Question 1

"Right now I feel...," is the opening of an interviewer statement you would MOST LIKELY hear in which of the five dimensions of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

"My thoughts about your disclosure..." is an opening of an interviewer statement you would MOST LIKELY hear in which of the five dimensions of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

"I'm really feeling bad right now." This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The statement "I'm really feeling bad right now" is an example of self-disclosure, as it is the person sharing their own emotional state with someone else. Interpretation involves making assumptions or judgments about someone's behavior or motives, logical consequences refer to the outcome of a specific action, and feedback involves giving information about someone's behavior.

Question 4

Which one of the following does NOT belong in the "1-2-3" strategic model for using influencing skills?

Accepted Answer

The "1-2-3" strategic model focuses on listening, selecting an influencing strategy, and observing client responses, not on following a treatment plan.

Question 5

When you are multiculturally different from your client, which of the following is TRUE regarding appropriate self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

Frank disclosure of differences can help establish rapport and build trust, which is crucial in a multicultural counseling context.

Question 6

Self-disclosure or making self-talk relevant to the client includes all EXCEPT which of the following dimensions?

Accepted Answer

The other options listed are all important dimensions of self-disclosure or making self-talk relevant to the client, but option C is incorrect. Self-disclosure can be effective in building rapport and establishing a therapeutic alliance, but it is not necessarily the most effective way to maintain a client focus in the interview. Other techniques, such as active listening and reflecting back what the client has said, may be more helpful for this purpose.

Question 7

Following the general rule of avoiding surprises and letting the client know what is going to happen in the session is an important ________ and builds comfort and trust.

Accepted Answer

Disclosure is the act of informing the client about what to expect, which helps build comfort and trust.

Question 8

"I'd feel more comfortable if I weren't the center of attention." This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

This is an example of self-disclosure, as the individual is sharing a personal feeling about themselves.

Question 9

"Your effort was in the right direction.You can do even more if we set up an assertiveness training session for you." What kind of feedback is this statement?

Accepted Answer

The statement acknowledges the positive effort and suggests a specific improvement (assertiveness training), which is characteristic of corrective feedback.

Question 10

Which one of the following is NOT an accurate part of the process of providing good feedback?

Accepted Answer

The interviewer should not be solely in charge of the feedback; effective feedback is a collaborative process that involves interaction and engagement from both parties.

Question 11

Research shows that clients of counselors who self-disclose:

Accepted Answer

Clients tend to feel more connected and trusting towards counselors who self-disclose appropriately, which can lead to reduced symptom distress.

Question 12

Interviewer self-disclosure can generate client talk and create additional trust, but caution must be observed because _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interviewer self-disclosure can generate client talk and...

Question 13

"Tell me more about the conflict you had with your friend..." is an interviewer statement you would MOST LIKELY hear in which of the five dimensions of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Tell me more about the conflict you...

Question 14

Which of the following is an element of appropriate interviewer self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

Appropriate interviewer self-disclosure can include sharing related personal experiences, observations, opinions, or feelings, often starting with an "I" statement to build rapport and trust.

Question 15

Which of the following is an expected result from interviewer use of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

Self-disclosure by the interviewer can create a sense of trust and establish a more equal relationship between the client and the interviewer. This can lead to the client feeling more comfortable disclosing personal information and discussing their problems in greater detail. It is not expected that use of self-disclosure will result in the client resolving an old issue and focusing on a new problem or recognizing the power of the interviewer and profiting more from their guidance. While the client may learn more about the interviewer through self-disclosure, this is not the primary expected result.

Question 16

According to the authors, the most effective self-disclosures, generally, are:

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the authors, the most effective...

Question 17

Which one of the following does NOT belong in the five dimensions of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

Calling the client by name is not a dimension of self-disclosure; it is a communication technique. The dimensions of self-disclosure involve sharing personal information, thoughts, and feelings.

Question 18

The "1-2-3" pattern of using influencing skills is best described by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The "1-2-3" pattern involves attending to the client to understand them, using an influencing skill, and then checking the consequences of the intervention to ensure it was effective.

Question 19

"I also grew up in an alcoholic family and understand some of the confusion you feel..." is an interviewer statement you would MOST LIKELY hear in which of the five dimensions of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

The statement involves the interviewer sharing personal experiences and feelings, which aligns with the dimension of self-disclosure that involves sharing and describing one's own thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Question 20

When feedback is negative it is most effective if:

Accepted Answer

Negative feedback is most effective when it is actionable, delivered nonjudgmentally, and balanced with positive reinforcement.

Quiz 12: Self-Disclosure and Feedback Immediacy and Genuineness in Counseling and Therapy