Question 1

The text authors indicated that William Glasser's mother was

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William Glasser's mother was described as controlling, which influenced his perspectives on personal responsibility and control in his psychological theories.

Question 2

William Glasser developed reality therapy during a time

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Glasser's reality therapy emphasizes personal responsibility, choice-making, and the importance of relationships. This aligns with the idea of free will rather than determinism. Additionally, reality therapy encourages individuals to focus on their subjective experiences rather than objective evidence, supporting the idea that truth is individual and constructed based on individual perceptions. Therefore, the correct answer is A and C only, making answer E the best choice.

Question 3

According to the text, Glasser's training included

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The text states that Glasser's training included working with juvenile delinquents, veterans, and educators. Therefore, all of the above (A, B, and C) are correct.

Question 4

As a child, Glasser saw choice theory exemplified in his

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Question 5

Which of the following statements would you least likely hear a reality therapist say?

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Reality therapy focuses on current issues and behaviors rather than exploring past experiences like childhood and family history, making option C the least likely statement a reality therapist would say.

Question 6

Glasser used the metaphor of a car to demonstrate need fulfillment. In this metaphor, the car is steered by

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Question 7

When working with a client reporting symptoms of depression, a reality therapist

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A reality therapist would not blame or confront the client, but rather focus on helping them take responsibility for their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They also would not accept excuses or justifications for negative behaviors or attitudes. Therefore, options A and C are correct, while option B is not appropriate for reality therapy.

Question 8

According to choice theorists, total behavior includes

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Total behavior, according to choice theory, encompasses all aspects of human behavior, including involuntary thoughts, voluntary thoughts, and involuntary biological processes.

Question 9

The key to satisfying needs, according to Glasser (2000), is

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Question 10

In Glasser's metaphorical structure of an automobile, those aspects of the need fulfillment process not under direct human control are:

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In Glasser's metaphorical structure of an automobile, the aspects not under direct human control are basic needs, feeling, and physiology. These elements are considered foundational and automatic, much like the parts of a car that operate without the driver's direct intervention.

Question 11

According to Glasser,

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Glasser believed that clients were choosing their maladjustment symptoms as a way to cope with their environment and that they were choosing the best alternatives they knew of. He did not believe that only clients with severe mental illness should be medicated.

Question 12

In reality therapy, a client must be willing to

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All of the above options are necessary for successful reality therapy. The client must be willing to take responsibility for their behaviors, be open to learning new ways of thinking and behaving, and be prepared for the counselor to challenge their current beliefs and behaviors.

Question 13

The ABCDEFG approach stands for

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Question 14

The reality therapist

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Question 15

According to Glasser's choice theory, humans are born with the following five basic needs:

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Glasser's choice theory states that humans are born with the basic needs for power, love and belonging, freedom, fun, and survival. Choice D lists all five of these needs.

Question 16

The new client to reality therapy should

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Reality therapy focuses on the client's responsibility for their actions and problems, rather than comforting or focusing primarily on emotions or past experiences. It emphasizes present behavior and problem-solving.

Question 17

Regarding the subject of eclecticism,

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Reality therapy is known for its flexibility and can incorporate techniques from other theories as long as they help clients focus on effective behavior in the present moment.

Question 18

According to the authors, Glasser has asserted which of the following about pharmacotherapy?

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Question 19

Reality therapists are at odds with managed care and brief therapy in that

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Question 20

According to the authors, survival needs

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The correct answer is D because none of the provided statements accurately reflect the authors' views on survival needs as typically discussed in psychological or sociological literature. Survival needs are fundamental for life but do not inherently eliminate responsibility for one's actions (A), do not solely encompass human sexual experience (B), and do not almost always conflict with other psychological needs (C).

Quiz 11: Reality Therapy and Choice Theory