Counseling Psychology Questions

Writers in the field of multicultural counseling allege that most contemporary theories of therapy and therapeutic practices are grounded in __________ assumptions frequently associated with the values of mainstream U.S. culture.a. individualisticb. feministc. pluralisticd. collectivistic

With regard to value conflicts in counseling, it is important to remember that:a. if you experience a value conflict, the ethical course of action is to seek supervision and learn ways to effectively manage these differences.b. All of the other choices are correct.c. it can be burdensome for clients to be saddled with your disclosure of being unable to move beyond value differences.d. value conflicts may not surface right away; they may become apparent only after a client has been working with you for some time.

In dealing with clients who hold different values, you are advised to:a. persuade them to adopt your values.b. persuade them to adopt the values of the counseling profession, which are based on the Judeo-Christian tradition.c. forget about your own values temporarily.d. work collaboratively to identify and clarify their value system and determine the degree to which they are living in accordance with their core beliefs and values.

The belief that practitioners can be completely objective and value-free is no longer a dominant perspective in the field of psychology.a. True b. False

The ability of counselors to manage their personal values so that they do not contaminate the counseling process is referred to as "bracketing."a. True b. False

________________ are oversimplified and uncritical generalizations about individuals who are identified as belonging to a specific group.a. Stereotypesb. Put downsc. Self-effacing statementsd. Irrational beliefs

Which of the following statements about referring clients is FALSE?a. Referrals are rarely used by mental health service providers.b. Discriminatory referrals have gone unnoticed and unchallenged far too often.c. Mental health providers may not be aware of the potential ethical violation in their referral decision because this topic is not highlighted in the professional literature.d. Inappropriate referrals have been made for clients with differing religious beliefs, sexual orientations, or cultural backgrounds.

___________ are persistent verbal, behavioral, and environmental assaults, insults, and invalidations that often occur subtly and are difficult to identify.a. Macroaggressionsb. Culture-centered remarksc. Microaggressionsd. Broaching statements

Which of the following statements about the personal needs of counselors is true?a. Although therapists may meet some of their needs through their work, this should be a by-product rather than a primary aim.b. The most effective therapists do not have any personal needs, which allows them to focus all of their attention on their clients.c. It is advisable for those who are extremely needy to disclose their needs to their clients.d. Those who have a strong need for approval tend to try harder and, thus, deliver the most effective services.

The acronym for the association that deals with spiritual and religious issues in counseling is:a. ASGW.b. ASERVIC.c. AAAS.d. NAGC.

Before becoming licensed as a therapist, one must fully resolve one's personal issues.a. True b. False

If you feel secure in your own values, you:a. will not be threatened by really listening to, and deeply understanding, people who think differently.b. should not hesitate to impose them on your clients.c. should refer clients who hold a different set of values.d. should give your clients a list of readings that will help them to understand your values

A counselor who might work with clients considering abortion should NOT:a. persuade clients to make decisions that are consistent with the counselor's values.b. become familiar with state and federal laws regarding abortion.c. be familiar with policies related to parental consent in working with minors.d. comprehensively examine his or her ethical and moral views about abortion.

A same-sex couple wants to adopt a child and seeks the services of a therapist whose religious values oppose homosexuality. In order to practice ethically, the therapist should:a. be invested in helping the couple sort through their issues without imposing his or her values on them and seek supervision, if necessary.b. refuse to offer counseling to the couple and refer to the "freedom of conscience" clause in the law to protect himself or herself from legal action.c. fabricate a reason for needing to refer the couple, such as a lack of competence in adoption issues.d. recommend "conversion therapy" and inform them that they could choose to be straight.

A counselor educator teaches an experiential group course. Students who take this class:a. need to be properly informed about the expectations and requirements of the course; thus, the instructor has an obligation to discuss informed consent in class.b. probably won't understand the nuances of informed consent; therefore, the instructor should not feel obligated to discuss it.c. do not need to go over informed consent in class since it was presented to them at their student orientation.d. might enjoy hearing about informed consent; it can be mentioned if there is time left over at the end of a class.

In two recent court cases, Christian students filed suit against their public universities over:a. sexual harassment.b. being denied admittance into counseling programs after they identified their religious affiliation on their program application.c. the requirement that students avoid imposing their moral values on clients.d. being charged higher tuition than their nonreligious classmates.

When counseling a couple who seek professional help because they are unsatisfied with the quality of their relationship, a counselor should keep in mind that:a. it is not the counselor's responsibility to decide about the quality of the relationship or whether the relationship is worth saving.b. his or her job is to help save relationships; thus, the couple needs to be convinced to stay together.c. their relationship is probably doomed to fail; thus, it is more ethical in such a case to directly advise the couple to dissolve their relationship.d. he or she can always refer the couple to avoid having to deal with the couple's problems.

School counselors are always permitted to discuss the issue of abortion with students.a. True b. False

Personal therapy among therapists is:a. a common practice and is considered beneficial.b. considered taboo since therapists like to preserve their image as healthy individuals who do not need help.c. strongly discouraged in training programs.d. a relatively rare practice, especially in English-speaking countries.

Countertransference can be considered either a constructive or destructive element in the therapeutic relationship.a. True b. False