Question 1

According to the chapter on integrative theory, what are three main reasons why such practical diversity in psychotherapy has developed over the years?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

To become the master of a single theory of psychotherapy and not a jack-of-all-trades is the focus of which of the major therapy options?

Accepted Answer

Ideological purity emphasizes mastering a single theoretical approach to psychotherapy, rather than integrating or borrowing from multiple theories.

Question 3

Who, starting out as a follower of Adler, later championed meaning as central in psychotherapy and development?

Accepted Answer

Victor Frankl, initially influenced by Adler, later developed logotherapy, emphasizing the search for meaning as the central human motivational force.

Question 4

The four major practice alternatives available to ethical, theory-based counselors and psychotherapists include:

Accepted Answer

All the options listed, including technical eclecticism, theoretical integration, and ideological purity, are considered ethical and viable approaches in the field of counseling and psychotherapy. Each approach has its own theoretical basis and application method, and none is inherently unethical.

Question 5

Historically, most theoretical integrations have involved the integration of which two modalities?

Accepted Answer

Historically, most theoretical integrations have involved the integration of psychoanalysis and behaviorism. This is because both were dominant forces in psychology, and integrating them allowed for a more comprehensive understanding of human behavior by combining the insights from psychoanalysis about the unconscious mind with the observable behavior focus of behaviorism.

Question 6

Gently reexposing a client, under more favorable circumstances, to emotionally situations that he or she couldn't handle in the past is best referred to as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Corrective emotional experience involves reexposing the client to previously distressing situations in a controlled, supportive environment, allowing them to process and integrate these experiences in a healthier way.

Question 7

Over the years Jerome Frank has emphasized that people who come for therapy are experiencing what common form(s) of distress?

Accepted Answer

Jerome Frank emphasized that people seeking therapy often experience demoralization, which involves feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and a loss of confidence in their ability to cope.

Question 8

Jerome Frank's demoralization hypothesis can best be summed up by which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

Jerome Frank's demoralization hypothesis posits that a key factor in psychological distress is a feeling of subjective incompetence, where individuals feel incapable of managing their own lives, coupled with distress. This encompasses feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and being overwhelmed by one's problems.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of Jerome Frank's shared therapeutic components?

Accepted Answer

Jerome Frank's model of psychotherapy emphasizes several shared therapeutic components across different therapeutic approaches, but "A therapeutic dialectic" is not one of them. His model includes a healing setting, an emotionally charged, confiding relationship, a rationale or myth that provides a plausible explanation for the patient's distress, and a therapeutic ritual or procedure that involves active participation of both patient and therapist.

Question 10

Which of the following most closely represents the functional parts of a healing setting in effective therapy?

Accepted Answer

The functional parts of a healing setting in effective therapy include the elevation of the therapist's prestige as a healer or helper and a setting that provides a sense of safety for the client. These elements help establish trust and a therapeutic alliance, which are crucial for effective therapy. Feng shui, while it may contribute to a calming environment, is not universally recognized as a necessary component for therapeutic effectiveness.

Question 11

When counselors haphazardly select various techniques without any underlying theoretical rationale, this is called:

Accepted Answer

Syncretism refers to the practice of combining different theories, methods, or practices, often without a coherent or systematic approach. When counselors haphazardly select various techniques without any underlying theoretical rationale, it reflects a syncretic approach, lacking in deliberate integration or consistency.

Question 12

When counselors develop an empirically based rationale for using techniques from various theoretical orientations even though they don't completely adhere to each particular theory, this is called:

Accepted Answer

Technical eclecticism involves selecting the best treatment techniques for the individual and the problem without necessarily subscribing to the theory behind each technique. This approach allows counselors to use methods from various theoretical orientations based on empirical evidence of their effectiveness, rather than adhering strictly to the tenets of a single theory.

Question 13

Therapists who are technically eclectic base their decisions for which techniques to use on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Therapists who are technically eclectic use a combination of intuition, research, and practicality to decide which techniques to apply, as they draw from multiple approaches to best fit the client's needs.

Question 14

In 1969, Gordon Paul posed which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

Gordon Paul is famous for posing "The whohowwhom question" in 1969, which is often paraphrased as: "What treatment, by whom, is most effective for this individual with that specific problem, and under which set of circumstances?" This question has guided research and practice in clinical psychology by emphasizing the importance of tailoring psychological treatments to the individual's specific needs, characteristics, and circumstances.

Question 15

Which of the following are the two most behaviorally oriented of the new-generation therapies?

Accepted Answer

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) are both highly behaviorally oriented, focusing on changing patterns of behavior through various strategies and mindfulness practices.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the modalities of human functioning in multimodal therapy?

Accepted Answer

Multimodal therapy, developed by Arnold Lazarus, is based on the BASIC ID, which stands for Behavior, Affect, Sensation, Imagery, Cognition, Interpersonal relationships, and Drugs/biology. "Unfinished business" is not part of this model; it is more closely associated with Gestalt therapy and its focus on present experience and resolving past conflicts.

Question 17

According to Arnold Lazarus, with respect to technical eclecticism, the most essential ingredients for an effective psychotherapist are___________________.

Accepted Answer

Flexibility and versatility are crucial according to Arnold Lazarus's perspective on technical eclecticism in psychotherapy, as they allow a therapist to adapt and utilize various techniques from different theoretical frameworks to best meet the needs of the client.

Question 18

There are seven modalities to assess in the multimodal orientation. Which one would you be assessing when asking the question: "What dysfunctional belief does the client need to alter?"

Accepted Answer

This question targets the client's thoughts and beliefs, which fall under the category of cognition in the multimodal orientation.

Question 19

Arnold Lazarus referred to shifting a therapeutic style as becoming which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Arnold Lazarus referred to the ability to shift therapeutic style to meet the needs of different clients as becoming an "authentic chameleon." This concept emphasizes the therapist's adaptability and flexibility in using various therapeutic approaches while remaining genuine and authentic in their interactions with clients.

Question 20

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is a treatment modality that has been described in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

EMDR is indeed an evidence-based treatment for trauma in both adults and children, involves bilateral movements as part of its process, and has been controversially labeled as a "power therapy" by some critics, making all the provided statements correct.

Quiz 14: Integrative and Evidence-Based New Generation Therapies