Positive client outcomes can be best predicted by

a. The counselors theoretical orientation
b. The quality of the therapeutic alliance
c. The techniques used to help the client
d. The level of client resistance


Answer: b. The quality of the therapeutic alliance

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Different patterns of muscle contraction in the face can result in approximately 10,000 unique facial expressions. 2. There are six major muscles in the face that give rise to 43 different facial expressions. 3. The orbicularis oculi muscle pulls our lip corners up when we smile. 4. We are not very accurate at judging the emotional expressions of members of other cultures. 5. Congenitally blind people, because they have never seen a human face before, have trouble making the six universal facial expressions.

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When a person has a conversion disorder that person

a. still has the symptoms when asleep or anesthetized. b. still has the symptoms when hypnotized. c. is not disturbed by the disability. d. has a severe type of psychosomatic illness.

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Which of the following are the most preferred treatments for bulimia nervosa?

a. use of antidepressant drugs and positive reinforcement b. reinforcing weight gain and punishing weight loss c. substituting positive thoughts for negative ones and interpersonal therapy d. chemotherapy and family therapy

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