CRC Counseling Theory 3

Question 1

The 'miracle question' is a central technique in which counseling approach?

Accepted Answer

Solution-focused brief therapy

Answer

The miracle question, developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, asks clients to imagine a future where their problem is solved, helping to clarify goals without focusing on problems.

Question 2

According to Carl Rogers, which three core conditions are necessary and sufficient for therapeutic change?

Accepted Answer

Empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence

Answer

Rogers identified empathy, unconditional positive regard (acceptance), and congruence (genuineness) as the three core facilitative conditions for therapeutic growth.

Question 3

A CRC counselor notices a client's stated goal contradicts their actions. From a motivational interviewing (MI) perspective, this is called:

Accepted Answer

Ambivalence

Answer

In MI, ambivalence is the normal state of simultaneously wanting and not wanting to change, and is the primary focus of the motivational interviewing process.

Question 4

Which theorist is credited with developing the concept of 'self-efficacy' that is frequently applied in rehabilitation counseling?

Accepted Answer

Albert Bandura

Answer

Albert Bandura developed self-efficacy theory as part of social cognitive theory, describing a person's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce outcomes.

Question 5

In feminist therapy, the phrase 'the personal is political' means:

Accepted Answer

Individual psychological problems are connected to social and political structures

Answer

This core feminist therapy principle holds that clients' personal struggles (depression, anxiety, trauma) are often rooted in oppressive social and political systems, not just individual pathology.

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CRC Counseling Theory 3