BAPSY Therapeutic Techniques & Counseling 2

Question 1

Which technique involves the therapist intentionally saying the opposite of what they mean to reduce client resistance?

Accepted Answer

Paradoxical intention

Answer

Paradoxical intention, developed by Viktor Frankl, directs clients toward their feared behavior or symptom to reduce its power.

Question 2

In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the term 'dialectical' refers to the balance between which two concepts?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance and change

Answer

DBT's dialectical philosophy synthesizes acceptance of the client as they are with the need for change.

Question 3

A counselor who uses the 'empty chair' technique is most likely practicing which therapeutic approach?

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy

Answer

The empty chair is a hallmark Gestalt technique used to facilitate dialogue between parts of the self or with significant others.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a 'mood check-in' at the start of a CBT session?

Accepted Answer

To track symptom severity and link mood to cognitions

Answer

Mood check-ins in CBT provide quantitative tracking and create a springboard for connecting current mood to automatic thoughts.

Question 5

When a client says 'I feel like nobody cares about me,' a counselor using motivational interviewing would most likely respond with:

Accepted Answer

Tell me more about that feeling

Answer

Motivational interviewing emphasizes reflective listening and exploring the client's perspective without confrontation or premature advice.

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test