RCTX 4200 final exam

Breathing with a positive autosuggestions and visualizations of energy flowing into the body.

Abdominal Breathing and Imagination

Includes body scan, deep breathing, and suggestions such as, "I let go of "should" statements."

Accepting Yourself

The speaker is honest, forward, and not concerned how their behavior impacts the person whom they are speaking with at the moment.

Aggressive Style

T/F According to the 80-20 principle, 20% of what we gain comes from 80% of our effort.

False

T/F Clients target heart rate is a rate between 50-60% of their maximum rate.

False

T/F Dr. Eugene is responsible for the development of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.

False

T/F Effective time management is a powerful way to raise your stress level.

False

T/F Multimodal techniques are not appropriate for clients who have limited time and need brief-frequent boosters to cope with stress.

False

T/F Novice stress management clients can immediately experience benefits from multimodal techniques.

False

T/F The barrier between an event and an irrational thought is activating events.

False

T/F The five basic rules for Assertive Nonverbal Communication includes using a loud voice and smile when speaking, regardless of the situation.

False

T/F When stress management becomes difficult, clients should choose an alternative route and stop their current regimen of exercises.

False

Awareness of three things you are grateful for and three good things you did that day.

I am Grateful

What are some types of exercises mentioned in your text?

1. Aerobic or Cardiovascular 2. Stretching 3. Toning

What are some benefits of exercise for the body?

1. Better sleep 2. Removes body toxins 3. Fatigue decreases

What are two steps toward managing your work stress?

1. Change your thinking 2. When in conflict, negotiate

What are the three practical steps clients can take to minimize worry and anxiety?

1. Clearly define the problem 2. Brainstorm to find solutions 3. Make a contract with themselves

What are some tasks for time-management?

1. Develop an action plan 2. Clarify values 3. Combat procrastination

What are some of the five steps in Refuting Irrational Ideas Model?

1. Dispute and change the irrational self-talk 2. Write the facts 3. Focus on the emotional response

What are two appropriate suggestions to decrease the chance of injury during exercise?

1. If you feel sick, avoid exercise 2. Be aware of your body (i.e., pain and soreness)

What are some of the seven steps for Imagery Exposure?

1. One minute after starting, use a 0 to 10 scale with the client to rate the vividness of their imagery 2. Have the client use cue-controlled relaxation to relax 3. The client can work at their own pace

What are some reasons why client's symptoms may persist after starting stress management exercises?

1. They receive benefits from their symptoms 2. They have other people to take care of them 3. They are suggestible

What are some of the six Rules to Promote Rational Thinking?

1. We feel what we think 2. Everyone is fallible 3. It takes two to have a conflict

The 3 reasons multimodal techniques are beneficial

1. time 2. deeper relaxation 3. synergy

The speaker clearly states their opinions, thoughts, and feelings; however, they do it in a way it does not negatively impact the other individual involved in the conversation.

Assertive Style

The speaker is not open with their emotions or responds with indirect statements and does not provide their real thoughts and opinions.

Passive Style

A form of self-hypnosis with an option to use a pencil to signal relaxation. Client repeats phrases such as "I am drifting deeper and deeper, deeper, and deeper."

Stretch and Relax

Deep breathing with a "one" mantra during exhalations. Additionally, clients visualize a stressful situation and gaining command over the situation.

Taking Control

T/F A little anxiety is useful.

True

T/F Anxiety is problematic when clients trigger it frequently and cannot turn it off.

True

T/F Change can be difficult for clients, but if they are patient, persistent, and committed, they can do it.

True

T/F Clients often do not notice their reactions to stress.

True

T/F Clients often have so many demands in their life they rarely have guilt-free time to do as they please.

True

T/F Clients that create an awareness of their Felt-Senses are better able to understand their meaning (i.e. the body can communicate with the mind.)

True

T/F Clients that manage their time effectively have learned to structure their lives so they focus most of their time and energy on what is most important to them, opposed to activities of low value.

True

T/F Examples of causes that lead to occupational burnout include a lousy work environment, mean coworkers, and not being recognized for contributions to the job.

True

T/F Experienced stress management clients can immediately experience benefits from multimodal techniques.

True

T/F Focus Approaches often lead to clearer thoughts and improve decision-making skills.

True

T/F It is the clients choice to accept or deny requests that come about during a session.

True

T/F Multimodal techniques are effective for fight-or-flight symptoms and stress-induced psychological dysfunction.

True

T/F Occupational stress management includes balancing the amount and type of work completed, which should be stimulating, and a reasonable level of performance expectations.

True

T/F Occupational stress management makes personal and financial sense.

True

T/F Presence is the ability to keep company with yourself and become a compassionate listener to emotions and felt senses.

True

T/F The goal of assertiveness training is to decrease your clients passive or hostile behaviors.

True

T/F When client confront barriers to their stress management, it can be a valuable experience when done alone or with a friend.

True

T/F You cannot multitask effectively when you are learning something new, focusing on a complex task, or planning a new strategic direction.

True

Exercise is

simple and effective