Test Bank for Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, International Edition 11e Dr. Gerald Corey Chapter 1-15 Chapter 01: Overview and Introduction 1. Synthesizing the approaches covered in the text: a. can easily be accomplished after taking an introductory course. b. is usually mastered by the end of the first year of one’s graduate program. c. often requires many years of study, training, and practical counseling experience. d. rarely, if ever, happens and is a completely unrealistic goal. ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: From My Point of View QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Explain the author’s philosophical stance. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 2. Which one of the following is considered an experiential and relationship-oriented therapy model? a. Feminist therapy b. Cognitive behavior therapy c. Behavior therapy d. Person-centered approach ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: Theory Chapters – An Overview QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Differentiate between each contemporary counseling model discussed in this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 3. Which of the following is associated with the cognitive-behavioral action-oriented therapy model? a. Existential therapy b. Psychoanalytic therapy c. Choice theory/Reality therapy d. Family systems therapy ANSWER: c Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: Theory Chapters – An Overview QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Differentiate between each contemporary counseling model discussed in this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 4. Which of the counseling therapies has the primary role of thinking, as it relates to influencing behavior? a. Psychoanalytic b. Adlerian c. Person-centered d. Cognitive-behavioral ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: Theory Chapters – An Overview QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Differentiate between each contemporary counseling model discussed in this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 5. Which of the following is not a concept covered in the book? a. A brief historical sketch of how and why theories were developed b. Application of the theory to the cases of Stan and Gwen c. A discussion of strategies to improve mental health through a medical model d. Application of the theory from a multicultural perspective ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: How to Use this Book QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - Identify suggested ways to use this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 6. The author makes a case for a. initially getting an overview of the major theoretical orientations and then learning a particular approach by becoming steeped in that approach for some time. b. delving deeply into one approach initially and then taking a superficial look at other theoretical models. c. learning the theories of counseling only after starting to work with clients in order to make the theories more relevant. d. the reader to choose the approach to which he or she subscribes. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 5 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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REFERENCES: From My Point of View QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Explain the author’s philosophical stance. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 7. Which of the following statements about administrative techniques is true according to the author? a. Techniques are substitutes for hard work when developing constructive client-therapist relationships. b. Administrating techniques to clients without regard for the relationship variables is ineffective. c. Knowledge about personality dynamics is not a requirement for affective client-therapist relationships. d. To be a successful counselor one should not use personal experiences and reactions to serve your clients. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 5 REFERENCES: From My Point of View QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Explain the author’s philosophical stance. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 8. Which of the following is the main focus of the book? a. Addressing ethical issues by balancing personal and professional values b. Establishing a good therapist–client relationship through collaborative efforts c. Improving the mental health of clients d. Developing an integrative approach to various theories ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: How to Use this Book QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - Identify suggested ways to use this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 9. Which of these statements about interventions is true? a. It is helpful to use one type of intervention with most clients. b. During the course of an individual’s therapy, different interventions may be needed at different times. c. It is best to require clients to adapt to your approach to counseling and the interventions that you are skilled at using. d. You should only use counseling interventions when you are certified or licensed. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: From My Point of View QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Explain the author’s philosophical stance. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 10. Which of the following assumes there is no single truth; rather, it is a belief that reality is social constructed through human interaction? a. Postmodern approach b. Family systems therapy c. Adlerian approach d. Reality therapy ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: Theory Chapters – An Overview QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Differentiate between each contemporary counseling model discussed in this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 11. In the case of Stan, what are some of the key themes of his life from his intake interview? a. He puts himself down a lot but wants to feel better about himself. b. He has many concerns related to work. c. He is emotional an angry d. He prefers to spend time with himself over family and friends ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 5 REFERENCES: The Case of Stan: An Introduction QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Identify key issues presented in the case of Stan. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 12. Which of the following statements best describes the author’s view of the medical model? a. Corey appreciates the focus on psychopathology and believes it gives clinicians the tools to assess what’s wrong with clients. b. A focus on the medical model restricts therapeutic practice because it stresses deficits rather than strengths. c. The medical model emphasizes strengths and competencies rather than psychopathology. d. The medical model is especially relevant for culturally diverse client populations. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 5 REFERENCES: From My Point of View QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Explain the author’s philosophical stance. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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13. Which of the following was the main significance of conducting video sessions for Gwen? a. Different therapists worked on their own approaches. b. Techniques and programs were conducted based on the preferences of Gwen. c. Gwen was able to present her problems within a limited time period. d. Gwen was able to relate her past experiences to the present experiences. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Experience Counseling Sessions with Gwen QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.6 - Describe the key themes of the video counseling sessions with Gwen. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 14. Gwen was requested to which of the following in the informed consent session? a. To know about the use of techniques b. To know about the number of sessions and the time duration c. To discuss the differences in race and culture d. To understand the conditions under which consulting with a supervisor would be preferred ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Case of Gwen: An Introduction QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.5 - Identify key issues presented in the case of Gwen. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 15. Which of the following is not an issue that Stan struggles with? a. Fear of being alone b. Fear of intimate relationships with women c. Substance use d. Aggressive outbursts ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: The Case of Stan: An Introduction QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Identify key issues presented in the case of Stan. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 16. The counselor of Stan provided Stan counseling by analyzing from theoretical details from cognitive behavioral therapy alone. a. True Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: The Case of Stan: An Introduction QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Identify key issues presented in the case of Stan. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 17. In the case of Stan, the counselor could find attributes of different models to incorporate into a personal style of counseling. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Case of Stan: An Introduction QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Identify key issues presented in the case of Stan. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 18. Stan came to counseling because his personal problems made his friends stay away from him. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: The Case of Stan: An Introduction QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Identify key issues presented in the case of Stan. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 19. Gwen sought counseling because she had difficulty staying focused at work and generally felt sad and overwhelmed. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Case of Gwen: An Introduction QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.5 - Identify key issues presented in the case of Gwen. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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20. Sigmund Freud is credited with the development of the psychoanalytic therapy approach. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: Theory Chapters – An Overview QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Differentiate between each contemporary counseling model discussed in this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 21. Choice theory/reality therapy applies the principles of learning to the resolution of specific behavioral problems. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: Theory Chapters – An Overview QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Differentiate between each contemporary counseling model discussed in this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 22. A summary of the intake interview with Stan was presented to provide a context for making sense of the way therapists with various theoretical orientations might work with Stan. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Case of Stan: An Introduction QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Identify key issues presented in the case of Stan. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 23. The author suggests to briefly read chapter 15, to provide a comprehensive review of the key concepts from all the theories covered in the textbook. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: How to Use this Book Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - Identify suggested ways to use this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 24. In counseling, it is imperative to account for multiple dimensions of humans to understand human functioning. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: How to Use this Book QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.2 - Identify suggested ways to use this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 25. In the case of Gwen, it is not important to consider her spiritual beliefs since her main concern was being overwhelmed by work. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Case of Gwen: An Introduction QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.5 - Identify key issues presented in the case of Gwen. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 26. Rudolf Dreikurs is credited with popularizing the Adlerian approach in the United States. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Theory Chapters: An Overview QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Differentiate between each contemporary counseling model discussed in this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 27. Cognitive therapy’s gives a primary role to thinking as it influences behavior. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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REFERENCES: Theory Chapters: An Overview QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Differentiate between each contemporary counseling model discussed in this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 28. Donald Meichenbaum is a prominent contributor to the development of cognitive behavior therapy. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Theory Chapters: An Overview QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Differentiate between each contemporary counseling model discussed in this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 29. Existential therapy stresses building therapy on the basic conditions of human existence, such as choice, the freedom and responsibility to shape one’s life, and self-determination. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Theory Chapters: An Overview QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Differentiate between each contemporary counseling model discussed in this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 30. Michael White and David Epston are the major figures associated with narrative therapy. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Theory Chapters: An Overview QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Differentiate between each contemporary counseling model discussed in this book. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 31. An experiential approach is Gestalt therapy, which offers a range of experiments to help clients gain awareness of what they are experiencing in the here and now. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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Chapter 2 1. It is especially important for counselors who work with culturally diverse client populations to do which of the following? a. Be unaware of how cultural self-awareness and sensitivity to one’s own cultural heritage are essential for any form of helping b. Be uncomfortable with differences between themselves and others in terms of race, ethnicity, culture, and beliefs c. Understand the cultural context of their clients in determining appropriate interventions d. Not to monitor their functioning through consultation, supervision, and further training or education ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Therapist and Multiculturalism QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.6 - Describe what is involved in acquiring competency as a multicultural counselor. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 2. According to the text, which of the following is a personal characteristic of an effective counselor? a. Therapists generally live for future outcomes b. Therapists are not passionate c. Therapists do not have a sense of humor d. Therapists respect and appreciate themselves ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Counselor as Therapist QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1 - Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 3. Clients place more value on the personality of the therapist than on the __________. a. specific techniques used. b. specific words the therapist used. c. therapist’s theoretical orientation. d. aesthetics of the therapeutic setting. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Counselor as Therapist QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1 - Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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4. Wampold’s meta-analysis of many research studies on therapeutic effectiveness suggests which of the following? a. The interpersonal components are essential to effective psychotherapy b. The centrality of the client of the therapist is a primary factor in successful therapy c. The person of the psychotherapist is inextricably intertwined with the outcome of psychotherapy d. Therapy techniques are the key component of successful treatment ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Counselor as Therapist QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1 - Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 5. An authentic counselor is best described as: a. having the highest regard for all clients. b. being willing to be totally open and self-disclosing. c. being a technical expert who is committed to objectivity. d. being willing to look at their own life and make the changes wanted, and model that process by the way it is revealed to the client. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Counselor as Therapist QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1 - Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 6. Which of the following is not listed as a characteristic of the counselor as a therapeutic person? a. Counselors have a sense of humor. b. Counselors no longer have to cope with personal problems. c. Counselors make choices that are life oriented. d. Counselors make mistakes and are willing to admit them. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Counselor as Therapist QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1 - Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 7. __________ cannot be reduced simply to cultural awareness and sensitivity, to a body of knowledge, or to a specific set of skills. Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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a. Cultural diversity b. Multicultural competence c. Multicultural diversity d. Theoretical pluralism ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Therapist and Multiculturalism QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.6 - Describe what is involved in acquiring competency as a multicultural counselor. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 8. Norcross states that lasting lessons practitioners learn from their personal therapy experiences pertain to interpersonal relationships and the dynamics of psychotherapy mainly to a. work through early childhood trauma. b. learn to deal with transference and countertransference. c. recognize and resolve their codependent tendencies. d. become self-actualized individuals. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Care for the Counselor QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2 - Describe the benefits of seeking personal counseling as a counselor. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 9. Personal therapy for therapists can be instrumental in assisting them to a. heal their own psychological wounds. b. gain an experiential sense of how to control the therapeutic session. c. understand their own needs and motives and how to heal them while counseling others. d. learn how to work through their own personal conflicts while counseling others. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Care for the Counselor QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2 - Describe the benefits of seeking personal counseling as a counselor. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 10. The role of a counselor is to provide a safe and inviting environment in which clients can explore the congruence between their values and their behavior and also to: a. teach and persuade clients to act the right way. b. maintain an indifferent, neutral, and passive role by simply listening to everything the client reports. Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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c. avoid challenging the values of clients. d. not contaminate the counseling process by imposing values. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Core Principles of the Therapeutic Process and Values QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3 - Explain the concept of bracketing and what is involved in managing a counselor’s personal values. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 11. The author describes the characteristics of an effective counselor. By including this information in the chapter, the author is hoping to convey the message that: a. if you do not possess all of these characteristics, you are doomed to fail in the helping professions. b. deficits in these qualities almost always require years of psychoanalysis. c. you will examine it and develop your own concept of what personality traits you think are essential to strive for to promote your own personal growth. d. those who possess all of these qualities can bypass the requirement to participate in clinical supervision. ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Counselor as Therapist QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1 - Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 12. During an initial session, an adolescent girl tells you that she is pregnant and is considering an abortion. Which of the following would be the most ethical and professional course for you to follow? a. Encourage her to get the abortion as soon as possible, without exploring any other option b. Steer her toward having her baby and then consider adoption for her baby c. Suggest that she go to church and pray about her situation d. Help her to clarify the range of her choices in light of her own values ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Core Principles of the Therapeutic Process and Values QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3 - Explain the concept of bracketing and what is involved in managing a counselor’s personal values. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 13. Culturally encapsulated counselors would be most likely to: a. use their power to influence clients to accept or adopt their value system. Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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b. have an appreciation for a multicultural perspective in their counseling practice. c. recognize the cultural dimensions their clients bring to therapy. d. accept clients who have a different set of assumptions about life. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Core Principles of the Therapeutic Process and Values QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3 - Explain the concept of bracketing and what is involved in managing a counselor’s personal values. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 14. You are working with an ethnic minority client who is silent during the initial phase of counseling. This silence is probably best interpreted as: a. resistance. b. a manifestation of uncooperative behavior. c. a response consistent with their cultural context. d. a clear sign that counseling will not work. ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Challenges for the Novice Therapist QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.7 - Identify issues faced by beginning therapists. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 15. Which of the following is considered part of the conceptual framework for competencies and standards in multicultural counseling? a. Being able to learn when and how to make a referral for clients when your limitations keep you from helping them b. Being able to intellectually and emotionally be perfect for the client and never make a mistake c. Being able to ensure that personal biases, values, or problems do not interfere with the ability to work with clients that are culturally different from them d. Being willing to seek out countertransference projects before they impact the client ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Therapist and Multiculturalism QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.6 - Describe what is involved in acquiring competency as a multicultural counselor. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 16. Which of the following is considered a practical guideline in addressing culture? Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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a. Knowing how to analyze transference reactions b. Learning more about how your own cultural background has influenced your thinking and behavior c. Recognizing religion and spirituality as potentially significant aspects of the client’s identity d. Using self-defeating beliefs to burden yourself to never make a mistake ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Therapist and Multiculturalism QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.6 - Describe what is involved in acquiring competency as a multicultural counselor. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 17. Essential components of effective multicultural counseling include: a. avoiding involvement in out-of-office interventions. b. feeling uncomfortable with their clients’ values and beliefs. c. realizing that your own biases could affect ethnic minority clients. d. employing institutional intervention skills on behalf of their clients when necessary or appropriate. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Therapist and Multiculturalism QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.6 - Describe what is involved in acquiring competency as a multicultural counselor. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 18. If you are aware of the factors that sap your vitality as a person, you are in a better position to prevent the condition known as a. therapeutic lifestyle changes. b. professional burnout. c. countertransference. d. ethical obligation. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Keeping Your Professional and Personal Life Separate QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.8 - Describe the main therapeutic lifestyle changes that are key to self-care. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 19. Which of the following is a method of increasing effectiveness in working with diverse client populations? a. Learn effective multicultural practices by disengaging from diverse populations b. Realize that practicing from a multicultural perspective will probably make your job very difficult c. Be flexible in applying techniques with clients Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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d. Use your basic assumptions pertaining to diversity ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: The Therapist and Multiculturalism QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.5 - Discuss the role of diversity issues in the therapeutic relationship. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 20. The __________ factors—the alliance, the relationship, the personal and interpersonal skills of the therapist, client agency, and extra-therapeutic factors—are the primary determinants of therapeutic outcome. a. logistical b. contextual c. psychodynamic d. technical ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Care for the Counselor QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1 - Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 21. If we are inauthentic, it is unlikely that our clients will detect it. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Care for the Counselor QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1 - Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 22. A meta-analysis of research on therapeutic effectiveness found that the personal and interpersonal components are, at best, only moderately related to effective psychotherapy. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: The Counselor as Therapist QUESTION TYPE: True / False Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1 - Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 23. Effective therapists are not the victims of their early decisions. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: The Counselor as Therapist QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1 - Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 24. Therapists should not admit their mistakes because that could diminish their clients’ confidence in them. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: The Counselor as Therapist QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1 - Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 25. Truly dedicated therapists carry the problems of their clients around with them during leisure hours. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: The Counselor as Therapist QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.1 - Identify the characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 26. The vast majority of mental health professionals have experienced personal therapy, typically on several occasions. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Care for the Counselor Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2 - Describe the benefits of seeking personal counseling as a counselor. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 27. Therapists must be free of conflicts before they can counsel others. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Care for the Counselor QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.2 - Describe the benefits of seeking personal counseling as a counselor. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 28. It is not the therapist’s function to persuade clients to accept or adopt the therapist’s value system. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Core Principles of the Therapeutic Process and Values QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3 - Explain the concept of bracketing and what is involved in managing a counselor’s personal values. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 29. Your role as a counselor is to provide a safe and inviting environment in which clients can explore the congruence between their values and their behavior. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Core Principles of the Therapeutic Process and Values QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3 - Explain the concept of bracketing and what is involved in managing a counselor’s personal values. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 30. The general goals of counselors must be congruent with the personal goals of the client. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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REFERENCES: Core Principles of the Therapeutic Process and Values QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.3 - Explain the concept of bracketing and what is involved in managing a counselor’s personal values. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 31. If you try to figure out in advance how to proceed with a client, you may be depriving the client of the opportunity to become an active partner in their own therapy. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Core Principles of the Therapeutic Process and Values QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.4 - Explain how values relate to identifying goals in counseling. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 32. Counselors from all cultural groups must examine their expectations, attitudes, biases, and assumptions about the counseling process and about persons from diverse groups. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: The Therapist and Multiculturalism QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.5 - Discuss the role of diversity issues in the therapeutic relationship. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 33. Practitioners must have had the same experiences as their clients in order to have empathy for them. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: The Therapist and Multiculturalism QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.6 - Describe what is involved in acquiring competency as a multicultural counselor. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 34. The skill of immediacy involves revealing what we are thinking or feeling in the here-and-now with the client. a. True b. False ANSWER: True Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Challenges for the Novice Therapist QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.7 - Identify issues faced by beginning therapists. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 35. Ideally, the therapist’s self-care should mirror the care they provide for others. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Keeping Your Professional and Personal Life Separate QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 2.8 - Describe the main therapeutic lifestyle changes that are key to self-care. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
1. In becoming an ethical practitioner, a crucial task is to: a. learn how to arrive at clear-cut answers for difficult situations. b. identify a specific ethical code as the source of answers to ethical dilemmas. c. exercise prudent judgment when it comes to interpreting and applying ethical principles to specific situations. d. avoid making any mistakes in counseling practice. ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 5 REFERENCES: How to Make Ethical Decisions QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.2 - Identify characteristics and procedural steps of ethical decision making. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 2. What is the challenge of fulfilling the spirit of informed consent? a. Tell clients about the nature of confidentiality. b. Strike a balance between giving clients too much information and giving them too little. c. Convince clients that counselors know what they are doing. d. Teach clients about state laws that pertain to counseling. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Clients’ Rights to Informed Consent QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.3 - Explain the right of informed consent. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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3. The ethics codes do not mandate that dual or multiple relationships: a. should be avoided or that nonsexual multiple relationships are unethical. b. are clearly grounds for revocation of one’s professional license. c. are helpful in case of counseling one’s friends or relatives. d. are impossible to avoid. ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: Issues of Multiple Relationships in Practice QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.13 - Discuss various perspectives on multiple relationships. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 4. In regard to maintaining confidentiality, what would be the best course of action taken by counselors for their clients? a. Disclosing confidential matters to only those who claim to have legal privilege b. Withholding certain information from clients early in the counseling process c. Revealing or concealing information for certain clients based on their judgmental stance d. Specifying it in informed consent and discussing their relationships with a supervisor or a colleague ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: All about Confidentiality QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.4 - Articulate the dimensions of confidentiality (privacy, privileged communications, and exceptions). KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 5. Identify the only case in which confidentiality must not be breached. a. Clients pose a danger to others b. A child under the age of 16 requests counseling sessions c. An older adult is being abused d. The therapist determines that the client needs immediate, involuntary hospitalization ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: All about Confidentiality QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.6 - Identify the major exceptions to confidentiality. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 6. Which statement is not true about guidelines for ethical practice in counseling and psychotherapy? a. Most professional organizations provide broad guidelines. Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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b. Therapists ultimately have to discover their own guidelines for reasonable practice. c. Practitioners are free to formulate any ethics they choose. d. Ethical issues should be periodically reexamined throughout your professional life. ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: How to Make Ethical Decisions QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.2 - Identify characteristics and procedural steps of ethical decision making. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 7. A therapist should consult with colleagues or specialists under all circumstances, except a. when multiple relationships are potentially problematic. b. when facing an ethical problem. c. when losing objectivity. d. when discussing past life choices. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Issues of Multiple Relationships in Practice QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.13 - Discuss various perspectives on multiple relationships. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 8. Clients have a right to know about __________ before making highly personal disclosures. a. their therapist’s qualifications and personal information b. the general goals of the therapist during personal counseling c. the approximate length and details of the therapist’s personal relationships d. limits of confidentiality ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: All about Confidentiality QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.4 - Articulate the dimensions of confidentiality (privacy, privileged communications, and exceptions). KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 9. Both the feminist perspective and the postmodern approaches charge that diagnoses: a. are an appropriate part of counseling sessions. b. are generally helpful to women clients. c. ignore societal contexts. d. are an essential part of the medical model they follow. Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Ethics during Assessment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.10 - Explain how ethnic and cultural factors can influence assessment and diagnosis. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 10. Marcus, a therapist in a community agency, recently divorced his wife and seems to be harboring anger towards women in general. His colleagues, who have noticed a change in his attitude and behavior lately, have encouraged him to seek personal counseling to work through his issues. They are: a. overreacting to his anger and are overstepping the boundaries by suggesting Marcus he go to counseling. b. unwise to suggest counseling because Marcus will not benefit from it because he is a therapist and already knows how to deal with his problems. c. acting ethically by recommending counseling for Marcus; as counselors, they recognize that personal issues that have not been worked through are likely to be projected onto clients. d. being unsupportive colleagues, because they should offer to provide counseling to Marcus and not refer him to a professional outside of the agency. ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 5 REFERENCES: Introduction QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.1 - Describe mandatory, aspirational, and positive ethics. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 11. Counselors may effectively deal with multiple roles and responsibilities by a. understanding the role-playing purpose and the particular situation. b. addressing power differential and boundary issues. c. resolving conflicts on a case-by-case basis. d. following ethics codes. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Issues of Multiple Relationships in Practice QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.12 - Describe ethical issues related to multiple relationships in counseling practice. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 12. During her sessions, Justine questions whether she is trying to meet her clients’ needs or her own needs. Justine is a. being overly analytical. b. actively working toward expanding her self-awareness and learning to recognize her areas of prejudice and vulnerability. c. self-absorbed and insecure. Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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d. behaving unethically since she is preoccupied during her clients’ sessions. ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Introduction QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.1 - Describe mandatory, aspirational, and positive ethics. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 13. In the practice of counseling and psychotherapy, what does assessment refers to: a. Identifying a specific mental disorder b. Forming an explanation of the causes of the client’s difficulties c. Evaluating the relevant factors in a client’s life to identify themes for further exploration in the counseling process d. Gaining an account of how the client’s problems developed over time ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Ethics during Assessment QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.9 - Identify some key ethical issues in assessment and diagnosis. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 14. What is the definition of evidence-based practices? a. The integration of the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture, and preferences b. Practices tailored to focus only on the therapist–client relationship without addressing specific problems and symptoms c. A set of actions focused on therapist-created techniques that do not have an empirical basis d. Standardized therapeutic procedures that are not time limited ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Ethics and Evidence-Based Practice QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.11 - Compare arguments for and against evidence-based practice. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 15. Contemporary therapy approaches need to be expanded to include which of the following to make them adequate to work with diverse client populations? a. A multicultural perspective b. Methods to shorten the length of the therapeutic process c. Techniques to deal with unconsciousness Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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d. Strategies to study behaviors of a pluralistic society from an individual perspective ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: Ethics from a Multicultural Perspective QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.7 - Discuss ethical issues from a multicultural perspective. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 16. Which of the following would be the most effective solution when therapists make use of technology? a. Sharing appropriate information with clients b. Following practices that limit the use of technology c. Resolving transference and countertransference issues in the virtual relationship between the therapist and the client d. Setting professional boundaries ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: All about Confidentiality QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.5 - Recognize the ethical and legal aspects of using technology KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 17. Which of the following is not a recommendation for counselors to the use of social media? a. Limiting what is shared online b. Limiting the number of contacts based on judgments c. Including clear and thorough social networking policies as part of the informed consent process d. Regularly updating protective settings because social media providers often change their privacy rules ANSWER: b POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Issues of Multiple Relationships in Practice QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.15 - Explain how to manage boundaries and risks associated with using social media. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 18. __________ involves the right of clients to be informed about their therapy and to make autonomous decisions pertaining to it. a. Informed consent b. Confidentiality c. Privileged communication d. Breach of confidentiality ANSWER: a Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: Clients’ Rights to Informed Consent QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.3 - Explain the right of informed consent. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 19. What is the most recommended practice for therapists using the social media to establish clear boundaries and avoid inappropriate multiple relationships? a. To decide which contacts be kept b. To inform clients at any point of the counseling process that only professional information will be shared c. To separate personal and professional social media d. To work only on the information useful to the counseling process ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Issues of Multiple Relationships in Practice QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.15 - Explain how to manage boundaries and risks associated with using social media. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 20. Which of the following needs to be considered when working with diverse client populations? a. Social and economic variables b. Social and environmental variables c. Environmental and biological variables d. Cultural and environmental variables ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: Ethics from a Multicultural Perspective QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.7 - Discuss ethical issues from a multicultural perspective. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 21. A boundary crossing could potentially benefit a client. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: Issues of Multiple Relationships in Practice QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.14 - Explain the differences between a boundary crossing and a boundary violation. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 22. The DSM-5 is based on a medical model of mental illness that defines problems as residing with society rather than with an individual. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Ethics during Assessment QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.10 - Explain how ethnic and cultural factors can influence assessment and diagnosis. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember 23. Contemporary therapy approaches are grounded on a core set of values, which are neither value-neutral nor applicable to all cultures. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 3 REFERENCES: Ethics from a Multicultural Perspective QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.8 - Recognize when it is necessary to modify techniques with diverse clients. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 24. Overemphasizing cultural differences is always appropriate in a counseling context. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: 1 REFERENCES: Ethics from a Multicultural Perspective QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 3.8 - Recognize when it is necessary to modify techniques with diverse clients. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand 25. A diagnosis provides a working hypothesis that guides the practitioner in understanding the client. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.
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