Question 1

Which of the following is listed as an effective counseling skill in your text?

Accepted Answer

Asking open-ended questions encourages the person to freely express their thoughts and feelings, leading to a more productive counseling session.

Question 2

A friend tells you, "I feel like my boss has it in for me at work." You respond, "Oh yeah? So, are you going to quit?" Your response

Accepted Answer

The response is a closed question because it only offers two options and does not encourage further conversation or exploration of the situation. It also does not clarify why the friend feels this way or offer any support or solutions. A better response would be to ask open-ended questions, listen actively, and offer empathy and support.

Question 3

Which of the following would be a behavior that would help if you were providing support and comfort to a friend in distress?

Accepted Answer

Using open-ended questions and supportive statements allows the friend to express their feelings and thoughts without feeling judged or blamed. This can create a safe and supportive environment for the friend to share their emotions and work through their distress. The other options - placing blame, probing painful topics, and showing impatience - could potentially make the situation worse and cause more distress for the friend.

Question 4

Regarding self-directed desensitization, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Self-directed desensitization typically involves gradually exposing oneself to fear-inducing situations while in a relaxed state, not immediately imagining the most fear-producing situation followed by a rewarding image.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an effective counseling skill?

Accepted Answer

Providing advice and solutions is not an effective counseling skill because the counselor's role is to guide the individual to come to their own solutions, rather than imposing their own ideas. The other choices, active listening, focusing on feelings, and accepting the person's perception of the world, are all effective counseling skills.

Question 6

When you are using the counseling skill known as reflection, you

Accepted Answer

Reflection involves restating what the client has said, without adding any interpretation or evaluation. This allows the client to hear their words reflected back to them, which can encourage further exploration of the issue at hand. Open-ended questions and eliciting defensiveness are not associated with the skill of reflection.

Question 7

Jason has reached a card in his self-directed desensitization procedure that he cannot visualize without becoming tense in three attempts, so he stops the procedure for the day.The next day, he will continue with the desensitization by

Accepted Answer

Continuing with the same card on which he stopped may cause Jason to become more anxious or overwhelmed, making it more difficult for him to progress. Starting one or two cards before the one on which he stopped will allow him to gradually ease back into the procedure without overwhelming him.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an effective counseling skill?

Accepted Answer

Asking closed questions does not encourage open dialogue and exploration of the person's thoughts and feelings. It is important for counselors to ask open-ended questions that allow the person to elaborate and give a fuller picture of their situation.

Question 9

Which is NOT a preparation for using desensitization?

Accepted Answer

Learning to visualize the reinforcement you are going to give yourself is not a preparation for using desensitization. However, learning to relax, constructing a hierarchy of fearful situations, and setting aside times to practice relaxation as you vividly visualize scenes from the hierarchy are all important preparations for using desensitization.

Question 10

The procedures used in self-directed desensitization are based on the work of

Accepted Answer

Self-directed desensitization is a technique used in behavior therapy that is based on systematic desensitization, which was developed by Joseph Wolpe. Therefore, the procedures used in self-directed desensitization are based on Wolpe's work.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an example of a behavior that would help if you were providing support and counseling to a friend?

Accepted Answer

Probing painful topics can be intrusive and may worsen the emotional state of the friend, instead of providing them with support and comfort. It is important to create a safe and comfortable space for the friend to share their feelings and experiences, but it should not involve pushing them to talk about things they do not want to discuss. Supportive statements, use of reflection, and paraphrasing are all effective ways to show empathy, validate the friend's feelings, and encourage them to open up about their experiences.

Question 12

Which of the following procedures would be the best to use if you wanted to reduce the fear or anxiety associated with public speaking, entering darkened rooms, asking questions in large classes, heights, talking to members of the opposite sex, and taking tests?

Accepted Answer

Self-directed desensitization involves gradually exposing oneself to the feared situation in a safe and controlled manner, while practicing relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety. This approach can be effective in reducing fear and anxiety associated with various phobias and social situations. Covert sensitization, on the other hand, involves pairing the feared situation with an unpleasant image or thought, and is typically used as a last resort treatment. Covert reinforcement involves rewarding oneself for successful coping with the anxiety-provoking situation, while thought stopping involves interrupting negative thoughts associated with the fear or anxiety. These techniques may be less effective than self-directed desensitization for the given fear-inducing situations.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an example of a behavior that would help if you were providing support and counseling to a friend?

Accepted Answer

Helping to establish blame can be harmful and counterproductive in a supportive and counseling role, as it can create feelings of defensiveness and shame in the person receiving support. The other options listed (acceptance, respect and genuineness, and paraphrasing and reflecting) are all positive examples of behaviors that would help in a supportive and counseling role.

Question 14

If you are trying to help a friend with a problem, you should do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Asking specific questions to keep the conversation going without any long pauses might seem helpful, but it can actually interrupt the person's flow of ideas and make them feel pressured or rushed, rather than supported and listened to. Effective listening often involves allowing natural pauses for the speaker to gather their thoughts.

Question 15

During self-directed desensitization, when one can vividly picture and imagine oneself in the fear-producing situation listed on the first card twice without a noticeable increase in muscle tension, one

Accepted Answer

One should proceed to the next card when they can vividly picture and imagine themselves in the fear-producing situation listed on the first card twice without a noticeable increase in muscle tension.

Question 16

During self-directed desensitization, when one reaches a card that cannot be visualized without becoming tense in three attempts, one

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Your friend is talking to you about a problem he is having with his parents, and he seems to be at a loss for words.You should

Accepted Answer

Restating or paraphrasing your friend's last sentence shows that you are listening and trying to understand their perspective. It can also help your friend clarify their thoughts and feelings on the issue at hand. Choosing option A may feel like an interrogation and can shut down the conversation. Option C assumes what your friend is trying to say and takes away their agency in the conversation. Option D ignores your friend's need for support and validation in the conversation.

Question 18

Regarding basic counseling skills, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

In counseling, open-ended questions are preferred over closed-ended questions because they allow for more exploration and understanding of the person's situation. Specific closed questions may limit the person's ability to fully express themselves and may not necessarily lead to quicker problem-solving. Therefore, statement D is false.

Question 19

Which of the following behaviors could you exhibit that would help another person to solve a personal problem?

Accepted Answer

Reflecting feelings is the best choice as it shows empathy and helps the other person to feel understood, which can lead to a clearer understanding and resolution of the problem. Judging, moralizing, probing painful topics, and criticism of conduct can all make the person feel defensive and less likely to open up about their problem.

Question 20

Your friend, Kiki, comes to you with a personal problem.The first thing you should do to counsel her is to

Accepted Answer

The best choice to counsel a friend is to actively listen and try to clarify the problem. This allows the friend to feel heard and understood, and also helps to clarify the issue at hand. Giving advice, telling them what you would do, or asking too many questions too quickly can all come across as dismissive or unhelpful. Start by actively listening and showing empathy towards their situation.

Quiz 15: Therapies.

Which of the following is listed as an effective counseling skill in your text?

A friend tells you, "I feel like my boss has it in for me at work." You respond, "Oh yeah? So, are you going to quit?" Your response

Which of the following would be a behavior that would help if you were providing support and comfort to a friend in distress?

Regarding self-directed desensitization, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT an effective counseling skill?

When you are using the counseling skill known as reflection, you

Jason has reached a card in his self-directed desensitization procedure that he cannot visualize without becoming tense in three attempts, so he stops the procedure for the day.The next day, he will continue with the desensitization by

Which of the following is NOT an effective counseling skill?

Which is NOT a preparation for using desensitization?

The procedures used in self-directed desensitization are based on the work of

Which of the following is NOT an example of a behavior that would help if you were providing support and counseling to a friend?

Which of the following procedures would be the best to use if you wanted to reduce the fear or anxiety associated with public speaking, entering darkened rooms, asking questions in large classes, heights, talking to members of the opposite sex, and taking tests?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a behavior that would help if you were providing support and counseling to a friend?

If you are trying to help a friend with a problem, you should do all of the following EXCEPT

During self-directed desensitization, when one can vividly picture and imagine oneself in the fear-producing situation listed on the first card twice without a noticeable increase in muscle tension, one

During self-directed desensitization, when one reaches a card that cannot be visualized without becoming tense in three attempts, one

Your friend is talking to you about a problem he is having with his parents, and he seems to be at a loss for words.You should

Regarding basic counseling skills, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following behaviors could you exhibit that would help another person to solve a personal problem?

Your friend, Kiki, comes to you with a personal problem.The first thing you should do to counsel her is to