In solution-based counseling, __________ are viewed as intimately connected with a client's ...

In solution-based counseling, __________ are viewed as intimately connected with a client's context, but are not considered curative.
 
  a. solutions
  b. emotions
  c. strengths
  d. problems

Q. 2

As Gina continues to work with Ryan in therapy, she has developed a working relationship using unconditional positive regard and genuineness. In one session, Ryan shares a story with Gina that she can very much relate to, a situation in which a similar thing happened to her. What would be the best response from Gina as a person-centered beginning counselor?
 
  a. To give Ryan approval for his actions or feelings
  b. To ask questions encouraging Ryan to focus on his inner emotional process of the experience
  c. To offer reassurance stating that others have been through this before and survived
  d. To use self disclosure to facilitate continued joining with the client

Q. 3

Which of the following is a true statement about determining sample size in a study?
 
  a. The probability that the sample is representative of the target population increases with the increase in sample size.
  b. Rules of thumb about sample sizes are highly accurate and help researchers decide the sample size.
  c. Asthe number of participants in an experiment increases, the researchers are betterable to detect the effect.
  d. The effect size must bestipulated after the sample size is stipulated.

Q. 4

In solution-based approaches, the counselor collaborates with the client to envision _______________ for the problem.
 
  a. alternatives
  b. insights
  c. explanations
  d. solutions

Q. 5

Gina, a counselor working from a person-centered approach, is in the initial phase of counseling with a 26-year-old client named Ryan. Ryan reports that he was recently asked to take a leave of absence from law school for anger related issues.. As Ryan describes recent incidents in the classroom and in his graduate housing complex, he describes moments of rage but indicates that it was not that big of a deal and he is fine and that no one was hurt.. Gina notices that Ryan is becoming visibly upset as he talks, but he continues to report he is fine.. What would be an appropriate initial goal for Ryan in counseling?
 
  a. Increase experience of overwhelming emotions to reduce angry outbursts.
  b. Increase ability to recognize and constructively express emotions to reduce angry outbursts.
  c. Increase ability to authentically communicate self with others while simultaneously respecting and enabling the other to also be fully themselves to reduce potential for relapse in mismanaged anger.
  d. Increase ability to view self as responsible for problem situations and active agent in making changes to reduce angry outbursts.

Q. 6

Statistical power of a study depends on:
 
  a. the beta level.
  b. the functionality of the statistical test.
  c. the number of participants.
  d. the size of the stimulus.