Skilled counselors develop a personal style that reflects both the counselor's
personal qualities and skills.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2When a client consistently looks at the floor, has folded her arms, and seems
disinterested, a helper can infer
A. she doesn't want help.
B. there is something she is hiding.
C. nothing.
D. either A or B.
Q. 3Classic examples of problematic office practices are:
a. use of electronic equipment without adequate encryption.
b. poor sound insulation in office.
c. inadequate disposal of confidential records.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c, but not a.
Q. 4One of the counselor's tasks is teaching the client how to think realistically
about immediate and intermediate goals.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5A distinguishing characteristic of a sound therapeutic alliance is
(a) shared goals created in collaboration with the client.
(b) client's access to an extensive support system.
(c) an emphasis on personal growth and spirituality.
(d) a clinician who uses caring confrontations.
Q. 6Open questions are favored because
A. they do not limit a client's answer.
B. they address specific topics.
C. they allow a client to refuse to answer.
D. all of the above.
Q. 7A 30-year-old African American female says she would feel most comfortable with a clinician of similar age and background. To enhance the therapeutic alliance, it would be best to
(a) pair her with an older African American counselor to minimize transference.
(b) assign her to a clinician who specializes in her presenting problem, regardless of other factors.
(c) assign her to a clinician who is very different than she to gently challenge her assumptions and stereotypes.
(d) honor her request as closely as possible.
Q. 8It is inevitable that some gains will be lost when the counselor initiates termination
of counseling.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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