ACT ACT Values Clarification & Committed Action

Question 1

In ACT, 'values' are best defined as:

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Freely chosen directions that give life meaning and guide behavior

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Goals that can be achieved and checked off

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Moral rules imposed by society or culture

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Beliefs about what is right or wrong

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a value (rather than a goal) in ACT terms?

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Being a caring and present parent

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Getting a promotion at work

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Completing a 5K race

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Saving $10,000

Question 3

The ACT 'Tombstone Exercise' or 'Eulogy Exercise' is primarily used to:

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Elicit core values by reflecting on how one wants to be remembered

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Confront death anxiety

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Process grief and loss

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Practice present-moment awareness

Question 4

In ACT, 'valued living' is distinguished from 'goal achievement' because:

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Values provide continuous direction while goals are finite endpoints

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Goals are more important than values in guiding behavior

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Valued living is only possible after major goals are achieved

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Goals and values are interchangeable concepts in ACT

Question 5

When a client's stated values appear to be driven by social pressure rather than personal choice, an ACT consultant should:

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Explore whether the values are truly chosen or represent compliance

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Accept the client's values without question

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Challenge the client's values using Socratic questioning

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Instruct the client on what values are therapeutically appropriate

Question 6

The ACT 'Bull's Eye' exercise is used to help clients:

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Assess how closely their current behavior aligns with their values across life domains

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Identify cognitive distortions in their thinking

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Set SMART goals for the coming week

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Practice mindful breathing techniques