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MCQ
1.The counsellor verbalisation "I can feel how upset you are
as you narrate what happened", is an example of—
A. Empathic understanding
B. Congruence
C. Genuineness
D. Expression of feeling
2. The tasks required in the initial session includes
(i) Emphasise with the client's emotional state and situation
(ii) Create a mirror in which the client can examine himself
and his life objectively
(iii) Serve as an ego surrogate to guide the client toward action
( iv) Present a spirit of judgement balanced with
confrontation The correct answer is:
A. (i), (ii) & (iii)
B. The other three options provided for this question are all
correct.
C. (i), (ii) & (iv)
D. (ii), (iii) & (iv)
3. The purposes of paraphrasing are:
A. Help the client by simplifying, focusing and crystallizing
what they said.
B. To convey that you understand the client.
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C. All the other three options provided for this question are
correct.
D. To encourage the client to elaborate and provide a check on
the accuracy of the counsellor's perceptions
4. The following is important when
initiating the termination phase: A.
The other three options provided for
this question are all correct
B. Emphasise the achievements the client made.
C. Ask the client to reflect on their initial goals of counselling
in relation to the progress made.
D. Ask the client to summarise the main points that have
emerged through the sessions.
5. Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of self-
disclosure?
A. There can be a release of psychological distress for the
counsellor, thus leading to more effective practice.
B. The client may experience validation of his or her own
experience.
C. It increases mutuality and connection with the client.
D. It allows the client to reciprocate empathy, leading to client
empowerment.
6. Listening to client stories and narratives is described by the
study guide as central to the helping process. We can build
client strengths through-----
A. seeking to find positive assets and strengths within the
client's story, even if the story is full of difficulties and
problems.
B. Listening patiently to the client's full story before moving
on.
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C. Drawing on counselling theory in a careful manner.
D. Ignoring negative parts of the story and focusing only on
the positive Clear my choice
7. As a counselling practitioner in any of the helping
professions, you will be expected to -
A. Employ your chosen theoretical orientation with your
mainstream clients but ignore theory when working with
diverse clients.
B. Be a master of at least two counselling micro-skills.
C. Develop your own theory of counselling.
D. Know not only about theories of counselling, but about
how they are relevant to and effective with diverse clients.
8. Which of the following are examples of mistakes to avoid
when beginning counselling?
(i) asking open-ended questions.
(ii) not keeping eye contact as this could intimidate the client.
(iii) asking more close-ended questions as this would make the
client more welcome.
(iv) maintaining silence to give client space to state their views.
The correct answer is:
A. (i) & (ii)
B. (ii) & (iii)
C. (i) & (iv)
D. (i), (iii) & (iv)
9. A counsellor can assess a client's non-verbal
communication by --
A. Observing what the client is saying through his or her body
language and actions.
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MCQ
1.The counsellor verbalisation "I can feel how upset you are
as you narrate what happened", is an example of—
A. Empathic understanding
B. Congruence
C. Genuineness
D. Expression of feeling
2. The tasks required in the initial session includes
(i) Emphasise with the client's emotional state and situation
(ii) Create a mirror in which the client can examine himself
and his life objectively
(iii) Serve as an ego surrogate to guide the client toward action
( iv) Present a spirit of judgement balanced with
confrontation The correct answer is:
A. (i), (ii) & (iii)
B. The other three options provided for this question are all
correct.
C. (i), (ii) & (iv)
D. (ii), (iii) & (iv)
3. The purposes of paraphrasing are:
A. Help the client by simplifying, focusing and crystallizing
what they said.
B. To convey that you understand the client.
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C. All the other three options provided for this question are
correct.
D. To encourage the client to elaborate and provide a check on
the accuracy of the counsellor's perceptions
4. The following is important when
initiating the termination phase: A.
The other three options provided for
this question are all correct
B. Emphasise the achievements the client made.
C. Ask the client to reflect on their initial goals of counselling
in relation to the progress made.
D. Ask the client to summarise the main points that have
emerged through the sessions.
5. Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of self-
disclosure?
A. There can be a release of psychological distress for the
counsellor, thus leading to more effective practice.
B. The client may experience validation of his or her own
experience.
C. It increases mutuality and connection with the client.
D. It allows the client to reciprocate empathy, leading to client
empowerment.
6. Listening to client stories and narratives is described by the
study guide as central to the helping process. We can build
client strengths through-----
A. seeking to find positive assets and strengths within the
client's story, even if the story is full of difficulties and
problems.
B. Listening patiently to the client's full story before moving
on.
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C. Drawing on counselling theory in a careful manner.
D. Ignoring negative parts of the story and focusing only on
the positive Clear my choice
7. As a counselling practitioner in any of the helping
professions, you will be expected to -
A. Employ your chosen theoretical orientation with your
mainstream clients but ignore theory when working with
diverse clients.
B. Be a master of at least two counselling micro-skills.
C. Develop your own theory of counselling.
D. Know not only about theories of counselling, but about
how they are relevant to and effective with diverse clients.
8. Which of the following are examples of mistakes to avoid
when beginning counselling?
(i) asking open-ended questions.
(ii) not keeping eye contact as this could intimidate the client.
(iii) asking more close-ended questions as this would make the
client more welcome.
(iv) maintaining silence to give client space to state their views.
The correct answer is:
A. (i) & (ii)
B. (ii) & (iii)
C. (i) & (iv)
D. (i), (iii) & (iv)
9. A counsellor can assess a client's non-verbal
communication by --
A. Observing what the client is saying through his or her body
language and actions.
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