CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Core Counseling Theories 3

Question 1

In Gestalt therapy applied to addiction counseling, the concept of 'unfinished business' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Unexpressed emotions from past experiences that affect present functioning

Answer

Gestalt therapy views unfinished business as lingering emotional residue from past events that disrupts present awareness and functioning.

Question 2

Psychodynamic approaches to addiction treatment often conceptualize substance use as a defense against:

Accepted Answer

Unconscious conflict and painful affect

Answer

Psychodynamic theory views substance use as a self-medication strategy to manage intolerable unconscious conflicts and emotions.

Question 3

The concept of 'self-efficacy' as applied in relapse prevention models originates primarily from:

Accepted Answer

Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory

Answer

Bandura's Social Learning Theory introduced self-efficacy as a person's belief in their ability to perform a behavior, which is central to Marlatt's relapse prevention model.

Question 4

In Adlerian therapy, substance abuse is frequently interpreted as reflecting which core concept?

Accepted Answer

Feelings of inferiority and mistaken lifestyle goals

Answer

Alfred Adler emphasized that substance use often compensates for deep-seated feelings of inferiority and reflects a mistaken approach to achieving significance.

Question 5

Which MI principle is violated when a counselor argues directly with a client about whether they have a drinking problem?

Accepted Answer

Roll with resistance

Answer

MI's 'roll with resistance' principle advises counselors to avoid argumentation because direct confrontation typically strengthens client resistance.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Practice Test

CADC Alcohol and Drug Counselor Core Counseling Theories 3