The characteristic existential theme includes:
a. freedom and responsibility.
b. resistance.
c. transference.
d. examining irrational beliefs.
Q. 2Those who are credentialed as a school counselor may be called which of the following?
A. Certified school counselors
B. Licensed school counselors
C. Endorsed school counselors
D. All of the answers are correct.
Q. 3When anxiety is referred to as free-floating, this suggests that
a. it is floating over the unconscious, just as a ship floats over the ocean.
b. it is vague and general, not yet having crystallized into specific form.
c. it is close to the surface of consciousness and is thereby ready to access through free association.
d. it is floating over the unconscious, just as a ship floats over the ocean, and it is close to the surface of consciousness and is thereby ready to access through free association.
Q. 4Philosophically, the existentialists would agree that:
a. the final decisions and choices rest with the therapist.
b. people do not redefine themselves by their choices.
c. a person cannot go beyond early conditioning.
d. making choices can create anxiety.
Q. 5Three of the four items below are aspects of licensure but not other forms of credentialing. Which item is sometimes found in other forms of credentialing?
A. Providing privileged communication
B. Allowing counselors to obtain third-party reimbursement
C. Defining the scope of practice
D. Protection of title
Q. 6Brief psychodynamic therapy (BPT) is
a. mainly designed for borderline personality disorders.
b. suitable for all clients regardless of diagnosis.
c. appropriate for a variety of clients' needs.
d. primarily aimed at working with narcissistic personality disorders.
Q. 7Which of the following was not part of Stan's work in existential therapy?
a. Challenging his feelings of loneliness
b. Working on his inauthentic relationship with his siblings
c. Confronting his responsibility for his drug and alcohol use
d. Exploring Stan's human potential
Q. 8Stefanie is a licensed counselor. When asked, What is the most important day-to-day aspect of licensing, she would likely state:
A. prestige.
B. referrals.
C. reputation.
D. third-party reimbursement privileges.