them to explore their feelings further. However, it should be done in a respectful and non-judgmental manner.

Question 2

The correct order of stages of helper behavior in the helping process is&#10;A) relationship building, treatment planning, assessment, intervention, evaluation.&#10;B) assessment, treatment planning, relationship building, intervention, evaluation.&#10;C) relationship building, evaluation, treatment planning, assessment, intervention.&#10;D) relationship building, assessment, treatment planning, intervention, evaluation.

Accepted Answer

The correct order of stages in the helping process is relationship building, assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and evaluation. The helper first establishes a good rapport with the client and builds a relationship of trust. They then assess the client's needs and identify problems and goals. Based on this, they create a treatment plan that outlines specific interventions to address the client's issues. The helper then implements the interventions and evaluates their effectiveness, making adjustments as needed. This order ensures that the helper has a thorough understanding of the client and their needs before creating a plan and taking action.

Question 3

Which of the following is not mentioned in the text as a prerequisite for helping?&#10;A) A person desiring help.&#10;B) Someone willing to offer help.&#10;C) A contract describing the help.&#10;D) An appropriate setting.

Accepted Answer

The text mentions a person desiring help, someone willing to offer help, and an appropriate setting as prerequisites for helping. However, a contract describing the help is not mentioned as a necessary prerequisite.

Question 4

An interview may be used to&#10;A) test a person's skills.&#10;B) achieve the interviewer's goals.&#10;C) refer a person to another agency.&#10;D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

An interview can be used for any of the stated reasons (testing skills, achieving goals, referring to another agency), as well as for other purposes such as gathering information or building relationships. Therefore, the best choice is D, as it encompasses all of the above options.

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the six therapeutic factors described in the text as
Common to most theoretical schools?

A) Activating a client's sense of self-esteem and self efficacy.
B) Altering the emotional level.
C) Providing new learning experiences.
D) Holding client information in confidence.

Accepted Answer

Holding client information in confidence is not one of the six therapeutic factors described in the text as common to most theoretical schools. The other options (A, B, and C) are all commonly recognized as therapeutic factors.

Question 6

Paying attention to a client is an example of&#10;A) an invitational skill.&#10;B) a reflecting skill.&#10;C) an advanced reflecting skill.&#10;D) a solution skill.

Accepted Answer

Paying attention to a client is an example of an invitational skill, which involves actively inviting the client to share their thoughts and feelings without judgment or interruption. It is a foundational counseling skill that creates a safe and open environment for the client to explore their issues. Reflecting skills involve mirroring back the client's words or emotions to demonstrate understanding, while advanced reflecting skills require additional training and experience. Solution skills involve finding practical solutions to the client's problems.

Deck 2: Introduction to the Class