Question 1

One way Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy is effective in a group setting is that the ABC's (an REBT approach) of participant problems are easily exhibited. What does the acronym ABC stand for when pertaining to Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy?

Accepted Answer

The ABC's of REBT stand for the activating event, the irrational belief, and the consequences of holding that belief. The acronym continues from ABC, to D & E, which stand for disputing the irrational belief, and implementing effective new thinking.

Question 2

Which is not a Gestalt group therapy approach?

Accepted Answer

Gestalt group therapy uses exaggeration (a technique where the client embellishes a certain expression, saying, or movement, to increase his or her awareness of the immediate experience), the hot seat (where group members become the focus of the group), and role- playing (also called internal dialogue, where clients can act out and gain clarity on their particular struggles). The miracle question is a solution-focused technique.

Question 3

William Glasser's reality therapy emphasizes __________ basic psychological needs.

Accepted Answer

Glasser's five basic psychological needs are: power (a feeling of winning), belonging and love (to a family, friends, a community), freedom (to act independent of others), fun (attaining a sense of pleasure or joy), and survival (basic needs of shelter, food, water).

Question 4

Using multimodal therapy to treat __________ might involve a combination of stimulant medication, behavioral therapy, and education.

Accepted Answer

Multimodal therapy is an effective approach to treatment of ADHD. The stimulants help with the ability to concentrate; the behavioral aspect is addressed through teaching behaviors around organizing time and activities; the education piece can help the individual learn more about their struggles and/ or provide parents with a better understanding.

Question 5

Which explanation sounds most similar to the Eclectic approach?

Accepted Answer

Eclectic approach plays off the idea that no one therapeutic approach, or theory is better than the other; instead choosing a theoretical approach, based on the individuality of the client, or combining two or more approaches is most beneficial

Question 6

There are four main themes of existential therapy. What are they?

Accepted Answer

Death, freedom, isolation, and meaninglessness are the four main themes of existentialism, and considered to be fundamental concerns to every human being, stemming from the inner conflict, based on the absolutes of ones' existence.

Question 7

In existential therapy, the initial goal is for the client to __________ .

Accepted Answer

In existential therapy, the focus is not so much on the problem, yet on the process of gathering information to find meaning in life. The first stage of this is for the client to identify values and beliefs, and explore their current life situation, and struggles.

Question 8

Behavior therapy is focused on helping the client to recognize how a change in behavior can produce a change in how they are feeling, internally. A common technique used when starting behavior therapy is self-monitoring. An example of self-monitoring is:

Accepted Answer

Behavioral therapists often assign self-monitoring as a therapeutic homework assignment for clients. Self-monitoring enables the client to observe his or her own behavior. This is beneficial as it can illustrate the magnitude of the behavior (including the amount of time spent on the behavior), and the resulting positive or negative effects. Self-monitoring can also help the individual identify patterns of behavior, allowing for implementation of other coping strategies during those times (if necessary).

Question 9

In crisis counseling, what are two essential elements in helping an individual return to normal functioning?

Accepted Answer

During a crisis, clinicians offer emotional support to help reduce stress, and normalize reactions to the crisis. Also, vital to a return to normal functioning, is the integration of healthy coping skills, such as developing new stress-reduction techniques.

Question 10

Family therapy assists clients in reflecting upon childhood memories, and using that knowledge to improve current relationships. What is a popular intervention frequently used in family therapy?

Accepted Answer

Reenactment is a familiar intervention to family therapy; this intervention involves the family identifying a challenging family interaction, and then reenacting it in session, with the support of the therapist. Another name for reenactment is psychodrama.

Question 11

If parents are divorcing, counseling may be recommended for their children. Counseling can also be helpful for the parents to attend together, in order to __________ .

Accepted Answer

Divorce can be a very difficult time for the whole family. Children often need counseling to help comprehend, and process the changes within the family. The divorcing parents may benefit from counseling sessions together, to help navigate certain decisions about the children (living situation, education, health care, etc.).

Question 12

Group work is advantageous for many reasons, and can be a positive experience for those struggling with a wide range of issues. __________ is one advantage of participation in group work. Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Modeling naturally occurs in group therapy, as participants are able to see how others deal with problems that parallel their own. Through observing others behavior, and thus, experiencing modeling within the group, participants are able to add new, healthier approaches, and coping skills to old behaviors.

Question 13

People dealing with grief, and loss of a __________ could benefit from group counseling for grief.

Accepted Answer

People deal with grief associated with a variety of different kinds of losses; these include, but are not limited to death of a loved one or a friend, loss of a pet, serious illness, moving, changing jobs, or loss of a relationship.

Question 14

Activity scheduling is an intervention used by therapists, in order to provoke new cognitions in clients through providing the opportunity to experience new behaviors, and thought patterns. Activity scheduling is typically used in clients who suffer from __________ .

Accepted Answer

A client who suffers from depression often removes him or herself from everyday life, and tends to be isolated. Activity scheduling is a way to reintegrate these individuals into "real life," and rate their depressive symptoms while participating in these activities.

Question 15

Gestalt therapists use a variety of techniques, including __________ . Choose all that apply:

Accepted Answer

Role-playing, and the empty chair technique are both Gestalt approaches. EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization, and Reprocessing are treatment approaches for trauma victims; the miracle question intervention is used in solution-focused therapy, and is used to imagine an ideal future.

Question 16

With respect to crisis counseling, what is a crisis?

Accepted Answer

The term crisis can be applied to a single or recurring problem that is overwhelming or traumatic to an individual. It may be a reaction to being involved in a natural disaster such as a tornado or a hurricane. It can be related to a personal assault, an accident, or war.

Question 17

Jane consistently tells herself "I am fat." You, as her clinician, could help Jane change that self-talk message from something that reinforces her negative self-worth into a phrase that helps increase her self-esteem. An example of this is:

Accepted Answer

Positive self-talk is an approach to healthy coping used in cognitive therapy to help increase self-esteem, and self-worth. Cognitive therapy focuses on catching, challenging, and changing negative thought processes, and emphasizes the power of affirmative words, or phrases.

Question 18

Anchoring is used when a therapist is trying to elicit a planned response to a particular situation. The anchor is the connection between an emotional reaction, and a stimulus. Anchors can be __________ .

Accepted Answer

Anchors can come in many forms, and evoke either positive or negative emotions. Anchors can be smells, tastes, textures, etc.

Question 19

Your client, Jim, is 45 years-old and suffers from depression. Which open-ended question might be appropriate to ask if you want to find out more about his current life struggles?

Accepted Answer

"What has been going on in your life lately?" is an open-ended question. It encourages Jim to answer in broad manner about his current life situations, rather than solely responding with a "yes" or "no"

Question 20

Which is an example of an open-ended question a brief solution-focused therapist might ask their client?

Accepted Answer

Brief solution-focused therapy is present or future focused. Open-ended questions allow clients to respond in a more broad, detailed way, rather than simply using a "yes," or "no" response

Quiz 8: Treatment Intervention Prevention and Supervision