Question 1

Regarding theoretical perspective, the text authors assert that it is possible for counselors to be

Accepted Answer

A)  atheoretical. 
B)  both atheoretical and rationale-based. 
C)  nonconscious of their guiding theory. 
D)  both internally consistent and polytheoretical. 
E)  any of the above 
A)  atheoretical. 
B)  both atheoretical and rationale-based. 
C)  nonconscious of their guiding theory. 
D)  both internally consistent and polytheoretical. 
E)  any of the above C

Question 2

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the second largest population projected for the year 2015 is

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian/Pacific Islander-American. 
B)  Native-American. 
C)  African-American. 
D)  Hispanic-American. 
E)  Anglo-American. 
A)  Asian/Pacific Islander-American. 
B)  Native-American. 
C)  African-American. 
D)  Hispanic-American. 
E)  Anglo-American. D

Question 3

Concerning the influences of genetics versus environment on individuals' personalities,

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics explains more variance in personality traits than environment does. 
B)  environment explains more variance than genetics. 
C)  both genetics and environment account equally for variance. 
D)  genetic influence is constant and cannot be modified by environment. 
E)  shared experiences have greater effect than unique experiences on individuals. 
A)  genetics explains more variance in personality traits than environment does. 
B)  environment explains more variance than genetics. 
C)  both genetics and environment account equally for variance. 
D)  genetic influence is constant and cannot be modified by environment. 
E)  shared experiences have greater effect than unique experiences on individuals. B

Question 4

Which of the following is not an example of an extratherapeutic factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  the client's superego strength 
B)  the quality of the client's social support 
C)  the client's motivation to change 
D)  the severity of the client's problem 
E)  the client's ability to identify a focal problem 
A)  the client's superego strength 
B)  the quality of the client's social support 
C)  the client's motivation to change 
D)  the severity of the client's problem 
E)  the client's ability to identify a focal problem

Question 5

Match the lettered choices of stages in personal theory development to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all.
-Technical eclecticism may become fitting

Accepted Answer

A)  Exploration Stage 
B)  Integration Stage 
C)  Examination Stage 
D)  Personalization Stage 
E)  Introspection Stage 
A)  Exploration Stage 
B)  Integration Stage 
C)  Examination Stage 
D)  Personalization Stage 
E)  Introspection Stage

Question 6

Of the following choices, which do the text authors not mention as a potential disadvantage of viewing clients through the perceptual filter of a counseling theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  missing important information 
B)  dismissing important information 
C)  misinterpreting important information 
D)  denying important information 
E)  inventing important information 
A)  missing important information 
B)  dismissing important information 
C)  misinterpreting important information 
D)  denying important information 
E)  inventing important information

Question 7

The beliefs of each counseling theory in some way ____________ the beliefs of every other theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  influence 
B)  support 
C)  contradict 
D)  complement 
E)  discredit 
A)  influence 
B)  support 
C)  contradict 
D)  complement 
E)  discredit

Question 8

Research has shown psychotherapy to be effective. Match each numbered item below, a specific factor associated with positive outcome in psychotherapy, with a lettered item, percentage of influence attributed to that factor. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all.
-Extratherapeutic factors

Accepted Answer

A)  65% 
B)  40% 
C)  30% 
D)  15% 
E)  10% 
A)  65% 
B)  40% 
C)  30% 
D)  15% 
E)  10%

Question 9

Research has shown psychotherapy to be effective. Match each numbered item below, a specific factor associated with positive outcome in psychotherapy, with a lettered item, percentage of influence attributed to that factor. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all.
-Techniques used by a therapist

Accepted Answer

A)  65% 
B)  40% 
C)  30% 
D)  15% 
E)  10% 
A)  65% 
B)  40% 
C)  30% 
D)  15% 
E)  10%

Question 10

Match the lettered choices of stages in personal theory development to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all.
-Anxiety usually occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  Exploration Stage 
B)  Integration Stage 
C)  Examination Stage 
D)  Personalization Stage 
E)  Introspection Stage 
A)  Exploration Stage 
B)  Integration Stage 
C)  Examination Stage 
D)  Personalization Stage 
E)  Introspection Stage

Question 11

Clients who achieve beneficial outcomes in counseling and maintain progress

Accepted Answer

A)  play an active role in the counseling process. 
B)  have between 5 and 10 counseling sessions. 
C)  expect and prepare for temporary setbacks. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  A and C only 
A)  play an active role in the counseling process. 
B)  have between 5 and 10 counseling sessions. 
C)  expect and prepare for temporary setbacks. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  A and C only

Question 12

According to the text authors, health maintenance organizations (HMOs) favor

Accepted Answer

A)  group therapy. 
B)  brief therapy. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
D)  A and B only 
E)  B and C only 
A)  group therapy. 
B)  brief therapy. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
D)  A and B only 
E)  B and C only

Question 13

Match the lettered choices of axes in the DSM-IV-TR to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all.
-general medical conditions

Accepted Answer

A)  Axis I 
B)  Axis II 
C)  Axis III 
D)  Axis IV 
E)  Axis V 
A)  Axis I 
B)  Axis II 
C)  Axis III 
D)  Axis IV 
E)  Axis V

Question 14

Concerning the kind of counselor/client relationship associated with positive outcome in psychotherapy,

Accepted Answer

A)  the client exerts the most influence on the relationship. 
B)  counselors must set appropriate limits. 
C)  counselors establish and maintain warm and empathic interactions with the client. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  B and C only 
A)  the client exerts the most influence on the relationship. 
B)  counselors must set appropriate limits. 
C)  counselors establish and maintain warm and empathic interactions with the client. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  B and C only

Question 15

Which of the following factors had the least influence on the counseling theories presented in this book?

Accepted Answer

A)  Western culture 
B)  Eastern culture 
C)  Religion 
D)  Gender of theorist 
E)  Date of formulation of theory 
A)  Western culture 
B)  Eastern culture 
C)  Religion 
D)  Gender of theorist 
E)  Date of formulation of theory

Question 16

Match the lettered choices of stages in personal theory development to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all.
-Clarification of one's own values

Accepted Answer

A)  Exploration Stage 
B)  Integration Stage 
C)  Examination Stage 
D)  Personalization Stage 
E)  Introspection Stage 
A)  Exploration Stage 
B)  Integration Stage 
C)  Examination Stage 
D)  Personalization Stage 
E)  Introspection Stage

Question 17

Which of the following terms does not describe the three major worldviews to which humans adhere?

Accepted Answer

A)  Western 
B)  scientific 
C)  intuitive 
D)  Eastern 
E)  monotheistic 
A)  Western 
B)  scientific 
C)  intuitive 
D)  Eastern 
E)  monotheistic

Question 18

Match the lettered choices of axes in the DSM-IV-TR to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all.
-mental retardation

Accepted Answer

A)  Axis I 
B)  Axis II 
C)  Axis III 
D)  Axis IV 
E)  Axis V 
A)  Axis I 
B)  Axis II 
C)  Axis III 
D)  Axis IV 
E)  Axis V

Question 19

Which of the following do the text authors not mention as an extratherapeutic factor affecting a positive outcome in psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  client's motivation to change 
B)  client's ability to use self-help and community resources 
C)  client's educational background 
D)  client's ability to tolerate and manage emotional pain 
E)  client's ego strength 
A)  client's motivation to change 
B)  client's ability to use self-help and community resources 
C)  client's educational background 
D)  client's ability to tolerate and manage emotional pain 
E)  client's ego strength

Question 20

Match the lettered choices of axes in the DSM-IV-TR to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all.
-adjustment disorders

Accepted Answer

A)  Axis I 
B)  Axis II 
C)  Axis III 
D)  Axis IV 
E)  Axis V 
A)  Axis I 
B)  Axis II 
C)  Axis III 
D)  Axis IV 
E)  Axis V

Regarding theoretical perspective, the text authors assert that it is possible for counselors to be

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the second largest population projected for the year 2015 is

Concerning the influences of genetics versus environment on individuals' personalities,

Which of the following is not an example of an extratherapeutic factor?

Match the lettered choices of stages in personal theory development to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all. -Technical eclecticism may become fitting

Of the following choices, which do the text authors not mention as a potential disadvantage of viewing clients through the perceptual filter of a counseling theory?

The beliefs of each counseling theory in some way ____________ the beliefs of every other theory.

Match the lettered choices of stages in personal theory development to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all. -Anxiety usually occurs

Clients who achieve beneficial outcomes in counseling and maintain progress

According to the text authors, health maintenance organizations (HMOs) favor

Match the lettered choices of axes in the DSM-IV-TR to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all. -general medical conditions

Concerning the kind of counselor/client relationship associated with positive outcome in psychotherapy,

Which of the following factors had the least influence on the counseling theories presented in this book?

Match the lettered choices of stages in personal theory development to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all. -Clarification of one's own values

Which of the following terms does not describe the three major worldviews to which humans adhere?

Match the lettered choices of axes in the DSM-IV-TR to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all. -mental retardation

Which of the following do the text authors not mention as an extratherapeutic factor affecting a positive outcome in psychotherapy?

Match the lettered choices of axes in the DSM-IV-TR to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all. -adjustment disorders

Classical Psychoanalysis

Self Psychology

Adlerian Counselingindividual Psychology

Existential Counseling

Person-Centered Counseling

Gestalt Counseling

Behavioral Counseling

Cognitive Counseling

Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy

Reality Therapy and Choice Theory

Constructivist Approaches

Systems Approaches

Integral Counseling

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Exam 1: Introduction

Regarding theoretical perspective, the text authors assert that it is possible for counselors to be

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the second largest population projected for the year 2015 is

Concerning the influences of genetics versus environment on individuals' personalities,

Which of the following is not an example of an extratherapeutic factor?

Match the lettered choices of stages in personal theory development to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all. -Technical eclecticism may become fitting

Of the following choices, which do the text authors not mention as a potential disadvantage of viewing clients through the perceptual filter of a counseling theory?

The beliefs of each counseling theory in some way ____________ the beliefs of every other theory.

Match the lettered choices of stages in personal theory development to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all. -Anxiety usually occurs

Clients who achieve beneficial outcomes in counseling and maintain progress

According to the text authors, health maintenance organizations (HMOs) favor

Match the lettered choices of axes in the DSM-IV-TR to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all. -general medical conditions

Concerning the kind of counselor/client relationship associated with positive outcome in psychotherapy,

Which of the following factors had the least influence on the counseling theories presented in this book?

Match the lettered choices of stages in personal theory development to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all. -Clarification of one's own values

Which of the following terms does not describe the three major worldviews to which humans adhere?

Match the lettered choices of axes in the DSM-IV-TR to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all. -mental retardation

Which of the following do the text authors not mention as an extratherapeutic factor affecting a positive outcome in psychotherapy?

Match the lettered choices of axes in the DSM-IV-TR to each of the items below. A lettered item may be the correct answer more than once or not at all. -adjustment disorders

Classical Psychoanalysis

Self Psychology

Adlerian Counselingindividual Psychology

Existential Counseling

Person-Centered Counseling

Gestalt Counseling

Behavioral Counseling

Cognitive Counseling

Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy

Reality Therapy and Choice Theory

Constructivist Approaches

Systems Approaches

Integral Counseling

Filters