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which of freud's ego defense mechanisms is characteristic of a
client being afraid to express aggression toward someone, so
instead the client may behave in an excessively loving manner -
ANSWER-reaction formation
Which of the following perspectives emphasizes relationship
and community over individuality, and its beginnings occurred
in the context of people's experiences and interactions in
personal, political, and professional settings - ANSWER-
feminist-multicultural perspective
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What is most true about the status of therapy effectiveness? -
ANSWER-most researchers believe therapy is effective, but
there are a few critics who often question its efficacy
Lambert's extratherapeutic factors include which of the
following - ANSWER-client motivation
areas of multicultural competencies include all of the following
except: - ANSWER-role clarity
a gestaly therapist is working with a client who is experiencing
distress related to unresolved conflicts with his ex-wife
following his divorce. which technique might the therapist
utilize to help the clients express his feelings - ANSWER-
empty-chair dialogue
which statement is consistent with the concept of psychic
determinism - ANSWER-psychic determinism proposes an
underlying psychological explanation for every emotion,
thought, impulse, and behavior
according to the basic rule of psychoanalysis, a therapist might
start a session by stating - ANSWER-"say whatever comes to
mind"
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A therapist finds herself feeling excessively and
uncharacteristically irritated while listening to a client. this is an
example of: - ANSWER-countertransference
which of the following is the best description of the central
proposition underlying Adler's individual psychology -
ANSWER-humans engage in purposeful behavior, actively
shaping themselves and their environments
how would an Individual (Alderian) therapist view why children
misbehave? - ANSWER-Children's misbehavior is purposeful
and they strive towards goals such as attention, power, or
revenge, or they display inadequacy
what best describes what Adler means by "basic mistakes" -
ANSWER-when a client views him/herself or others
inaccurately
Mike is working with an Alderian counselor to address his
unhealthy eating habits, a lack of exercise, and problems with
obesity. which life task domain will Mike's counselor be most
likely to focus on in counseling? - ANSWER-Self
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According to Freud, resolution of sexual conflicts and sex role
identity is a critical function of which stage - ANSWER-Phallic
Accurate empathic understanding helps clients in all of the
following areas, except: - ANSWER-to direct attention to
positive experiences
A person-centered approach's view of human nature -
ANSWER-Emphasizes clients' abilities to engage their own
resources to act in their world with others.
According to Alderian theory, feelings of inferiority ultimately
cause significant impairment - ANSWER-false
soft determinism is the idea that multiple interacting factors
influence behavior - ANSWER-true
research suggests that individuals who practice personcentered
therapy should always clearly and directly express their
unconditional positive regard towards their clients in order to
promote the therapeutic relationship - ANSWERfalse
764, pmhnp Tessy, PMHNP
Exam 2025 Reported
Questions And Answers
Already Graded A+
which of freud's ego defense mechanisms is characteristic of a
client being afraid to express aggression toward someone, so
instead the client may behave in an excessively loving manner -
ANSWER-reaction formation
Which of the following perspectives emphasizes relationship
and community over individuality, and its beginnings occurred
in the context of people's experiences and interactions in
personal, political, and professional settings - ANSWER-
feminist-multicultural perspective
,2|Page
What is most true about the status of therapy effectiveness? -
ANSWER-most researchers believe therapy is effective, but
there are a few critics who often question its efficacy
Lambert's extratherapeutic factors include which of the
following - ANSWER-client motivation
areas of multicultural competencies include all of the following
except: - ANSWER-role clarity
a gestaly therapist is working with a client who is experiencing
distress related to unresolved conflicts with his ex-wife
following his divorce. which technique might the therapist
utilize to help the clients express his feelings - ANSWER-
empty-chair dialogue
which statement is consistent with the concept of psychic
determinism - ANSWER-psychic determinism proposes an
underlying psychological explanation for every emotion,
thought, impulse, and behavior
according to the basic rule of psychoanalysis, a therapist might
start a session by stating - ANSWER-"say whatever comes to
mind"
,3|Page
A therapist finds herself feeling excessively and
uncharacteristically irritated while listening to a client. this is an
example of: - ANSWER-countertransference
which of the following is the best description of the central
proposition underlying Adler's individual psychology -
ANSWER-humans engage in purposeful behavior, actively
shaping themselves and their environments
how would an Individual (Alderian) therapist view why children
misbehave? - ANSWER-Children's misbehavior is purposeful
and they strive towards goals such as attention, power, or
revenge, or they display inadequacy
what best describes what Adler means by "basic mistakes" -
ANSWER-when a client views him/herself or others
inaccurately
Mike is working with an Alderian counselor to address his
unhealthy eating habits, a lack of exercise, and problems with
obesity. which life task domain will Mike's counselor be most
likely to focus on in counseling? - ANSWER-Self
, 4|Page
According to Freud, resolution of sexual conflicts and sex role
identity is a critical function of which stage - ANSWER-Phallic
Accurate empathic understanding helps clients in all of the
following areas, except: - ANSWER-to direct attention to
positive experiences
A person-centered approach's view of human nature -
ANSWER-Emphasizes clients' abilities to engage their own
resources to act in their world with others.
According to Alderian theory, feelings of inferiority ultimately
cause significant impairment - ANSWER-false
soft determinism is the idea that multiple interacting factors
influence behavior - ANSWER-true
research suggests that individuals who practice personcentered
therapy should always clearly and directly express their
unconditional positive regard towards their clients in order to
promote the therapeutic relationship - ANSWERfalse
