Question 1

Mindfulness therapies, cognitive behavior therapies, and integrative psychotherapy are three among the top six therapeutic approaches in ____________.

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy encompasses various therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness therapies, cognitive behavior therapies, and integrative psychotherapy, to treat mental health issues and improve psychological well-being.

Question 2

Which is most true regarding Corey's theoretical orientation?

Accepted Answer

Corey advocates for an integrative approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of adapting and modifying one's theoretical framework based on ongoing practice and learning.

Question 3

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be considered one of the contributions of cognitive therapy?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive therapy typically does not focus on exploring the meaning of dreams, which is more characteristic of psychoanalytic or psychodynamic approaches. Instead, it emphasizes changing dysfunctional thinking patterns to improve emotional and behavioral issues.

Question 4

Which of the following is not covered in Gestalt therapy?

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy focuses on direct experiencing, awareness, and bringing unfinished business from the past into the present rather than on objective evaluation of treatment outcomes. It emphasizes the process of becoming more self-aware and understanding the context of one's experiences in the here and now, rather than using standardized objective measures to evaluate treatment progress.

Question 5

The therapeutic goal of which theory is challenging clients to recognize and accept the freedom they have to create their own lives?

Accepted Answer

Existential therapy focuses on concepts that are universally applicable to human existence including death, freedom, responsibility, and the meaning of life. This approach encourages clients to face life's challenges and recognize their freedom and responsibility to lead authentic lives.

Question 6

Which theory mostly deals with childhood experiences that are reconstructed, explored, and interpreted in therapy?

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic therapy, founded by Sigmund Freud, emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences. It involves exploring these early experiences and their influence on current behavior and thoughts, often through techniques like dream analysis and free association.

Question 7

All the statements are contributions of behavior therapy EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Behavior therapy focuses on changing maladaptive behaviors through techniques and strategies, rather than emphasizing the therapeutic relationship as the central element of change. This makes it more technique-centered than relationship-centered.

Question 8

Integrative therapies offer the _______ to meet the needs of individual clients in their unique contexts.

Accepted Answer

Integrative therapies combine different therapeutic practices and approaches to fit the needs of individual clients, thus providing the evidence that such tailored approaches can effectively meet diverse needs.

Question 9

Which of the following approaches are more effective when treatments for stress disorders are combined with therapeutic lifestyle changes?

Accepted Answer

Mindfulness-based approaches, which often include practices such as meditation, deep breathing, and yoga, are particularly effective when combined with therapeutic lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, and sleep improvements. These approaches focus on present-moment awareness and acceptance, which can significantly enhance the benefits of lifestyle adjustments by reducing stress and improving overall mental health.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT associated with the category of experiential and relationship-oriented approaches?

Accepted Answer

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is primarily a cognitive-behavioral approach, focusing on identifying irrational beliefs and changing thought patterns, which is distinct from the experiential and relationship-oriented approaches of Existential, Person-centered, and Gestalt therapies. These latter approaches emphasize personal experience and the therapeutic relationship.

Question 11

Third wave approaches bridge the gap between the humanistic and relationship-oriented therapies and _______.

Accepted Answer

Third wave approaches in psychology integrate aspects of earlier cognitive-behavioral models with newer techniques and philosophies, including mindfulness and acceptance strategies, aiming to enhance therapy's effectiveness by addressing both thought processes and the therapeutic relationship.

Question 12

Which of the following approaches is more meaningful when factors such as the therapeutic relationship, the therapist's personality and therapeutic style, the client, and environmental factors are considered in psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Identify the particular therapy that involves a conceptual shift from individual dynamics to interaction within the system.

Accepted Answer

Family therapy involves a shift from focusing on individual dynamics to understanding and intervening in the patterns of interaction within the family system. It emphasizes the relationships and communication patterns among family members rather than the symptoms or issues of individuals in isolation.

Question 14

If your approach to helping puts emphasis on gaining insight, much of your time with clients will likely be spent in

Accepted Answer

Emphasizing gaining insight involves exploring the reasons behind actions and interpreting behavior to understand underlying motivations and patterns.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a dimension emphasized in the theoretical approach to counseling?

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practice is not considered a dimension in the theoretical approach to counseling. Theoretical approaches typically focus on aspects of the human experience such as thinking, feeling, and behaving, rather than on the methodological considerations of evidence-based practice.

Question 16

All of the following are concepts associated with Adlerian therapy EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The WDEP model is associated with Reality Therapy, developed by William Glasser, not Adlerian therapy. Adlerian therapy focuses on concepts such as social interest, the importance of community, and the belief that individuals are creative, active, and decision-makers in their lives.

Question 17

In what way does family therapy differ from many individual therapies?

Accepted Answer

Family therapy differs from many individual therapies by emphasizing how current relationships within the family contribute to the development of symptoms, rather than focusing solely on the individual's behavior or psyche. This approach considers the family as a system, and how its dynamics and interactions can influence the mental health of its members.

Question 18

Which program is designed to teach participants to relate to external and internal sources of stress in constructive ways?

Accepted Answer

The mindfulness-based stress reduction program is specifically designed to help participants manage stress through mindfulness techniques.

Question 19

If your approach to helping emphasizes clients examining their beliefs about themselves and about their world, your interventions will tend to focus on

Accepted Answer

This approach aligns with cognitive therapy techniques, which focus on identifying and changing dysfunctional thinking patterns, beliefs, and attitudes.

Question 20

Which of the following are central aspects in the relationship of psychoanalytically oriented therapists?

Accepted Answer

Transference and countertransference are central aspects in the relationship of psychoanalytically oriented therapists. Transference involves the client's unconscious redirection of feelings from their past onto the therapist, while countertransference involves the therapist's emotional entanglement with the client.

Quiz 7: Theory Applied to Practice