Deck 12: Action Skills for Building Resilience and Managing Stress: Self-Disclosure, Feedback, Logical Consequences, Directivesinstruction, and Psychoeducation

Question 1

When feedback is negative, it is most effective if:​

A)​the person can do something about the situation.
B)​it is delivered in a nonjudgmental tone of voice.
C)​it includes an emphasis on strengths.
D)all of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

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

A)​Self-disclosure must be genuine in relation to the client.
B)​Self-disclosure should be timely and not interrupt the client's point of view.
C)​Self-disclosure is effective in maintaining a client focus in the interview.
D)Self-disclosure is most powerful when made in the present tense.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

"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?​

A)​Listen
B)​Self-reference
C)​Share and describe your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors
D)Use appropriate immediacy and tense

Answer 3

D

Question 4

"I think you're doing that just because you want attention." This is an example of ____________.

A)​interpretation
B)​logical consequences
C)​self-disclosure
D)feedback

Question 5

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

A)​The interviewer is in charge of the feedback.
B)​Focus on something the client can do something about.
C)​Make feedback concrete, specific, and lean.
D)Keep your comments nonjudgmental and interactive.

Question 6

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

A)​Multicultural differences are fairly obvious and can be disclosed spontaneously.
B)​Frequent practice of the microskills and experience will make self-disclosure a natural part of your interviewing style.
C)​Self-disclosure must include every aspect of your experience that the client needs to hear.
D)The frank disclosure of differences helps establish rapport and may be essential to building trust.

Question 7

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

A)​Listen
B)​Use "I" statements
C)​Call the client by name
D)Briefly share/describe your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors

Question 8

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

A)​Related past personal life experience of the interviewer
B)​Interviewer observations, opinions, or feelings toward the client
C)​Beginning with an "I" statement
D)All of these

Question 9

The client may improve or change their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors based on the interviewers feedback. This is the predicted result from effective feedback.​

Question 10

Interviewer interpretation may provide the client with a new frame of reference. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY an interpretation?​

A)​"You're upset and troubled."
B)​"Sounds like you want some help right now."
C)​"Sounds like your fear of rejection led you to seek rejection from your wife."
D)None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding self-disclosure?​

A)​Use extensive self-disclosures to ensure clients understand your communication.
B)​Include as many ideas as possible to effectively help the client.
C)​Return the focus to the client as quickly as appropriate.
D)All of the above

Question 12

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

A)​interpretation.
B)​logical consequences.
C)​self-disclosure.
D)feedback.

Question 13

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

A)​The client may reveal more personal detail, create trust, and establish a more equal relationship.
B)​The client will learn more about the interviewer and develop a better relationship.
C)​The client will resolve an old issue and focus on a new problem.
D)The client may recognize the power of the interviewer and profit more from his or her guidance.

Question 14

"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?​

A)​Listen
B)​Use "I" statements
C)​Share and describe your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors
D)Use appropriate immediacy and tense

Question 15

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

A)​interpretation.
B)​logical consequences.
C)​self-disclosure.
D)feedback.

Question 16

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

A)​clients' rights may be abused if self-disclosure is used too early
B)​counseling and interviewing can operate successfully without self-disclosure
C)​not everyone agrees that self-disclosure is a wise skill to include among counselor techniques
D)all of the above

Question 17

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

A)​in the present tense.
B)​in the past tense.
C)​in the future tense.
D)intense.

Question 18

"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?​

A)​Listen
B)​Self-reference
C)​Share and describe your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors
D)Use appropriate immediacy and tense

Question 19

"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?

A)​Listen
B)​Self-reference
C)​Share and describe your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors
D)Use appropriate immediacy and tense

Question 20

Positive feedback is the breakfast of champions.

Question 21

Write feedback statements in the present, past, and future tenses.​

Question 22

What is the expected result of counselor use of logical consequences?

A)​Clients can better predict the consequences of their actions.
B)​The client is more involved in the process of decision-making.
C)​Client may change her or his behavior.
D)All of these.

Question 23

Offering specific instruction to the client on how to resolve issues and providing useful suggestions for personal change is the skill of:

A)​logical consequence.
B)​instruction/psychoeducation.
C)​counselor directives.
D)none of these.

Question 24

Which of the following provides the client with data on both positive and negative consequences of an intended action?

A)​Logical consequences
B)​Directive
C)​Feedback
D)Instruction/psychoeducation

Question 25

Anticipation of rewards or punishment is most closely associated with which of the following influencing strategies?

A)​Directive
B)​Feedback
C)​Self-disclosure
D)Logical consequences

Question 26

"Carter, if you continue to harass your sister, this is what will happen-you'll get a time out." This is an example of:

A)​interpretation.
B)​logical consequences.
C)​self-disclosure.
D)feedback.

Question 27

"If you don't come with me to the party, I'll really be angry and you'll be sorry." This is an example of:

A)​interpretation.
B)​logical consequences.
C)​self-disclosure.
D)feedback.

Question 28

Which of the following statements is TRUE of logical consequences?

A)​As clients move toward decisions, encourage them to always think positively.
B)​It is the counselor's responsibility to direct the client when he/she is considering a bad decision.
C)​Counselors provide clients with a summary of positive and negative consequences in a nonjudgmental manner.
D)Effective counselors always encourage clients to attempt new tasks in anticipation of rewards.

Question 29

What is your personal position on the use of influencing skills in the interview? Document and justify your position.

Question 30

Discuss the importance of feedback. Give examples of positive, corrective, and negative feedback.

Question 31

For which of the following theories of counseling and psychotherapy is logical consequences an appropriate strategy?

A)​Decisional counseling
B)​Cognitive behavioral therapy
C)​Brief counseling
D)All of these

Question 32

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding self-disclosure?

A)​Use extensive self-disclosures to ensure clients understand your communication
B)​Include as many ideas as possible to effectively help the client
C)​Return the focus to the client as quickly as appropriate
D)All of these

Question 33

"If you do this..., then..." is a counselor statement most likely heard when the counselor is executing the skill of:

A)​logical consequence.
B)​information/advice.
C)​counselor directives.
D)none of these.

Question 34

Logical consequences is a strategy rarely used by:

A)​decision counseling.
B)​cognitive behavioral therapy.
C)​person centered therapy.
D)motivational interviewing.

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a suggested step for implementing the logical consequences skill?

A)​Draw out story and strengths
B)​Generate alternatives
C)​Identify positive and negative consequences
D)Interpret and reframe

Question 36

Which one of the following INACCURATELY describes a step for using the strategy of logical consequences?

A)​Through listening, clarify that you and your client understand the situation in the same way.
B)​Use questions and brainstorming to help the client generate alternatives.
C)​As the client lists positive consequences, the counselor lists negative consequences.
D)Provide a nonjudgmental summary of positive and negative consequences.

Question 37

The skill of logical consequences is most closely associated with which of the following schools of therapy?

A)​Psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioral
B)​Gestalt, Logotherapy
C)​Rogerian, person-centered
D)Adlerian, decisional

Question 38

You have worked with a client for a period of time and have come to the conclusion that action must be taken. The client's problem is inability to study. The client has been very active socially and has a history of being a good student. Write possible influencing skill statements for each category below.
a.self-disclosure
b.feedback​

Question 39

Exploring specific alternatives and the logical positive and negative concrete consequences of each possibility is the skill of:

A)​logical consequence.
B)​information/psychoeducation.
C)​directives.
D)none of these.

Question 40

Which of the following statements is TRUE of counselor use of logical consequence?

A)​The strategy of logical consequences is particularly important and most often used in decisional counseling.
B)​Through systematic questioning and discussion, the counselor helps clients clarify positive and negative consequences of a variety of alternatives.
C)​The counselor's task is to help the client make decisions, not make decisions for the client.
D)All of these.

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a destructive effect of stress?

A)​Neurogenesis
B)​Negative feelings take control
C)​Brain shrinkage
D)Mental and physical illness

Question 42

Which of the following is a byproduct of positive stress?

A)​Learning
B)​Feeling happy
C)​neurogenesis
D)All of these

Question 43

Psychoeducational stress management strategies may refer to:

A)​communication skills training.
B)​thought stopping.
C)​assertiveness training.
D)all of these.

Question 44

Which of the following is a possible outcome of stress?

A)​Poor decisions
B)​Weak performance
C)​Emotional breakdown
D)All of these

Question 45

What is an appropriate counselor response when clients sometimes ask you directly for advice?

A)​Give the client psychoeducational instruction based on your personal experience.
B)​Offer your opinion; the right advice fosters independence in the client.
C)​Ask the client to explore the issue from a different perspective first.
D)Give the client advice based on your best assessment of the client's problem.

Question 46

Which one of the following is an IMPROPER counselor choice in regards to counselor psychoeducational/instruction sharing?

A)​Provide advice sparingly and only when the client is likely to need and accept it.
B)​Offer advice and your opinions at any time a client may request it.
C)​After careful listening and if the situation warrants, you can offer advice and instruction.
D)When listening to counselor advice, let the client be in charge.

Question 47

Which of the following regarding exercise is NOT supported by research?

A)​About 25% of the U.S. population gets no exercise at all.
B)​Exercise enhances mood.
C)​Exercise does not benefit people with cancer or multiple sclerosis.
D)Exercise is useful in the treatment of depression.

Question 48

Which one of the following will NOT help you learn and use thought stopping?

A)​Catalog your negative thoughts or statements.
B)​Learn the basic process.
C)​Transfer thought stopping to your daily life.
D)Add positive imaging.

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a positive effect of exercise?

A)​Better sleep
B)​Production of dopamine
C)​Increased gray matter
D)Mental health issues

Question 50

"Let me show you how to put the toy together. First, we will read the directions." This is an example of:

A)​logical consequences.
B)​feedback.
C)​directive.
D)instruction/psychoeducation.

Question 51

All are true of Therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) except that they:

A)​are strategies to promote mental and physical health.
B)​bring together neuroscience, medicine, and counseling.
C)​originated through early preventive work with heart attack.
D)promote Type A behavior.

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a positive effect of stress?

A)​Neurogenesis
B)​Frontal cortex strengthened
C)​Enlargement of amygdala
D)Healthier life

Question 53

Which one of the following is NOT a psychoeducational stress management strategy?

A)​Thought stopping
B)​Positive images of strength
C)​Assessing positive and negative consequences
D)Learning social skills

Question 54

Which of the following is a destructive consequence of not doing exercise?

A)​Production of BDNF
B)​Production of dopamine
C)​Increased gray matter
D)Obesity

Question 55

Which of the following is primarily associated with stress management?

A)​Logical consequences
B)​Biofeedback
C)​Gestalt exercises
D)All of these

Question 56

"Now, if I were you, I'd study a little harder because that is a difficult course. That's what I think you ought to do." This is an example of:

A)​logical consequences.
B)​feedback.
C)​directive.
D)instruction/psychoeducation.

Question 57

Stress management is of central importance for:

A)​counseling.
B)​psychotherapy.
C)​crisis counseling.
D)all of these.

Question 58

Positive stressors :

A)​raise blood pressure and heart rate.
B)​lead to experiencing positive social emotions.
C)​makes people feel happy and joyful
D)all of these.

Question 59

In which of the following situations would it be MOST appropriate for a counselor to share instruction and psychoeducation?

A)​After listening carefully to your client's account of his or her marital difficulties over several sessions, at the third session the client asks, "Should I file for divorce?"
B)​You have learned that one of your clients is having difficulty considering the best way to care for an aging parent. The client says, "I don't know what to do. How do I go about exploring elder care, particularly local full-time care facilities?"
C)​As a college counselor, a third year student is reconsidering her choice of majors. You have listened carefully as she has explained the catalyst and her reasoning when she asks, "If you were me, which major would you choose?"
D)A business manager is caught in a company downsizing effort. He is blindsided at work with a lay-off notice. On his first visit, he seems almost in crisis when he asks, "I have no idea what to do; what should I do?"

Question 60

Which of these is NOT an example of positive stress?

A)​Graduating from graduate school
B)​Getting a divorce
C)​Being involved in Habitat for Humanity
D)Planning for a big date

Question 61

Interviewer self-disclosure is a valuable and powerful tool used frequently with great success by most helping professionals.

Question 62

Stress management training strategies could be helpful with ____.

A)​college students coping with study related demands
B)​diverse individuals affected by microaggressions
C)​people living in poverty dealing with daily hassles
D)all of these

Question 63

We don't usually think of counseling and therapy as providing instruction to clients.

Question 64

Which of the following strategies are key to protecting our physical and mental health?

A)​Psychoeducation
B)​Stress management
C)​TLCs
D)All of these

Question 65

The predicted result of psychoeducational instruction states that clients consistently apply counselor new information and ideas for positive change in their lives.

Question 66

The Stress Management and TLCs skills and strategies almost always belong in the _______________________ phases of the session.

A)​empathic relationship and story
B)​story and strength and goals
C)​restorying and action
D)goals and restorying

Question 67

Stress is necessary for learning.