CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Core Counseling Theories 2

Question 1

In Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for substance use disorders, what is the primary focus of 'functional analysis'?

Accepted Answer

Identifying triggers, thoughts, and consequences surrounding substance use

Answer

Functional analysis examines the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences (ABCs) of substance use to identify triggers and patterns.

Question 2

Which theorist is most closely associated with the development of Motivational Interviewing (MI)?

Accepted Answer

William Miller

Answer

William Miller, along with Stephen Rollnick, developed Motivational Interviewing as a client-centered directive approach.

Question 3

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) holds that emotional disturbance in addiction is primarily caused by:

Accepted Answer

Irrational beliefs about substances and self

Answer

REBT, developed by Albert Ellis, posits that irrational beliefs (not events themselves) are the root cause of emotional and behavioral problems.

Question 4

A counselor using a Person-Centered approach to substance use treatment would primarily emphasize:

Accepted Answer

Providing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness

Answer

Carl Rogers' Person-Centered approach relies on the therapeutic core conditions of UPR, empathy, and congruence to facilitate change.

Question 5

In the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), a client in the 'Contemplation' stage is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Ambivalent—aware of the problem but not yet committed to change

Answer

Contemplators are aware a problem exists and are seriously thinking about change within the next 6 months but have not yet made a commitment.

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