Counseling Counseling Theories and Approaches 3

Question 1

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is based on which key spirit?

Accepted Answer

Partnership, acceptance, compassion, and evocation

Answer

MI's spirit rests on partnership, acceptance, compassion, and evocation (PACE), prioritizing collaboration and drawing out the client's own motivation.

Question 2

In Bowenian Family Systems Theory, what term describes the ability to distinguish thoughts from emotions?

Accepted Answer

Differentiation of self

Answer

Differentiation of self refers to the capacity to maintain a clear sense of identity while remaining emotionally connected to others, a cornerstone of Bowen's theory.

Question 3

Which therapy uses the concept of 'logical consequences' to help clients understand the purpose of misbehavior?

Accepted Answer

Adlerian Therapy

Answer

Adlerian therapy uses natural and logical consequences to help clients, especially children, understand the goals of their behavior and develop social interest.

Question 4

Reality Therapy, developed by William Glasser, is based on which theory?

Accepted Answer

Choice Theory

Answer

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

Question 5

Structural Family Therapy, associated with Salvador Minuchin, focuses on which element?

Accepted Answer

Family subsystems, boundaries, and hierarchies

Answer

Structural Family Therapy examines and restructures family organization, including subsystems (spousal, parental, sibling) and the boundaries between them.

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