The combining of two or more theories into a coherent approach is called _______________________.
a. eclecticism
b. joining
c. integration
d. combining
Q. 2In Fritz Perl's native language of German, the word describing the concept of people being described understood holistically and contextually is:
a. Adler
b. Gestalt
c. Existential
d. Psychodynamic
Q. 3The process of item generation in scale construction is highly linear.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4An appropriate goal for the initial phase of therapy with Jayla might include which of the following?
a. Increase empowerment and feelings of mattering to reduce feelings of depression.
b. Increasing awareness of politics-as personal to reduce specific symptoms.
c. Increasing advocacy and social justice efforts to reduce sense of disempowerment.
d. Assertiveness training to learn how to balance asserting her needs while respecting those of her boyfriend.
Q. 5Which of the following statements below IS NOT a thoughtful existential case conceptualization of Salma's presenting issues?
a. Salma's depressive symptoms may be rooted in her parent's rigid rules.
b. Salma may be able to draw upon her cultural roots to find greater meaning and purpose.
c. Salma may be maintaining minimal levels of satisfaction that keep her from striving for what she wants by blaming her parent's rigid rules.
d. Salma's existential angst may be heightened by being a part of a marginalized group.
Q. 6A criterion-referenced scale measures an individual's ability.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7Jayla is a 43-year-old African-American corporate attorney who has come to counseling because she believes that her current relationship has eroded her self-esteem. She has been dating Mark, her partner, for over 10 years and feels lucky to be with a man who is not intimidated by her success. Mark and Jayla frequently argue and Mark often makes comments that question her competence and intelligence. Jayla believes that she is beginning to believe Mark, who also tries to control what Jayla wears, is jealous and often puts down her choice of friends. How might a feminist counselor view Mark's jealousy and need to control?
a. Mark is an abusive narcissist who cannot see beyond his own needs.
b. Mark's need to control are likely informed by his socially reinforced definition of what it means to be a man.
c. Mark's jealousy and need to control are appropriate a relationship means compromise.
d. Mark's jealousy is the result of Jayla's actions.
Q. 8Which of the following statements is NOT an appropriate cultural adaptation/consideration for an existential counselor working with Salma, from the previous example, or any other client from a diverse range of backgrounds?
a. Attend to Salma's relational and conflict resolution patterns
b. Apply existentialist concepts of freedom and responsibility
c. Assess Salma's cultural expectations for collectivism vs. individualism
d. Adapt existentialist expectations of independence and responsibility
Q. 9In the context of comparative research framework, Azibo (1988) suggested that:
a. it is important to compare two different ethnic groups to understand the psychologicalconstructs of various groups in and of themselves.
b. comparing two different ethnic groups, especially when the comparison involves an ethnic minority group with Whites, is only appropriate when racial groups are equated on all relevant variables, especially culture.
c. while comparing two different ethnic groups one should have a clear theoretical rationale and research question to better understand how a phenomenon manifests differently across groups.
d. while comparing two different ethnic groups one should have a clear idea of how minority groups differ from the dominant groups.
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