Modeled verbalization in cognitive restructuring utilizes mastery self-talk to cope with frustrations.
a. true
b. false
Clients tend to talk about:
A) Things that are most important to them.
B) Their problems.
C) What the interviewer is listening for.
D) Anything but their problems during the first interview.
The self-statement, This person is probably wishing our meeting was done. I'm a horrible speaker, is an example of a client engaging in a _______________ a problem situation.
a. self-defeating thought before
b. self-enhancing thought before
c. self-defeating thought during
d. self-enhancing thought after
All theoretical orientations stress the importance of:
A) Problem solving skills.
B) Empathizing with the client's feelings.
C) Unique and shared interviewer/client experiences.
D) Listening skills.
Which of the following is NOT one of the six steps in cognitive restructuring?
a. Identification of thoughts and schemas during problem situations
b. Introduction and practice of coping thoughts
c. Shifting from self-defeating to coping thoughts
d. Introduction and practice of negative self-statements
For people from some non-Western cultures, the active, involved posture (leaning forward, eye contact) is:
A) Intense, threatening, and intrusive.
B) A sign that the interviewer is thoughtful and respectful.
C) Completely irrelevant, as most non-Western cultures do not place
much importance on nonverbal behavior.
When a helper engages in perspective-taking in a manner that fosters understanding the client from the outside in, this is an example of _______________ empathy.
a. cognitive
b. affective
c. cultural
d. relational
According to Rogerian theory, it is important to:
A) Help the client learn how to take action, in order for clients to
become empowered.
B) To refrain from moving to more action oriented interviewing
phases until the unique experiences of the client are fully
understood.
C) To help the client understand the interviewer's unique experiences;
only then can they move toward shared experiences.
Guidelines for using cognitive restructuring in a culturally sensitive manner comprise all EXCEPT which of the following?
a. Offer an educational rather than therapeutic rationale in order to reduce stigma.
b. Employ a didactic approach with specific and direct homework assignments.
c. Streamline the procedure to one or two steps rather than multistep processes.
d. Clearly identify goals of targeting irrational and maladaptive cognitions.
The most influential psychotherapist of modern times is:
A) Carl Rogers, whose legacy stresses the importance of listening and
hearing the client's story.
B) Sigmund Freud, who introduced the idea of psychotherapist
training.
C) There is no single most influential psychotherapist; many have
contributed equally to the field.