Test Bank For Developing Helping Skills: A Step-by-Step Approach to Competency, 3rd Edition
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1 The way you see the world has been influenced by the family you grew up in, the culture you inhabit, and the way
you have made sense of the events of your life.
True
False
2 The use of gender stereotypes as the standard for defining adaptive or healthy behavior and good psychological
functioning may lead to gender bias.
True
False
3 Recent research suggests that our sexual orientation is partially determined by biology.
True
False
4 Heterosexism is the belief that male-female sexuality is the only natural, normal, or moral mode of sexual behavior.
True
False
5 A family can only consist of a father, mother, and possibly children.
True
False
1 The way you see the world has been influenced by the family you grew up in, the culture you inhabit, and the way
you have made sense of the events of your life.
True
False
2 The use of gender stereotypes as the standard for defining adaptive or healthy behavior and good psychological
functioning may lead to gender bias.
True
False
3 Recent research suggests that our sexual orientation is partially determined by biology.
True
False
4 Heterosexism is the belief that male-female sexuality is the only natural, normal, or moral mode of sexual behavior.
True
False
5 A family can only consist of a father, mother, and possibly children.
True
False
True
False
7 Culture is defined as the customary beliefs, social forms, and behavior patterns of a racial, religious, or social
group.
True
False
8 Our culture provides us with a framework of assumptions for understanding the world.
True
False
9 Being aware of the privileges granted to members of the dominant group will not help you understand the
experiences of both the dominant group and minority groups since the privileges are irrelevant to the individual.
True
False
10 Parents and other family members are always expected to be involved in decisions made by adult children, such as
whom to marry and how much money is spent.
True
False
11 Cultural knowledge is helpful in providing insight into the family and community influences on clients' values,
concerns, and decisions.
False
12 Societal beliefs, stereotypes, and views about relational and sexual expression are embedded in our sexual
orientation, which transcends the cultural context.
True
False
13 The helping professions are immune to the influence of heterosexism and homophobia because professionals are
specially trained to be empathic.
True
False
14 Families within an open system avoid change and hold on to their established traditions and values.
True
False
15 Our perceptions of truth depend on
the beliefs we hold.
our intelligence and our ability to differentiate between truths and falsehoods.
whether truth exists in the world.
our parents, who are the only influence on our perceptions.
16 _________________________ is an essential step toward understanding others.
Knowing helping skills
Having empathy
Understanding and accepting yourself
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17 Which of the following are NOT influenced by our culture?
language
ways of understanding others
rules
specific physical characteristics
18 Gender is a_____________ based concept.
culturally
biologically
individually
developmentally
19 Becoming culturally competent means
knowing how to work with people from your own culture and ethnicity.
being fluent enough in the multiple cultural nuances to work effectively with
people from different cultures.
gaining expertise in cultural celebrations and participating in cultural traditions.
using pop culture such as events in the media in the therapy room.
20 The empty nest occurs when
people move into a bigger house, and the house feels emptier.
one of the spouses passes away, and the other spouse feels lonely.
children move away from home, and the parents feel their absence.
spouses drift apart, and each feels empty inside.
21 Clients may be uncomfortable about each of these experiences because of their stereotypes about gender roles
EXCEPT
personal space and touch.
facial expressiveness.
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where they were born.
An addendum is an addition or clarification issued to bidders before the bidding is closed, whereas a change order
is a change made to the contract after the contract has been awarded.
22 If you have been trained to avoid showing emotion, some clients may find you
personable and friendly.
distant or lacking feelings.
warm and competent.
outgoing and vivacious.
They are provided by equipment manufacturers to show details of the equipment for a specific job.
23 Members of the dominant culture have _________ privileges that they perceive as normal or expected.
well-deserved
hard earned
unearned
very few
The main steps include preparing a material take-off, tabulating and pricing, and then summarizing the costs.
Material take-offs mean counting, measuring, and listing all the material, devices, and equipment required to
complete the installation and fulfill the contract. Pricing means assigning actual individual costs for each item, as
well as the labour required to install everything. Standard labour units are usually used, as established by various
organizations, based on specified working conditions. These units would be adjusted according to actual job
conditions. Summarizing the job estimate will also include other costs, such as overhead, tool and equipment
rentals, travel, and, of course, profit.
24 White privilege is
an institutionalized set of benefits granted to those who resemble the people in
power in a culture's institutions.
only granted to people of color who acculturate into ‘white' culture.
a myth that has been refuted by empirical studies.
thus named because it is benign and harmless, like ‘white magic' or ‘white lies'.
Arrangements must be made for field approval by the inspection authority before it can be installed.
25 Communication patterns include all of the following EXCEPT
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timing of eye contact.
personal space.
directness with which one person comes to the point of the conversation.
According to Technical Specification 26 05 33, a separate bonding conductor must be provided in all non-metallic
raceways.
26 The coming-out process is sometimes complicated by
medical conditions.
relationships with other homosexuals.
homosexual tendencies.
social and cultural constraints created by heterosexism and/or homophobia.
Referring to Technical Specification 27 30 00, the contractor must supply and install a complete system of empty
conduits (minimum 21 mm), with pull strings, terminal cabinets, pull boxes, and outlets as shown on the drawings
or described therein.
27 How well a family adapts in each stage of the family life cycle depends on
the number of members in the family.
the resources of the family system.
the willingness of the family to attend therapy.
the age of each family member.
28 Family systems are
software analysis programs that are designed to map family patterns.
ways that members of a family interact with each other.
always closed systems.
a type of counseling that is designed specifically for families.
29 What is white privilege?
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31 Briefly describe the concept of self-care and how it plays out in your own life as a student /practitioner.
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32 Describe and explain the various developmental stages that a family goes through. Discuss some of the stressors
that may occur at each stage.
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33 What is the difference between spirituality and religion? How might each influence your client? Give examples.
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34 Describe the influence culture has on us. List examples from your own life depicting your culture's influence on
you.
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35 How might your own personal beliefs influence your definition of healthy functioning or pathology?
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1 Constructivists propose that people test their personal constructs by noting how well the constructs predict life
circumstances.
True
False
2 The strengths perspective invites clients to look for their weaknesses or problems, to identify supportive external
resources to help them overcome weaknesses, and to focus on possibilities for the future.
True
False
3 Resilience is the ability to respond effectively to stressors.
True
False
4 The ecological perspective looks primarily at reciprocal relationships between people and their environment.
True
False
5 In the ecological perspective, behaviors are seen as dysfunctional and maladaptive.
True
False
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maintains the dominant group's power by objectifying the "other."
True
False
7 A personal construct is an explanation of an event or series of events that eventually becomes the lens through
which the individual sees the world.
True
False
8 Historically, Western cultures have valued family relationships whereas many other cultures have favored more
individual relationships over family and communal relationships.
True
False
9 The Constructivist practitioner works with clients to find out if there are exceptions to their experiences that might
challenge their current construction of reality and to identify ways the construct may be causing problems for the
clients.
True
False
10 Problems are usually experienced as something that can be overcome and may represent an opportunity for growth,
as opposed to challenges, which are often viewed negatively.
True
False
11 Focusing on the present rather than on the past or the future is a quality that can build resilience.
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False
12 In the Challenge Model, stress decreases competence.
True
False
13 According to the Protective Model, one moderating factor on stress may increase the effect of another factor.
True
False
14 People of color are more likely than the dominant white population to endorse a worldview that promotes both
individual and collective resilience.
True
False
15 In the past, helping professionals often viewed the world through a(n)
foggy lens.
problem-solving lens.
microscope.
interpretation of dreams.
A three-wire system uses one wire as a neutral or return path, and a three-phase system uses three hot wires, so the
three-phase system brings more power to a location. In three-wire systems, the two hot wires are opposite polarity
with DC or 180° out of phase with AC, but three-phase power employs three hot wires 120° out of phase with each
other.
16 All of the following are ways of perceiving self and others EXCEPT
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dual perspective.
resilience perspective.
individualistic perspective.
Higher voltages require smaller wires to transmit the same power. It is much cheaper, as the conductors are smaller
and all the equipment that supports it is also cheaper to build.
17 Which of the following is NOT included in the text's description of personality?
Behavior patterns
Traits
Characteristics
Emotions
The insulators are different sizes to break up flowing liquids into droplets because streams would provide a
conductive path for electricity.
18 All of the following are resilience models EXCEPT
Challenge Model.
Compensatory Model.
Protective Model.
Stress Recovery Model.
The basic impulse limits of a system are the voltage spikes caused by lightning, arc faults, or harmonics that briefly
raise the voltage of a wire much higher than the nominal voltage to which the wire is connected. They occur
normally during the operation of any high-voltage conductor, and so the insulators that isolate the conductors must
be capable of withstanding these spikes in voltage to prevent flashover and the collapse of voltage that will follow.
19 There is a direct correlation between empowerment and
level of participation.
independence.
happiness.
wealth.
They are buried to reduce the possibility of human interaction or of weather interfering with the cable and to
improve the appearance of the power distribution system.
20 Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of the ecological perspective?
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Adaptations
Interpersonal transactions
Person-environment fit
1. conductor
2. conductor shield or screen
3. insulation
4. insulation shield or screen (semi-conductive or metallic)
5. jacket
21 From the ecological perspective, problems arise when challenges occur in _________ environments.
unresponsive
overly responsive
family
intrapsychic
It must be smooth to prevent any differences forming in the electrical field which will increase the electrical
pressure at that point, resulting in cable failure.
22 Some of the firmest constructs of the self are developed __________.
in vitro.
in childhood.
in adolescence.
individually.
23 ____________________ focus on how relationships, language, and context influence an individual's or a groups'
interpretation of themselves.
Social constructivists
Psychodynamic theorists
Cognitivists
Humanists
24 Language is an important factor in this process of making meaning of experiences because
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people who can speak.
meaning comes from what others tell you to believe.
one cannot have experiences without language.
the ways that people talk about themselves and their world influence their
perceptions.
25 Strengths are found in all of the following EXCEPT
people struggling to overcome difficulties.
personal qualities or virtues that are admired.
physical limitations.
developed and underdeveloped talents.
26 Resilience is developed from resources that exist within all of the following EXCEPT
the individual.
the practitioner.
the racial or cultural group
spiritual beliefs.
27 Protective factors that play a role in developing and sustaining resilience include all of the following EXCEPT
individual and family characteristics.
the school or work environment.
community support.
previous stressors.
28 More recent research has noted that culture, ethnicity, and environment play key roles in the manifestation of
resilience in
people of color.
white people.
the dominant culture.
non-Americans.
29 Briefly describe the internal and external components of empowerment.
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30 Describe Appreciative Inquiry and give an example.
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31 Briefly describe the four factors that characterize resilient children.
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32 According to the ecological perspective, behaviors must be viewed as having multiple dimensions. Give three
examples of behaviors and how their meanings change in different environments.
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33 What is Lewin's force field perspective?
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34 Describe at least two ways to apply each of the perspectives.
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35 Discuss how language affects our thinking.
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1 When people establish new relationships, there is a tendency to fit the new relationship into an established pattern
similar to an established relationship.
True
False
2 Less information is available about the practitioner in the practitioner/client relationship than in other types of
relationships.
True
False
3 There is an imbalance of power or authority in the practitioner-client relationship, with the client wielding more
power.
True
False
4 Relationship rules involve protecting confidentiality, ensuring that the needs of the client take precedence over
those of the practitioner, and clarifying assumptions that the client may have about any interactions outside of the
professional one.
True
False
5 Practitioners who lack awareness of their personal values and morals are better practitioners because they will not
consciously allow their values and morals to influence their relationship with their client.
True
False
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with the stipulations of the practitioner's code of ethics.
True
False
7 One of the challenges of being a practitioner is to keep the interaction focused toward finding solutions for the
stated problems.
True
False
8 The client is more responsible than the practitioner, both within and outside the professional relationship.
True
False
9 Even if practitioners are unable to establish an effective relationship with clients, they can make up for the lack of
relationship with their knowledge and skills.
True
False
10 Due to the interpersonal nature of the practitioner-client relationship, the client also has a role to take care of the
practitioner and listen sympathetically.
True
False
11 Who you are as a practitioner and the types of relationships you create with clients is often as important as what
you actually do and say during your time with clients.
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False
12 The types of agencies or settings in which practitioners work often have similar expectations.
True
False
13 Your personal beliefs about what is appropriate, valuable, or acceptable should always be in line with professional
values.
True
False
High-voltage current-limiting fuses are installed in this industrial building. The fuse selected must meet the
predetermined voltage, frequency, and current requirements for the installation. Fuses are available in both 25 Hz
and 60 Hz systems and for voltage ratings of 2400 V and up.
14 Legal responsibilities are the same across all of the states.
True
False
There are two sides to every transformer: the primary and the secondary. The primary is always connected to the
voltage source, and the secondary is always connected to the load. This explains why, in most cases, the primary
voltage is higher than the secondary voltage. For example, a step-down 600 V to 120/208 V transformer is the one
that most students are familiar with. If someone was to accidentally connect the line side to the secondary side, and
the secondary to the line side, the opposite would happen, so if 600 V was connected on the secondary, out of the
primary terminals, you would get approximately 1800 V.
15 To be a competent practitioner, you will need to know how to form
quick judgments of your clients.
solid professional relationships.
personal opinions.
modeling clay during play therapy.
Referring to CEC 36-312:
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∙ From the station ground, a minimum No. 2/0 AWG copper conductor must be run to each corner post, gate post,
and end post. Intermediate posts must be grounded at every 12 m.
∙ The gate post must be grounded to the gate by a No. 2/0 AWG flexible copper conductor.
∙ Using, once again, a No. 2/0 AWG copper conductor, the fence and posts are bonded to the bottom tension wire,
weaving the conductor through the fence at least twice, then connected to the top fence rail and the barbed wire
strands.
16 Which of the following is NOT considered a dual relationship?
You and your client are members of the same small, local church.
You and your client live in the same city.
Your client is your dentist.
Your client is a co-worker of your spouse.
Use only CSA-approved conduits and supports.
∙ Ensure that ducts are laid as straight as possible. Dips in ducts can cause them to hold water, and trapped water
can freeze and damage cables. Runs should also be sloped to drain away any water that seeps into them.
∙ Use as few bends as possible. The more bends used, the higher the pulling force required. Long runs with many
bends may exceed the maximum pulling tension that can be applied to the cable.
∙ Ducts entering handholes or utility access holes should line up both vertically and horizontally.
17 All of the following are reasons that the role of the helping professional is more difficult to define than those of
other professionals EXCEPT
situations vary a lot.
training is not standardized among the various helping professions.
the field has focused extensively on defining the role of the helping professional
in the past.
the clientele is very diverse.
Determine the best direction to pull, based on pulling tension calculations.
∙ Locate the cable reel so that pulling tension is minimized.
∙ Choose a pulling eye or grip that is sized correctly for the conductors.
∙ Select a rope that has low stretch characteristics and adequate breaking strength.
∙ Measure and keep an eye on the pulling tension by installing a dynamometer.
∙ Before the pull, swab the conduit and make sure it is free of debris and any other obstructions.
∙ Use a pulling lubricant on the conductors before and during to minimize friction.
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∙ Try not to stop the pull partway through (which would mean sudden jerks and stress on the rope and conductors
when restarting).
∙ Once the conductors have been installed, seal off the ends of the raceway so water or other debris does not get in.
∙ Check the conductors with a megger after they are installed.
18 As a professional you will have to set aside your ___________ so that you can clearly understand your client.
personal values and opinions
integrity
social responsibility
personal identity
19 Which of the following is a reason why knowledgeable professionals violate ethical standards?
They are ignorant or misinformed.
They are exploitative, irresponsible, or vengeful.
They are insensitive to the needs of their clients.
They believe they are acting in the best interests of the client.
20 Besides keeping the relationship focused on finding solutions for stated problems, the practitioner also has the
responsibility for
finding all of the solutions for the client.
monitoring the emotional side of the relationship.
maintaining a physical attraction to the client.
the well-being of the client's spouse.
21 A personal relationship with a client after the professional relationship has ended
is not considered a dual relationship.
is still a dual relationship and should be avoided.
is preferred in order to maintain contact with the client.
is only permitted in the case of non-romantic personal relationships.
22 The code of ethics in a number of disciplines
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allows for the acceptance of small gifts with a monetary value of less than $100.
contains ethical guidelines that practitioners may or may not choose to follow.
has no rules on accepting gifts.
23 Licensure as a practitioner may be affected by all of the following EXCEPT if
you are charged with drunk driving.
you are charged with domestic violence.
you are given a parking ticket.
you have a romantic relationship with a client.
24 Which of the following is NOT necessarily a quality or trait that is useful to practitioners?
being strong willed
intelligence
adaptability
likeability
25 Practitioners who lack awareness of their personal values and morals may impose their values and morals on others
by doing all of the following EXCEPT
remaining impartial.
giving advice.
making decisions for clients.
judging their clients' actions.
26 Which of the following is NOT an aspect of being a culturally competent practitioner?
Being aware of diversity issues and how they influence the professional
relationship.
Becoming knowledgeable about how diversity influences your clients.
Being able to speak more than one language.
Recognizing that your culture will influence your values.
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knowing how to access appropriate resources for help.
identifying relevant standards to help guide their actions.
recognizing ethical issues.
only following agency rules if there is a conflict between those rules and the
ethical code.
28 Which of the following is NOT one of the three levels of practitioners as differentiated by Okun?
those who have graduate or professional degrees
para-professional helpers
paraplegic workers
generalist workers
29 Describe how the practitioner-client relationship differs from other relationships in your life.
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30 How might your actions when you are not in the role of practitioner affect your status or reputation as a
practitioner? Give examples.
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31 Briefly describe the general legal obligations of the practitioner-client relationship.
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33 Discuss how your personal qualities and traits will serve you in the capacity of a practitioner. How did you develop
these qualities and traits in the past?
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34 How would you define the professional role of a practitioner?
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35 How might your personal beliefs conflict with your professional values? Discuss what you would do in situations in
which there is a conflict.
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1 Clients who are court-ordered to see a practitioner have no choice in the matter.
True
False
2 The outcome of counseling is largely determined by relationship factors such as warmth, empathy, respect, and
genuineness.
True
False
3 Practitioners need to know how to connect to individual clients in a meaningful way, but group therapy requires
structure and direction rather than meaningful connection with everyone.
True
False
4 Taking on someone else's pain helps the other person and is considered to be empathic.
True
False
5 Practitioners who are respectful and genuine are willing to openly admit that their conclusion was a mistake and
work with the client to correct misunderstandings.
True
False
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MCCs and switchboards. The feeder type is available in sizes up to 5000 A.
A second type is the plug-in busway. This is used to supply power to multiple loads and provides a simple means of
connecting a large variety of equipment in industrial buildings. It is a flexible power distribution system that is
convenient in locations where the layout of equipment is frequently changed.
6 Deciding what changes the client needs to make after the first session and providing recommendations for change is
helpful for the client.
True
False
This is accomplished by using flanged end connections that match perfectly from the busway to the busbars in the
enclosure. The reduced length reduces the total impedance, and the closeness of the busbars to each other reduces
the magnetic fields.
7 Asking leading questions has the same effect as labeling and should be done.
True
False
∙ More flexible. There is no need to relocate an entire section to move a piece of equipment, just the bus plug.
∙ Equipment can be moved without shutting down the whole system.
∙ There is no need to constantly calculate what size conduit or conductor is required.
∙ There is no need to pull cables or worry about box fill calculations.
∙ Ease of installation: no bending, cutting, reaming, etc.
8 A climate of safety and trust encourages clients to think about their challenges in new ways and begin to explore a
different way of acting.
True
False
The busway used in the industrial building is supported by rods and messenger cables that are, in turn, supported
from the overhead structure. The support spacing is required to be 1.5 m or less, per the CEC.
9 One of the challenges of being empathic is that it requires understanding another person's subjective experience
while maintaining the capacity to differentiate yourself from that person.
True
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Follow the CEC Rules 12-2000 to 12-2020.
∙ Always check the busway for damage when receiving busway sections.
∙ The busway is large and heavy, so be careful when moving it. Use proper lifting methods.
∙ Keep the busway dry and away from any possible contaminants (chemicals, gases, etc.).
∙ Always know well in advance the routes that you are planning to use. To prevent any conflict, notify other trades
of your intentions.
∙ Do a check to make sure you have all the proper hangers, flanges, and fittings before installing the busway.
∙ Double-check everything, including measurements (it’s hard to relocate a 5000 lb switchboard if your busway is
in the wrong location because you measured incorrectly).
∙ Always torque all connections to the proper specs. Use a torque wrench.
∙ When the installation is complete, always do a final check with a megger before applying any power.
10 Labeling is a sophisticated way to conceptualize and portray another person and is helpful in understanding the
client's issues.
True
False
11 Instead of listening to and expressing empathy concerning the client's situation, beginning practitioners often ask
too many questions.
True
False
12 Practitioners express warmth verbally by showing interest, acceptance, and concern for their clients.
True
False
13 Being respectful involves being polite and following appropriate cultural norms.
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False
14 Reassurance is most often a supportive and appropriate response.
True
False
15 The change process does NOT include
defining the focus of work or identifying problems and goals.
preparing to meet with the client.
taking action to achieve goals.
sending invoices for services rendered to the client.
16 Even when clients are willing to talk about their concerns, practitioners can only be successful if they are able to
establish a working relationship with the client.
remember and apply all of the available theories and techniques.
direct the client's path and give advice and suggestions.
produce observable results in their clients and resolve all of their clients' issues.
17 Clients identify _________________ as the essential factor in their success.
their own strengths
the relationship with their practitioner
their practitioner's intelligence and knowledge of skills and techniques
having a clear theoretical orientation
18 A climate of ___________ develops in warm relationships.
tension and uneasiness
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safety and trust
co-dependency
19 Warmth may be expressed nonverbally by all of the following ways EXCEPT
smiling or using whatever facial expression fits with what the client is
expressing.
sitting close to the client and maintaining eye contact at all times.
being interested and attentive.
giving your full attention to the client.
20 Being empathic has been described as
walking a mile in another person's shoes and experiencing the world as the
other person would experience it.
the blind leading the blind and providing support on the journey.
finding the diamond in the rough and polishing it until it shines.
seeing the silver lining around every cloud and utilizing it to the other person's
best interest.
21 Being empathic involves all of the following EXCEPT
conceptualizing and analyzing your client's issues
listening attentively to what your clients are telling you
making every effort to comprehend what they are experiencing from their
viewpoint
expressing your understanding of your clients' experiences
22 Practitioners who always need to be the expert in the client-practitioner relationship
are secure about their own identity or effectiveness as a therapist.
may not be experienced as respectful.
should work in hospital settings where they are expected to be experts.
are often viewed in a more positive light by clients since they demonstrate more
self-confidence.
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Being sincere.
Being authentic.
Being directive.
Being real.
24 What is often embedded in leading questions?
Criticism.
Advice.
Excuses.
Labeling.
25 Which type of question is particularly problematic because they sometimes imply judgment and also invite
defensiveness?
"Why" questions.
"What" questions.
"How" questions.
"Close-ended" questions.
26 All of the following are inappropriate questions to ask EXCEPT
How did you feel when your mother screamed at you?
Did you consider walking away from the situation, which would help you keep
your cool?
Why did you scream back at your mother after she screamed at you?
You probably screamed back at your mother because you are harboring
resentment towards her because she neglected you as a child.
27 To validate a client's story is to
tell the client that his or her truth or understanding of a situation is not quite
right.
recognize and accept the importance and validity of the client's point of view.
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