Question 1

Common factors proponents,supported by metaanalyses of outcome studies,contend that the effectiveness of counseling has more to do with _________________________ than with a specific theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  unique components of a specific theory 
B)  counselor education and training 
C)  how ready the client is for therapy 
D)  key elements found in all theories

Question 2

There is much disagreement between professional mental health organizations and federal and state laws regarding the key issues and principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What role do competencies play in our profession?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The major mental health disciplines agree that the competent use of theory entails all of the following areas EXCEPT: _____________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  assessment and diagnosis 
B)  diversity and multicultural competence 
C)  research and the evidence base 
D)  the person-of-the-therapist

Question 5

Which of the following statements best represents the effect the competency movement,the expanded research base,and the evidence-based treatment movements have on theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  These movements have made using theory more complicated for the client. 
B)  These movements have helped change the need for theory, relying on information to guide the session rather than theory. 
C)  These movement have changed how theory is conceptualized, adapted, and applied. 
D)  These movements have helped illustrate the ambiguous nature of theory.

Exam 1: Counseling Theory, Competency, Research, and You: Connecting the Dots

Common factors proponents,supported by metaanalyses of outcome studies,contend that the effectiveness of counseling has more to do with _________________________ than with a specific theory?

There is much disagreement between professional mental health organizations and federal and state laws regarding the key issues and principles.

What role do competencies play in our profession?

The major mental health disciplines agree that the competent use of theory entails all of the following areas EXCEPT: _____________________________________.

Which of the following statements best represents the effect the competency movement,the expanded research base,and the evidence-based treatment movements have on theory?