Intro to Counseling – Flashcards

1. Behavior therapy is associated with all but one of the following: a. empirically supported treatments. b. operant conditioning. c. a philosophical view of human behavior. d. a comprehensive assessment process. e. functional analysis of behavior.

Behavior therapy assumes that: a. behavior is learned. b. behavior is the result of unconscious forces. c. behavior is the result of free choices. d. behavior is determined by psychic energy.

Behavior therapy is characterized by: a. the objective assessment of the results of therapy. b. a focus on overt specific behavior. c. the design of an appropriate treatment plan. d. a formulation of precise treatment goals. e. all of these.

Behavior therapy is based on: a. a well-developed theory of personality. b. applying the experimental method to the therapeutic process. c. a systematic set of concepts. d. the principle of self-actualization.

Michael believes that he will be able to improve his public speaking skills after completing a speech course at school. Based on social-cognitive theory, one might observe that Michael is not lacking in: a. self-efficacy. c. arrogance and grandiosity. b. intelligence. d. cognitive functioning.

The main goal of behavior therapy is: a. eliminating maladaptive learning and providing for more effective learning. b. assisting clients in making value judgments concerning their behavior. c. expanding self-understanding and insight. d. fostering self-actualization.

Which is not true of the relationship between therapist and client in behavior therapy? a. The relationship is considered collaborative. b. Therapist and client work together in a warm and flexible manner. c. The therapeutic relationship is an important factor in treatment outcomes. d. The therapist is solely responsible for setting treatment goals.

What is the function of the behavior therapist? a. to provide modeling for the client b. to provide a collaborative therapeutic environment c. to assess specific behavior problems d. to provide reinforcement for clients e. all of these.

Which of the following interventions is not associated with the third wave of behavior therapy? a. acceptance and commitment therapy b. dialectical behavior therapy c. relaxation training d. mindfulness based cognitive therapy

Which of the following is not true regarding behavior therapy? a. Both therapist and client need to work together for common goals. b. The client must be an active participant. c. Therapy cannot be imposed on unwilling clients. d. The client is merely passive while the therapist uses techniques.

All of the following are true about social skills training except: a. It is a psychoeducational approach to interpersonal growth. b. It involves modeling and reinforcement techniques. c. It uses role playing exercises to simulate social situations. d. It requires clients to engage in catharsis.

Which anxiety reduction technique involves creating a hierarchy of the client's fearful experiences? a. social reinforcement b. stress inoculation c. operant conditioning d. assertive training e. systematic desensitization

Behavior therapists look to the current environmental events that maintain problem behaviors and help clients produce behavior change by changing environmental events, through a process called: a. functional assessment. b. reorientation. c. mindfulness-based stress reduction. d. biofeedback. e. motivational interviewing.

Behavior therapy is suited for: a. group therapy. b. institutions and clinics. c. classroom learning situations. d. individual therapy. e. all of these.

In the ABC model, the A stands for: a. actions c. antecedents b. arbitrary behaviors d. assessment

Which statement is not true? a. Current behavior therapy is grounded on a deterministic view of persons. b. Contemporary behavior therapy is increasingly concerned with behavioral control. c. Contemporary behavior therapy focuses on how people are determined by their social and cultural environments. d. Behavioral and humanistic approaches cannot be reconciled. e. Behavioral methods can be used to attain humanistic ends.

Which of the following is not a basic characteristic of behavior therapy? a. It is grounded in learning theory. b. Many specific techniques are supported by research. c. Treatment goals are specific and concrete. d. Emphasis is given to observing overt behaviors. e. The therapist is manipulative and controlling.