What role does the therapist/client relationship play in behavior therapy?

What will be an ideal response?


There is a need for a trusting therapist/client relationship because therapy often focuses on sensitive issues such as deep fears. The relationship should also be collaborative. It is important to note that despite the importance of the relationship, the techniques used are more important in making therapeutic progress.

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When two-year-old Susie is away from her mother at daycare, she brings a piece of her mother’s scarf. This provides her comfort when she is away from her. What is the mother’s scarf?

a. Attachment figure b. Translational object c. Transitional object d. Safety object

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The legal aspects of supervision involve:

a. supervisors' qualifications. b. issues with dual relationships. c. consent of trainees, clients, and third-party payers. d. issues related to confidentiality, liability, the supervisor's duty to protect, and standards of care.

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Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of the characteristics of diversity sensitive group work?

a. Group counselors respect members’ religious and spiritual beliefs and values. b. Group counselors respect the roles of family and community hierarchies within a client’s culture. c. Group counselors treat all members the same. d. Group counselors acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for working with diverse clients.

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The majority of clients who seek counseling services are

a. older adults b. men c. women d. children

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