Theories of Psychology Multiple Choice Questions

Theories of Psychology Multiple Choice Questions

Theories of Psychology Multiple Choice

Q 1

Question 1

Of the counseling theories listed below, which one has the LEAST emphasis on the use of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client as the primary curative factor?

Select one:

1. Attachment 
2. Humanistic
3. Cognitive- Behavioral
4. Psychodynamic

 

Q 3

Question 3

Which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question during initial assessment of client:

Select one:

1. What is it that brought you to therapy today?
2. Is your family supportive of your decision to begin therapy?
3. What was the first age that this was an issue for you? 
4. Have you ever been in therapy or counseling before?

 

Q 4

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an overarching, common factor that contributes to positive psychotherapy outcomes?

Select one:

1. Therapist’s expectations of psychotherapy
2. Client’s expectations of psychotherapy
3. Characteristics of the client 
4. Therapeutic relationship

 

Q 6

Question 6

Which of the following microskills is viewed from an Existential approach to be primary therapeutic intervention to help move the client towards change:

Select one:

1. Reflection of Meaning
2. Open-ended questions
3. Observation
4. Attending 

 

Q 7

Question 7

Therapist characteristics of genuineness and empathy are seen in all theories, but more centrally rooted in which theory:

Select one:

1. Psychoanalytic 
2. Attachment
3. Existential
4. Client-Centered

 

Q 11

Question 11

Reflect on your responses and indicate why you chose the ones you did.

 

Provide a brief (1-2 sentences) explanation of each answer.