Quiz 2

Question 1

Which of the following statements best explains the reason for different counselling theories
a) Theories help to differentiate interviewing, counselling and psychotherapy
b) Theories help to differentiate good and bad counsellors
c) Theories guide the treatment approach that is taken
d) All of the above

Answer 1

c) Theories guide the treatment approach that is taken

Question 2

According to Carl Rogers (1957m, 1961) personal problems can be overcome by having clients
a) Correct their erroneous ways of thinking
b) Unify their body and mind
c) Give themselves over to a higher power
d) Gain increased self-awareness and self-acceptance

Answer 2

d) Gain increased self-awareness and self-acceptance

Question 3

Miracle and scaling questions are part of which of the following counselling theories
a) Cognitive-behavioral
b) Gestalt
c) Person-centered
d) Brief post modern

Answer 3

d) Brief post modern

Question 4

“I must not make mistakes” is an example of an irrational belief. The concept of an irrational belief is the focus of which counselling theory
a) Cognitive-behavioral
b) Gestalt
c) Person-centered
d) Brief post modern

Answer 4

a) Cognitive-behavioral

Question 5

The empty chair technique is part of which counselling theory
a) Brief post modern
b) Cognitive-behavioral
c) Person-centered
d) Gestalt

Answer 5

d) Gestalt

Question 6

All counselling theories/approaches use micro skills, however which skills are used and how frequently they are used varies from theory to theory
a) True
b) False

Answer 6

a) True

Question 7

According to psychodynamic theory, client problems today result from
a) Repressed, unresolved conflicts during one’s childhood
b) Dysfunctional family dynamics
c) Irrational beliefs
d) Poor nutrition

Answer 7

a) Repressed, unresolved conflicts during one’s childhood

Question 8

The concept of empathy is most associated with which counselling theory
a) Person-centered
b) Cognitive behavioral
c) Gestalt
d) Brief post modern

Answer 8

a) Person-centered

Question 9

A counsellor who supports his/her client’s plan to continue working in a casino to help curb a serious gambling problem is likely working from which counselling theory
a) Brief post modern
b) Person-centered
c) Cognitive behavioral
d) Gestalt

Answer 9

a) Brief post modern

Question 10

The counselling theory that is most similar to the one that you have learned in Interviewing I and II is
a) Gestalt
b) Brief post modern
c) Cognitive behavioral
d) Person-centered

Answer 10

d) Person-centered