CMPC Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Transtheoretical Model - CORRECT ANSWER-precontemplation, contemplation,
preparation, action, maintenance
(Prochaska and DiClemente, 1983)
precontemplation - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals are unaware or uninformed
of the need to change behavior and have no intentions of changing
contemplation stage - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals recognize the importance
of behavior change in the next SIX months
preparation - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals are planning to change behavior
and are committed to following through
action - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals are implementing their plan and making
behavioral modifications, typically less than 6 months
maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals changed behaviors become
established in their daily life, typically more than 6 months
,termination - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals are 100% self efficacious in
engaging in new behaviors and have no temptation to relapse
decisional balance - CORRECT ANSWER-movement through the TTM stages
perceptions of the advantages of changing or maintaining the behavior shift
overtime and eventually outweigh perceptions of the disadvantages
self-efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER-beliefs in one's own ability to succeed in
specific situations or accomplish a task
theory of planned behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-proposes that the key factor
influencing change is the intention to perform the behavior (Azjen, 1991)
Theory of Planned Behavior components - CORRECT ANSWER-driven by
underlying motivation, influenced by individuals attitude toward the behavior,
subjected norms and perceived behavioral control
person-centered therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-humanistic, client-centered
approach driven by a positive and phenomenological view of humans. Focuses on
the desires and strengths of human beings to reach their full potential
(Carl Rogers, 1940's)
theraputic alliance - CORRECT ANSWER-bond or connection that develops
between a practitioner and client
PCT is best for... - CORRECT ANSWER-individualized, client-centered
interventions
,existential therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-aims to address and understand the
issues of freedom and responsibility, isolation and relationships, meaning and
meaninglessness, and living and dying
(Soren Kierkegaarrd, Friedrich Nietzsche, Viktor Frankl, James Bugental 1800-
1900)
ET counselors help client's search for... - CORRECT ANSWER-meaning,
purpose, values and goals
ET is best for situations such as... - CORRECT ANSWER-developmental crisis,
life transition, existential concern or need for personal enhancement
Emotion- Focused Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-person-centered approach in
which emotions are viewed as a fundamental aspect of human functioning and
therapeutic change
(Sue Johnsons and Les Greenberg 1980's)
EFT counselor's aim to... - CORRECT ANSWER-increase emotional awareness,
regulation and transformation
EFT is shown to be effective in... - CORRECT ANSWER-clinical settings to treat
depression, anxiety, trauma and eating disorders
Solution Focused Brief Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-A postmodern approach
to therapy that provides a context whereby individuals focus on recovering and
creating solutions rather than talking about their problems.
, (Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, 1970)
solution talk - CORRECT ANSWER-moving from more problem dominated
conversation into solution oriented conversation
SFBT is well suited for... - CORRECT ANSWER-clinical settings for people with
adjustment disorders, anxiety and depression
Behavior Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-uses classical and operant conditioning
and the social cognitive approach as foundations to help people change
maladaptive behaviors
(Pavlov and Skinner + Bandura)
classical conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER-learning that occurs in response to a
stimulus through pairing
(Pavlov)
operant conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER-behavior is reinforced by the events
that directly follow it
(Skinner)
social cognitive approach - CORRECT ANSWER-emphasized the interactive roles
of the environment, person and behavior
(Bandura)
Answers 100% Pass
Transtheoretical Model - CORRECT ANSWER-precontemplation, contemplation,
preparation, action, maintenance
(Prochaska and DiClemente, 1983)
precontemplation - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals are unaware or uninformed
of the need to change behavior and have no intentions of changing
contemplation stage - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals recognize the importance
of behavior change in the next SIX months
preparation - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals are planning to change behavior
and are committed to following through
action - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals are implementing their plan and making
behavioral modifications, typically less than 6 months
maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals changed behaviors become
established in their daily life, typically more than 6 months
,termination - CORRECT ANSWER-individuals are 100% self efficacious in
engaging in new behaviors and have no temptation to relapse
decisional balance - CORRECT ANSWER-movement through the TTM stages
perceptions of the advantages of changing or maintaining the behavior shift
overtime and eventually outweigh perceptions of the disadvantages
self-efficacy - CORRECT ANSWER-beliefs in one's own ability to succeed in
specific situations or accomplish a task
theory of planned behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-proposes that the key factor
influencing change is the intention to perform the behavior (Azjen, 1991)
Theory of Planned Behavior components - CORRECT ANSWER-driven by
underlying motivation, influenced by individuals attitude toward the behavior,
subjected norms and perceived behavioral control
person-centered therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-humanistic, client-centered
approach driven by a positive and phenomenological view of humans. Focuses on
the desires and strengths of human beings to reach their full potential
(Carl Rogers, 1940's)
theraputic alliance - CORRECT ANSWER-bond or connection that develops
between a practitioner and client
PCT is best for... - CORRECT ANSWER-individualized, client-centered
interventions
,existential therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-aims to address and understand the
issues of freedom and responsibility, isolation and relationships, meaning and
meaninglessness, and living and dying
(Soren Kierkegaarrd, Friedrich Nietzsche, Viktor Frankl, James Bugental 1800-
1900)
ET counselors help client's search for... - CORRECT ANSWER-meaning,
purpose, values and goals
ET is best for situations such as... - CORRECT ANSWER-developmental crisis,
life transition, existential concern or need for personal enhancement
Emotion- Focused Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-person-centered approach in
which emotions are viewed as a fundamental aspect of human functioning and
therapeutic change
(Sue Johnsons and Les Greenberg 1980's)
EFT counselor's aim to... - CORRECT ANSWER-increase emotional awareness,
regulation and transformation
EFT is shown to be effective in... - CORRECT ANSWER-clinical settings to treat
depression, anxiety, trauma and eating disorders
Solution Focused Brief Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-A postmodern approach
to therapy that provides a context whereby individuals focus on recovering and
creating solutions rather than talking about their problems.
, (Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, 1970)
solution talk - CORRECT ANSWER-moving from more problem dominated
conversation into solution oriented conversation
SFBT is well suited for... - CORRECT ANSWER-clinical settings for people with
adjustment disorders, anxiety and depression
Behavior Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-uses classical and operant conditioning
and the social cognitive approach as foundations to help people change
maladaptive behaviors
(Pavlov and Skinner + Bandura)
classical conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER-learning that occurs in response to a
stimulus through pairing
(Pavlov)
operant conditioning - CORRECT ANSWER-behavior is reinforced by the events
that directly follow it
(Skinner)
social cognitive approach - CORRECT ANSWER-emphasized the interactive roles
of the environment, person and behavior
(Bandura)
