All of the following are goals of person-centered therapy EXCEPT:
a. teaching clients to formulate and carry out plans to change their behavior.
b. focusing on the person instead of the presenting problem.
c. assisting clients in enhancing their coping skills.
d. individualizing the treatment plan.
Answer: a. teaching clients to formulate and carry out plans to change their behavior.
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Research on the interaction between a client and a therapist was presented in the textbook as an example of ______.
A. longitudinal research B. the microgenetic method C. a case study D. correlational research
If a counselor were to purposefully make false oral statements that damaged the reputation of another mental health professional, the counselor could be sued for
a. slander. b. libel. c. malicious harm. d. absolute privilege. e. insubordination.
____________ create(s) a sense of safety that allows clients to explore areas of emotional vulnerability
a. Self-disclosure b. Self-involving statements c. Warmth and empathy d. Therapist’s values
In behavioral therapy, shaping is a type of contingency management in which
a. the counselor and client analyze and manipulate preceding contingencies. b. the desired behavior doesn’t occur naturally, so behaviors that are close to the desired behavior are rewarded. c. rewards are given when a client is not performing an undesirable behavior. d. symbols are substituted for reinforcers. The symbols, such as poker chips are eventually exchanged for positive reinforcers. e. the client receives different types of reinforcements for each instance of desired behavior.