As a sophomore in a competitive liberal arts college, Peter decided to seek therapy for his test anxiety. He described a process of proactively weaving complex lies to avoid taking in-class exams, and typically negotiated either a take-home test or out-of-class make-up exam. He was able to describe the onset of these avoidance behaviors and how they had become increasingly ritualized in an effort
to avoid the considerable anxiety tests provoked. While immediately relieved whenever he successfully negotiated a less anxiety provoking alternative, he became increasingly depressed by the amount of effort and time this took, and the toll it was taking on his relationships with classmates and professors who began to confront him on these avoidance behaviors. This case is an example of which phenomenon?
a. Generalization process c. Two-factor learning dilemma
b. Neurotic paradox d. Response prevention
B
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Yang, a Southeast Asian student, has come to the college counseling center to explore career options. As the counselor presents career options, Yang makes little eye contact and does not actively respond to the many alternatives placed before him. It is safe to assume that Yang
a. is in disagreement with the manner in which the counselor is presenting optional career choices. b. does not understand what is being said since English is his second language. c. is resistant to the ideas being presented. d. may not be using direct eye contact because in his culture it is considered disrespectful.
Today, every state licenses marriage or family counselors
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Discuss the four processes that every person must go through for each instance of loss
What will be an ideal response?
Similarly to solution-based counselors, postmodern counselors focus on the client's ________________
a. free will b. emotions c. problems d. strengths