Question 1

In solution-oriented therapy, the key with compliments is to compliment _________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in order to get closer to the client 
B)  in order to help the client feel good about themselves 
C)  in order to acknowledge the client's personhood 
D)  in order to acknowledge a client's progress toward their goals 
A)  in order to get closer to the client 
B)  in order to help the client feel good about themselves 
C)  in order to acknowledge the client's personhood 
D)  in order to acknowledge a client's progress toward their goals D

Question 2

When using scaling questions, it is up to the therapist and the client to identify realistic expectations and to develop specific homework tasks to move the client toward goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Solution-based therapists spend a minimum amount of time talking about ______________ and instead focus on moving the client toward enacting solutions.

Accepted Answer

A)  family 
B)  sadness 
C)  problems 
D)  dreams 
A)  family 
B)  sadness 
C)  problems 
D)  dreams C

Question 4

The key to successfully assessing strengths no matter how dire and severe a client's situation appears is what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having an unshakable belief that all clients have significant and meaningful strengths. 
B)  Liking all clients in spite of their shortcomings. 
C)  Forgiving clients for their transgressions in order to see into their good side. 
D)  Finding a client's religious or spiritual beliefs and drawing on those. 
A)  Having an unshakable belief that all clients have significant and meaningful strengths. 
B)  Liking all clients in spite of their shortcomings. 
C)  Forgiving clients for their transgressions in order to see into their good side. 
D)  Finding a client's religious or spiritual beliefs and drawing on those.

Question 5

List and describe two solution-generating questions utilized in solution-based therapies.

Accepted Answer

Two solution-generating questions utiliz

Question 6

A couple attends therapy with Amelia, a solution-oriented therapist. The couple reports a very difficult relationship, always arguing, disagreeing, and separating. After a very intense first session, Amelia says to the couple, "Between now and the next time we meet, I would like you to observe, so that you can describe to me next session, what happens in your relationship that you do not want to have changed by therapy." What kind of intervention is Julia using?

Accepted Answer

A)  the miracle question 
B)  scaling questions 
C)  optimism and hope 
D)  a formula first session task 
A)  the miracle question 
B)  scaling questions 
C)  optimism and hope 
D)  a formula first session task

Question 7

"Client will increase periods of enjoyable activity, social interaction, and hope for the future" is an example of a _______________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  symptom-reducing goal 
B)  positive, observable goal 
C)  nonobservable goal 
D)  negative goal 
A)  symptom-reducing goal 
B)  positive, observable goal 
C)  nonobservable goal 
D)  negative goal

Question 8

Sara is a solution-based therapist who is working with Tim and Tania (parents) and their two children, Jake (age 15) and Madison (age 9). The parents state that Jake is increasingly hostile, that he won't listen to them, and that they feel like their family is falling apart. Jake refuses to participate in therapy, stating that his parents are the ones with the problem and that he doesn't think anything is wrong. Bill and Gina want Sarah to have some individual sessions with Jake, stating that they just can't make a difference and that she needs to "fix him". What category describes Tim and Tania's motivation for change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Customers 
B)  Complainants 
C)  Visionaries 
D)  Visitors 
A)  Customers 
B)  Complainants 
C)  Visionaries 
D)  Visitors

Question 9

When working with survivors of sexual abuse and/or trauma, solution-based therapist honor the agency of the survivors. What does that mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solution-based therapists allow the client to decide whether or when to tell their abuse story. 
B)  Solution-based therapists insist the survivor share the details of their abuse. 
C)  Solution-based therapists take a more directive role in working with the survivor. 
D)  Solution-based therapists determine the pacing of the therapy. 
A)  Solution-based therapists allow the client to decide whether or when to tell their abuse story. 
B)  Solution-based therapists insist the survivor share the details of their abuse. 
C)  Solution-based therapists take a more directive role in working with the survivor. 
D)  Solution-based therapists determine the pacing of the therapy.

Question 10

All of the following are included in the basic tenets of solution-focused intervention according to de Shazer EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  if it isn't broken, don't fix it. 
B)  small steps can lead to big changes. 
C)  the solution is usually related to the problem. 
D)  no problem happens all of the time, there are always exceptions. 
A)  if it isn't broken, don't fix it. 
B)  small steps can lead to big changes. 
C)  the solution is usually related to the problem. 
D)  no problem happens all of the time, there are always exceptions.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a request?

Accepted Answer

A)  You don't do anything romantic anymore. 
B)  I would really enjoy adding some romance back into our relationship. 
C)  It would be nice if you would show me that you love me. 
D)  It would be nice if we went back to giving each other a kiss before we left the house. 
A)  You don't do anything romantic anymore. 
B)  I would really enjoy adding some romance back into our relationship. 
C)  It would be nice if you would show me that you love me. 
D)  It would be nice if we went back to giving each other a kiss before we left the house.

Question 12

_______________ is based on distinguishing between three levels of experience: facts, stories, and experience.

Accepted Answer

A)  Complaints 
B)  Requests 
C)  Videotalk 
D)  Reflection 
A)  Complaints 
B)  Requests 
C)  Videotalk 
D)  Reflection

Question 13

How are scaling questions used in solution-based therapies?

Accepted Answer

Scaling questions are a tool used in sol

Question 14

In order to help survivors of sexual abuse, solution-based counselors identify clients' unique solutions using _________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  miracle questions 
B)  scaling questions 
C)  constructive questions 
D)  coping questions 
A)  miracle questions 
B)  scaling questions 
C)  constructive questions 
D)  coping questions

Question 15

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects solution-focused therapy's empirical support as an evidenced-based practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solution-based therapies cannot be measured because there are no predetermined goals. 
B)  Solution-based therapy's focus on the solutions makes it difficult for clients to remember their problems. 
C)  Solution-based therapies have a steadily growing foundation of empirical support. 
D)  Solution-based therapies have a steadily decreasing foundation of empirical support. 
A)  Solution-based therapies cannot be measured because there are no predetermined goals. 
B)  Solution-based therapy's focus on the solutions makes it difficult for clients to remember their problems. 
C)  Solution-based therapies have a steadily growing foundation of empirical support. 
D)  Solution-based therapies have a steadily decreasing foundation of empirical support.

Question 16

When successfully delivered, the miracle question allows clients to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  generate hope and motivation. 
B)  envision the future without the problem. 
C)  generate resolutions for their problem. 
D)  reconnect with their spirituality. 
A)  generate hope and motivation. 
B)  envision the future without the problem. 
C)  generate resolutions for their problem. 
D)  reconnect with their spirituality.

Question 17

In solution-based therapy, ______________ is cultivated early in therapy to develop motivation and momentum.

Accepted Answer

A)  hope 
B)  happiness 
C)  helpfulness 
D)  advice 
A)  hope 
B)  happiness 
C)  helpfulness 
D)  advice

Question 18

What are some qualities that should be present in solution-based goals?

Accepted Answer

Solution-based goals, often referred to

Question 19

Bryan, a solution-based therapist, asks his client Cynthia about the areas of her life that are going well during a session. Cynthia struggles to answer the question and instead answers that she is frustrated with herself for always giving in to her husband's demands. She feels like she lets him walk all over her. Bryan asks Cynthia to think of a time when she stood up for her wants with her husband. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying weaknesses. 
B)  assessing strengths. 
C)  joining with the client. 
D)  exploring alternative options. 
A)  identifying weaknesses. 
B)  assessing strengths. 
C)  joining with the client. 
D)  exploring alternative options.

Question 20

What role do client-strengths play in solution-based therapies?

Accepted Answer

Client strengths play a crucial role in

In solution-oriented therapy, the key with compliments is to compliment _________________________.

When using scaling questions, it is up to the therapist and the client to identify realistic expectations and to develop specific homework tasks to move the client toward goals.

Solution-based therapists spend a minimum amount of time talking about ______________ and instead focus on moving the client toward enacting solutions.

The key to successfully assessing strengths no matter how dire and severe a client's situation appears is what?

List and describe two solution-generating questions utilized in solution-based therapies.

"Client will increase periods of enjoyable activity, social interaction, and hope for the future" is an example of a _______________________________.

When working with survivors of sexual abuse and/or trauma, solution-based therapist honor the agency of the survivors. What does that mean?

All of the following are included in the basic tenets of solution-focused intervention according to de Shazer EXCEPT:

Which of the following is an example of a request?

_______________ is based on distinguishing between three levels of experience: facts, stories, and experience.

How are scaling questions used in solution-based therapies?

In order to help survivors of sexual abuse, solution-based counselors identify clients' unique solutions using _________________________.

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects solution-focused therapy's empirical support as an evidenced-based practice?

When successfully delivered, the miracle question allows clients to do all of the following EXCEPT:

In solution-based therapy, ______________ is cultivated early in therapy to develop motivation and momentum.

What are some qualities that should be present in solution-based goals?

What role do client-strengths play in solution-based therapies?

Competency and Theory in Family Therapy

Research and Ethical Foundations

Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization

Philosophical Foundations

Systemic Therapies: Mri and Milan

Strategic Therapy

Structural Family Therapy

Satirs Human Growth Model

Symbolic-Experiential

Intergenerational

Cognitive-Behavioral and

Narrative Therapy

Collaborative Therapy

Evidence-Based Treatments in Couple

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Exam 12: Solution-Based Therapies

In solution-oriented therapy, the key with compliments is to compliment _________________________.

When using scaling questions, it is up to the therapist and the client to identify realistic expectations and to develop specific homework tasks to move the client toward goals.

Solution-based therapists spend a minimum amount of time talking about ______________ and instead focus on moving the client toward enacting solutions.

The key to successfully assessing strengths no matter how dire and severe a client's situation appears is what?

List and describe two solution-generating questions utilized in solution-based therapies.

"Client will increase periods of enjoyable activity, social interaction, and hope for the future" is an example of a _______________________________.

When working with survivors of sexual abuse and/or trauma, solution-based therapist honor the agency of the survivors. What does that mean?

All of the following are included in the basic tenets of solution-focused intervention according to de Shazer EXCEPT:

Which of the following is an example of a request?

_______________ is based on distinguishing between three levels of experience: facts, stories, and experience.

How are scaling questions used in solution-based therapies?

In order to help survivors of sexual abuse, solution-based counselors identify clients' unique solutions using _________________________.

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects solution-focused therapy's empirical support as an evidenced-based practice?

When successfully delivered, the miracle question allows clients to do all of the following EXCEPT:

In solution-based therapy, ______________ is cultivated early in therapy to develop motivation and momentum.

What are some qualities that should be present in solution-based goals?

What role do client-strengths play in solution-based therapies?

Competency and Theory in Family Therapy

Research and Ethical Foundations

Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization

Philosophical Foundations

Systemic Therapies: Mri and Milan

Strategic Therapy

Structural Family Therapy

Satirs Human Growth Model

Symbolic-Experiential

Intergenerational

Cognitive-Behavioral and

Narrative Therapy

Collaborative Therapy

Evidence-Based Treatments in Couple

Evidence-Based Group Treatments

Cross-Theoretical Case

Filters