BRS Psychosocial Adjustment & Counseling 2

Question 1

A client with acquired vision loss repeatedly cancels rehabilitation appointments and says, 'It doesn't matter anyway.' Which stage of grief described by Kübler-Ross does this behavior most likely represent?

Accepted Answer

Depression

Answer

Withdrawal, hopelessness, and canceling appointments are hallmarks of the depression stage in Kübler-Ross's grief model.

Question 2

According to Livneh's model of adaptation to disability, which phase involves the person beginning to acknowledge the permanence of vision loss and exploring functional alternatives?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledgment

Answer

Acknowledgment in Livneh's model is the phase where the individual begins accepting the permanence of the disability and starts seeking adaptive strategies.

Question 3

A BRS uses motivational interviewing with a client resistant to using a white cane. Which technique is most consistent with motivational interviewing?

Accepted Answer

Asking the client to explore the pros and cons of cane use in their own words

Answer

Motivational interviewing uses reflective listening and open-ended questions—such as exploring pros and cons—to elicit change talk from the client rather than imposing external arguments.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'secondary gain' in the context of vision rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Unintentional reinforcement of disability behavior through social rewards

Answer

Secondary gain refers to unintentional social or emotional benefits (e.g., attention, avoidance of responsibilities) that may inadvertently reinforce disability-related behaviors.

Question 5

A client states, 'I feel like I'm a burden to my family since losing my vision.' Which counseling response best demonstrates empathic reflection?

Accepted Answer

'It sounds like you're feeling guilty about the support you need right now.'

Answer

Empathic reflection mirrors the emotional content of the client's statement without judgment, validating their feelings while inviting further exploration.

(BRS) Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Practice Test

(BRS) Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Certification Practice Test

BRS Psychosocial Adjustment & Counseling 2