Question 1

The rationale for self-exploration and personal therapy for helpers is that

Accepted Answer

Both options A and B highlight the importance of self-exploration and personal therapy for helpers. By addressing potential blind spots and unresolved issues from their own past, helpers can better support their clients in a non-judgmental and effective manner. Additionally, as helpers are exposed to their clients' pain and trauma, it is essential that they are able to manage their own emotional reactions and avoid vicarious traumatization. Personal therapy can help prevent helpers from projecting their own issues onto clients and maintain appropriate boundaries in the therapeutic relationship.

Question 2

As helpers begin to practice counseling,it is likely that many of them will become aware that they are taking on a professional role that resembles the role they played in their family.

Accepted Answer

It is common for helpers to notice similarities between their professional role as counselors and the roles they played within their own family dynamics. This is known as countertransference, where personal experiences and emotions may unconsciously impact the counseling relationship. It is important for counselors to be aware of and manage their countertransference in order to provide effective and unbiased counseling.

Question 3

A major problem of the generativity versus stagnation stage can be

Accepted Answer

The generativity versus stagnation stage is characterized by the desire to contribute to society and leave a meaningful legacy. However, individuals may become stuck in their routine and fail to take advantage of opportunities to continue growing and expanding their experiences. This can lead to feelings of stagnation and lack of fulfillment.

Question 4

When students are learning about the history of their families,it is important to remember that

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true and important to consider when learning about the history of one's family. Commitment to exploration and change may challenge the perspectives or beliefs of family members, but it is important to approach these conversations with respect and empathy. Adopting an attitude of superiority or a desire for others to change can create conflict and hinder the learning process. Self-exploration is necessary for understanding one's own biases and potential limitations when working with families. Finally, discovering a family secret can be difficult and may require professional support to navigate.

Question 5

Identifying and resolving unfinished business related to your family of origin is essential if you hope to establish relationships that do not repeat negative patterns of interaction.

Accepted Answer

Unfinished business from family of origin can affect current relationships and resolving it can prevent negative patterns from repeating.

Question 6

Family rules include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Family rules can encompass myths, secrets, and injunctions, making "all of the above" the correct choice.

Question 7

Being an integrated person

Accepted Answer

Being an integrated person means acknowledging and accepting all the different aspects of oneself, including both positive and negative qualities. While it may be difficult to fully achieve this ideal, it is still a worthwhile aspiration. This concept is not limited to a specific theoretical approach to counseling.

Question 8

While growing up,Patrick was told to be appropriate,be perfect,and always do his best.Now as an adult,Patrick is rigid socially and devotes most of his energy to his work.Consequently,his wife has threatened to leave him.Patrick is seeking counseling in order to save his marriage.As a counselor,you recognize that his early childhood rules

Accepted Answer

Patrick's early childhood rules may have been rigid and caused him to become socially rigid and overly focused on work, but they can still be transformed into something useful and functional. Rather than simply giving them up, Patrick can work with a counselor to identify how these rules might still be serving him in some ways, and how he might be able to adjust them to better serve his relationships and overall happiness. This approach is more likely to lead to lasting change and growth for Patrick.

Question 9

The following is true concerning rules in dysfunctional family systems:

Accepted Answer

In dysfunctional family systems, rules are rigid and serve the function of masking fears about differences. This means that they do not allow for flexibility or adaptability in response to changing circumstances, and are often enforced in ways that stifle individuality and self-expression.

Question 10

After questioning Joe,the counselor discovers that he has had learning problems all of his life and that school was a painful place since he was constantly taunted by his peers.Joe's fear of new challenges and lack of initiative is a result of failing to achieve mastery over the following task:

Accepted Answer

Joe's fear of new challenges and lack of initiative are indicative of issues with the "industry versus inferiority" stage, where children need to develop a sense of competence and achievement in their skills and abilities.

Question 11

It is important for you to be familiar with your family-of-origin issues if you plan to work with

Accepted Answer

Understanding family-of-origin issues is crucial when working with individuals, couples, families, and groups, as these issues can influence behavior, relationships, and dynamics in all these contexts.

Question 12

From Erikson's stage of development perspective,each developmental transition stage:

Accepted Answer

Erikson's stage of development perspective states that each developmental transition stage represents a psychosocial crisis or turning point, builds on the psychological outcomes of earlier stages, and has a psychosocial task to be mastered before moving on to the next stage. Therefore, all of these choices are correct.

Question 13

As an abused child,Robin made the early decision that anger was a useless emotion and that she would never allow herself to feel angry.Robin is presently going into the counseling field and realizes that her denial of anger will

Accepted Answer

Robin's denial of anger will make it difficult for her to allow clients to express their anger and deal constructively with it. She may struggle to recognize and validate their emotions, leading to a less effective counseling session. It is important for counselors to be able to appropriately handle and process their own emotions in order to effectively help their clients.

Question 14

Boundaries is a term used in family therapy to refer to emotional barriers that protect and enhance the integrity of members of a system.

Accepted Answer

Boundaries are indeed a term commonly used in family therapy to refer to emotional boundaries that help protect and enhance the well-being of individuals within a family system.

Question 15

According to Erikson,during the late adulthood stage,in which the task to be accomplished is integrity versus despair,the older adults who have succeeded in achieving ego integrity would not:

Accepted Answer

According to Erikson's theory, achieving ego integrity involves accepting the successes and failures of one's life and integrating past experiences with current realities. Those who have achieved integrity would not focus on what they have not done and yearn for a different life. Therefore, option B is the correct answer as it contradicts this aspect of ego integrity.

Question 16

Which of the statements below is not an example of a family rule?

Accepted Answer

All the given statements are examples of family rules, as they dictate behavior within a family context.

Question 17

Phyllis,a 35-year old housewife and mother,has returned to college.Her educational experiences have led her to broaden her view of sex roles,although she still feels unsure of herself.Her counselor might conclude that her sex-role foundation is confused and she may have not formed a healthy picture of appropriate feminine behavior during her

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

By studying their own families of origin,helpers are able to

Accepted Answer

Studying their own families of origin can help helpers understand family dynamics and improve their ability to counsel families, but it does not necessarily enable them to offer therapy to their own family members or completely resolve their own childhood issues.

Question 19

What kind of therapist might want clients to challenge words like "must" and "always" and "never" as irrational?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive therapists focus on helping clients identify and challenge irrational thoughts and beliefs, which often include extreme terms like "must," "always," and "never." These terms can lead to black and white thinking and negative automatic thoughts, which can contribute to issues like anxiety and depression. Cognitive therapists help clients reframe their thinking to be more realistic and flexible.

Question 20

Nancy,a high school senior,feels pressured by her parents to pursue a nursing degree right after graduation;however,she is uncertain about her future direction.She recently started dating,has developed new friendships,and would like to postpone college to see what it's like to have a life.Nancy is working on which of Erikson's developmental tasks?

Accepted Answer

Nancy is working on Erikson's developmental task of identity versus identity confusion, as she is uncertain about her future direction and is considering postponing college to explore her personal identity and interests.

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