Question 1

Which of the following personal characteristics of the therapist is most important, according to Carl Rogers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unconditional positive regard
B)   Acceptance
C)   Genuineness
D)   Accurate empathic understandingE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

Thabo, an eight-year-old boy, was recently removed from his home because he was being physically and sexually abused by his father. In accordance with Maslow's framework, which needs took precedence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Physical and safety needs
B)   Belonging and love
C)   Esteem from self and others
D)   Self-actualisationE) All of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 3

The person-centred model has been widely adapted to include such areas as family therapy, crisis counselling and classroom education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Immediacy is highly valued in the person-centred approach

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The that recently has emerged shares many concepts on the healthy side of human existence with the humanistic approach.

Accepted Answer

A)   positive psychology movement
B)   object relations approach
C)   dialectical behaviour therapy approach
D)   applied behaviour analysis movementE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the person-centred approach?

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A)   The focus is on the phenomenological world of the client.
B)   It is supported by evidence from ongoing research.
C)   The client-centred approach emphasised the role of the therapist as a facilitator of growth and honoured the inherent power of the client.
D)   Emphasis is given to developing a contract for therapy.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D) D

Question 7

The person-centred therapist is best described as a:

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A)   facilitator.
B)   teacher.
C)   human engineer.
D)   friend.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Carl Rogers encouraged counsellors to use a non-confrontational manner with their clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the statements below regarding motivational interviewing (MI)  is not accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   MI was initially designed as a brief intervention for problem drinking.
B)   MI stresses client self-responsibility and promotes an invitational style for working cooperatively with clients to generate alternative solutions to behavioural problems.
C)   MI was developed by Maslow in the late 1970s after he created his theory on self- actualisation.
D)   MI therapists avoid arguing with clients and reframe resistance as a healthy response.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The technique of reflection involves the therapist:

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A)   restating the client's words verbatim.
B)   sharing his or her genuine emotional response with the client.
C)   mirroring the client's emotional experience of a particular situation.
D)   bringing an actual mirror into the session and having a client look at himself or herself in the mirror.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

A factor that distinguishes the person-centred approach to group counselling from other approaches is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   therapist's role as facilitator.
B)   length of treatment.
C)   focus on creating a collaborative spirit.
D)   focus on building genuine relationships among members.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Methods of expressive arts therapy are based on humanistic principles. Which of the following principles is not one?

Accepted Answer

A)   Releasing creative energy is based on the principle of regression.
B)   The creative process is transformative and healing.
C)   The expressive arts lead us into the unconscious.
D)   Our feelings and emotions are a source of energy.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

The concept of unconditional positive regard implies that therapists develop an accepting and approving attitude toward all actions taken by their clients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In order for a therapist to communicate 'accurate empathic understanding' the counsellor must:

Accepted Answer

A)   have experienced a situation very similar to the client's current predicament.
B)   clarify details and facts relevant to the client's experiences.
C)   feel a deep sense of warmth toward the client.
D)   connect emotionally to the client's subjective world.E) None of the above
F) C) and D) D

Question 15

Which of the following is not a key concept of the person-centred approach?

Accepted Answer

A)   The focus is on experiencing the immediate moment.
B)   In a climate of safety in the therapeutic session, the client comes to realise that there are more authentic ways of being.
C)   The client is primarily responsible for the direction of therapy.
D)   The focus is on exploration of a client's past.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is not true about the most recent trends in person-centred therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)   It could be referred to as holistic therapy.
B)   Acceptance and clarification are the main techniques used.
C)   It emphasises an increased involvement of the therapist as a person.
D)   It allows the therapist greater freedom to be active in the therapeutic relationship.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Maslow postulated a hierarchy of needs as a source of motivation, with the most basic needs being physiological needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Therapists are encouraged to use positive regard for clients only as a means of shaping their behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Therapists who have little respect for their clients can anticipate that their therapeutic work will not be helpful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the correct order in terms of the historical development of Carl Rogers's approach to counselling?

Accepted Answer

A)   Client-centred to person-centred to nondirective
B)   Client-centred to nondirective to person-centred
C)   Nondirective to client-centred to person-centred
D)   Nondirective to person-centred to client-centredE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 7: Person-Centered Therapy

Which of the following personal characteristics of the therapist is most important, according to Carl Rogers?

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Thabo, an eight-year-old boy, was recently removed from his home because he was being physically and sexually abused by his father. In accordance with Maslow's framework, which needs took precedence?

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The person-centred model has been widely adapted to include such areas as family therapy, crisis counselling and classroom education.

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Immediacy is highly valued in the person-centred approach

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The that recently has emerged shares many concepts on the healthy side of human existence with the humanistic approach.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of the person-centred approach?

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The person-centred therapist is best described as a:

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Carl Rogers encouraged counsellors to use a non-confrontational manner with their clients.

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Which of the statements below regarding motivational interviewing (MI) is not accurate?

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The technique of reflection involves the therapist:

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A factor that distinguishes the person-centred approach to group counselling from other approaches is the:

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Methods of expressive arts therapy are based on humanistic principles. Which of the following principles is not one?

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The concept of unconditional positive regard implies that therapists develop an accepting and approving attitude toward all actions taken by their clients.

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In order for a therapist to communicate 'accurate empathic understanding' the counsellor must:

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Which of the following is not a key concept of the person-centred approach?

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Which of the following is not true about the most recent trends in person-centred therapy?

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Maslow postulated a hierarchy of needs as a source of motivation, with the most basic needs being physiological needs.

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Therapists are encouraged to use positive regard for clients only as a means of shaping their behaviour.

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Therapists who have little respect for their clients can anticipate that their therapeutic work will not be helpful.

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Which of the following is the correct order in terms of the historical development of Carl Rogers's approach to counselling?

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