CRC Counseling Theory 2

Question 1

In Adlerian therapy, the concept of 'fictional finalism' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Imagined future goals that guide present behavior

Answer

Fictional finalism is Adler's concept that people are motivated by self-created ideals and goals about how life should be, even if those goals are unrealistic.

Question 2

Which technique is most associated with Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)?

Accepted Answer

Disputing irrational beliefs

Answer

REBT, developed by Albert Ellis, centers on identifying and actively disputing irrational beliefs (the 'D' in the ABC-DE model) that cause emotional disturbance.

Question 3

A rehabilitation counselor using a reality therapy approach would primarily focus on:

Accepted Answer

Helping the client identify and fulfill basic psychological needs

Answer

Reality therapy (Glasser) focuses on helping clients take responsibility for meeting their basic needs—survival, love, power, freedom, and fun—through effective choices.

Question 4

The 'empty chair' technique is a hallmark intervention of which theoretical orientation?

Accepted Answer

Gestalt therapy

Answer

The empty chair technique, developed by Fritz Perls, is a Gestalt therapy intervention that allows clients to dialogue with parts of themselves or significant others.

Question 5

In cognitive therapy (Beck), a 'cognitive schema' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A core belief or template that shapes how information is interpreted

Answer

Cognitive schemas are stable, core beliefs or mental frameworks developed through experience that filter and organize how individuals interpret new information.

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CRC Counseling Theory 2