ACT ACT Values Clarification & Committed Action

Question 1

In ACT, 'values' are best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Freely chosen directions that give life meaning and guide behavior

Answer

ACT defines values as chosen life directions—ongoing qualities of action that give meaning and purpose, distinct from goals which can be completed.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Being a caring and present parent

Answer

Being a caring and present parent is a value—an ongoing direction—while getting a promotion, completing a race, and saving money are specific, achievable goals.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

This exercise invites clients to consider how they want to be remembered or what they want their life to have stood for, revealing deeply held values.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Values provide continuous direction while goals are finite endpoints

Answer

Goals are achievable milestones along a values-directed path; values themselves are never 'completed' and provide ongoing direction for living.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Explore whether the values are truly chosen or represent compliance

Answer

ACT emphasizes freely chosen values; a consultant explores whether stated values reflect genuine personal choice or social compliance/avoidance, without imposing values.

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ACT ACT Values Clarification & Committed Action