Question 1

______ measures the level in which people consistently behave within a specified cultural framework or model.&#10;A) Cultural dissonance&#10;B) Cultural consonance&#10;C) Cultural disequilibrium&#10;D) Cultural constancy

Accepted Answer

Cultural consonance measures the degree to which individuals consistently behave in accordance with cultural norms and values. It is a measure of cultural fit or conformity. Cultural dissonance, on the other hand, reflects a clash between an individual's values and those of the culture they are in. Cultural disequilibrium refers to cultural change or disruption, and cultural constancy is a term used to describe the maintenance of cultural traditions and practices over time.

Question 2

______ are the emotional departures from the major tenants of one's cultural group.&#10;A) Cultural dissonance&#10;B) Cultural consonance&#10;C) Cultural disequilibrium&#10;D) Cultural constancy

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Cultural dissonance refers to the discomfort or strain that people from one culture may experience when they are confronted with different cultural beliefs, values, and behaviors. This can lead to emotional departures from the major tenants of one's cultural group. Cultural consonance, on the other hand, refers to the degree to which an individual's behaviors and beliefs align with the norms and values of their cultural group. Cultural disequilibrium and cultural constancy are not relevant to the concept of emotional departures from one's cultural group.

Question 3

Therapy, and specifically strengths-based therapy, is built on the idea of ______, which means that the brain has the ability to change throughout one's life.&#10;A) neurons&#10;B) neurochemicals&#10;C) neurotransmitters&#10;D) neuroplasticity

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Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt throughout one's life, which is the foundation of strengths-based therapy. Neurons, neurochemicals, and neurotransmitters are all important parts of the brain's functions and interactions, but they do not specifically relate to the concept of neuroplasticity as it relates to therapy.

Question 4

What is a belief?&#10;A) a cognition&#10;B) a cognition that becomes reality&#10;C) a religious affiliation&#10;D) an interpretation of what has occurred in one's life

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Question 5

Joseph tells his therapist that he is &#34;pathetic, unlovable, unattractive&#34; and it's &#34;no wonder his wife had an affair.&#34; According to the textbook, these would be examples of ______.&#10;A) self-limiting beliefs&#10;B) negative cognitions&#10;C) pessimism&#10;D) paranoia

Accepted Answer

Self-limiting beliefs are negative thoughts that people have about themselves that limit their potential. Joseph's thoughts about himself are all negative and self-limiting.

Question 6

In strengths-based counseling, what is the role of the client?&#10;A) They are the &#34;heroes&#34; of their own lives and will decide if they want to participate in treatment.&#10;B) They may need guidance on how to change.&#10;C) They often need convincing that counseling is the right choice.&#10;D) They need explicit direction on how to improve their lives.

Accepted Answer

In strengths-based counseling, the client is viewed as the expert on themselves, and therefore plays a central and active role in their own treatment. The counselor's role is to facilitate the client's exploration of their strengths and resources, and to collaboratively set goals and develop strategies for building on those strengths.

Question 7

In their fifth session together, Mary, a middle-aged Caucasian woman tearfully discusses her family history, her wishes that her family had a stronger relationship, and her regrets that she left a particular job 10 years ago. These have been topics of discussion since the first session. What is this an example of, according to strengths-based therapists?

A) regretful mourning
B) rumination
C) rehearsing the pain
D) focusing on the negative

Accepted Answer

Rehearsing the pain refers to repeatedly discussing and focusing on past hurts or regrets, which Mary is doing by continually bringing up her family history and job regrets.

Question 8

In the CLUES model, which of the following refers to reducing the &#34;noise&#34; from the therapist's own life?&#10;A) cultivate inner silence&#10;B) listen deeply for the client's story&#10;C) use positive words&#10;D) express appreciation

Accepted Answer

Cultivating inner silence refers to reducing the noise from the therapist's own life. This helps the therapist to be fully present and attentive to the client during sessions. Listening deeply for the client's story, using positive words, and expressing appreciation are also important components of the CLUES model, but they do not specifically address reducing the therapist's own personal "noise".

Question 9

What is the purpose of a strengths-based intention?&#10;A) to help clients take specific action toward changing their brain&#10;B) to help clients see the future&#10;C) to help clients understand their past&#10;D) to help clients take specific actions toward what they say they desire

Accepted Answer

A strengths-based intention is designed to help clients identify their strengths and take specific actions toward achieving their desired outcomes. This approach focuses on building upon a client's existing strengths and resources rather than solely addressing areas of weakness or struggle. Ultimately, the goal is to empower clients to take ownership of their lives and make positive, proactive changes.

Question 10

People who experience cultural consonance are less likely to experience depression.

Accepted Answer

Cultural consonance refers to the degree to which individuals' behaviors align with the culturally defined expectations and values of their community. Research has shown that individuals who have higher levels of cultural consonance are less likely to experience depression than those who have lower levels of cultural consonance.

Question 11

In strengths-based therapy, a client's weaknesses are ignored, while strengths are emphasized.

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Question 12

While setting strengths-based intentions for clients is helpful, therapists can also set their own intentions for each therapy session.

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Question 13

According to Dr. Michael Merzenich, neuroplasticity is facilitated by four conditions. List and briefly describe each one.

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Question 14

Describe the relationship between the power of beliefs and how therapy affects this.

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Question 15

What are the seven phases of the strengths-based therapy model?

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Question 16

What is CLUES?

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Deck 5: The Strengths-Based Therapy Model and Culturally Responsive Counseling