Compare and contrast the ideas of the behavioral perspective and the humanistic perspective. Cite examples of how you think these theories would help with assessment and intervention in your practice with clients.
What will be an ideal response?
The behavioral and humanistic perspective both believe in great human potential for change. The humanistic perspective focuses on humanity's drive to seek more for themselves, an ultimate meaning. The behavioral perspective simply notes all behavior is learned and can be changes through proper techniques and adjustments.
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Which of the following guides our efforts to satisfy needs and is linked to the success reached in meeting those needs?
(a) W D E P system (b) Total behavior (c) Picture album (d) Motivation
Why are interventions important in the counseling process?
a. Interventions helps the counselor understand what the client’s current condition is b. Interventions help clients accomplish set goals in counseling c. Interventions inform the counselor if counseling is effective for the client d. Interventions are not particularly important in the counseling process
Discuss the critiques of Fowler's and Wilber's theories within the context of conflict perspective.
What will be an ideal response?
Dr. J works in a small, rural community in which he is the only psychologist providing mental health services. It is not always possible to avoid multiple relationships. Fried (2015) made all the following recommendations for psychologists in Dr. J’s situation to help avoid unethical multiple relationships, except:
a. to ignore encounters in public b. to process during sessions any feelings of discomfort c. to discuss the nature and importance of boundaries d. to obtain appropriate training related to duel role as community member and therapist