John, a teenager who is into substance abuse, is counseled by a motivational counselor. The counselor in the course of counseling does assessment of his change and gives feedback. What is the therapy received by John?

a. Motivational Enhancement Therapy
b. Motivational interviewing
c. Empathy
d. Change talk


a. Motivational Enhancement Therapy

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a. True b. False

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Which of the following is highly recommended when it comes to the relationship between theory selection and personal characteristics of the counselor?

a. Successful therapists tend to select theories that run counter to their natural tendencies. b. Successful counselors adopt theories and methods that are congruent with his or her own personality. c. Because so many variables operate at any given time, it is best to not consider how one's personality traits interact with the selection and application of theory. d. Only extroverts should enter into the counseling professions since the intensity of interpersonal contact is so great.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Tricyclic antidepressants, particularly atypical ones, have been shown to be effective and safe in youth. 2. A goal of cognitive therapy is not to think positively, but instead to view the world more realistically. 3. Motivation to change behavior is usually higher in adults than in children. 4. Comorbidity is much rarer in children than it is in adults. 5. The dodo verdict refers to the fact that all forms of adult psychotherapy have been found to be roughly equally effective, overall.

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