LPC Exam - Theories
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADE A+
[LATEST]
Behavior Therapy Techniques - CORRECT ANSWER-biofeedback ,contingency contracts,
extinction, over correction, positive reinforcement, premack principle, response cost, shaping,
time-out, token economy, social skill training, assertiveness training, self-control exercises
(progressive muscle relaxation and biofeedback), performance based techniques applied
outside of therapy.
4 Main Types of Behavioral Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Applied behavior analysis: sees
behavior as a function of its consequences, focusing on actual behavior rather than cognitive
processes. Uses behavior modification techniques of stimulus control, reinforcement,
punishment, and extinction.
2. Neuro Behavioristic stimulus-response: concerned with extinquishing the cause or causes of
anxiety through systematic desensitization and covert conditioning. Assumes same laws of
learning apply to both overt and covert processes.
3. Social Learning Theory: stresses mediational behaviors, cognitive processes, and environment
as coming together to influence behavior. Treamtent for environmental factors causing
unwanted behavior depends on cognitive processes affected by environmental events. The
client decides which behaviors to change, using his/her own self-directing abilities.
,4. Cognitive behavior therapy: aims at cognitive restructuring. Approach emphasizes altering
irrational ideas, perceptions, and interpretation of individual experience.
Jung (Analytic Psychology) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Stressed the significance of racial and
historical influences on personality and believed that individuals were moving towards
wholeness and individuation. Believe that culture has a great influence on personal
development.
2. Therapy is a healing process.
3. stresses the ddynamic interplay between the conscious and unconscious minds which make
up the human psyche and govern behavior. A keener awareness of the unconscious is key
because the unconscious is seen as a means to conscious direction and creativity.
4. Instincts of hunger, thirst, sex, and aggression, as well as the need to achieve a whole, true
self grounded in conscious and unconscious elements (individuation) are universal. What one
does is influenced partly by present experience and partly by expectation of what the action will
bring.
5. Unconscious forces are revealed through symbols which are guiding messages contained in
dream and external reality which help the client resolve conflicts and overcome difficulties.
6. Making the client as aware as possible of unconscious influences and connections with
behavior, present and future, is the touchstone of Analytical Therapy. After analyzing what the
cllient experiences consiously, client and counselor explore unconscious messages, especially
through thge interpretation of dreams, toward the client achieving a true, positive self.
Analytic Techniques/Terms - CORRECT ANSWER-Introvert/extrovert, anima ( the femine side of
men), animus ( the masculine side of women), archetypes (response pattern occurring
universally), collective unconscious (determined by the evolution of the human species,
Individuation, Mask Persona, Public mask, Shadow (negative side of an individual)
Adler (Individual Psychology) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Individuals need to be viewed in the
context of their social relationships.
2. Psychopathology occurs when the individual develops inappropriate strategies to
overcompensate for feelings of inferiority.
3. Birth order influences the development of life style.
, 4. Life-style developed in childhood to compensate for inferiortiy and weakness. Established by
age 4 or 5, a style of life is the principle that explains the uniqueness of the individual. No two
people have the same style of life. By creating a goal and the means to its achievement, creative
self gives meaning to life.
5. Superiority results from striving to overcome inferiority. Term "inferiority complex" refers to a
sense of inadequacy. Theorized that every person has a sense of inferiority and strives for
superiority.
6. Primary therapeutic approach is encouragement.
7. Humans have inborn social interests and are motivated by their social urges.
8. Goals of individual counseling: (1) identify and explore faulty assumptions and mistaken
goals. (2) reeducation of clients towards constructive goals. (3) challenge and change
fundamental premises, life goals, and basic concepts. (4) help clients overcome inferiorities and
understand themselves.
Adler Birth Order and Personality - CORRECT ANSWER-1. First born/oldest child: As a child, this
individual suddently has to share his parents' attention when the second child is born. If proper
transition does not occur, the first born may become insecure and dislike people. If proper
transition occurs, he/she will be responsible, dependable, hard working, and achievement
oriented. 1st child generally has more rapid language acquisition, achieves better grades and
has higher scores on IQ tests, is more achievement oriented and socially responsible.
2. Second child: From the beginning of his/her life, individual shares attention and competes
with older sibling. Often ambitious and well turned out over the long run.
3. Middle Child: Feels left out, develops a "poor me attitude" and sees life as unfair.
4. Youngest Child: Spoiled, influenced by others, often develps in directions not thought of by
others and is most likely liked.
5. Only child: May not learn to share and cooperate. Deals well with adults, wants center stage.
Childhood experiences:
Neglected kids look for revenge on society.
Spoiled kids expect society to conform to their self-centered needs.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADE A+
[LATEST]
Behavior Therapy Techniques - CORRECT ANSWER-biofeedback ,contingency contracts,
extinction, over correction, positive reinforcement, premack principle, response cost, shaping,
time-out, token economy, social skill training, assertiveness training, self-control exercises
(progressive muscle relaxation and biofeedback), performance based techniques applied
outside of therapy.
4 Main Types of Behavioral Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Applied behavior analysis: sees
behavior as a function of its consequences, focusing on actual behavior rather than cognitive
processes. Uses behavior modification techniques of stimulus control, reinforcement,
punishment, and extinction.
2. Neuro Behavioristic stimulus-response: concerned with extinquishing the cause or causes of
anxiety through systematic desensitization and covert conditioning. Assumes same laws of
learning apply to both overt and covert processes.
3. Social Learning Theory: stresses mediational behaviors, cognitive processes, and environment
as coming together to influence behavior. Treamtent for environmental factors causing
unwanted behavior depends on cognitive processes affected by environmental events. The
client decides which behaviors to change, using his/her own self-directing abilities.
,4. Cognitive behavior therapy: aims at cognitive restructuring. Approach emphasizes altering
irrational ideas, perceptions, and interpretation of individual experience.
Jung (Analytic Psychology) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Stressed the significance of racial and
historical influences on personality and believed that individuals were moving towards
wholeness and individuation. Believe that culture has a great influence on personal
development.
2. Therapy is a healing process.
3. stresses the ddynamic interplay between the conscious and unconscious minds which make
up the human psyche and govern behavior. A keener awareness of the unconscious is key
because the unconscious is seen as a means to conscious direction and creativity.
4. Instincts of hunger, thirst, sex, and aggression, as well as the need to achieve a whole, true
self grounded in conscious and unconscious elements (individuation) are universal. What one
does is influenced partly by present experience and partly by expectation of what the action will
bring.
5. Unconscious forces are revealed through symbols which are guiding messages contained in
dream and external reality which help the client resolve conflicts and overcome difficulties.
6. Making the client as aware as possible of unconscious influences and connections with
behavior, present and future, is the touchstone of Analytical Therapy. After analyzing what the
cllient experiences consiously, client and counselor explore unconscious messages, especially
through thge interpretation of dreams, toward the client achieving a true, positive self.
Analytic Techniques/Terms - CORRECT ANSWER-Introvert/extrovert, anima ( the femine side of
men), animus ( the masculine side of women), archetypes (response pattern occurring
universally), collective unconscious (determined by the evolution of the human species,
Individuation, Mask Persona, Public mask, Shadow (negative side of an individual)
Adler (Individual Psychology) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Individuals need to be viewed in the
context of their social relationships.
2. Psychopathology occurs when the individual develops inappropriate strategies to
overcompensate for feelings of inferiority.
3. Birth order influences the development of life style.
, 4. Life-style developed in childhood to compensate for inferiortiy and weakness. Established by
age 4 or 5, a style of life is the principle that explains the uniqueness of the individual. No two
people have the same style of life. By creating a goal and the means to its achievement, creative
self gives meaning to life.
5. Superiority results from striving to overcome inferiority. Term "inferiority complex" refers to a
sense of inadequacy. Theorized that every person has a sense of inferiority and strives for
superiority.
6. Primary therapeutic approach is encouragement.
7. Humans have inborn social interests and are motivated by their social urges.
8. Goals of individual counseling: (1) identify and explore faulty assumptions and mistaken
goals. (2) reeducation of clients towards constructive goals. (3) challenge and change
fundamental premises, life goals, and basic concepts. (4) help clients overcome inferiorities and
understand themselves.
Adler Birth Order and Personality - CORRECT ANSWER-1. First born/oldest child: As a child, this
individual suddently has to share his parents' attention when the second child is born. If proper
transition does not occur, the first born may become insecure and dislike people. If proper
transition occurs, he/she will be responsible, dependable, hard working, and achievement
oriented. 1st child generally has more rapid language acquisition, achieves better grades and
has higher scores on IQ tests, is more achievement oriented and socially responsible.
2. Second child: From the beginning of his/her life, individual shares attention and competes
with older sibling. Often ambitious and well turned out over the long run.
3. Middle Child: Feels left out, develops a "poor me attitude" and sees life as unfair.
4. Youngest Child: Spoiled, influenced by others, often develps in directions not thought of by
others and is most likely liked.
5. Only child: May not learn to share and cooperate. Deals well with adults, wants center stage.
Childhood experiences:
Neglected kids look for revenge on society.
Spoiled kids expect society to conform to their self-centered needs.
