CMPC Test (Chpts 1-8) UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the transtheoretical model (TTM) stages of change? - CORRECT ANSWER -
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination
T/F: The theory of planned behavior proposes that the key factor influencing a change in
behavior is the intention to perform the behavior. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Within a sport context, consulting refers to a ____________ process in which psychological,
counseling, and sport __________ principles are applied with individuals, teams, and
organizations to help them move from their current state to their desired state. - CORRECT
ANSWER - collaborative; performance
T/F: MPCs should integrate only one theoretical framework in their consulting and counseling
philosophy to streamline their work and have clear choices regarding how they should proceed in
novel situations. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
T/F: Traditional person-centered therapy counselors typically engage in intaking, diagnostic
testing, questioning, or probing in order to obtain information from their clients. - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
Existential therapy involves concepts that are universally applicable to human existence. Which
concepts are NOT typically addressed in an existential therapy approach? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Nature and Nurture
Which of the following reflects the aim of emotion-focused therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER - emotional awareness, regulation, and transformation
Solution-focused brief therapy is a postmodern approach that is - CORRECT ANSWER -
conducive to evaluating strengths and progress
,T/F: Behavior therapy, as a counseling approach, uses classical and operant conditioning and the
social cognitive approach as foundations to help people change maladaptive behaviors. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
What is NOT one of the six common attributes of cognitive behavior therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER - focus on altering emotions to obtain desired cognitions
T/F: Rational emotive behavior therapy is based on the premise that individuals contribute to
their own psychological problems through the often rigid and irrational beliefs they hold about
themselves, events, and situations. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
What is NOT one of the components of the hexaflex model used in acceptance and commitment
therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER - cognitive fusion
Systems theory is a ___________ approach used to examine and understand _____________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - holistic; groups
A client who moves through the stages of the transtheoretical model by considering the pros and
cons of change is applying which process? - CORRECT ANSWER - decisional balance
An athlete comes to see you because he is underperforming and cannot pinpoint the cause. He is
visibly upset as he explains what his experience has been like for the last few weeks. As an MPC,
you observe his affective state and really try to understand it from his own viewpoint by putting
yourself in his shoes. The counseling skill you are using is - CORRECT ANSWER -
empathy
Standard Dialectical behavior therapy helps clients learn which sets of behavioral skills? -
CORRECT ANSWER - interpersonal effectiveness
An athlete comes to see you to discuss the performance difficulties she has been experiencing
with her team. After the session, you note that she was entirely focused on problems; she
continually reverted to these topics, even when you asked her to discuss positive aspects of the
team's performance. During the next session, you will guide her to shift from a problem-
, dominated to a solution-oriented conversation. In essence, you plan to use - CORRECT
ANSWER - solution talk
The process by which a practitioner aims to facilitate self-knowledge, emotional acceptance,
growth, and the development of personal resources is - CORRECT ANSWER - counseling
Mindfulness is the ___________ that emerges through deliberately paying attention, in the
present moment and ______________, to the unfolding experience moment to moment. -
CORRECT ANSWER - awareness; nonjudgmentally
T/F: Person-centered therapy is a counseling approach that should be used with clients who are
seeking direction and quick solutions. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
All of the following techniques can be classified as cognitive behavior therapy EXCEPT -
CORRECT ANSWER - hypnosis
T/F: The theory of planned behavior has been criticized for excluding the influence that emotions
and unconscious influences have on behavior. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
Which of the waves of cognitive behavior therapy places much less emphasis on the behavioral
aspect of behavior change and much more on the modification of dysfunctional beliefs and faulty
information processing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Second
April ran a personal best time in her track meet this week, but she felt terrible afterward because
she had the slowest time for her team. What does April's reaction suggest about her dominant
goal orientation? - CORRECT ANSWER - high ego orientation
The Kansas City Royals, a Major League Baseball team, are having a tough year. They no longer
have a chance to make the playoffs this season. For many teams, when this happens, the coaches
and players would be stressed, feel pressure to perform better, and probably not enjoy practice
and games. What is noticeable is that the Royals coaches and players still seem highly motivated
with each game they play. They appear to work hard, support their coaches and teammates, and
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What are the transtheoretical model (TTM) stages of change? - CORRECT ANSWER -
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination
T/F: The theory of planned behavior proposes that the key factor influencing a change in
behavior is the intention to perform the behavior. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Within a sport context, consulting refers to a ____________ process in which psychological,
counseling, and sport __________ principles are applied with individuals, teams, and
organizations to help them move from their current state to their desired state. - CORRECT
ANSWER - collaborative; performance
T/F: MPCs should integrate only one theoretical framework in their consulting and counseling
philosophy to streamline their work and have clear choices regarding how they should proceed in
novel situations. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
T/F: Traditional person-centered therapy counselors typically engage in intaking, diagnostic
testing, questioning, or probing in order to obtain information from their clients. - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
Existential therapy involves concepts that are universally applicable to human existence. Which
concepts are NOT typically addressed in an existential therapy approach? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Nature and Nurture
Which of the following reflects the aim of emotion-focused therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER - emotional awareness, regulation, and transformation
Solution-focused brief therapy is a postmodern approach that is - CORRECT ANSWER -
conducive to evaluating strengths and progress
,T/F: Behavior therapy, as a counseling approach, uses classical and operant conditioning and the
social cognitive approach as foundations to help people change maladaptive behaviors. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
What is NOT one of the six common attributes of cognitive behavior therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER - focus on altering emotions to obtain desired cognitions
T/F: Rational emotive behavior therapy is based on the premise that individuals contribute to
their own psychological problems through the often rigid and irrational beliefs they hold about
themselves, events, and situations. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
What is NOT one of the components of the hexaflex model used in acceptance and commitment
therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER - cognitive fusion
Systems theory is a ___________ approach used to examine and understand _____________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - holistic; groups
A client who moves through the stages of the transtheoretical model by considering the pros and
cons of change is applying which process? - CORRECT ANSWER - decisional balance
An athlete comes to see you because he is underperforming and cannot pinpoint the cause. He is
visibly upset as he explains what his experience has been like for the last few weeks. As an MPC,
you observe his affective state and really try to understand it from his own viewpoint by putting
yourself in his shoes. The counseling skill you are using is - CORRECT ANSWER -
empathy
Standard Dialectical behavior therapy helps clients learn which sets of behavioral skills? -
CORRECT ANSWER - interpersonal effectiveness
An athlete comes to see you to discuss the performance difficulties she has been experiencing
with her team. After the session, you note that she was entirely focused on problems; she
continually reverted to these topics, even when you asked her to discuss positive aspects of the
team's performance. During the next session, you will guide her to shift from a problem-
, dominated to a solution-oriented conversation. In essence, you plan to use - CORRECT
ANSWER - solution talk
The process by which a practitioner aims to facilitate self-knowledge, emotional acceptance,
growth, and the development of personal resources is - CORRECT ANSWER - counseling
Mindfulness is the ___________ that emerges through deliberately paying attention, in the
present moment and ______________, to the unfolding experience moment to moment. -
CORRECT ANSWER - awareness; nonjudgmentally
T/F: Person-centered therapy is a counseling approach that should be used with clients who are
seeking direction and quick solutions. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
All of the following techniques can be classified as cognitive behavior therapy EXCEPT -
CORRECT ANSWER - hypnosis
T/F: The theory of planned behavior has been criticized for excluding the influence that emotions
and unconscious influences have on behavior. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
Which of the waves of cognitive behavior therapy places much less emphasis on the behavioral
aspect of behavior change and much more on the modification of dysfunctional beliefs and faulty
information processing? - CORRECT ANSWER - Second
April ran a personal best time in her track meet this week, but she felt terrible afterward because
she had the slowest time for her team. What does April's reaction suggest about her dominant
goal orientation? - CORRECT ANSWER - high ego orientation
The Kansas City Royals, a Major League Baseball team, are having a tough year. They no longer
have a chance to make the playoffs this season. For many teams, when this happens, the coaches
and players would be stressed, feel pressure to perform better, and probably not enjoy practice
and games. What is noticeable is that the Royals coaches and players still seem highly motivated
with each game they play. They appear to work hard, support their coaches and teammates, and
