Question 1

Clients improve in solution-focused therapy once they recognize what they have done wrong in the past to solve their problem.

Accepted Answer

Solution-focused therapy focuses on clients' present and future circumstances and goals rather than past mistakes or problems. It emphasizes finding solutions and building on strengths rather than identifying what went wrong.

Question 2

Which is true of using compliments in solution-focused therapy?

Accepted Answer

In solution-focused therapy, compliments should be focused on something that is important to the client. This helps to build rapport and create positive momentum for change. Compliments about personal traits may not be relevant to the client's goals, and inauthentic compliments can be perceived as insincere. General compliments may also not be as impactful as specific compliments tailored to the client's unique situation.

Question 3

For which type of clients are coping questions most important?

Accepted Answer

Coping questions are particularly important for suicidal clients as they help the client explore and identify coping strategies they can use when they experience overwhelming emotions or thoughts of self-harm. Coping questions can help the client build a sense of hope and confidence that they can manage their thoughts and emotions without engaging in harmful behavior.

Question 4

Solution-focused therapy strives to help clients get to a place where their problem does not exist.

Accepted Answer

Solution-focused therapy focuses on finding solutions to a client's problem, rather than analyzing the problem itself. The ultimate goal is to help the client achieve their desired outcome and reach a place where the problem is no longer present.

Question 5

Which of the following is an appropriate goal for solution-focused therapy?

Accepted Answer

Solution-focused therapy focuses on setting concrete goals that are achievable and realistic. Option D is the only goal that is specific, achievable, and measurable. Options A, B, and C are too vague and not specific enough to be considered appropriate goals for solution-focused therapy.

Question 6

Sharon's therapist makes sure that there is time within her therapy session in which they do not discuss the problems that she is having. This therapist is likely following which therapy approach?

Accepted Answer

The solution-focused approach focuses on the client's strengths and solutions rather than their problems. It is common for therapists using this approach to have sessions that do not directly address the client's issues, allowing them to focus on positive aspects of their life instead.

Question 7

The primary contributors to solution-focused therapy were psychologists.

Accepted Answer

Solution-focused therapy was primarily developed by social workers Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, not psychologists.

Question 8

Steve de Shazer received his undergraduate degree in fine arts.

Accepted Answer

Steve de Shazer received his undergraduate degree in fine arts from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

Question 9

Shane goes to therapy as part of a court mandate. According to solution-focused therapy he is a _____________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Juanita is in therapy because she feels lonely and agrees with the therapist that this is her main problem. She cannot remember a time that she was not lonely. According to solution-focused therapy she is a _____________.

Accepted Answer

According to solution-focused therapy, clients can be in three types of relationships: visitor, customer, or complainant. A complainant relationship is when the client identifies a problem as the primary concern but feels unable to resolve it. In this case, Juanita identifies loneliness as her main problem but cannot remember a time when she was not lonely, indicating that she is in a complainant relationship.

Question 11

Which is an idea that would be supported by a solution-focused therapist?

Accepted Answer

A solution-focused therapist focuses on what the client is doing well and strengths rather than what they are doing wrong or problems. This approach is rooted in the assumption that people have the capacity to solve their own problems and find solutions, and the therapist's role is to facilitate this process.

Question 12

In what book did de Shazer state that you do not have to have detailed information about a client's problems in order to solve them?

Accepted Answer

In "Keys to Solutions in Brief Therapy," de Shazer introduced the idea that therapists do not need to know the intricate details of a client's problems to help them find solutions. This book emphasizes focusing on solutions rather than problems, a core principle of solution-focused brief therapy.

Question 13

In solution-focused therapy, therapists should only talk about the things that are going well in a client's life.

Accepted Answer

In solution-focused therapy, the therapist focuses on both the client's strengths and the challenges they are facing. The therapist may talk about what is going well to build on the client's strengths and resilience, but they also explore barriers and difficulties to find solutions and ways to overcome the problem.

Question 14

Which of the following is the continuation question?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

What was Milton Erickson's intervention with the African Violet lady?

Accepted Answer

Milton Erickson's intervention with the African Violet lady was to suggest that she send African Violets to people she did not know who had cause to celebrate. This intervention aimed to help her connect with strangers and build relationships through the act of giving.

Question 16

What is important in giving client feedback in solution-focused therapy?

Accepted Answer

In solution-focused therapy, it is important to compliment the client for their efforts and progress in building solutions, as this reinforces positive behavior and encourages further progress.

Question 17

A client's therapist asks them to examine times in their past when his problem was not as severe or nonexistent. This therapist is likely following which therapy approach?

Accepted Answer

The therapist is using a solution-focused approach by asking the client to examine times when the problem was not as severe or nonexistent. This is a common technique in solution-focused therapy to help clients identify past successes and strengths that they can use to address their current problems.

Question 18

In follow-up sessions, solution-focused therapists often ask which question first?

Accepted Answer

Solution-focused therapists often begin sessions by asking clients what has improved since their last session. This helps to focus on progress rather than problems and builds motivation for continuing to work towards solutions.

Question 19

Which is NOT true of solution-focused therapy?

Accepted Answer

Solution-focused therapy does not focus on the flaws of the past but instead, it focuses on future solutions and small changes that lead to significant progress. The other options (A, B, and C) are true of solution-focused therapy.

Question 20

The best approach for a client in a visitor relationship is to:

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Quiz 15: Solution-Focused Therapy