BAPSY Therapeutic Techniques & Counseling 3

Question 1

A therapist helps a client identify that their belief 'I must be perfect' leads to anxiety. This intervention targets which level of cognition in CBT?

Accepted Answer

Core beliefs

Answer

Core beliefs (schemas) are the deepest level of cognition in CBT; 'I must be perfect' reflects an unconditional rule about the self.

Question 2

Which therapeutic technique involves the therapist tracking eye movements while the client processes a traumatic memory?

Accepted Answer

EMDR

Answer

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) uses bilateral stimulation, typically eye movements, while the client recalls trauma.

Question 3

In person-centered therapy, which therapist quality involves experiencing the client's world as if it were the therapist's own, without losing the 'as if' quality?

Accepted Answer

Empathy

Answer

Carl Rogers defined empathy as sensing the client's private world as if it were your own, while remaining grounded in your own perspective.

Question 4

A client avoids elevators due to claustrophobia. A behavioral therapist creates a hierarchy from least to most frightening and works through each step. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Systematic desensitization

Answer

Systematic desensitization pairs progressive relaxation with gradual exposure to feared stimuli through a fear hierarchy.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a 'scaling question' as used in solution-focused brief therapy?

Accepted Answer

On a scale of 1-10, how motivated are you to change?

Answer

Scaling questions in SFBT quantify subjective experiences and help clients identify progress and next steps.

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY Therapeutic Techniques & Counseling 3