Question 1

Gelso (2009) suggests that in counseling there is an ongoing "real relationship" related to the client's ability to see the therapist realistically.

Accepted Answer

Gelso (2009) indeed discusses the concept of the "real relationship" in therapy, emphasizing its importance as it pertains to the genuine, human connection between therapist and client, including the client's ability to see the therapist as a real person beyond their professional role.

Question 2

More than any attribute, empathy, has been empirically shown to be the critical element in building a successful working alliance with the client.

Accepted Answer

Empathy is widely recognized in psychological research as a key component in building effective therapeutic relationships, often referred to as the working alliance. It allows therapists to understand clients' feelings and perspectives, fostering a strong, collaborative relationship crucial for successful outcomes.

Question 3

The "it factor" refers to Rogers' premise of living a self-­‐actualized lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

The "it factor" typically refers to an indefinable quality that makes someone or something stand out or seem especially charismatic or appealing, not specifically to Rogers' concept of self-actualization.

Question 4

With respect to multicultural counseling, clients from nondominant groups are frequently misdiagnosed, attend counseling at lower rates, terminate counseling more quickly, and find counseling less helpful.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that clients from nondominant groups (e.g., racial, ethnic, or cultural minorities) often face barriers in the mental health system, including misdiagnosis, lower attendance rates, higher termination rates, and finding counseling less helpful, due to various factors such as cultural misunderstandings, lack of culturally competent care, and systemic biases.

Question 5

Open-­‐mindedness, being empathic, being self-­‐aware, and viewing things from multiple perspectives all components of:

Accepted Answer

Open-mindedness, empathy, self-awareness, and the ability to view things from multiple perspectives are all components of cognitive complexity, which refers to the ability to understand a situation or concept in multiple ways and to appreciate diverse viewpoints.

Question 6

As per ACAs ethical code, which is not an area of competence counselors should monitor?

Accepted Answer

The American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics emphasizes the importance of counselors practicing within their areas of competence, monitoring their effectiveness, and refraining from providing services when physically or emotionally impaired. However, it does not require counselors to assure membership in ACA as a condition of maintaining their professional competence. Membership in professional organizations like ACA is encouraged for professional development and staying informed about ethical standards, but it is not listed as a competence area that counselors must monitor.

Question 7

Greta adheres to and believes in an Adlerian approach to conducting therapy. Lately, she has been questioning some aspects of the approach. Relative to cognitive complexity, one might suggest that Greta:

Accepted Answer

Engaging in self-reflection is a sign of cognitive complexity, indicating that Greta is critically evaluating her beliefs and practices, which is a healthy part of professional growth and development.

Question 8

The "RESPECTFULL" acronym has to do with the importance of showing empathy to your clients.

Accepted Answer

The acronym "RESPECTFUL" (often spelled with one "L" but correctly with two "L"s) is used in counseling and psychology to remind professionals of the diverse factors to consider when understanding clients' backgrounds and experiences, such as Religion, Economic class, Sexual identity, Psychological maturity, Ethnic/racial identity, Chronological/lifespan challenges, Trauma, Family background, Unique physical characteristics, and Language, but it does not specifically stand for showing empathy to clients, although empathy is an underlying theme in providing respectful and understanding care.

Question 9

When working with clients, a counselor has__________ (of) theories to choose from.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When working with clients, a counselor has__________...

Question 10

Which noted theorist advocated for analytic neutrality in sessions so that clients could project their unconscious issues onto the therapist?

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud introduced the concept of analytic neutrality, or the analyst's abstention from directing the client's associations, as a fundamental part of his psychoanalytic technique. This approach allows clients to project their unconscious thoughts and feelings onto the therapist, facilitating the analysis of their inner conflicts.

Question 11

Fewer than 25% of all professional helpers have participated in their own counseling.

Accepted Answer

Research and surveys within the mental health and counseling professions suggest that a significant number of professionals, often much more than 25%, have participated in their own counseling or therapy at some point in their careers. This participation is seen as beneficial for their personal development and in enhancing their empathy and effectiveness as therapists.

Question 12

A counselor who wants to remain competent and feels the need to engage in activities to remain so might be described as having a professional

Accepted Answer

A counselor who wants to remain competent and feels the need to engage in activities to remain so might be described as having a professional thirst.

Question 13

Relative to the factor "compatibility with and belief in a theory," which is not true?

Accepted Answer

The statement in D is not true because the effectiveness of a theory often depends on the compatibility between the therapist's belief in the theory and its application to the client's needs, rather than any theory being universally superior in every clinical case.

Question 14

The ACA ethics code suggests that it is not reasonable to refrain from offering services if a counselor is impaired because the client will be more harmed by the fracture in the relationship.

Accepted Answer

The ACA ethics code actually suggests that counselors should refrain from offering services when they are impaired (e.g., due to personal, mental health, medical, or substance abuse problems) to avoid causing harm to their clients.

Question 15

Breaks in the counselor/counselee relationship can effectively be described as:

Accepted Answer

Ruptures in the counselor/counselee relationship refer to breaks or disruptions in the therapeutic alliance, which can impact the effectiveness of therapy. These are moments when the connection between the counselor and counselee is strained or interrupted.

Question 16

Counselor stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious traumatization, and unfinished psychological issues rarely can hinder the counselor's ability to have a working alliance.

Accepted Answer

These factors can significantly hinder a counselor's ability to form and maintain a working alliance with clients by affecting their emotional availability, empathy, and overall mental health, which are crucial for effective counseling.

Question 17

Which area of competence is not listed in ACA's ethical code?

Accepted Answer

The ACA's ethical code does not specifically list receiving weekly supervision from another treatment provider as an area of competence. The code emphasizes practicing within one's areas of competence, ensuring qualifications for employment, and monitoring effectiveness, but does not mandate weekly supervision.

Question 18

Counseling students and counselors in general all need to attend to their own wellness by embracing a wellness perspective if they are to be effective counselors.

Accepted Answer

Counselors and counseling students must manage their own wellness to maintain effectiveness, as their ability to help others is closely linked to their personal well-being. This includes physical, emotional, and mental health, which are essential for sustaining the empathy, insight, and resilience required in counseling roles.

Question 19

In contrast to many therapies, the rational-­‐emotive behavioral therapy approach does not promote acceptance of the client as an important attribute.

Accepted Answer

Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) emphasizes unconditional acceptance of the client as a fundamental component, promoting the idea that individuals should accept themselves, others, and life's conditions, despite their imperfections or challenges.

Quiz 3: Characteristics of the Effective Counselor

Gelso (2009) suggests that in counseling there is an ongoing "real relationship" related to the client's ability to see the therapist realistically.

More than any attribute, empathy, has been empirically shown to be the critical element in building a successful working alliance with the client.

The "it factor" refers to Rogers' premise of living a self-‐actualized lifestyle.

With respect to multicultural counseling, clients from nondominant groups are frequently misdiagnosed, attend counseling at lower rates, terminate counseling more quickly, and find counseling less helpful.

Open-‐mindedness, being empathic, being self-‐aware, and viewing things from multiple perspectives all components of:

As per ACAs ethical code, which is not an area of competence counselors should monitor?

Greta adheres to and believes in an Adlerian approach to conducting therapy. Lately, she has been questioning some aspects of the approach. Relative to cognitive complexity, one might suggest that Greta:

The "RESPECTFULL" acronym has to do with the importance of showing empathy to your clients.

When working with clients, a counselor has__________ (of) theories to choose from.

Which noted theorist advocated for analytic neutrality in sessions so that clients could project their unconscious issues onto the therapist?

Fewer than 25% of all professional helpers have participated in their own counseling.

A counselor who wants to remain competent and feels the need to engage in activities to remain so might be described as having a professional

Relative to the factor "compatibility with and belief in a theory," which is not true?

The ACA ethics code suggests that it is not reasonable to refrain from offering services if a counselor is impaired because the client will be more harmed by the fracture in the relationship.

Breaks in the counselor/counselee relationship can effectively be described as:

Counselor stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious traumatization, and unfinished psychological issues rarely can hinder the counselor's ability to have a working alliance.

Which area of competence is not listed in ACA's ethical code?

Counseling students and counselors in general all need to attend to their own wellness by embracing a wellness perspective if they are to be effective counselors.

In contrast to many therapies, the rational-‐emotive behavioral therapy approach does not promote acceptance of the client as an important attribute.

Quiz 3: Characteristics of the Effective Counselor

Gelso (2009) suggests that in counseling there is an ongoing "real relationship" related to the client's ability to see the therapist realistically.

More than any attribute, empathy, has been empirically shown to be the critical element in building a successful working alliance with the client.

The "it factor" refers to Rogers' premise of living a self-­‐actualized lifestyle.

With respect to multicultural counseling, clients from nondominant groups are frequently misdiagnosed, attend counseling at lower rates, terminate counseling more quickly, and find counseling less helpful.

Open-­‐mindedness, being empathic, being self-­‐aware, and viewing things from multiple perspectives all components of:

As per ACAs ethical code, which is not an area of competence counselors should monitor?

Greta adheres to and believes in an Adlerian approach to conducting therapy. Lately, she has been questioning some aspects of the approach. Relative to cognitive complexity, one might suggest that Greta:

The "RESPECTFULL" acronym has to do with the importance of showing empathy to your clients.

When working with clients, a counselor has__________ (of) theories to choose from.

Which noted theorist advocated for analytic neutrality in sessions so that clients could project their unconscious issues onto the therapist?

Fewer than 25% of all professional helpers have participated in their own counseling.

A counselor who wants to remain competent and feels the need to engage in activities to remain so might be described as having a professional

Relative to the factor "compatibility with and belief in a theory," which is not true?

The ACA ethics code suggests that it is not reasonable to refrain from offering services if a counselor is impaired because the client will be more harmed by the fracture in the relationship.

Breaks in the counselor/counselee relationship can effectively be described as:

Counselor stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious traumatization, and unfinished psychological issues rarely can hinder the counselor's ability to have a working alliance.

Which area of competence is not listed in ACA's ethical code?

Counseling students and counselors in general all need to attend to their own wellness by embracing a wellness perspective if they are to be effective counselors.

In contrast to many therapies, the rational-­‐emotive behavioral therapy approach does not promote acceptance of the client as an important attribute.

The "it factor" refers to Rogers' premise of living a self-‐actualized lifestyle.

Open-‐mindedness, being empathic, being self-‐aware, and viewing things from multiple perspectives all components of:

In contrast to many therapies, the rational-‐emotive behavioral therapy approach does not promote acceptance of the client as an important attribute.