Research on therapeutic alliance questionnaires suggests that counselors should:
a) Only use alliance questionnaires when using a Person-centered approach
b) Consider using alliance questionnaires early on in the counseling process regardless of the counselor's theoretical approach
c) Use alliance questionnaires in order to predict the degree of symptom improvement a client is likely to have by the 5th session
d) Rate the alliance themselves, rather than the client rating the alliance
Q. 2Ineffective groups are characterized by one-way communication.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 3__________ is NOT one of the five stages of group?
a. Forming
b. Storming
c. Norming
d. All of the above.
Q. 4Knowledge of group dynamics is central to effective businesses and industries.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 5Traditional work groups are more productive than pseudogroups.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 6Some individuals may respond to alliance questionnaires with a cultural bias that results in:
a) Extremely positive responses
b) Ratings reflecting cultural attitudes about a person of authority and expertise
c) Giving only positive ratings to counselors of the same racial background
d) Female counselors receiving higher alliance ratings than male counselors
Q. 7There is a general consensus among social psychologists concerning the existence of groups.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 8Substance Use Disorders refer to ___________________ and Substance Induced Disorders refer to ___________________________.
a) abuse and dependence . . . intoxication and withdrawal.
b) intoxication and withdrawal . . . abuse and dependence.
c) abuse only . . . dependence only.
d) withdrawal only . . . dependence only.
Q. 9An example of an online group having a positive effect on an individual's personal geography is
a. A scholar attends a conference being held overseas where other experts will be presenting new, ground-breaking research in her field
b. A man suffering from a medical affliction joins a local support group which hosts a discussion forum where members can interact outside of group
c. A college student studying abroad uses Skype to stay in touch with her family.
d. An American scientist working on a new theory uses email and web-conferencing to share ideas with a group of scientists working on a similar theory in Singapore.
Q. 10Which of the following is NOT an appropriate guideline to follow when developing assessments?
a. Develop specific scoring criteria.
b. Develop clear guidelines for test administration.
c. Carefully review the assessment prior to administration.
d. All of the above.