Which of the following describes the intervention called dereflection?
a. Asking the client to substitute positive thoughts for things that he or she doesn’t want to do. For instance, when eating carrots instead of ice cream, “I choose to eat these carrots because they are so good for me.”
b. Identifying unconscious reasons that a client is engaging in self-destructive behavior
c. Suggesting that the client engage in a specific distraction from self reflection, for example, doing volunteer work
d. Teaching the client to reinforce good behavior by rewarding him or herself
e. Asking the client to exaggerate a symptom rather than suppress it
Answer: c
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(a) codependent relationships (b) independent relationships (c) dependent relationships (d) failed relationships
Technology-assisted assessment:
A. Is too impersonal to be used in clinical work. B. Has no advantages over in-person interviews. C. Is very time consuming. D. Can provide both the client and clinician with immediate feedback.
When inviting a client to self-challenge, it is useful to be ____
A. tentative in the delivery B. use closed ended questions C. follow up with a self-challenge by a direct challenge D. apologetic in the delivery
Concerning counseling via the Internet, which statement is most accurate?
A. The codes of the major professional organizations offer detailed guidance regarding ethical practices in the use of technology. B. There are both advantages and disadvantages in using Internet technology to deliver counseling services. C. Most experts agree that what is being currently offered via Internet counseling is a form of traditional psychotherapy. D. This form of counseling is not suited to a problem-solving approach.