PSY 337 Chapter 1

The author makes a case for a. initially getting an overview of the major theoretical orientations, and then delving more deeply into each approach. b. the reader to choose the approach to which s/he subscribes. c. learning the theories of counseling only after starting to work with clients in order to make the theories more relevant. d. delving deeply into one approach initially and then taking a superficial look at other theoretical models.

a. initially getting an overview of the major theoretical orientations, and then delving more deeply into each approach.

Which of the following statements about theories or models of counseling/ psychotherapy is true? a. Theoretical pluralism has been frowned on by several major professional organizations. b. There is a clear place for theoretical pluralism in our society. c. Accepting the validity of one model implies rejecting the validity of other models. d. Extensive research has shown that certain popular models of psychotherapy are wrong.?

b. There is a clear place for theoretical pluralism in our society.

Presenting one model to which all trainees subscribe a. is what the counseling profession endorses at present. b. is likely to be a reality by the year 2020 when the CACREP standards are revisited. c. is illegal in the Northeastern region of the US, but not in other parts of the country d. is dangerous in that it can limit their effectiveness in working with a diverse range of future clients.

d. is dangerous in that it can limit their effectiveness in working with a diverse range of future clients.

Which one of the following is not associated with the cognitive-behavioral action-oriented therapies? a. cognitive therapy b. existential therapy c. reality therapy d. behavior therapy e. rational emotive behavior therapy

existential therapy

Which one of the following is not considered an experiential and relationship-oriented therapy? a. Gestalt therapy b. existential approach c. person-centered approach d. family systems therapy

family systems therapy

Which humanistic approach emphasizes the basic attitudes of the therapist as the core of the therapeutic process? a. person-centered therapy b. psychoanalytic therapy c. cognitive-behavioral therapy d. Adlerian therapy e. family therapy

person-centered therapy