HSCO 506 Exam 1 study guide

HSCO 506 Exam 1 study guide

 Question 1

5 out of 5 points

In the discussion on worldview, the lecture contrasted the “modern” and the “post-modern” worldview. If one held the post-
modern worldview, which would be true?

Selected Answer: One should use personal experiences as a guide to what is right/wrong.

 Question 2

5 out of 5 points

The lecture talked about levels of integration. What is an incorrect statement from that discussion?

Selected Answer: We should focus solely on the cognitive process of how we are discovering truth, rather than how we are
living as a counselor.

 Question 3

5 out of 5 points

The lecture emphasized that the way we interpret behavior has a lot to do with our worldview, and a lot to do with our
expectations of our clients. What is true based on the lecture discussion?

Selected Answer: The worldview of most secular psychologists would suggest that a primary reason for personal problems is
a lack of coping skills.

 Question 4

5 out of 5 points

“Imago Dei” is an important concept in the study of integration, and was mentioned in the lectures. This term refers to

Selected Answer: the quality that allows human beings to resemble God the Creator.

 Question 5

5 out of 5 points

For the Christian counselor, epistemology, according to the lecture

Selected Answer: would suggest that truth can be discovered through logic, rational discourse, empirical methods, and/or
special revelation found in Scripture.

Question 1

5 out of 5 points

From the lecture discussion on ways of knowing truth, what can we say?

Selected Answer: There is a link between our worldview and what ways of knowing (epistemological methods) that
we accept and reject.

 Question 2

, 5 out of 5 points

The lectures in week one referred to Jay Adams (the founder of Nouthetic counseling) when discussing the biblical
foundation/worldview of Christian counseling. What did the lecture emphasize in that discussion, based on Adam’s
perspective?

Selected Answer: We may gain insights from psychology and psychological theories, but God’s word is still our
primary authority and our “lens” to view other sources.

 Question 3

5 out of 5 points

The lecture emphasized that the way we interpret behavior has a lot to do with our worldview, and a lot to do with
our expectations of our clients. What is true based on the lecture discussion?

Selected Answer: The worldview of most secular psychologists would suggest that a primary reason for personal
problems is a lack of coping skills.

 Question 4

5 out of 5 points

The lectures provided a brief introduction to the models of integration (based on Niebuhr’s Christ and Culture).
What did we learn from that introduction?

Selected Answer: One criticism of the colonialist’s position is that adherents would use certain psychological
principles or theories but would not admit the necessity for empirical verification of the psychology “findings.”

Question 1

5 out of 5 points

Finish this comparative key phrases with the correct sets of words: theology is to psychology as is to
.

Selected Answer: Revelation/ reason or observation

 Question 2

5 out of 5 points

Christian counseling, based in theology, would identify sin as ultimately behind human problems. In contrast,
psychology would emphasize

Selected Answer: illness or psychopathology

 Question 3

5 out of 5 points

The lectures explain that ways of knowing (epistemologies) can be limited. What is a true statement based on that
discussion?

Selected Answer: As we search for truth, we need to realize that our thinking can be flawed and we need to be
willing to allow others to challenge our thinking and conclusions.

 Question 4

5 out of 5 points

In arguing for the value of integration, the lectures suggested the following: