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Reality therapy rests on the central idea that: a. the way to change dysfunctional behavior is to reexperience a situation in which we originally became psychologically stuck. b. we choose our behavior and are responsible for what we do, think, and feel. c. thinking largely determines how we feel and behave. d. environmental factors largely control what we are doing.
Feminist therapists do not use diagnostic labels, or use them reluctantly, for all of the following reasons except that: a. they focus on the individual's symptoms and not the social factors that cause distress and dysfunctional behavior. b. they reflect the inappropriate application of power in the therapeutic relationship. c. they focus on the social factors that cause dysfunctional behavior. d. they are part of a system developed mainly within psychiatry, an institution that reinforces dominant cultural norms and may become an instrument of oppression.
A distinctive feature of feminist therapy is the assumption that direct action for social change is one of the responsibilities of therapists.True or False?
Beck's cognitive therapy involves all of the concepts below except: a. collaborative empiricism. b. negative cognitive triad. c. generic cognitive model. d. lifestyle assessment.
From a social constructionist perspective, change begins with: a. deconstructing the power of cultural narratives. b. understanding and accepting objective reality. c. understanding the roots of a problem. d. the therapist's skill in using confrontational techniques.
In the ABC model, the A stands for: a. actions. b. assessment. c. antecedents. d. arbitrary behaviors.
A feature of REBT that distinguishes it from other cognitive-behavioral therapies is its: a. use of the A-B-C theory in analyzing the client. b. process to identify and dispute irrational beliefs that have been acquired and self-constructed and are now maintained by self-indoctrination. c. use of behavioral techniques. d. applicability to group work.
Choice theory changes the focus of responsibility to: a. self-help procedures. b. choice and choosing. c. homework assignments. d. the use of humor.
Wubbolding believes all of the following encourage the client's involvement in therapy except for: a. attending behavior. b. appropriate use of humor. c. facilitative self-disclosure. d. allowing the client to focus on symptoms.
During the solution-focused initial therapy session, it is common for solution-focused therapists to ask, "What have you done since you called for the appointment that has made a difference in your problem?" This describes: a. formula first session task. b. pretherapy change. c. exception questions. d. the miracle question.
Mindfulness is: a. the awareness that emerges through having attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally, to the unfolding or experience moment by moment. b. under the idea that change can be brought about by teaching people to use coping skills in problematic situations. c. not beneficial for clients with behavioral problems. d. the assessment process in multimodal therapy.
The general goals of behavior therapy are: a. assisting clients in making value judgments concerning their behavior. b. fostering self-actualization. c. to increase personal choice and to create new conditions for learning. d. expanding self-understanding and insight.
The techniques of externalization and developing unique events are associated primarily with: a. the reflecting team. b. solution-oriented therapy. c. the linguistic approach. d. the narrative approach.
Which anxiety reduction technique involves creating a hierarchy of the client's fearful experiences? a. Social reinforcement b. Operant conditioning c. Systematic desensitization d. Assertive training
In reality therapy, the purpose of developing an action plan is to: a. teach clients to "think big." b. arrange for successful experience. c. encourage clients to stretch beyond their limits. d. arrive at the ultimate solution to a client's problem.
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. reorientation. b. functional assessment. c. motivational interviewing. d. mindfulness-based stress reduction.
Which of the following statements about creating alternative stories is not true? a. The narrative therapist analyzes and interprets the meaning of a client's story. b. The therapist works with clients collaboratively by helping them construct more coherent and comprehensive stories that they live by. c. The development of alternative stories is an enactment of ultimate hope. d. Constructing new stories goes hand in hand with deconstructing problem-saturated narratives.
A trend in contemporary behavior therapy is the increased emphasis on the role of thinking in behavior.True or False?
In the solution-oriented approach, which is not considered one of the three basic parts to the structure of summary feedback? a. Compliments b. Suggesting a task c. A bridge d. Expressing concern
A primary goal of contemporary reality therapy is to: a. create goals. b. supply the basic human needs. c. help clients become more voluntarily acceptable. d. help clients get connected or reconnected with the people they have chosen to put in their quality world.