PSYC 388 - Pt. 4 Questions With Complete Solutions
"the family is greater than a sum of its parts" is an example of
what concept Correct Answer non-summativity
7 common behaviours that aren't problems Correct Answer
Self-preoccupation
Fantasy preoccupation
Self-expression preoccupation
Theories, ideas, philosophies preoccupation
Sexuality preoccupation
Asceticism/hedonism
Conformity
Bowens Systems theory
a) founders
b) view on human nature
c) Role of counsellor
d) goals
e) techniques
f) strengths/contribution
g) limitations Correct Answer a) Murray Bowen
b) natural anxiety remains low = few problems (When anxiety
increases so do problems)
-- Differentiation/distinguishing = one's thoughts from emotions
& oneself from others - Less mature partners show increase
fusion (undifferentiated emotional togetherness) or cut-off
(physical/psychological avoidance)
-- Triangulate when having problems (focus on third party:
marriage itself child, institution)
,c) Coach/teacherhelp client learn for themselves
d) Client understand and modify cope strategies & patters of
coping with stress
e) Genogram = family history, relationships/closeness with and
between family members,
Focus on cog., processes, Detriangulation, & Differentiation of
self (distinguish between subjective feelings and objective
thinking)
f) importance of noticing/dealing with past problems, Uses the
genogram plot history, focus on differentiating self and
detriangulating
g) o Extensive and complex, best for clients who are severely
dysfunctional, requires considerable investment
Client feedback should be: Correct Answer based on
describable behaviour,
should immediately follow the behaviour,
Should be clear, concise, & concrete,
beneficial to receiver
& is best when receiver is open and trusts giver
Confidentiality in groups Correct Answer 1) Must be stressed
by leader to keep all info in group
2) only the individual can ensure they keep confidentiality
3) limits of confidentiality should be discussed (when can it be
broken)
Counselling in Elementary school:
a) Role of counsellor
b) Prevention
, c)Remediation Correct Answer a) purely preventative and
developmental perspective
individual/group guidance, Help students find their skills, work
with special populations, & help Develop career awareness
b) 4 C's =Counselling, Coordination (of activities), consultation
(with others), and Curriculum development
proactive (helping develop positive body image, health self-
esteem, etc.)
c) Self-esteem results from comparing self to others, give Needs
assessment. Methods = Play Therapy, Bibliotherapy, Games
Counselling in Middle school
a) Role of counsellor
b) Prevention
c)Remediation Correct Answer a) help with regulating new
emotions, identity search, sexuality,
-- 3 basic stressful situations youth deal with at this stage;
Foreseeable/avoidable dangers (not going out alone at night),
Not foreseeable/avoidable (loss in family), Foreseeable but not
avoidable (dentist)
-- counsellors help with coping, sense of identity/uniqueness,
overcome emotions/anger/moodiness, and counter unacceptable
behaviours displayed in the media
b) Bullying is a major problem, Group work is important and
useful, Developmental counselling therapy, Peer mentoring
"the family is greater than a sum of its parts" is an example of
what concept Correct Answer non-summativity
7 common behaviours that aren't problems Correct Answer
Self-preoccupation
Fantasy preoccupation
Self-expression preoccupation
Theories, ideas, philosophies preoccupation
Sexuality preoccupation
Asceticism/hedonism
Conformity
Bowens Systems theory
a) founders
b) view on human nature
c) Role of counsellor
d) goals
e) techniques
f) strengths/contribution
g) limitations Correct Answer a) Murray Bowen
b) natural anxiety remains low = few problems (When anxiety
increases so do problems)
-- Differentiation/distinguishing = one's thoughts from emotions
& oneself from others - Less mature partners show increase
fusion (undifferentiated emotional togetherness) or cut-off
(physical/psychological avoidance)
-- Triangulate when having problems (focus on third party:
marriage itself child, institution)
,c) Coach/teacherhelp client learn for themselves
d) Client understand and modify cope strategies & patters of
coping with stress
e) Genogram = family history, relationships/closeness with and
between family members,
Focus on cog., processes, Detriangulation, & Differentiation of
self (distinguish between subjective feelings and objective
thinking)
f) importance of noticing/dealing with past problems, Uses the
genogram plot history, focus on differentiating self and
detriangulating
g) o Extensive and complex, best for clients who are severely
dysfunctional, requires considerable investment
Client feedback should be: Correct Answer based on
describable behaviour,
should immediately follow the behaviour,
Should be clear, concise, & concrete,
beneficial to receiver
& is best when receiver is open and trusts giver
Confidentiality in groups Correct Answer 1) Must be stressed
by leader to keep all info in group
2) only the individual can ensure they keep confidentiality
3) limits of confidentiality should be discussed (when can it be
broken)
Counselling in Elementary school:
a) Role of counsellor
b) Prevention
, c)Remediation Correct Answer a) purely preventative and
developmental perspective
individual/group guidance, Help students find their skills, work
with special populations, & help Develop career awareness
b) 4 C's =Counselling, Coordination (of activities), consultation
(with others), and Curriculum development
proactive (helping develop positive body image, health self-
esteem, etc.)
c) Self-esteem results from comparing self to others, give Needs
assessment. Methods = Play Therapy, Bibliotherapy, Games
Counselling in Middle school
a) Role of counsellor
b) Prevention
c)Remediation Correct Answer a) help with regulating new
emotions, identity search, sexuality,
-- 3 basic stressful situations youth deal with at this stage;
Foreseeable/avoidable dangers (not going out alone at night),
Not foreseeable/avoidable (loss in family), Foreseeable but not
avoidable (dentist)
-- counsellors help with coping, sense of identity/uniqueness,
overcome emotions/anger/moodiness, and counter unacceptable
behaviours displayed in the media
b) Bullying is a major problem, Group work is important and
useful, Developmental counselling therapy, Peer mentoring
