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,which statement is consistent with the concept of psychic psychic determinism proposes an underlying psychological explanation for every
determinism emotion, thought, impulse, and behavior
which of freud's ego defense mechanisms is characteristic reaction formation
of a client being afraid to express aggression toward
someone, so instead the client may behave in an
excessively loving manner
according to the basic rule of psychoanalysis, a therapist "say whatever comes to mind"
might start a session by stating
A therapist finds herself feeling excessively and countertransference
uncharacteristically irritated while listening to a client. this
is an example of:
which of the following is the best description of the humans engage in purposeful behavior, actively shaping themselves and their
central proposition underlying Adler's individual environments
psychology
how would an Individual (Alderian) therapist view why Children's misbehavior is purposeful and they strive towards goals such as
children misbehave? attention, power, or revenge, or they display inadequacy
what best describes what Adler means by "basic when a client views him/herself or others inaccurately
mistakes"
Mike is working with an Alderian counselor to address his Self
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?
According to Freud, resolution of sexual conflicts and sex Phallic
role identity is a critical function of which stage
Accurate empathic understanding helps clients in all of to direct attention to positive experiences
the following areas, except:
A person-centered approach's view of human nature Emphasizes clients' abilities to engage their own resources to act in their world
with others.
According to Alderian theory, feelings of inferiority false
ultimately cause significant impairment
,soft determinism is the idea that multiple interacting true
factors influence behavior
research suggests that individuals who practice person- false
centered therapy should always clearly and directly
express their unconditional positive regard towards their
clients in order to promote the therapeutic relationship
which statement about the existential approach is it focuses on self-awareness, facing unavoidable conditions of life, and authentic
accurate? living
psychoanalytic psychotherapy help clients become aware of unconscious impulses and conflicts
supportive psychotherapy strengthening defenses, restoring adaptive functioning, and providing symptom
relief
Alderian therapy help clients modify their style of life to face challenges, make better choice,
accomplish life tasks
Person-centered therapy help the client become fully functioning person engaged in the process of self-
actualization
existential therapy assist clients to face anxieties of life, take responsibility for their choices, and live
meaningfully
which statement about emotion schemes are used in secondary emotions are emotional expressions used to control, manipulate, or
emotion-focused therapy is FALSE elicit support
all of the following are consistent with the concept of maintaining a self-orientation instead of an other-orientation
cultural humility except
which statement about brief psychodynamic the appropriate time for termination is determined when the client begins to
psychotherapy is inaccurate develop insight
Carlos, an 8 year old boy was recently removed from his physical and safety
home because he was being physically and sexually
abused by his father. in accordance with Maslow's
framework, which needs took precedence
which statement about women and substance use Women are more likely to have experienced traumatic events and to have co-
treatment is accurate? occurring PTSD
, Stress innoculation therapy emphasizes all of the emotional processing
following except:
which of the following is NOT one of the guiding recovery is based on adaption and resiliency
principles of recovery?
in substance use treatment, the conditions and the therapeutic frame
expectations required to support a professional
counseling relationship are called
a therapist whose clients frequently disclose experience the therapist is experiencing secondary trauma
of abuse, neglect and victimization begins to experience
disturbing dreams, irritability, and problems in
interpersonal relationships. what is the possible
explanation for this situation
which of the following is an integrative treatment Dialectical Behavior Therapy
developed by Marsha Linehan and colleagues at the
University of Washington Suicidal Behaviors Research
Clinic?
Dialectical Behavior therapy was originally developed as women exhibiting parasuicidal behavior and suffering from BPD
a specific treatment for:
Which statement is true about the evidence-base for both b and c?
dialectical behavior therapy?
all of the following are principles of practice within the discussion of suicidal and self-harming behaviors is minimized to reduce
DBT model except: attention-seeking behavior
dialectical behavior therapy skills are taught in modules. relapse prevention
which among the following is not one of the modules
listed in the wheeler text?