Question 1

Frankl's most significant contribution to counseling and psychotherapy is:
A)cognitive behavioral therapy.
B)Logotherapy.
C)multicultural therapy.
D)motivational interviewing.

Accepted Answer

Logotherapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on finding meaning in life. It was developed by Viktor Frankl, who believed that the search for meaning is a fundamental human need. Logotherapy has been used to help people cope with a variety of challenges, including grief, loss, and illness.

Question 2

Using different combinations of microskills with specific approaches to counseling enables you to engage in which of the following interviewing styles?
A)Person-centered
B)Cognitive-behavioral
C)Brief counseling
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Using different combinations of microskills with specific approaches allows a counselor to adapt to various interviewing styles, including person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and brief counseling, making "All of the above" the correct choice.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the major approaches to counseling considered in this book?
A)Psychodynamic Therapy
B)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
C)Person-Centered Counseling
D)Decisional Counseling

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Cultural-environmental-context (CEC) is foundational for which of the following theories?
A)Multicultural counseling
B)Person-centered
C)Logotherapy
D)Crisis counseling

Accepted Answer

Cultural-environmental-context (CEC) is foundational for multicultural counseling, as it focuses on understanding how culture and environment shape an individual's experiences and beliefs, and how these factors impact the therapeutic process. CEC is used to promote culturally sensitive and responsive therapeutic practices, and to help clients navigate and understand the impact of their cultural and environmental context on their mental health.

Question 5

"Find something practical and pragmatic" is an underlying philosophy of:
A)person-centered theory.
B)cognitive behavioral theory.
C)decisional counseling.
D)Logotherapy.

Accepted Answer

Decisional counseling focuses on helping clients make practical and pragmatic decisions, emphasizing problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Question 6

In the person-centered approach, the focus on the individual client is predominant, but you can use a double focus.Focusing on both the person and the ________ can enrich client experiencing.
A)positive and negative consequences
B)multicultural / environmental context
C)client's presenting problem or issue
D)variety of resolution alternatives

Accepted Answer

The person-centered approach can be enriched by considering the multicultural and environmental context, as it acknowledges the broader influences on the client's experiences and perspectives.

Question 7

Which of the following theories is strongly associated with teflection of meaning?
A)Cognitive behavioral therapy
B)Person-centered
C)Logotherapy
D)Psychodynamic

Accepted Answer

Logotherapy, developed by Viktor Frankl, is strongly associated with the reflection of meaning as it focuses on finding meaning and purpose in life.

Question 8

Which statement best describes person-centered counseling?
A)The client is the single focus, excluding all other factors.
B)The client is competent and ultimately self-actualizing.
C)The client is not competent and ultimately self-actualizing.
D)The client's concerns must be detailed and resolved.

Accepted Answer

Person-centered counseling emphasizes the client as the expert on their own life and views them as competent and capable of achieving self-actualization. The counselor provides a supportive environment for the client to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in order to gain insight and achieve personal growth.

Question 9

A person-centered counselor is interested in focusing on the meanings and feelings of the client; the facts of the problem are considered ____.
A)more important
B)less important
C)of significant importance
D)of no significance at all

Accepted Answer

A person-centered counselor views the client's subjective experience as more important than objective facts or information about the problem. Instead, the counselor prioritizes understanding the client's unique perspective, emotions, and meanings related to the issue. This approach emphasizes empathy, validation, and support rather than offering advice or solutions based on outside knowledge or expertise.

Question 10

One of the earliest decisional models is the three-stage decision model.Who proposed this model?
A)Parsons
B)Franklin
C)Nezu
D)Beck

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the earliest decisional models is...

Question 11

Which of the five theoretical orientations presented in this book is BEST represented by the following lead? There is, of course, considerable overlap between systems of interviewing and counseling when it comes to specific leads.Thus, select the one best alternative, even though other systems may use the style at times. "Underneath your concerns, I sense a lot of strength and capability on your part.You've been making a negative meaning, but I also hear your strengths."
A)Person-centered theory
B)Decisional career counseling
C)Brief solution-focused interviewing and counseling
D)Motivational interviewing

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the five theoretical orientations presented...

Question 12

Which one of the following is a current demand put on the helping professions?
A)Clear and measurable results.
B)Cultural awareness and new ways to help clients make sense of their world.
C)The need to maintain focus on human dignity and past traditions.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Helping professions are expected to deliver clear results, be culturally aware, and maintain human dignity, encompassing all the options listed.

Question 13

Discernment is a technique used by which theory?
A)Cognitive behavioral therapy
B)Person-centered
C)Logotherapy
D)Crisis counseling

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discernment is a technique used by which...

Question 14

A major assumption of ____ is that the client is competent and self-actualizing.
A)person-centered theory
B)cognitive behavioral theory
C)brief counseling
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Person-centered theory, developed by Carl Rogers, assumes that clients are inherently competent and have an innate drive towards self-actualization.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the major approaches to counseling considered in this text?
A)Crisis counseling
B)Person-centered counseling
C)Cognitive behavioral therapy
D)Motivational interviewing

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT one...

Question 16

Discernment is:
A)finding a life vision.
B)making a decision.
C)coping with life challenges.
D)overcoming interpersonal conflicts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discernment is:
A)finding a life vision.
B)making a decision.
C)coping...

Question 17

The five-stage interview structure may best be used with ____.
A)person-centered theory
B)decisional career counseling
C)brief interviewing and counseling
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The five-stage interview structure is versatile and can be applied to various counseling approaches, including person-centered theory, decisional career counseling, and brief interviewing and counseling.

Question 18

Which of the following is an INACCURATE guideline for practicing the skills of a person-centered interview?
A)Eliminate or minimize questions.Do not use interpretations / reframes, advice, or directives.
B)Focus almost exclusively on the client; use the words "you" and "your" and the client's name.
C)The basic skills reflection of meaning and feeling, paraphrasing, and summarization.
D)Constantly use influencing skills of confrontation, feedback, and self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

Constantly using influencing skills such as confrontation, feedback, and self-disclosure is not an accurate guideline for practicing person-centered interviewing. Person-centered interviewing emphasizes the client's autonomy and self-discovery, and the use of such influencing skills may shift the focus away from the client and towards the interviewer. The other options listed are accurate guidelines for practicing this type of interviewing.

Question 19

The basic listening sequence (BLS) is a key counselor action in Story and Strengths, Stage 2 of the five-stage interview structure, in which of the following theories?
A)Decisional Counseling
B)Person-Centered Counseling
C)Cognitive Behavioral Training
D)Brief Counseling
E)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The basic listening sequence (BLS) is a fundamental component in various counseling theories, including Decisional Counseling, Person-Centered Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Training, and Brief Counseling, as it involves essential skills like attending, questioning, and reflecting to facilitate client exploration and understanding.

Question 20

Person-centered theory is more effective for ____.
A)long-term in-patient care clients
B)distracted clients who need more interviewer guidance
C)verbal, abstract, and self-directed clients
D)long-term out-patient care clients

Accepted Answer

Person-centered theory is most effective for clients who are verbal, abstract, and self-directed because it relies on the client's ability to articulate thoughts and feelings and take an active role in their own therapy process.

Quiz 15: How to Use Microskills and the Five Stages With Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Frankl's most significant contribution to counseling and psychotherapy is:

Using different combinations of microskills with specific approaches to counseling enables you to engage in which of the following interviewing styles?

Which of the following is NOT one of the major approaches to counseling considered in this book?

Cultural-environmental-context (CEC) is foundational for which of the following theories?

"Find something practical and pragmatic" is an underlying philosophy of:

In the person-centered approach, the focus on the individual client is predominant, but you can use a double focus.Focusing on both the person and the ________ can enrich client experiencing.

Which of the following theories is strongly associated with teflection of meaning?

Which statement best describes person-centered counseling?

A person-centered counselor is interested in focusing on the meanings and feelings of the client; the facts of the problem are considered ____.

One of the earliest decisional models is the three-stage decision model.Who proposed this model?

Which one of the following is a current demand put on the helping professions?

Discernment is a technique used by which theory?

A major assumption of ____ is that the client is competent and self-actualizing.

Which of the following is NOT one of the major approaches to counseling considered in this text?

Discernment is:

The five-stage interview structure may best be used with ____.

Which of the following is an INACCURATE guideline for practicing the skills of a person-centered interview?

The basic listening sequence (BLS) is a key counselor action in Story and Strengths, Stage 2 of the five-stage interview structure, in which of the following theories?

Person-centered theory is more effective for ____.