In considering the counseling process, assessment:

In considering the counseling process, assessment:
 
  A) primarily plays a role in the initial stage.
  B) primarily plays a role in evaluating the counseling.
  C) is an integral part of the entire process.
  D) is best considered as a separate process.

Q. 2

According to person-centered counseling theory, who should direct the interview?
 
  A) counselor
 
  B) client
 
  C) situation or topic
 
  D) both A and B

Q. 3

Assessments cannot only be used to identify client problems, but to also identify client:
 
  A) strengths.
  B) ability to complete counseling.
  C) likelihood to develop additional problems.
  D) propensity to seek counseling in the future.

Q. 4

Which of the following statements does Radd (2005) emphasize as an important self-concept and life skill?
 
  A) People are special and valuable because they are like all other humans.
 
  B) People have a responsibility to help and not hurt themselves.
 
  C) People are responsible for helping each person with whom they come in contact in order to be special.
 
  D) People are most complete when they are united with another person.

Q. 5

Assessment is an integral component to counseling that encompasses four broad steps. The first step is assessing the client problem(s). Which one of the following is NOT part of the remaining three steps?
 
  A) Conceptualizing and defining the client problem(s)
  B) Selecting and implementing effective treatment(s)
  C) Utilizing as many assessment instruments as possible to determine treatment progress
  D) Evaluating the counseling

Q. 6

Which of the following statements are true of person-centered counseling (check all that apply)
 
  A) The counseling process works best when the counselor lets the client direct the interview.
 
  B) The client is viewed as the expert whose task is to teach the counselor about the client's life situation.
 
  C) Empathy is the attitude that holds the counseling process together.
 
  D) The main technique is skillfully asked questions.

Q. 7

Which of the following is NOT provided as a reason for counselors to be knowledgeable about assessment?
 
  A) Counselors use assessment in a variety of settings (including schools, mental health facilities, and community agencies).
  B) Assessment is a distinct activity separate from the counseling process.
  C) Research studies suggest that the majority of counselors interpret test/assessment information to parents and other professionals.
  D) Assessment skills can help counselors to provide treatment quickly and efficiently.