In the context of family systems theory, what is the version of life that we tell in stories—even in counseling sessions?
a) A story—not to be taken too seriously.
b) The subconscious breaking through.
c) A narrative—it imparts meaning to the description of what has happened.
d) Irrational thoughts to be adjusted so that the person can be more realistic.
e) Thinking errors to be corrected through therapy.
Answer: c
You might also like to view...
Which model views mental disorders as the result of malfunctions or pressures created by the environment or by the society?
A. Public health model B. Human service model C. Medical model D. None of these are correct.
Which measure of central tendency and which measure of variability should be reported for an interval or ratio variable?
What will be an ideal response?
Blocks to career counseling include all of the following except:
a. Client mental illness b. Counselors refusing to collude with simplistic client expectations c. Client family pressure d. Counselors/clients inability to distinguish career counseling from advising, job placement, etc. e. Counselors too quickly administering a test and interpreting the results.
Informed consent
a. Only applies to therapy b. Is not needed for research c. Includes the client’s right to agree to participate in the helping relationship d. Should be shared with every client in the same way