Counseling Counseling Theories and Approaches

Question 1

Which theorist developed Person-Centered Therapy, emphasizing unconditional positive regard?

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers

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Albert Ellis

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Aaron Beck

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Sigmund Freud

Question 2

In Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), what are the automatic negative thoughts called that distort reality?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive distortions

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Core beliefs

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Schemas

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Defense mechanisms

Question 3

Adlerian therapy focuses on which core concept as a primary human motivation?

Accepted Answer

Social interest and belonging

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Unconscious drives

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Behavioral reinforcement

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Existential freedom

Question 4

Which therapy focuses on accepting uncomfortable thoughts rather than eliminating them?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Answer

REBT

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Psychoanalysis

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Behavioral Activation

Question 5

The ABC model is central to which therapeutic approach?

Accepted Answer

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

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Gestalt Therapy

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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

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Narrative Therapy

Question 6

Existential therapy primarily addresses which human concern?

Accepted Answer

Freedom, responsibility, and the search for meaning

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Childhood trauma

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Behavioral conditioning

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Interpersonal communication patterns