Question 1

Ruth makes it clear that she wants to work on her weight problem and her body image in her therapy.A feminist therapist is likely to:&#10;A)begin with developing a specific contract and behavioral plan aimed at helping her to lose weight.&#10;B)teach Ruth the value of dieting and exercises.&#10;C)explore with Ruth the unconscious dynamics of why she has a weight problem.&#10;D)explore societal standards that impose unrealistic views of body image and ideal weight.&#10;E)encourage Ruth to examine other issues that may be more pressing.

Accepted Answer

A feminist therapist would prioritize exploring the societal standards and cultural influences that have contributed to Ruth's negative body image and weight issues, rather than simply giving her a behavioral plan or focusing on unconscious dynamics. This approach aligns with the feminist perspective of examining and challenging larger societal structures that perpetuate oppression and injustice.

Question 2

When the feminist therapist intervenes to increase Ruth's insight about how societal gender-role expectations adversely affect women, the therapist is using:&#10;A)reframing.&#10;B)cognitive restructuring.&#10;C)gender-role and power analysis.&#10;D)social action strategies.&#10;E)exploration of injunctions and early decisions.

Accepted Answer

The therapist is using gender-role and power analysis to help Ruth understand how societal expectations negatively affect women. This approach focuses on analyzing how gender roles and power dynamics in society influence individuals and can help clients gain insight into their experiences and challenges.

Question 3

Feminism holds that gender inequity exists and that this is a source of oppression.This inequality is based on:&#10;A)the natural differences between women and men.&#10;B)cultural factors.&#10;C)an imbalance of power in favor of men.&#10;D)the manner in which men are socialized.&#10;E)a matriarchal society.

Accepted Answer

Cultural factors are the primary basis for gender inequity, according to feminism.

Question 4

Feminist therapy:&#10;A)was the first approach to take into consideration the social and political milieu in which people live as a cause of distress.&#10;B)challenged the assumption that distress was due to individual pathology.&#10;C)is based on the premise that lasting psychological change must address contextual issues as well as individual issues.&#10;D)is based on the principle of the &#34;personal as political.&#34;&#10;E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Feminist therapy was the first approach to take into consideration the social and political milieu in which people live as a cause of distress. It challenged the assumption that distress was due to individual pathology. It is based on the premise that lasting psychological change must address contextual issues as well as individual issues, and is based on the principle of the "personal as political." Therefore, all of the given options are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a technique generally used by feminist therapists?&#10;A)gender-role analysis&#10;B)gathering early recollections&#10;C)bibliotherapy&#10;D)taking social and political action&#10;E)reframing a client's concerns

Accepted Answer

Gathering early recollections is not a technique specifically associated with feminist therapy, as it is a more general counseling technique used by therapists of various theoretical orientations to explore a client's early memories and experiences. The other options listed (gender-role analysis, bibliotherapy, taking social and political action, and reframing a client's concerns) are all techniques commonly used by feminist therapists.

Question 6

Which of the following is considered to be a basic tenet of feminist therapy?&#10;A)Gender-role socialization is healthy for women and men.&#10;B)Therapy needs to be based on a diagnostic framework.&#10;C)The main goal of therapy is to teach clients how to dispute faulty thinking.&#10;D)The personal is political.&#10;E)Patriarchy is good for human relationships.

Accepted Answer

The basic tenet of feminist therapy is that "the personal is political," meaning that individual problems are often rooted in larger societal issues related to power, privilege, and oppression. Feminist therapy aims to help clients recognize and challenge these external factors in addition to addressing their internal struggles. Options A, B, E are incorrect as they go against the fundamental principles of feminist therapy. Option C is a cognitive-behavioral approach and not a fundamental tenet of feminist therapy.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a part of the WDEP system of reality therapy as applied to Ruth?&#10;A)determining Ruth's wants&#10;B)assisting Ruth in understanding the direction of what she is doing&#10;C)assisting Ruth to understanding how her family of origin issues are still present today&#10;D)assisting Ruth in making her own inner self-evaluation&#10;E)developing realistic plans aimed at fulfilling her needs

Accepted Answer

The WDEP system of reality therapy involves the following steps: determining Wants, evaluating what is currently being done, exploring Direction and possible alternatives, and establishing a Plan of action. While understanding family of origin issues may be helpful in exploring direction, it is not specifically mentioned as a part of the WDEP system.

Question 8

Regarding the use of traditional diagnosis from a feminist perspective, which of the following statements is false?&#10;A)Without an accurate formal diagnosis, there is no basis for effective therapy.&#10;B)The DSM-IV-TR reflects the dominant culture's definition of pathology and health.&#10;C)Sexism, racism, and classism are embodied in traditional diagnosis.&#10;D)Diagnostic labels generally locate the source of a client's problems in the person, rather than in the environment.&#10;E)Many feminist therapists avoid using traditional diagnostic practices.

Accepted Answer

Many feminist therapists argue that an accurate formal diagnosis is not always necessary for effective therapy. They believe that focusing on the client's experiences and context can be more helpful than fitting them into a preconceived diagnostic category.

Deck 10: Case Approach to Feminist Therapy