Deck 4: Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling

Question 1

The "W" and "P" of the WDEP model of Reality Therapy refer to:

A) Wavelength/Predictor
B) Why/Produce
C) Wants/Planning
D) Wonder/Project

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The elimination of negative self-talk, faulty and negative emotional responses and self-defeating thoughts and behaviors is fundamental to:

A) Transactional Analysis
B) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
C) Gestalt Therapy
D) Rational-Emotive Therapy

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Tyrone is interested in exploring additional types of therapeutic approaches in order to expand his repertoire. He expresses interest in a more client-centered approach. His supervisor suggests looking into writings of ____________.

A) Albert Bandura
B) Albert Ellis
C) Carl Rogers
D) Abraham Maslow

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Tamara is beginning the process of integrating theories into an approach that she hopes to find effective and useful. It is recommended that she consider each of the following except:

A) Her worldview
B) Her interpersonal strengths
C) Her weaknesses and limitations
D) Her life experiences

Question 5

Focusing on the feelings and emotions of group members is to pay particular attention to the:

A) Effective domain
B) Cognitive domain
C) Affective domain
D) Expressive domain

Question 6

In its essence, a theory is:

A) A rigid set of structures that determines the direction of therapy
B) A step-by-step guide concerning roles, guidelines and tasks to be completed
C) A general framework that provides structure and direction
D) A nonflexible set of techniques that ensures a desired outcome

Question 7

Therapy modes represented under the umbrella of Relationship-Oriented Approaches include all of the following except:

A) Rational-emotive
B) Gestalt
C) Psychodrama
D) Existential

Question 8

The therapeutic domain considered most important for bringing about change is:

A) Cognitive
B) Affective
C) Reciprocal
D) Behavioral

Question 9

Which of the following is not a hallmark of the Adlerian therapeutic approach as it pertains to the therapist-client relationship?

A) Collaboration
B) Mutual trust
C) Interdependence
D) Cooperation

Question 10

The re-creation of situations that individuals experienced - situations that were difficult or not properly dealt with - in order to experience them in the here-and-now, is a hallmark of:

A) Psychodrama
B) Drama Therapy
C) Dramatization
D) Reality Therapy

Question 11

Emotions associated with death, dying, mortality and loneliness are concepts strongly interwoven into which therapeutic approach?

A) Gestalt
B) Existential
C) Humanistic
D) Social-learning theory

Question 12

Which of the following activities do not represent a treatment approach of Behavior Therapy?

A) Expressive arts
B) Systematic desensitization
C) Flooding
D) Role-play

Question 13

According to Hubble, Duncan, Miller and Wampold 2012), a positive ______________ is one of the strongest predictors of a positive therapeutic outcome.

A) Atmosphere
B) Alliance
C) Therapist
D) Theoretical approach

Question 14

Psychoanalytic theory stresses the examination of the subject's first _________ years of life:

A) Six
B) Three
C) Five5
D) Eight

Question 15

The interaction between what individuals think and how those thoughts influence and affect feelings and behavior can best be described as one of:

A) Reciprocity
B) Correlation
C) Synergism
D) Harmony

Question 16

Adlerian theory sees the main factor that influences people as ____________.

A) Emotional
B) Personal
C) Communicative
D) Societal

Question 17

The quality of the __________________ is crucial in ensuring successful therapeutic outcomes.

A) Theory
B) Theorist
C) Treatment plan
D) Therapeutic relationship

Question 18

The fundamental goals of Behavioral Therapy are to increase ____________ and create new conditions that are conducive to the fostering of _____________.

A) Coping mechanisms/thriving
B) Skills/coping
C) Choices/learning
D) Expression/change

Question 19

Wolfgang has just consulted with his supervisor. He is concerned that his own objectivity is being compromised because of his own personal feelings and emotions toward his client and their relationship. He sees the client much as he saw his own abusive father. Wolfgang is experiencing:

A) Obstruction
B) Transference
C) Counter-transference
D) Projection

Question 20

The stated goal of psychotherapy is the _______________ of the personality through a process of insight.

A) Understanding
B) Reconstruction
C) Influencing
D) Transformation