CPCE Core Counseling Theories 3

Question 1

In object relations theory, 'splitting' is described as:

Accepted Answer

The tendency to view self and others as all-good or all-bad

Answer

Splitting is a primitive defense mechanism in object relations theory where the individual cannot integrate positive and negative aspects of the self or others.

Question 2

Glasser's Choice Theory posits that all human behavior is driven by:

Accepted Answer

Five basic genetic needs including love, power, freedom, fun, and survival

Answer

Glasser's Choice Theory holds that we are internally motivated by five basic needs and that we choose our behavior to meet those needs.

Question 3

Which term describes the Jungian concept of the part of the unconscious mind that contains universal archetypes shared across humanity?

Accepted Answer

Collective unconscious

Answer

Jung proposed the collective unconscious as a layer of the unconscious shared by all humans, containing archetypes inherited across generations.

Question 4

In feminist therapy, the concept of 'the personal is political' implies that:

Accepted Answer

Individual psychological problems are often rooted in social and political oppression

Answer

Feminist therapy holds that personal distress often reflects systemic oppression, and healing requires understanding the social context of the client's experience.

Question 5

A counselor trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) would PRIMARILY use which of the following strategies?

Accepted Answer

Balancing acceptance and change through validation and skill-building

Answer

DBT, developed by Linehan, balances acceptance-based strategies (mindfulness, validation) with change-based strategies (skills training) to treat emotional dysregulation.

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CPCE Core Counseling Theories 3