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T/F: Person-centered therapy is best described as a completed and fixed "school," or model, of therapy.

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False.

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T/F: Diagnosis of clients is seems as an important beginning point for therapy.

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False.

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T/F: A major contribution of this approach has been the willingness of Rogers to state his formulations as testable hypotheses and submit them to research.

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True.

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T/F: The person-centered approach to group counseling is based on the assumption that the group members have the resourcefulness for positive movement without the facilitator of the group assuming an active and directive role.

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True.

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T/F: Directive procedures are called for when clients feel that they are "stuck" in therapy.

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False.

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T/F: Natalie Rogers expanded on her father's theory of creativity using ht expressive arts to enhance personal growth for individuals and groups.

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True.

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T/F: Motivational interviewing rests on the therapeutic core conditions; however: it offers a range of strategies that enable clients to develop action plans leading to change.

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True.

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T/F: A limitation of this approach is that it is a long-term process.

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False.

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T/F: Methods of Natalie Rogers's expressive arts therapy are based on psychoanalytic concepts.

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False.

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T/F: Motivational interviewing is deliberately directive and is aimed at reducing client ambivalence about change and increasing intrinsic motivation.

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True.

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In person-centered group counseling, the role of the counselor is best described as a: a. coach. b. teacher. c. skilled group technician. d. director. e. facilitator.

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e. facilitator.

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Person-centered therapy is a form of: a. psychoanalysis. b. humanistic therapy. c. behavioral therapy. d. cognitive-oriented therapy. e. both © and (d).

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b. humanistic therapy.

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Which of the following is considered important in person-centered therapy? a. accurate diagnosis b. accurate therapist interpretation c. therapeutic experiments d. all of the above e. none of the above

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e. none of the above

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Congruence refers to the therapist's: a. genuineness. b. empathy for clients. c. positive regard. d. respect for clients. e. judgmental attitude.

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a. genuineness.

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In person-centered therapy, transference is: a. necessary, but not sufficient, condition of therapy. b. a core part of the therapeutic process. c. a neurotic distortion. d. a result of ineptness on the therapist's part. e. not an essential or significant factor in the therapy process.

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e. not an essential or significant factor in the therapy process.

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Emotion-focused therapy: a. is rooted in a person-centered philosophy. b. incorporates aspects of Gestalt therapy into the process. c. incorporates aspects of existential therapy into the process. d. both a and b. e. all of the above.

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e. all of the above.

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Accurate empathic understanding refers to the therapist's ability to: a. accurately diagnose the client's central problem. b. objectively understanding the dynamics of a client. c. like and care for the client. d. sense the inner world of the client's subjective experience.

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d. sense the inner world of the client's subjective experience.

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Which technique(s) is (are) most often used in the person-centered approach? a. questioning and probing b. analysis of resistance c. free association d. active listening and reflection e. interpretation

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d. active listening and reflection

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Which statement is most true of person-centered theory? a. Therapists should be judgmental at times. b. Therapists should direct the session when clients are silent. c. The skill a therapist possesses is more important than his or her attitude toward a client. d. The techniques a therapist uses are less important than are his or her attitudes.

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d. The techniques a therapist uses are less important than are his or her attitudes.

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In what stage of change do individuals intend to take action immediately and report some small behavioral changes? a. precontemplation b. contemplation c. preparation d. action e. maintenance

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c. preparation

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One strength of the person-centered approach is that: a. it offers a wide range of cognitive techniques to change behavior. b. it teaches clients ways to explore the meaning of dreams. c. it emphasizes reliving one's early childhood memories. d. therapists have the latitude to develop their own counseling style. e. clients are given a concrete plan to follow.

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d. therapists have the latitude to develop their own counseling style.

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A limitation of the person-cetnered approach is a: a. lack of research conducted on key concepts. b. tendency for practitioners to give support without challenging clients sufficiently. c. lack of attention to the therapeutic relationship. d. failure to allow clients to choose for themselves.

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b. tendency for practitioners to give support without challenging clients sufficiently.

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Rogers made a contribution to: a. developing the humanistic movement in psychotherapy. b. pioneering research in the process and outcomes of therapy. c. fostering world peace. d. pioneering the encounter-group movement. e. all of the above.

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e. all of the above.

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As a result of experiencing person-centered therapy, it is hypothesized that the client will move toward: a. self-trust. b. an internal source of evaluation. c. being more open to experience. d. a willingness to continue growing. e. all of the above.

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e. all of the above.

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Unconditional positive regard refers to: a. feeling a sense of liking for clients. b. accepting clients as worthy persons. c. approving of clients' behavior. d. agreeing with clients values. e. accepting clients if they meet the therapist's expectations.

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b. accepting clients as worthy persons.

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T/F: Resistance refers to defenses we develop that prevent us from experiencing the present in a full and real way.

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True.

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T/F: Blocked energy can be considered a form of resistance.

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True.

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T/F: The basic goal of Gestalt therapy is adjustment to society.

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False.

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T/F: Recent trends in Gestalt practice include more emphasis on confrontation, more anonymity of the therapist, and increased reliance on techniques.

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False.

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T/F: Dreams contain existential messages, and each piece of dreamwork leads to assimilation of disowned aspects of the self.

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True.

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T/F: Gestalt therapy is well suited for group counseling, especially when there is a here-and-now emphasis within the group.

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True.

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T/F: One of the functions of the therapist is to pay attention to the client's body language.

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True.

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T/F: Gestalt techniques are primarily aimed at teaching clients to think rationally.

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False.

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T/F: A major function of the therapist is to make interpretations of clients' behavior so that they can begin to think of their patterns.

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False.

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T/F: The founder of Gestalt therapy contends that the most frequent source of unfinished business is resentment.

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True.

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The main founder of Gestalt therapy is: a. Carl Rogers. b. Fritz Perls. c. Albert Ellis. d. William Glasser. e. none of the above.

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b. Fritz Perls.

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Which is NOT true of Gestalt therapy? a. The focus is on the "what" and "how" of behavior. b. The focus is on the here and now. c. The focus is on integrating fragmented parts of the personality. d. The focus is on unfinished business from the past. e. The focus is on the "why" of behavior.

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e. The focus is on the "why" of behavior.

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Which of the following is NOT a key concept of Gestalt therapy? a. acceptance of personal responsibility b. intellectual understanding of one's problems c. awareness of the present moment d. unfinished business e. dealing with the impasse

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b. intellectual understanding of one's problems

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According to the Gestalt view, awareness: a. is by itself therapeutic. b. is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for change. c. without specific behavioral change is useless. d. consists of understanding the causes of one's problems.

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a. is by itself therapeutic.

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The basic goal of Gestalt therapy is to help clients: a. move from environmental to self-support. b. recognize which ego state they are functioning in. c. uncover unconscious motivations. d. work through the transference relationship with the therapist. e. challenge their philosophy of life.

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a. move from environmental support to self-support.

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The impasse is the point in therapy at which clients: a. do not have external support available to them. b. experience a sense of "being stuck." c. are challenged to get into contact with their frustrations and accept whatever is. d. do all of the above.

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d. do al of the above.

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Gestalt therapy can BEST be characterized as: a. an insight therapy. b. an experiential therapy. c. an action-oriented therapy. d. an empirically validated treatment. e. a cognitive approach.

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b. an experiential therapy.

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Gestalt therapy encourages clients to: a. experience feelings intensely. b. stay in the here and now. c. work through the impasse. d. pay attention to their own non-verbal messages. e. do all of the above.

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e. do all of the above.

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The focus of Gestalt therapy is on : a. the relationship between client and counselor. b. free associating to the client's dreams. c. recognizing one's own projections and refusing to accept helplessness. d. understanding why we feel as we do. e. all of the above.

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c. recognizing one's own projections and refusing to accept helplessness.

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A contribution of the Gestalt approach is that it: a. sheds light on transference. b. is primarily a cognitive perspective. c. stresses talking about problems. d. deals with the past in a lively manner.

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d. deals with the past in a lively manner.

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The process of distraction, which makes it difficult to maintain sustained contact, is: a. introjection. b. projection. c. retroflection. d. confluence. e. deflection.

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e. deflection.

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The process of turning back to ourselves what we would like to do to someone else is: a. introjection. b. projection. c. retroflection. d. confluence. e. deflection.

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c. retroflection.

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The tendency to uncritically accept others' beliefs without assimilating or internalizing them is: a. introjection. b. projection. c. retroflection. d. confluence. e. deflection.

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a. introjection.

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The process of blurring awareness of the boundary between self and environment is: a. introjection. b. projection. c. retroflection. d. confluence. e. deflection.

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d. confluence.

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What is a limitation (or limitations) of Gestalt therapy as it is applied to working with culturally diverse populations? a. Clients who have been culturally conditioned to be emotionally reserved may not see value in experiential techniques. b. Clients may be "put off" by the emphasis on expressing feelings. c. Clients may be looking for specific advice on solving practical problems. d. Clients may believe showing one's vulnerability is being weak. e. All of the above are limitations.

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e. All of the above are limitations.

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T/F: Operant conditioning was mainly developed by B.F. Skinner.

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True.

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T/F: Behavior therapists look to current environmental events that maintain problem behaviors and help clients produce behavior change by changing environmental contingencies.

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True.

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T/F: The emphasis of contemporary behavior therapy is on evidence-based treatments.

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True.

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T/F: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is based on helping clients control or change unpleasant sensations and thoughts.

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False.

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T/F: Behavioral techniques can be effectively incorporated into a group counseling format.

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True.

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T/F: Typically, the goals of the therapeutic process are determined by the therapist.

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False.

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T/F: Behavior therapists tend to be active and directive, and they function as consultants and problem solvers.

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True.

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T/F: Multimodal therapy consists of a series of techniques that are used with all clients in much the same way.

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False.

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T/F: Relaxation training has benefits in areas such as preparing patients for surgery, teaching clients how to cope with chronic pain, and reducing the frequency of migraine attacks.

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True.

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T/F: A program of behavioral change should begin with a comprehensive assessment of the client.

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True.

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Behavior therapy is grounded on: a. the psychodynamic aspects of a person. b. the principles of learning. c. a philosophical view of the human condition. d. the events of the first 5 years of life.

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b. the principles of learning.

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Mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches: a. have received empirical support as an effective form of therapy. b. have no legitimate place in behavior therapy. c. have no research evidence to support the value of the techniques used. d. are a part of traditional behavior therapy. e. have not yet been accepted into the behavioral tradition.

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a. have received empirical support as an effective form of therapy.

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In behavior therapy it is generally agreed that: a. the therapist should decide the treatment goals. b. the client should decide the treatment goals. c. goals of therapy are the same for all clients. d. goals are not necessary.

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b. the client should decide the treatment goals.

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Which is NOT true as it is applied to behavior therapy? a. Insight is necessary for behavior change to occur. b. Therapy should focus on behavior change and not attitude change. c. Therapy is not complete unless actions follow verbalizations. d. A good working relationship between client and therapist is necessary for behavior change to occur.

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a. Insight is necessary for behavior change to occur.

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According to most behavior therapists, a good working relationship between client and therapist is: a. a necessary and sufficient condition for behavior change to occur. b. a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for behavior change to occur. c. neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition for behavior change to occur.

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b. a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for behavior change to occur.

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Applied behavior analysis makes use of: a. classical conditioning techniques. b. operant conditioning techniques. c. cognitive behavioral techniques. d. all of the above. e. none of the above.

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b. operant conditioning techniques.

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Mindfulness practices rely on: a. positive reinforcement. b. negative reinforcement. c. didactic instruction. d. high intellectual abilities. e. experiential learning and client discovery.

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e. experiential learning and client discovery.

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Dialectical behavior therapy: a. has no empirical support for its validity. b. is a promising blend of behavioral and psychoanalytic techniques. c. is a long-term therapy for treating depression. d. is a form of operant conditioning. e. is a form of classical conditioning.

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b. is a promising blend of behavioral and psychoanalytic techniques.

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Which is NOT true of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)? a. DBT was formulated for treating borderline personality disorders. b. DBT emphasizes the importance of the client-therapist relationship c. DBT incorporates mindfulness training and Zen practices. d. DBT is a blend of Adlerian concepts and behavioral techniques. e. DBT relies on empirical data to support its effectiveness.

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d. DBT is a blend of Adlerian concepts and behavioral techniques.

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An exposure-based procedure that involves imaginal flooding, cognitive restructuring, and the induction of rapid, rhythmic eye movements aimed at treatment of traumatic experiences is called: a. flooding. b. in vivo desensitization. c. systematic desensitization. d. relaxation training. e. eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

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e. eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

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Prolonged/intense exposure--either in real life or in imagination-- to highly anxiety-evoking stimuli is called: a. self-managment training. b. in vivo desensitization. c. systematic desensitization. d. flooding. e. eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

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d. flooding.

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A limitation of traditional behavior therapy is its: a. lack of research to evaluate the effectiveness of techniques. b. de-emphasis on the role of feelings in therapy. c. lack of clear concepts on which to base practice. d. disregard for the client-therapist relationship. e. overemphasis on early childhood experiences.

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b. de-emphasis on the role of feelings in therapy.

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Contemporary behavior therapy places emphasis on: a. the interplay between the individual and the environment. b. helping clients acquire insight into the causes of their problems. c. a phenomenological approach to understanding the person. d. encouraging clients to reexperience unfinished business with significant others by role-playing with them in the present. e. working through the transference relationship with the therapist.

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a. the interplay between the individual and the environment.

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Which is NOT true as it applies to multimodal therapy? a. Therapeutic flexibility and versatility are valued highly. b. Therapists adjust their procedures to effectively achieve the client's goals in therapy. c. Great care is taken to fit the client to a predetermined tip of treatment. d. The approach encourages technical eclecticism. e. The therapist makes a comprehensive assessment of the client's level of functioning at the outset of therapy.

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c. Great care is taken to fit the client to a predetermined type of treatment.

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Which of the following is NOT considered one of the basic characteristics of contemporary behavior therapy? a. Experimentally derived principles of learning are systematically applied to help people change their maladaptive behaviors. b. Emphasis is on using evidence-based treatment interventions. c. The focus is on assessing overt and covert behavior directly, identifying the problem, and evaluating change. d. The therapy is an experiential and insight-oriented approach. e. There is an attempt to develop culture-specific procedures and obtain clines' adherence and cooperation in a treatment program.

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d. The therapy is an experiential and insight-oriented approach.

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T/F: REBT makes use of both cognitive and behavioral techniques, but it does not use emotive techniques.

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False.

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T/F: REBT stresses the importance of the therapist demonstrating unconditional positive regard for the client.

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True.

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T/F: Cognitive therapy for depression was developed by Meichenbaum.

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False.

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T/F: A major contribution made by Ellis, the Becks, and Meichenbaum is the demystification of the therapy process.

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True.

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T/F: Ellis shares Rogers's view of the client-therapist relationship as a condition for change to occur within clients.

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False.

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T/F: Beck developed a procedure known as stress-inoculation training.

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False.

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T/F: To feel worthwhile, human beings need love and acceptance from SIGNIFICANT OTHERS.

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False.

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T/F: Ellis maintains that events themselves do not cause emotional disturbances; rather, it is our evaluation of and beliefs about these events that cause our problems.

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True.

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T/F: A difference between Beck's cognitive therapy and Ellis's REBT is that Beck places more emphasis on helping clients discover their misconceptions for themselves than does Ellis.

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True.

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T/F: According to Beck, people become disturbed when they label and evaluate themselves by a set of rules that are unrealistic.

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True.

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Which of the following is NOT a part of stress inoculation training? a. Socratic discovery-oriented inquiry b. relaxation training c. behavioral rehearsals d. self-reinforcement e. exception questions

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e. exception questions

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REBT is based on the philosophical assumption that human beings are: a. innately striving for self-actualization. b. determined by strong unconscious sexual and aggressive forces. c. potentially able to think rationally but have a tendency toward irrational thinking. d. trying to develop a lifestyle to overcome feelings of basic inferiority. e. determined strictly by environmental conditioning.

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c. potentially able to think rationally but have a tendency toward irrational thinking.

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REBT stresses that human beings: a. think, emote, and behave simultaneously. b. think without emoting. c. emote without thinking. d. behave without emoting or thinking.

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a. think, emote, and behave simultaneously.

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REBT views neurosis as the result of: a. inadequate mothering during infancy. b. failure to fulfill our existential needs. c. excessive feelings. d. irrational thinking and behaving.

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d. irrational thinking and behaving.

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In cognitive behavioral group therapy: a. there is some research that shoals that this approach is effective for treating a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems. b. the group leader assumes a blank screen demeanor so as to enhance transference feelings of the members. c. the assumption is that a therapeutic atmosphere is both necessary and sufficient for change to occur. d. the group leader believes that using techniques interferes with the group process. e. the emphasis is on having members identify and express feelings.

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a. there is some research that shows that this approach is effective for treating a wide rang of emotional and behavioral problems.

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REBT contends that people: a. have a need to be loved and accepted by everyone. b. need to be accepted by most people. c. will become emotionally sick if they are rejected. d. do not need to be accepted and loved. e. need to be accepted and will become sick if they are rejected.

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d. do not need to be accepted and loved.

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According to REBT, we develop emotional disturbances because of: a. a traumatic event. b. our beliefs about certain events. c. abandonment by those we depend on for support. d. withdrawal of love and acceptance.

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b. our beliefs about certain events.

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Meichenbaum's _________ focuses on helping clients become aware of their self-talk and the stories they tell about themselves. a. self-instructional training b. narrative therapy c. self-awareness conditioning d. self-talk analysis e. cognitive behavioral training

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a. self-instructional training

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In cognitive therapy the assumption is that psychological problems stem from processes such as: a. faulty thinking. b. making incorrect inferences on the basis of inadequate or incorrect information. c. failing to distinguish between fantasy and reality. d. negative automatic thoughts. e. all of the above.

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e. all of the above.

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Cognitive therapy is based on the assumption that: a. our feelings determine our thoughts. b. our feelings determine our actions. c. cognitions are the major determinants of how we feel and act. d. the best way to change thinking is to reexperience past emotional traumas in the here and now. e. insight is essential for any type of change to occur.

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c. conditions are the major determinants of how we feel and act.

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In cognitive therapy techniques are designed to: a. assist clients in substituting rational beliefs for irrational beliefs. b. help clients experience their feelings more intensely. c. identify and test clients' misconceptions and faulty assumptions. d. enable clients to deal with their existential loneliness. e. teach clients how to think only positive thoughts.

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c. identify and test clients' misconceptions and faulty assumptions.

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The type of cognitive error that involves thinking and interpreting in all-or-nothing terms or categorizing experiences in either-or extremes is known as: a. magnification and exaggeration. b. polarized thinking. c. arbitrary inference. d. overgeneralization. e. none of the above.

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b. polarized thinking.

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Beck's cognitive therapy differs from Ellis's REBT in that Beck emphasizes: a. a Socratic dialogue. b. helping clients discover their misconceptions by themselves. c. working with the client in collaborative ways. d. more structure in the therapeutic process. e. all of the above.

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e. all of the above.

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Beck's cognitive therapy has been most widely applied to the treatment of a. stress symptoms. b. psychosomatic reactions. c. phobias. d. depression. e. cardiovascular disorders.

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d. depression.

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In self-instructional training, which of the following is given primary importance? a. detecting and debating irrational thoughts b. the role of inner speech c. learning the A-B-C model of emotional disturbances d. identifying cognitive errors e. exploring feelings that are attached to early decisions

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b. the role of inner speech

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T/F: What is important is not the way the real world exists but the way we perceive the world to exist.

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True.

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T/F: Choice theory is the framework for the practice of reality therapy.

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True.

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T/F: A good way to change behavior is for us to be self-critical.

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False.

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T/F: It is important to explore the past as a way to change current behavior.

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False.

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T/F: One of the therapist's functions is to make judgements about clients' present behavior.

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False.

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T/F: The focus of reality therapy is on attitudes and feelings.

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False.

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T/F: The use of contracts is often part of reality therapy.

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True.

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T/F: Reality therapy is grounded on some existential concepts.

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True.

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T/F: It is the client's responsibility to decide on the goals of therapy.

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True.

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T/F: Appropriate punishment is an effective way to change behavior.

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False.

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The founder of reality therapy is: a. Albert Ellis. b. Albert Bandura. c. Joseph Wolpe. d. Robert Wubbolding. e. William Glasser.

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e. William Glasser.

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According to this approach, insight: a. is necessary before behavior change can occur. b. is not necessary for producing behavior change. c. will come only with changed attitudes. d. can be given to the client by the teachings of the therapist. e. will be discovered by the client alone.

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b. is not necessary of producing behavior change.

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The view of human nature underlying reality therapy is: a. that we have a need for identity. b. that we have the need to feel loved and to love others. c. that we need to feel worthwhile to ourselves and others. d. all of the above. e. none of the above.

answer

d. all of the above.

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Which is NOT a key concept of reality therapy? a. focus on the present b. unconscious motivation c. self-evalutations d. involvement as part of the therapy process e. responsibility

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b. unconscious motivation

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Which of the fooling his NOT true of reality therapy? a. It is based on the premise that acting and thinking are chosen behaviors. b. Clients must make commitments. c. Therapists do not accept excuses or blaming. d. Therapy is a didactic process. e. Working through the transference relationship is essential for therapy to occur.

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e. Working through the transference relationship is essential for therapy to occur.

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Regarding the goals of reality therapy, a. it is the therapist's responsibility to decide specific goals for clients. b. it is the client's responsibility to decide goals. c. the goals of therapy should be universal to all clients. d. society must determine the proper boas for all clients. e. both © and (d) are true.

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b. it is the client's responsibility to decide goals.

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In reality therapy, our quality world is likened to: a. a picture album. b. a reality TV show. c. an expensive sports car. d. a celebrity's life. e. none of the above.

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a. a picture album.

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Which statement is NOT true of realty therapy? a. It is based on a personal relationship. b. It focuses on attitude change as a prerequisite for behavior change. c. Planning is essential. d. The focus is on the client's strengths.

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b. It focuses on attitude change as a prerequisite for behavior change.

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Reality therapy was designed originally for working with: a. elementary school children. b. youthful offenders in detention facilities. c. alcoholics. d. drug addicts. e. people with marital conflicts.

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b. youthful offenders in detention facilities.

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Which of the following would NOT be used by a reality therapist? a. analysis of the transference relationship b. hypnosis c. the analysis of dreams d. the search for causes of current problems e. all of the above

answer

e. all of the above

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Which of the following statements is true as it applies to choice theory? a. Behavior is the result of external forces. b. We ar controlled by the events that occur in our lives. c. We can control the behavior of others by learning to actively listen to them. d. We are motivated completely by internal forces, and our behavior is our best attempt to get what we want. e. We can control our feelings more easily than our actions.

answer

d. We are motivated completely by internal forces, and our behavior is our best attempt to get what we want.

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According to Glasser, all of the following are basic psychological needs except for: a. competition. b. belonging. c. power. d. freedom. e. fun.

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a. competition.

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An axiom of choice theory is that: a. the past is the problem. b. although the past may have contributed to a current problem the past is never the problem. c. all serious problems are rooted in unconscious drives that dictate behavior. d. mental illness is the cause of bad choices people make.

answer

b. although the past may have contributed to a current problem the past is never the problem.

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Sometimes it seems as though people actually choose to be miserable (depressed). Glasser explains the dynamics of depressing as being based on a. keeping anger under control. b. getting others to help us. c. excusing our unwillingness to do something more effective. d. all of the above. e. none of the above.

answer

d. all of the above.

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All of the folioing are procedures in reality therapy that are said to lead to change except for a. exploring wants, needs, and perceptions. b. focusing on current behavior. c. the therapist's evaluation of the clients' behavior. d. the client's evaluating of his or her own behavior. e. the client's committing to a plan of action.

answer

c. the therapist's evaluating of the client's behavior.

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T/F: Although feminist therapy addresses social and political issues pertaining to gender-role stereotyping, this approach does not address most other forms of oppression.

answer

False.

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T/F: One of the goals of feminist therapy is to help women understand how sexist and oppressive societal beliefs and practices influence them in negative ways.

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True.

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T/F: A criticism of feminist therapy is that it was developed by White, middle-class, heterosexual women.

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True.

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T/F: Therapist self-disclosure is rarely used in feminist therapy.

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False.

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T/F: Gender-role analysis involves a cooperative exploration by client and therapist of the impact of gender on the clients' distress.

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True.

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T/F: In feminist therapy, clients are viewed as active participants in redefining themselves in the context of the therapeutic relationship, rather than the therapist being viewed as the best or "expert" source.

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True.

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T/F: Feminist therapy is an approach that is applicable to women but not to men.

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False.

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T/F: Instead of being diverse, feminist practice is a single and unified approach to therapy.

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False.

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T/F: Women now are assuming positions of leadership in government and business, and this can be interpreted to mean that women no longer have difficulty making life choices.

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False.

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T/F: It is probably accurate to say that in today's society barriers no longer stand in the way of gender equity.

answer

False.

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Which branch of feminist therapy provides a model for critiquing the value of other traditional and feminist approaches? a. postmodern feminism b. women of color feminism c. lesbian feminism d. global/international feminism e. none of the above

answer

a. postmodern feminism

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All of the following are considered aspects of the "third wave" of feminist perspectives except for a. postmodern feminism. b. women of color feminism. c. lesbian feminism. d. cultural feminism. e. global/international feminism.

answer

d. cultural feminism.

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All of the following are ways feminist therapy differs from traditional therapy except for a. viewing problems in a sociopolitical and cultural context. b. demystifying the therapeutic process. c. accepting the premise that diagnosis is a basic prerequisite for effective treatment. d. creating a therapeutic relationship that is egalitarian. e. recognizing that clients know what is best for their life and are experts in their own life.

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c. accepting the premise that diagnosis is a basic prerequisite for effective treatment.

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Which of the following interventions is least likely to be used by a feminist therapist? a. analysis and interpretation of transference b. sex-role analysis and intervention c. power analysis and intervention d. encouraging clients to take social action e. assertiveness training

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a. analysis and interpretation of transference

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Which of the following is considered to be major contribution feminists have made to the field of counseling? a. pioneering research in the therapy process b. creating a brief, solution-focused therapy approach c. integrating a diagnostic perspective in counseling practice d. paving the way for gender-sensitive practice

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d. paving the way for gender-sensitive practice

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A goal of feminist therapy is to empower all people to create a world of equality that is reflected a which of the following levels? a. individual and interpersonal b. institutional c. national d. global e. all of the above

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e. all of the above

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Feminist therapists refer to: a. women's problems as a reflection of hormonal imbalances. b. distress rather than psychopathology. c. feelings of emptiness and invisibility as deficits in one's psychic structure. d. women's anger as a reflection of the aggressive drive.

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b. distress rather than psychopathology.

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The feminist philosophy that emphasizes the differences between women and men and views the goal of therapy as being the infusion of cooperative values in society is: a. liberal feminism. b. cultural feminism. c. postmodern feminism. d. social feminism.

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b. cultural feminism.

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The feminist philosophy that emphasizes helping individual women overcome the limits and constraints of their socialization problems is: a. liberal feminism. b. cultural feminism. c. global/international feminism. d. social feminism.

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a. liberal feminism.

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This approach to feminism focuses on multiple oppressions and has the goal of transforming social relationships and institutions. a. liberal feminism b. cultural feminism c. radical feminism d. social feminism

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d. social feminism

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Feminist therapists use self-disclosure to: a. equalize the client-therapist relationship. b. normalize women's collective experiences. c. empower clients. d. establish informed consent. e. all of the above

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e. all of the above

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Part of the feminist critique of assessment and diagnosis is that these procedures a. are often based on sexist assumptions. b. minimize the effect of environmental factors that influence behavior. c. provide different treatments to women and men who display similar symptoms. d. tend to reinforce gender-role stereotypes and encourage adjustment to the status quo. e. all of the above.

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e. all of the above.

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Which of the following is NOT considered to be a basic principle of feminist therapy? a. All types of oppression are recognized. b. Commitment to social change. c. Definitions of psychological distress and mental illness are based on the DSM-IV-R. d. Counseling is based on a relationship that is egalitarian. e. The personal is political.

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c. Definitions of psychological distress and mental illness are based on the DSM-IV-R.

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What perspective calls for feminist theory to include an analysis of multiple identities and their relationship to oppression? a. postmodern feminism b. lesbian feminism c. radical feminism d. cultural feminism e. liberal feminism

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b. lesbian feminism

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Which of the following statements about feminist therapy is NOT true? a. Therapy is relatively short term. b. The model underlying practice tends to be static. c. A goal is to replace the current patriarchal system with feminist consciousness. d. Women are encouraged to define themselves rather than being defined by societal demands. e. Feminist therapy differs from traditional therapy in a number of ways.

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b. The model underlying practice tends to be static.

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