TEST BANK FOR THE LIFE SPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FOR HELPING PROFESSIONALS BRODERICK 4TH EDITION

Chapter 1 Multiple Choice Questions 1. Dr. Jones encountered a problem with a new client in therapy. Using the model of reflective practice described in Chapter 1, what is the sequence of steps he should use in order to work with this client effectively? a. Reflect on what has worked best in his own personal experience and apply that knowledge to the client’s problem. b. Reflect on well-established theories; apply the theoretical knowledge to the individual's case; and then test out new ways of thinking about the problem if prior theory does not suffice. c. Apply experience-based knowledge first, and then use theory-based knowledge. d. First test out any method by subjecting it to rigorous scientific experimentation and then apply it for use with the client. 2. Theories of development differ from opinion primarily because a. they provide a complete picture of development. b. they have been proven to be true. c. they are based on scientific research. d. they are more abstract than opinions. 3. Which of the following helpers is most likely to have an implicit “incrementalist” belief about intelligence? a. A counselor who recommends a strategy of academic skill building for a client who is experiencing academic problems. b. A therapist who helps the client adjust to the limitations of his academic ability. c. A school counselor who bases the decision about which career information to provide on the client’s intelligence test results. d. A counselor who develops a program to track elementary school-aged children in classes that reflect their academic achievement. 4. Stage theories of development typically describe ____________ changes in behavior, cognition, or social relationships. a. quantitative b. incremental c. qualitative d. cumulative