Systemic counselors view the presenting problem not as an individual problem but a __________ one, specifically an interactional one, even if the counselor is working with an individual.
a. dysfunctional
b. pathological
c. independent
d. relational
Q. 2In planning the middle stages of the group, the leader should consider all of the following EXCEPT the
a. leader's needs.
b. group's purpose.
c. members' personalities.
d. all of the choices should be considered
Q. 3Over __________ of Americans have a diagnosable mental disorder within any year.
a. One-fifth
b. One-fourth
c. One-third
d. One-half
Q. 4In the working phase, it is important for leaders to
a. change the focus of the group if one session doesn't go well.
b. deepen the focus to a level that is meaningful for most or all of the members.
c. hold the focus on one member week after week because she seems to need help.
d. shift the focus continuously from member to member so more members can work.
Q. 5The purpose of enactments in systemic counseling is _____________________________
______________________.
a. to avoid seeing couples or family arguing in your office
b. to observe and restructure couple and family interactions in your office
c. to hear couples and families describe how they interact
d. to help couples and families to argue in a healthy manner in your office
Q. 6Which division of ACA has a particular focus on development across the lifespan?
a. ASERVIC
b. AARC
c. AADA
d. ASGW
Q. 7Which of the following is TRUE about leading the middle stage of a group?
a. Finishing an activity is more important than processing it
b. Backup plans are not needed if the leader plans one good activity
c. The majority of group time should be spent in the working phase
d. The leader should focus extensively on one member of the group
Q. 8Systemic counselors believe that the symptoms clients present within counseling are ___________________.
a. dysfunctional
b. homeostatic
c. related to systemic dynamics
d. abnormal
Q. 9How we identify with our cultural or ethnic group can be explained as a _________ process.
a. Historical
b. Developmental
c. Societal
d. Familial