Intro to couns MT

Counselors should not raise questions about a client's spiritual or religious values and concerns during assessment. a. True b. False

False

Graduate-level human services programs train practitioners for community agency work. a. True b. False

False

Helpers at the beginning of their career should be without self-doubts and anxiety to improve the helping process. a. True b. False

False

Practicing counselors may use their personal values as a yardstick by which to measure the validity of their clients' values. a. True b. False

False

Professional helpers may be emotionally reactive to resolve their client issues. a. True b. False

False

The core struggle during early childhood is for generativity versus stagnation. a. True b. False

False

To avoid client abandonment, counselors may make a referral for resolving value conflicts. a. True b. False

False

Counseling psychologists need to consider environmental factors that have an influence on family problems while assessing and treating individuals, couples, families, and groups. a. True b. False

False???

According to McGoldrick and colleagues, Erikson's theory of individual development underplays the importance of the interpersonal realm and connection to others. a. True b. False

True

Clients have the responsibility of choosing what values to adopt, what values to modify or discard, and what direction their lives will take. a. True b. False

True

Establishing a healthy balance between taking care of others and taking care of the self is critical for helping professionals. a. True b. False

True

In collectivist societies, family bonds and unity are given more emphasis than self-determination and independence. a. True b. False

True

It is important for helpers to be willing to deal with their personal issues when unresolved problems are triggered through their work with others. a. True b. False

True

It is possible for helpers to be neutral with respect to values when working with clients. a. True b. False

True

Self-assessment is an ongoing process for all helping professionals to clarify beliefs and values. a. True b. False

True

______________ are not simple commandments. They also include unspoken rules and are often couched in "dos" and "don'ts." a. Family rules b. The Ten Commandments c. Family myths d. Family commandments

a. Family rules

Which of the following is a way of maintaining self-care and competence? a. Personal therapy b. Group counseling c. Transference d. Cognitive therapy

a. Personal therapy

Which of the following is NOT the main task of the helper? a. Referring clients based on the helper's values b. Determining the degree to which what they are doing is consistent with their values c. Considering whether their current behavior is meeting their needs d. Providing those who seek aid with the motivation needed to look at what they are doing

a. Referring clients based on the helper's values

Which of the following statements about school counseling is NOT true? a. School counselors work with students on a variety of educational issues, but if they need personal support and social counseling, they are usually referred to a mental health counselor. b. School counselors have the challenge of advocating for minority students, sensitizing the school community to cultural diversity issues, and establishing a comprehensive developmental counseling program. c. The ASCA is the major professional organization devoted to school counseling. d. In addition to working with students, many school counselors consult with teachers, administrators, and, at times, with parents.

a. School counselors work with students on a variety of educational issues, but if they need personal support and social counseling, they are usually referred to a mental health counselor.

What should a helper do if they feel they cannot honor a client's decision to carry out or abort a pregnancy? a. Seek supervision or consultation. b. Join a human services program. c. Make a referral. d. Seek social justice.

a. Seek supervision or consultation.

What should helping professionals be aware of in their professional lives when caring for others? a. The dangers of one-way caring b. Developing professional resiliency c. The needs of others without considering the needs of oneself d. Personal boundaries of others

a. The dangers of one-way caring

_______ is grounded on the assumption that how we develop can best be understood through learning about our role and place in our family of origin. a. The systemic perspective b. The integrative perspective c. The self-in-context perspective d. Psychosocial theory

a. The systemic perspective

Some states mandate ______________ as a requirement for licensure as a couples and family therapist. a. a family of origin course b. couples and/or family therapy c. a family genogram d. psychoanalysis

a. a family of origin course

The definition of _______________ is "intentional setting aside of the counselor's personal values in order to provide ethical and appropriate counseling to all clients, especially those whose worldviews, values, belief systems, and decisions differ significantly from those of the counselor." a. ethical bracketing b. personality issues c. a value-free counseling session d. imposing values

a. ethical bracketing

A group experience can help a student become aware of his or her ____________ style and provide opportunities for experimentation with new behaviors. a. interpersonal b. transactional c. sense of d. facilitation

a. interpersonal

Ginny recently met with a couple who is planning to dissolve their marriage. They are seeking counseling to make the process less painful. Ginny feels strongly that if they care enough to come to counseling, they must care enough about each other to preserve the relationship. Ginny a. is in danger of imposing her values on these clients and could result in harming them if she imposes her values on them. b. is doing a good deed and should be commended for having the desire to help them save their marriage. c. could result in helping her clients if she imposes her values on them. d. is in danger of not imposing her values on these clients.

a. is in danger of imposing her values on these clients and could result in harming them if she imposes her values on them.

The authors ask their students to think about their time in school as a a. long job interview. b. prison sentence. c. time to relax. d. therapeutic experience.

a. long job interview.

Despite the advances in understanding sexual orientation, bias and misinformation about homosexuality and bisexuality continue to be widespread in society, and many LGBTQI people face a. social stigmatization, discrimination, and violence—sometimes from therapists. b. healthy functioning and relationships. c. acceptance and affirmation. d. mental illness

a. social stigmatization, discrimination, and violence—sometimes from therapists.

The question "Am I able to ask for help from others when I am faced with problematic situations?" will help clarify _______ for those pursuing the helping profession. a. work values b. moral values c. an ethical dilemma d. value judgment

a. work values

What is the role of a clinical psychologist? a. Assisting relatively healthy people in solving developmental problems and functioning more effectively b. Focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment procedures of mildly to severely disturbed people c. Assessing and treating children and adults, couples, and families d. Assessing and offering psychotherapy to couples, families, and groups in different work settings

b. Focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment procedures of mildly to severely disturbed people

Which of the following provides a structure, or frame, for family stories of emotional significance? a. Erik Erikson's model b. Genogram c. Imagery d. Family structure

b. Genogram

What is the key attribute to become a more effective helper when working with clients from diverse backgrounds? a. Application of skills in the helping relationship b. Identification of one's own strengths and weaknesses c. Adapting one's techniques to the unique situation of each client d. Application of strategies for change

b. Identification of one's own strengths and weaknesses

Which of the following statements is true regarding a helper's need for self-help? a. Even if a helper thinks she has resolved past issues and has successfully worked through old traumas, there is a high probability that she has not; therefore, she is at risk of imposing her own needs on her clients. b. If one has struggled successfully with a problem, he may be able to identify and empathize with clients who come to him with similar concerns. c. Helpers who have a particular need are especially dangerous and should not be permitted to advance in their training programs. d. Helpers think they successfully worked through old traumas, but they most likely haven't; therefore, they would not be able to relate to the client.

b. If one has struggled successfully with a problem, he may be able to identify and empathize with clients who come to him with similar concerns.

Which of the following demands an awareness of how you dealt with developmental tasks in the past? a. The systemic perspective b. Personal transformation c. The self-in-context perspective d. Erikson's developmental model

b. Personal transformation

Which of the following is NOT true of those pursuing the helping profession? a. Asking for help for themselves when taking care of others b. Remaining open to feedback at the initial stages of the career program c. Acquiring cultural competencies by learning different culture perspectives d. Becoming an agent of both individual and social change

b. Remaining open to feedback at the initial stages of the career program

What is the name of the professional association that advocates on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered clients? a. The Alliance for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Persons in America (ALGBTPA) b. The Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC) c. The American Homosexual and Bisexual Alliance (AHBA) d. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Connection (LGBTC)

b. The Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC)

The values of the counselor have a significant impact on the a. client's exploration of a range of options. b. counseling relationship. c. client's solution to a problem. d. counseling program.

b. counseling relationship.

The role of the therapist is to help family members see more clearly what they are doing, help them make an honest evaluation of what their present patterns are, and a. teach them a more positive way to impose their values on others. b. encourage them to make the changes they deem necessary. c. encourage them to remain the same and hope the rest of the family will understand. d. assist them with convincing the other family members why they are right.

b. encourage them to make the changes they deem necessary.

The key characteristic of the stage of early adulthood, ____________, is required for young adults to accomplish the tasks facing them (e.g., finding a home and a partner or establishing a career). a. identity formation b. enterprise c. passion d. enthusiasm

b. enterprise

Nonsexist family therapists would a. demonstrate less interest in the woman's career than in the man's career. b. have a similar reaction to a wife's affair as to a husband's affair. c. encourage couples to see childrearing as the mother's responsibility. d. assume that remaining married was the best choice for the woman in the relationship.

b. have a similar reaction to a wife's affair as to a husband's affair.

Helpers need to understand that heterosexism often contributes to negative attitudes and discrimination toward a. non-LGBTQI people. b. homosexists. c. religious communities. d. stereotypical people.

b. homosexists.

A helper who is making a significant difference might be described as one who a. is committed to a partially honest assessment of his or her strengths and weaknesses. b. is committed to an honest assessment of his or her strengths and weaknesses and demonstrates curiosity and openness to learning. c. always has a smile on his or her face, even when he or she feels unhappy or frustrated. d. demonstrates curiosity and openness to learning most of the time.

b. is committed to an honest assessment of his or her strengths and weaknesses and demonstrates curiosity and openness to learning.

Helping clients to be more aware of their own gender-role expectations without demanding change can a. make helpers confront negative expectations and stereotyped roles in the family. b. open up new possibilities for making self-directed choices. c. make helpers show bias in subtle ways. d. affect effective communication between the helper and the clients.

b. open up new possibilities for making self-directed choices.

Although helpers can accept sexual attitudes and values that differ from their own, they may be inclined to try to change clients who a. rebel against their parents. b. participate in self-destructive practices. c. have moral values leading to difficulties in their lives. d. have conservative values.

b. participate in self-destructive practices.

CRCC is a professional association that governs a. community mental health counseling. b. rehabilitation counseling. c. career development and counseling. d. psychiatric nursing.

b. rehabilitation counseling.

When working with clients who are making end-of-life decisions, a. the client's autonomy and self-determination should no longer be considered. b. the need to protect client rights to autonomy and self-determination while meeting legal responsibilities and remaining true to one's own moral and ethical values can be challenging. c. counseling services should be terminated immediately so as to avoid legal problems. d. there are often few ethical issues to consider

b. the need to protect client rights to autonomy and self-determination while meeting legal responsibilities and remaining true to one's own moral and ethical values can be challenging.

Transference and countertransference are two terms that are used commonly in the _______ process. a. developmental b. therapeutic c. transformation d. self-exploration

b. therapeutic

Marissa, who was constantly belittled by her father for being "stupid" growing up, is afraid that her therapist views her as unintelligent, even though her therapist has never indicated that he or she perceives her in this manner. Marissa is experiencing a. a psychotic episode. b. transference. c. compassion fatigue. d. countertransference.

b. transference.

All of the following are true for a beginning helper EXCEPT the one that follows: a. Realizing that the clients need to struggle as a part of finding their own answers b. Being an empathic listener for people with their painful stories c. Being deprived of self-absorbed thoughts so as to consider the clients' feelings d. Challenging fears and self-doubts encountered in the work

c. Being deprived of self-absorbed thoughts so as to consider the clients' feelings

What should students pursuing the helping profession do to obtain a balanced outlook? a. Talk with professionals. b. Idealize the profession. c. Engage in ongoing reality testing. d. Work in a nonreality testing environment.

c. Engage in ongoing reality testing.

_______________ takes into account race, socioeconomic class, gender, ethnicity, and culture as central factors that influence the course of development throughout the individual's life cycle. a. Personal transformation b. The gift c. The self-in-context perspective d. Trust versus mistrust

c. The self-in-context perspective

What do you think personal counseling will best do in your work? a. Identify new behaviors. b. Identify personal attributes that may be either strengths or limitations. c. Understand past conflicts. d. Become aware of your interpersonal style.

c. Understand past conflicts.

To enhance the helping process, exploring spiritual or religious values with clients can be integrated with a. therapeutic approaches. b. the helper's perspective. c. other therapeutic tools. d. counseling programs.

c. other therapeutic tools.

Dysfunctional families are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT a. rigid patterns. b. closed communication. c. permission to take risks and venture into the world. d. the poor self-esteem of one or both parents.

c. permission to take risks and venture into the world.

When practitioners are faced with value conflicts, _______ should not be used as a convenient solution. a. reexamining the client's values or actions b. seeking consultation c. referring clients d. dealing with them

c. referring clients

Students pursuing the helping profession should challenge their self-doubts by a. learning how to apply their knowledge of theories and techniques to actual situations. b. working hard to achieve their career goals without hearing from others. c. remaining open to the pattern of consistent feedback from faculty members, supervisors, and their peers. d. making their own decisions to get through tough times.

c. remaining open to the pattern of consistent feedback from faculty members, supervisors, and their peers.

Historically, _____________ grew out of the needs of vocational guidance. a. paraprofessional counseling b. mental health counseling c. school counseling d. college counseling

c. school counseling

The American Counseling Association (2014) states this clearly: "Counselors are aware of—and avoid imposing—their own a. legal and drug issues." b. mental health and spirituality." c. values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors." d. ethical dilemmas during personal counseling."

c. values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors."

In your own career decision-making process, all of the following should be considered EXCEPT a. your motivation and achievement. b. your self-concept and values. c. your friends' decisions and advice of others. d. your interests and abilities.

c. your friends' decisions and advice of others.

Which of the following is used for evaluating investments in educational programs for students pursuing the helping profession? a. Risk-benefit ratio b. Education cost in terms of time c. Education cost in terms of time and energy d. Cost-benefit ratio

d. Cost-benefit ratio

_______ is the ability to control impulses, empathize with others, form responsible interpersonal relationships, and develop intimate relationships. a. Self-control b. Emotional reactivity c. Self-care d. Emotional intelligence

d. Emotional intelligence

Which of the following is NOT an ethical challenge for counselors when dealing with end-of-life issues? a. Including families in the scope of care b. Respecting client autonomy c. Maintaining confidentiality d. Helping the client who refuses treatment access the information upon which his or her decision was based

d. Helping the client who refuses treatment access the information upon which his or her decision was based

What is the purpose of taking a self-survey of attitudes, beliefs, and values for a helper? a. Establishing a good contact with clients b. Assisting clients based on self-determined ideas c. Discovering values that are meaningful for the helper d. Identifying one's gap in the helping process

d. Identifying one's gap in the helping process

What is the focus of ethical referrals in the counseling profession? a. Personal values of the clients b. Personal values of the counselor c. Skills-based competency of the helpers d. Needs of the clients

d. Needs of the clients

From the perspective of those who grow up in cultures that value autonomy and individualism, a healthy person achieves both a. differentiation and results in an encapsulated self. b. separation anxiety and psychological independence. c. a Bowenian psychological shift and a differentiation from the family. d. a psychological separateness from and a sense of intimacy with his or her family.

d. a psychological separateness from and a sense of intimacy with his or her family.

Individual and group counseling can explore painful areas when you become aware of a. your past conflicts. b. your interpersonal style. c. the impact of your behavior may have on others. d. bringing patterns that originated from personal experiences into your professional life.

d. bringing patterns that originated from personal experiences into your professional life.

Chris comes to each session discussing his fears of death. His therapist, Mary, who has been uncomfortable with the topic of death since her cousin passed away unexpectedly 5 years ago, seems to quickly steer Chris off the topic. Mary is experiencing a. a psychotic episode. b. transference. c. compassion fatigue. d. countertransference.

d. countertransference.

Becoming _______ may leave unresolved issues for a professional helper. a. apathetic toward the client b. aware of bringing patterns that originated from personal experiences into one's professional life c. empathetic toward the client d. emotionally reactive

d. emotionally reactive

Maintaining _______ in your personal and professional life may help prevent burnout or compassion fatigue. a. patterns adopted from family of origin b. individuation c. self-awareness d. healthy boundaries

d. healthy boundaries

Attention to spirituality can be part of an integrated and ________ effort to help clients resolve conflicts and improve health, as well as to find meaning in life. a. assessment b. value-focused c. individual d. holistic

d. holistic

The profession of rehabilitation counseling is founded on a. vocational values and the belief that each person must work in order to feel satisfied with life. b. medical values and the belief that each person will need medical attention in life. c. psychodynamic values and the belief that each person has issues from childhood. d. humanistic values and the belief that each person has unique cultural attributes.

d. humanistic values and the belief that each person has unique cultural attributes.

Students planning to enter one of the helping professions sometimes fall into the trap of a. envisioning themselves unable to help clients. b. engaging in nonreality testing to remain balanced. c. creating realistic expectations. d. idealizing the profession.

d. idealizing the profession.

When a client discloses his or her sexual orientation after the helping relationship is firmly established, _____________ can seriously harm the client. a. accepting and nonjudgmental attitudes b. gaps in contact (e.g., the therapist taking a vacation) are unethical since this could be construed as avoidance and c. any emotions on the part of the helper d. judgmental attitudes on the part of the helper

d. judgmental attitudes on the part of the helper

Personal counseling can a. serve as a form of enabling. b. solve all interpersonal problems related to finances. c. provide individuals with a great social outlet. d. support healthy growth and development, as well as provide an avenue for remediation when needed.

d. support healthy growth and development, as well as provide an avenue for remediation when needed.

Naomi is contemplating a career change and has consulted with a career counselor. She is currently examining the importance of prestige, status, finding meaning in her work, and the level of stability she needs to be happy. She is exploring her a. expectations. b. obligations. c. abilities. d. work values.

d. work values.