Question 1

It is especially important for counselors who work with culturally diverse client populations to:

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A)  be aware of their own cultural heritage.
B)  have a broad base of counseling techniques that can be employed with flexibility.
C)  consider the cultural context of their clients in determining what interventions are appropriate.
D)  examine their own assumptions about cultural values.
E)  all of theseF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

During an initial session,an adolescent girl tells you that she is pregnant and is considering an abortion.Which of the following would be the most ethical and professional course for you to follow?

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A)  Encourage her to get the abortion as soon as possible,without exploring any other option.
B)  Steer her toward having her baby and then consider adoption for her baby.
C)  Suggest that she go to church and pray about her situation.
D)  Help her to clarify the range of her choices in light of her own values.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Effective therapists are not the victims of their early decisions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the text,all of the following are listed as characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person except:

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A)  counselors have a sense of humor.
B)  counselors no longer have to cope with personal problems.
C)  counselors feel alive and their choices are life-oriented.
D)  counselors make mistakes and they are willing to admit them.
E)  counselors appreciate the influence of culture.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Regarding psychotherapy treatment outcome,research suggests all of the following except:

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A)  the therapist as a person is an integral part of successful treatment.
B)  the therapeutic relationship is an essential component of effective treatment.
C)  both the therapy methods and the therapy relationship make contributions to treatment outcome.
D)  therapy techniques are the key component of successful treatmentE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

According to the text,research shows that counselor values influence:

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A)  therapy goals.
B)  assessment strategies.
C)  treatment outcome.
D)  all of these
E)  none of theseF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Culturally encapsulated counselors would be most likely to:

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A)  depend entirely on their own internalized value assumptions about what is good for people.
B)  have an appreciation for a multicultural perspective in their counseling practice.
C)  recognize the cultural dimensions their clients bring to therapy.
D)  accept clients who have a different set of assumptions about life.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Therapists should not admit their mistakes since that could diminish their clients' confidence in them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The skill of immediacy involves revealing what we are thinking or feeling in the here and now with the client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements about theories or models of counseling/ psychotherapy is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extensive research has shown that certain popular models of psychotherapy are "wrong."
B)  There is a clear place for theoretical pluralism in our society.
C)  Accepting the validity of one model implies rejecting the validity of other models.
D)  Theoretical pluralism has been frowned on by several major professional organizations.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is not considered an essential skill of an effective culturally competent counselor?

Accepted Answer

A)  being able to modify techniques to accommodate cultural differences
B)  being able to send and receive both verbal and nonverbal messages accurately
C)  being able to get clients to intensify their feelings by helping them to vividly reexperience early childhood events
D)  assuming the role of consultant and change agentE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Ideally,our self-care should mirror the care we provide for others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is not our function to persuade clients to accept or adopt our value system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

With regard to the role of counselors' personal values in therapy,it is appropriate for counselors to:

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A)  teach and persuade clients to act the right way.
B)  maintain an indifferent,neutral,and passive role by simply listening to everything the client reports.
C)  avoid challenging the values of clients.
D)  avoid the imposition of their values,yet expose their values to clients.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The general goals of counselors must be congruent with the personal goals of the client.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: The Counselor: Person and Professional

In the text,all of the following are listed as characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person except:

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Culturally encapsulated counselors would be most likely to:

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The skill of immediacy involves revealing what we are thinking or feeling in the here and now with the client.

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Therapists should not admit their mistakes since that could diminish their clients' confidence in them.

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It is not our function to persuade clients to accept or adopt our value system.

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Regarding psychotherapy treatment outcome,research suggests all of the following except:

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Which of the following statements about theories or models of counseling/ psychotherapy is true?

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During an initial session,an adolescent girl tells you that she is pregnant and is considering an abortion.Which of the following would be the most ethical and professional course for you to follow?

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Ideally,our self-care should mirror the care we provide for others.

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It is especially important for counselors who work with culturally diverse client populations to:

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According to the text,research shows that counselor values influence:

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Effective therapists are not the victims of their early decisions.

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Which of the following is not considered an essential skill of an effective culturally competent counselor?

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With regard to the role of counselors' personal values in therapy,it is appropriate for counselors to:

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The general goals of counselors must be congruent with the personal goals of the client.

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Exam 2: The Counselor: Person and Professional

In the text,all of the following are listed as characteristics of the counselor as a therapeutic person except:

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Culturally encapsulated counselors would be most likely to:

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The skill of immediacy involves revealing what we are thinking or feeling in the here and now with the client.

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Therapists should not admit their mistakes since that could diminish their clients' confidence in them.

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It is not our function to persuade clients to accept or adopt our value system.

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Regarding psychotherapy treatment outcome,research suggests all of the following except:

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Which of the following statements about theories or models of counseling/ psychotherapy is true?

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During an initial session,an adolescent girl tells you that she is pregnant and is considering an abortion.Which of the following would be the most ethical and professional course for you to follow?

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Ideally,our self-care should mirror the care we provide for others.

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It is especially important for counselors who work with culturally diverse client populations to:

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According to the text,research shows that counselor values influence:

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With regard to the role of counselors' personal values in therapy,it is appropriate for counselors to:

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