Session 6 review Feminist Theory – Flashcards
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Of the following, which is one of the major contributions that feminists have made to the field of counseling?
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paving the way for gender-sensitive practice
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The feminist perspectives on the development of personality
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all of these
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Feminist therapists, regardless of their philosophical orientation, believe all of the following except that:
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human development and interaction are similar across races, cultures, and nations.
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Stephanie, who believes strongly in feminist principles, is working in an agency that requires therapists to diagnose their clients using the DSM. Stephanie is likely to consider which of the following questions?
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Who benefits from using this label? How might this label contribute to disempowering the person to whom it is assigned?
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Which of the following interventions involves a shift from "blaming the victim" to consideration of social factors in the environment that contribute to a client's problem?
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reframing
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All of the following strategies are unique to feminist therapy except for:
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cognitive restructuring.
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Although feminist therapy shares many of the premises of person-centered therapy, feminist therapy does not agree with the notion that:
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the therapeutic relationship is, in and of itself, sufficient to produce change.
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The preferred alternative to traditional diagnosis and assessment of feminist therapists is:
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gender role analysis.
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A feminist therapist is likely to become an advocate for change in the social structure by arguing for:
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all of these
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Which of the following is not considered one of the six core principles of feminist therapy?
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an intrapsychic orientation
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During the past 20 years ____ have found classic feminist theories wanting and have offered new theoretical perspectives focused on issues of diversity, the complexity of sexism, and the centrality of social context in understanding gender issues.
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postmodern feminists
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Who is most noted for her contributions to the development of feminist therapy?
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Laura Brown
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All of the following are goals of feminist therapy except for:
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resolving intrapsychic conflicts from early childhood.
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Feminist therapists reject:
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the androcentric view.
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Which of the following themes would clients in feminist therapy be least likely to explore?
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transference reactions toward their therapist
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Of the following, which intervention would a feminist therapist probably consider most essential?
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social action
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From the perspective of feminist therapy, the socialization of women inevitably affects their:
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all of these
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After having a bad therapeutic experience with a mental health professional who pathologized her anxiety over financial issues, Lillian decided to consult with a feminist therapist. How is her new therapist likely to view her anxiety symptoms?
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as a sign of distress rather than psychopathology
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What do the four feminist philosophies (liberal, cultural, radical, and socialist feminism) have in common?
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the same goal of activism
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The feminist approach to group counseling involves all of the following except:
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an opportunity to experience and analyze multiple transferences.
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Which of these statements is not true about lesbian feminism?
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Queer theory and lesbian theory are identical.
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Which of the feminist principles views the therapist as simply another source of information, rather than as the expert in the therapy process?
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The counseling relationship is egalitarian.
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The relational-cultural theory emphasizes the vital role:
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that relationships and connectedness with others play in the lives of women.
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All of the following are reasons many feminist therapists do not use diagnostic labels, or use them reluctantly, except that:
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diagnostic labels focus on the social factors that cause dysfunctional behavior.
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Which of the following principles of feminist psychology is most aimed at advancing a transformation in society?
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Commitment to social change.
