TCP Mod 1-2 Quizzes

A counselor trainee makes the following comment in class: "I wouldnever work with a counselor who has been a client in counseling! Ifthey can't handle their own problems, how could they possibly beeffective in helping others?" What would be an appropriate responseon the part of the instructor? "Well, I have been in counseling. Are you suggesting that I am ineffective?" "Our personal work as a client can teach us valuable lessons about how to creatively facilitate deeper levels of self-exploration in clients. And it tends to increase our appreciation for the courage our clients display in their therapeutic journeys." "You're right! Counselors who need counseling are probably unstable and should not interact with clients." "I can't believe we admitted you into this training program. You should be ashamed of yourself for saying that."

"Our personal work as a client can teach us valuable lessons about how to creatively facilitate deeper levels of self-exploration in clients. And it tends to increase our appreciation for the courage our clients display in their therapeutic journeys."

This moral principle guides counselors towards having respect and fostering their clients' right to freely choose their actions or behaviors that would be in harmony with their personal desires and wishes. Veracity Beneficence Justice Autonomy

Autonomy

______________________ refer to aspects such as the alliance, the relationship, the personal and interpersonal skills of the therapist, client agency, and extra-therapeutic factors. Phenomenological factors Contextual factors Subjective factors Technical factors

Contextual factors

This means sensitivity to cultural differences. Acculturation Bracketing Cultural competence Ethical obligation

Cultural competence

Which of the following statements about diagnosis is NOT true? Diagnosis is always a part of the assessment process in counseling. Diagnosis consists of identifying a specific mental disorder based on a pattern of symptoms. None of these (they are all true). Diagnosis is the analysis and explanation of a client's problems.

Diagnosis is always a part of the assessment process in counseling.

Which of these statements is not true about effective counselors? Effective counselors are inarguable that their knowledge about human nature is correct and feel committed to steer their clients away from making poor decisions. Effective counselors have the courage to leave the security of the known if they are not satisfied with the way they are. Effective counselors are committed to living fully rather than settling for mere existence. Effective counselors feel adequate with others and allow others to feel powerful with them.

Effective counselors are inarguable that their knowledge about human nature is correct and feel committed to steer their clients away from making poor decisions.

If we are inauthentic, it is unlikely that our clients will detect it.​ True False

False

Which of the following is not considered essential knowledge for a culturally competent counselor?​ Being aware of institutional barriers that prevent minorities from utilizing the mental health services available in their community Being able to understand the worldview of their clients, and learn about their clients' cultural background Understanding the dynamics and impact of oppression and racism Knowing how to analyze transference reactions

Knowing how to analyze transference reactions

When you are eager to know that you are making a positive impact in the life of your client although change does not happen abruptly, but still, you are likely to derive satisfaction by empowering others. This illustrates your need to/for _____ self-help. recognition and status. control. make an impact.

Make an impact

This kind of ethics involves a level of ethical functioning at the minimum level of professional practice.​ Aspirational Positive Mandatory Motivational

Mandatory

These are often identified in ethical codes as "standards of practice" where counselor therapists consider what they must and must not do. Personal Values Aspirational Ethics Mandatory Ethics Positive Ethics

Mandatory Ethics

_______cannot be reduced simply to cultural awareness and sensitivity. Multicultural competence Cultural diversity Theoretical pluralism Multicultural diversity

Multicultural competence

It pertains to a legal concept that protects clients from having their confidential communications revealed in court without their permission. Confidentiality Privacy Privileged communication Informed consent

Privileged communication

Counselors who are using this ethical decision-making framework are likely to engage in culturally sensitive and competent interactions that were grounded in collaborative decision making and an awareness of virtues. Veracity Nonmaleficence Rational Social Justice

Social Justice

A portrait of an ideal helper is one who recognizes that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is more predictive of success than any particular theory, intervention, or technique. True False

True

If a therapist is unaware of his/her own needs, there is a much greater likelihood that his/her own needs will determine the nature of the interventions. True False

True

The centrality of the person of the therapist is the primary factor in successful therapy. True False

True

The general goals of counselors must be congruent with the personal goals of the client.​ True False

True

This pertains to counselors directly attempting to define a client's values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Value imposition Congruence Multicultural competence Ethics

Value imposition

You are working with an ethnic minority client who is silent during the initial phase of counseling. This silence is probably best interpreted as: a clear sign that counseling will not work. a response consistent with his or her cultural context. resistance. a manifestation of uncooperative behavior.

a response consistent with his or her cultural context.

Paula recently discovered that two of her clients that she sees individually had a stormy relationship in the past. She is wondering whether she can remain objective in working with them. Paula should discuss options with other professionals to get their perspectives. all of the mentioned look at the relevant ethics codes for general guidance on the matte brainstorm various possible courses of action.

all of the mentioned

Counselors who leave their reactions and selves out of their clinical work have mastered setting good boundaries in therapy. are likely to be ineffective counselors and merely technical experts. are definitely practicing in an unethical manner and might be violating laws depending on the state in which they are practicing. are most likely psychodynamic practitioners who are creating the analytic framework.

are likely to be ineffective counselors and merely technical experts.

A higher level of ethical practice that addresses doing what is in the best interests of clients. aspirational ethics motivational ethics mandatory ethics positive ethics

aspirational ethics

When it comes to the role of counselors' personal values in therapy, it is appropriate for counselors to: ​ maintain an indifferent, neutral, and passive role by simply listening to everything the client reports. avoid imposing their values through a process of bracketing. avoid challenging the values of clients. teach and persuade clients to act the right way.

avoid imposing their values through a process of bracketing.

An authentic counselor is best described as being willing to be totally open and self-disclosing. being willing to look at his or her own life and make the changes wanted; he or she can model that process to be the way it is revealed to the client. having the highest regard for all clients. being a technical expert who is committed to objectivity.

being willing to look at his or her own life and make the changes wanted; he or she can model that process to be the way it is revealed to the client.

Effective counseling must take into account the impact of culture on the client's functioning, including the: client's degree of acculturation. attitudes these clients have about time off during counseling for their personal time. messages clients received from their family members while attending counseling. client's expectations for possible vacation time from counseling.

client's degree of acculturation.

Selina is a biracial client who presents as being reserved and passive and who makes minimal eye contact. Her therapist should confront Selina immediately to ensure that future sessions are more productive. diagnose Selina as being depressed. view Selina's behavior as resistance to the therapeutic process. consider that Selina's behavior and mannerisms may reflect distinctive ethnic and cultural patterns.

consider that Selina's behavior and mannerisms may reflect distinctive ethnic and cultural patterns.

The_______________ factors - the alliance, the relationship, the personal and interpersonal skills of the therapist, client agency, and extratherapeutic factors—are the primary determinants of therapeutic outcome.​ contextual psychodynamic logistical technical

contextual

Essential components of effective multicultural counseling include all of the following except: ​ counselors avoid becoming involved in out-of-office interventions. counselors feel comfortable with their clients' values and beliefs. counselors employ institutional intervention skills on behalf of their clients when necessary or appropriate. counselors are aware of how their own biases could affect ethnic minority clients.

counselors avoid becoming involved in out-of-office interventions.

Assessment consists of: evaluating the relevant factors in a client's life to identify themes for further exploration in the counseling process identifying a specific mental disorder. forming an explanation of the causes of the client's difficulties. gaining an account into how the client's problems developed over time.

evaluating the relevant factors in a client's life to identify themes for further exploration in the counseling process

On becoming an ethical practitioner, a critical task is to learn how to arrive at clear-cut answers for difficult situations. avoid making any mistakes in counseling practice. identify a specific ethical code as the source of answers to ethical dilemmas. exercise prudent judgment when it comes to interpreting and applying ethical principles to specific situations.

exercise prudent judgment when it comes to interpreting and applying ethical principles to specific situations.

The ethics codes mandate avoidance of all dual or multiple relationships True False

false

Truly dedicated therapists carry the problems of their clients around with them during leisure hours.​ True False

false

The first step in making an ethical decision is to:​ look at the relevant ethics codes. consider the applicable laws and regulations. identify the problem. seek consultation. look at the relevant ethics codes. consider the applicable laws and regulations. identify the problem. seek consultation.

identify the problem.

David is a counselor trainee who is working in a mental health centerunder the supervision of Dr. Garcia. In order to behave in an ethical manner, David should refuse to work with actual clients until he is a highly competent therapist. inform his clients at the outset of counseling that he plans to consult with his supervisor Dr. Garcia in order to ensure that he is providing them with high quality care. not reveal to his clients that he is a trainee under supervision so as to prevent them from questioning his competence, which could undermine the therapeutic process. ask Dr. Garcia to sit in on every session he conducts to ensure that he is developing competence.

inform his clients at the outset of counseling that he plans to consult with his supervisor Dr. Garcia in order to ensure that he is providing them with high quality care.

Clients have the right to know about __________ before making highly personal disclosures. ​ the general goals of the therapist during personal counseling limits of confidentiality the approximate length and details of the therapist's personal relationships their therapist's qualifications and personal information

limits of confidentiality

In one's encounter with ________, a counselor gains an experiential frame of reference with which to view themselves that can enrich their understanding and compassion with their clients. ethical practice countertransference personal psychotherapy transference

personal psychotherapy

There are psychologically impaired individuals who study to become helpers in an attempt to understand how to fix their own problems. This illustrates the need to/for______ recognition and status. self-help. reciprocate. need to be needed.

self-help.

Except for________ , which is unequivocally unethical, there isnot much consensus regarding the appropriate way to deal with multiple relationships. sexual intimacy with current clients socializing with clients bartering with clients sexual attraction to clients

sexual intimacy with current clients

The ethics codes do not mandate that dual or multiple relationships: are impossible to avoid. should be avoided or that nonsexual multiple relationships are unethical. are helpful in case of counseling one's friends or relatives. are clearly grounds for revocation of one's professional license.

should be avoided or that nonsexual multiple relationships are unethical.

Clients place more value on the personality of the therapist than on the ___________________.​ aesthetics of the therapeutic setting. therapist's theoretical orientation. specific techniques used. specific words the therapist used.

specific techniques used.

Becoming an ethical practitioner is not a final destination but a journey that will continue throughout your career.​ True False

true

Contemporary therapy approaches are grounded on a core set of values, which are neither value-neutral nor applicable to all cultures.​ True False

true

Effective therapists are not the victims of their early decisions.​ True False

true

Ideally, our self-care should mirror the care we provide for others.​ True False

true

Not all multiple relationships can be avoided, nor are they necessarily always harmful. Sometimes they are beneficial. true false

true

Privileged communication is a legal concept that generally bars the disclosure of confidential communicationsin a legal proceeding. True False

true

Professional codes of ethics educate counseling practitioners and thegeneral public about the responsibilities of the profession and providea basis for accountability. True False

true

Self-disclosure is a common type of boundary crossing in a therapeutic relationship. True False

true

The central aim of evidence-based practice is to require psychotherapists to base their practice on techniques that have empirical evidence to support their efficacy True False

true

The skill of immediacy involves revealing what we are thinking or feeling in the here and now with the client.​ True False

true

To manage value conflicts, counselors should not refuse to render services to clients because of differing values. True False

true

Culturally encapsulated counselors would be most likely to: ​ use their power to influence clients to accept or adopt their value system. have an appreciation for a multicultural perspective in their counseling practice. accept clients who have a different set of assumptions about life. recognize the cultural dimensions their clients bring to therapy.

use their power to influence clients to accept or adopt their value system.

Positive ethics is an approach taken by practitioners: ​ who want to do their best for clients rather than simply meet minimum standards to stay out of trouble. who strive for the highest level of ethical practice. who strictly adhere to lengthy ethics codes, even if this is not in the client's best interest. who do what is mandated by professional standards.

who want to do their best for clients rather than simply meet minimum standards to stay out of trouble.