Counseling Psychology Exam 1
Practice Questions & Verified Answers | Counseling
Theories, Techniques & Core Concepts Review |
2026–2027
, COUNSELING is a ______________done by a range of activity
professionals
COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY is the ____________ field
within psychology that includes the activity of counseling
Counseling involves a focus on __________ of individuals development; lifespan
throughout the _____________
Counselors also focus on ____________ _____________ healthy aspect; strengths
and ____________ of the client, their
environment/situation, career development, and individual
development
What do counselors help people with? physical, emotional, and mental disorders, improve well-being, alleviate distress,
and maladjustment, and resolve crises
*******Name the 5 unifying themes of counseling 1. Focus on INTACT PERSONALITIES
psychology******* 2. Emphasis on PERSON-ENVIRONMENT interactions
3. Emphasis on EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER development
4. Relatively BRIEF INTERVENTIONS
5. Focus on people's STRENGTHS and POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH
What does a person-environment interaction mean? consider the role of the environment in people's lives, recognize that when things go
wrong they might not be our fault, but it is not meant to excuse personal
responsibility but acknowledge the environment
What do some people call the heart of counseling educational and career development
psychology?
How many sessions are considered brief? 3-12, creates the idea and the hope that there will be some change and not have to
wait years
What is considered long term therapy? three months to a year
Counseling psychology focuses on ______________ hygiology; psychopathology
(health) rather than _______________ (sickness)
regardless of degree of disturbance
Is diagnosis the most important thing with counseling No, there is a focus on optimism, assests, positive mental health, coping
psychology? mechanisms, and belief in positive change
***What are the three central roles in counseling 1. Remedial
psychology?*** 2. Preventative
3. Educative-Development
Who are helped by remedial roles? individuals (depression), families (communication), and groups (addictions)
Practice Questions & Verified Answers | Counseling
Theories, Techniques & Core Concepts Review |
2026–2027
, COUNSELING is a ______________done by a range of activity
professionals
COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY is the ____________ field
within psychology that includes the activity of counseling
Counseling involves a focus on __________ of individuals development; lifespan
throughout the _____________
Counselors also focus on ____________ _____________ healthy aspect; strengths
and ____________ of the client, their
environment/situation, career development, and individual
development
What do counselors help people with? physical, emotional, and mental disorders, improve well-being, alleviate distress,
and maladjustment, and resolve crises
*******Name the 5 unifying themes of counseling 1. Focus on INTACT PERSONALITIES
psychology******* 2. Emphasis on PERSON-ENVIRONMENT interactions
3. Emphasis on EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER development
4. Relatively BRIEF INTERVENTIONS
5. Focus on people's STRENGTHS and POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH
What does a person-environment interaction mean? consider the role of the environment in people's lives, recognize that when things go
wrong they might not be our fault, but it is not meant to excuse personal
responsibility but acknowledge the environment
What do some people call the heart of counseling educational and career development
psychology?
How many sessions are considered brief? 3-12, creates the idea and the hope that there will be some change and not have to
wait years
What is considered long term therapy? three months to a year
Counseling psychology focuses on ______________ hygiology; psychopathology
(health) rather than _______________ (sickness)
regardless of degree of disturbance
Is diagnosis the most important thing with counseling No, there is a focus on optimism, assests, positive mental health, coping
psychology? mechanisms, and belief in positive change
***What are the three central roles in counseling 1. Remedial
psychology?*** 2. Preventative
3. Educative-Development
Who are helped by remedial roles? individuals (depression), families (communication), and groups (addictions)
