RCTX 4200 FINAL EXAM | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026/2027
A form of self-hypnosis with an option to use a pencil to signal relaxation. Client repeats phrases
such as "I am drifting deeper and deeper, deeper, and deeper." - ANS ✔✔Stretch and Relax
Includes body scan, deep breathing, and suggestions such as, "I let go of "should" statements." -
ANS ✔✔Accepting Yourself
Deep breathing with a "one" mantra during exhalations. Additionally, clients visualize a stressful
situation and gaining command over the situation. - ANS ✔✔Taking Control
Breathing with a positive autosuggestions and visualizations of energy flowing into the body. -
ANS ✔✔Abdominal Breathing and Imagination
Awareness of three things you are grateful for and three good things you did that day. - ANS
✔✔I am Grateful
The 3 reasons multimodal techniques are beneficial - ANS ✔✔1. time
2. deeper relaxation
3. synergy
T/F Novice stress management clients can immediately experience benefits from multimodal
techniques. - ANS ✔✔False
T/F Experienced stress management clients can immediately experience benefits from
multimodal techniques. - ANS ✔✔True
, T/F Multimodal techniques are effective for fight-or-flight symptoms and stress-induced
psychological dysfunction. - ANS ✔✔True
T/F Multimodal techniques are not appropriate for clients who have limited time and need
brief-frequent boosters to cope with stress. - ANS ✔✔False
T/F Dr. Eugene is responsible for the development of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. - ANS
✔✔False
What are some of the six Rules to Promote Rational Thinking? - ANS ✔✔1. We feel what we
think
2. Everyone is fallible
3. It takes two to have a conflict
T/F Clients often do not notice their reactions to stress. - ANS ✔✔True
What are some of the five steps in Refuting Irrational Ideas Model? - ANS ✔✔1. Dispute and
change the irrational self-talk
2. Write the facts
3. Focus on the emotional response
T/F It is the clients choice to accept or deny requests that come about during a session. - ANS
✔✔True
T/F Clients that create an awareness of their Felt-Senses are better able to understand their
meaning (i.e. the body can communicate with the mind.) - ANS ✔✔True
T/F Presence is the ability to keep company with yourself and become a compassionate listener
to emotions and felt senses. - ANS ✔✔True
ANSWERS 2026/2027
A form of self-hypnosis with an option to use a pencil to signal relaxation. Client repeats phrases
such as "I am drifting deeper and deeper, deeper, and deeper." - ANS ✔✔Stretch and Relax
Includes body scan, deep breathing, and suggestions such as, "I let go of "should" statements." -
ANS ✔✔Accepting Yourself
Deep breathing with a "one" mantra during exhalations. Additionally, clients visualize a stressful
situation and gaining command over the situation. - ANS ✔✔Taking Control
Breathing with a positive autosuggestions and visualizations of energy flowing into the body. -
ANS ✔✔Abdominal Breathing and Imagination
Awareness of three things you are grateful for and three good things you did that day. - ANS
✔✔I am Grateful
The 3 reasons multimodal techniques are beneficial - ANS ✔✔1. time
2. deeper relaxation
3. synergy
T/F Novice stress management clients can immediately experience benefits from multimodal
techniques. - ANS ✔✔False
T/F Experienced stress management clients can immediately experience benefits from
multimodal techniques. - ANS ✔✔True
, T/F Multimodal techniques are effective for fight-or-flight symptoms and stress-induced
psychological dysfunction. - ANS ✔✔True
T/F Multimodal techniques are not appropriate for clients who have limited time and need
brief-frequent boosters to cope with stress. - ANS ✔✔False
T/F Dr. Eugene is responsible for the development of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. - ANS
✔✔False
What are some of the six Rules to Promote Rational Thinking? - ANS ✔✔1. We feel what we
think
2. Everyone is fallible
3. It takes two to have a conflict
T/F Clients often do not notice their reactions to stress. - ANS ✔✔True
What are some of the five steps in Refuting Irrational Ideas Model? - ANS ✔✔1. Dispute and
change the irrational self-talk
2. Write the facts
3. Focus on the emotional response
T/F It is the clients choice to accept or deny requests that come about during a session. - ANS
✔✔True
T/F Clients that create an awareness of their Felt-Senses are better able to understand their
meaning (i.e. the body can communicate with the mind.) - ANS ✔✔True
T/F Presence is the ability to keep company with yourself and become a compassionate listener
to emotions and felt senses. - ANS ✔✔True
