All of the following were identified as potential challenges to muscle relaxation EXCEPT:
a. cramps and spasm.
b. falling asleep.
c. intrusive thoughts.
d. increase in depressive symptoms.
Which statement is true?
A) In the early stages of the interview, it is important to identify and
define the problem clearly and concisely, thus facilitating problem
solving later.
B) In the early stages of the interview, it is important to listen; problem
solving and information giving come much later.
C) In the later stages of the interview, it is important to listen, but
problem solving must come in the early stages so the client can
relax knowing something is being done.
D) Listening and problem solving should not be divided into separate
stages; they should occur simultaneously throughout the interview.
When instructing a client in the process of muscle relaxation, the helper should:
a. avoid practicing along with him/her due to the potential for client embarrassment.
b. model some of the muscle-group exercises for the client.
c. instruct the client to contract muscles as tightly as possible for maximum benefit.
d. use enthusiastic intonation in the manner of an athletic trainer.
The foundation of the interview is:
A) The client.
B) The quality of interaction between the interviewer and the client.
C) The ability to identify with the client's concerns.
D) The ability to listen to and understand the client.
Which of the following statements is true regarding training a client to use muscle relaxation?
a. It is a logical strategy to address discrimination and oppression.
b. It should be preceded by an exploration of the root causes of the tension.
c. It will satisfactorily address external situations such as work-related tension.
d. It is so straight forward that helper competency and confidence naturally emerge.
Which statement is true?
A) Although facial expressions of emotion may not be culture bound,
the client's culture determines how and when facial expressions of
emotions occur.
B) Because facial expressions of emotion may not be culture bound,
client facial responses to feeling reflections will be largely similar
regardless of culture.
C) There is evidence that facial expressions of emotion are culture
bound, so the client's culture will determine how and when facial
expressions of emotions occur.
D) There is evidence that facial expressions of emotion are culture
bound, but how and when facial expressions of emotion occur is
largely universal.
Muscle relaxation training is based on the premise that a:
a. person cannot be tense all of the time.
b. person cannot be relaxed all of the time.
c. muscle cannot be tense and relaxed at the same time.
d. person cannot relax all of the muscle groups at one time.
A client's cultural affiliation:
A) Has no connection to their degree of responsiveness to feeling
reflections, because emotional responsiveness is not culturally
bound.
B) Has some connection to the degree of response to feeling
reflections, but not enough to warrant any changes in the
interviewer's use of the skill.
C) Determines the degree of response to a reflection of feeling,
causing some Asian and Asian American clients to over-react to
feeling reflections.
D) Determines the degree of response to a reflection of feeling.
All of the following are identified as caveats with diaphragmatic breathing EXCEPT:
a. some medical or physical conditions may warrant medical consultation prior to implementation.
b. breathing interventions alone may be insufficient to address high anxiety or panic disorder.
c. deep breathing is always preferred to shallow breathing due stabilize the parasympathetic system.
d. individuals may identify unpleasant body sensations that were not previously present.
When you reflect feelings:
A) You indicate that you know a lot about feelings, and therefore the
client will trust your ability to help him or her.
B) You indicate that you have worked through similar experiences in
your own life, which will foster trust in the interviewer/client
relationship.
C) You indicate that you are not afraid of feelings, thereby modeling
for the client that it is ok to directly confront their own
uncomfortable emotions.
D) You indicate that you can accurately sense the world as the client
feels and perceives it.
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