CADC Counseling Theories and Models 2

Question 1

In Motivational Interviewing, which technique involves reflecting back an exaggerated version of the client's statement to elicit self-correction?

Accepted Answer

Amplified reflection

Answer

Amplified reflection overstates the client's position, often prompting them to moderate their stance and voice their own reasons for change.

Question 2

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model is characterized by a client who says, 'I've been thinking about quitting for a while but I'm not ready yet'?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

Contemplation involves ambivalence and awareness of a problem but no firm commitment to change within a specific timeframe.

Question 3

Reality Therapy is based on which foundational concept developed by William Glasser?

Accepted Answer

Choice Theory and meeting basic needs

Answer

Reality Therapy is grounded in Choice Theory, which holds that all behavior is chosen to satisfy five basic needs: survival, love/belonging, power, freedom, and fun.

Question 4

A counselor using Gestalt therapy asks a client to speak directly to an empty chair representing their deceased parent. This technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Empty chair technique

Answer

The empty chair technique allows clients to externalize and dialogue with significant people or parts of themselves to resolve unfinished business.

Question 5

In Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, 'all-or-nothing thinking' is an example of which concept?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive distortion

Answer

Cognitive distortions are irrational thinking patterns that skew perception; all-or-nothing thinking is one of the most common distortions identified in CBT.

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CADC Counseling Theories and Models 2