In a normal curve:
a. The mean, median and mode are equal
b. 68% of cases fall between 1 standard deviation above and 1 standard deviation below the mean
c. The curve is bell-shaped and symmetrical
d. All of the above
c
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Sarah believes that she must make straight As in all of her counseling classes. According to Adler, she is making which basic mistake?
a. distorted attitudes about self b. distorted goals c. distorted conclusions d. none of the above
Richard is a 37-year-old man, presenting in counseling for what he labels as stress. He is a first-year graduate student in a counseling program. Richard left his previous career because of a downfall in the economy resulting in the loss of his job 2 ½ years ago. Richard reports that he gets very sweaty, nauseous, and tense when coming to school for his once-a-week classes. He also reports that
his symptoms worsen when he has an assignment due, a presentation, or any type of quiz or exam. Richard has missed 1 class this semester due to his symptoms, and cannot afford to miss any more. Using a psychodynamic approach, choose the best example of an Initial Phase Counseling GOAL. a. Decrease emotional reactivity to perceived threats to self to reduce anxiety. b. Decrease client's attempts to avoid existential angst and responsibility to reduce anxiety. c. Increase empowerment and feelings of "mattering" to reduce anxiety. d. None of the above
What is the role of a cognitive-behavioral therapist?
a. The therapist takes a role of teacher or guide. Therefore, the counselor must be trustworthy and inspire confidence. b. Because so many are trained as psychoanalysts, the cognitive behaviorist presents as a blank slate. c. Cognitive-behaviorists need to appear competent at all times, so they do not admit their own imperfections. d. Mental acumen is not important for cognitive-behavioral therapists because they work off of an instruction sheet. e. The therapist takes a role of friend and listener as the client works out his or her problems.
Ethical decision making involves all of the following steps EXCEPT
a. Defining the dilemma. b. Examining relevant laws. c. determining a course of action. d. Investigating workplace history.