Life Coaching Relationships and Communication Coaching 2

Question 1

Attachment theory, which underpins much of relationship coaching, was primarily developed by:

Accepted Answer

John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth

Answer

John Bowlby developed attachment theory and Mary Ainsworth expanded it through her Strange Situation experiments, identifying secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment styles.

Question 2

When helping a client establish healthier personal boundaries, a life coach should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Help the client identify the core values that will guide their boundaries

Answer

Effective boundaries are grounded in personal values; clarifying values first ensures boundaries are authentic, meaningful, and easier for clients to maintain.

Question 3

Empathy in a coaching context is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Understanding and acknowledging the client's feelings without judgment

Answer

Empathy in coaching means understanding and resonating with the client's emotional experience while maintaining objectivity and a non-judgmental, supportive stance.

Question 4

Gary Chapman's 'Five Love Languages' framework identifies five primary ways people:

Accepted Answer

Express and receive love and affection

Answer

Chapman's five love languages — words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch — describe how individuals prefer to give and receive love.

Question 5

When a client says 'nobody ever listens to me,' the most effective coaching response is:

Accepted Answer

'Tell me more about what that experience looks like for you.'

Answer

Asking the client to elaborate opens exploration without contradiction or judgment, honoring the client's experience and deepening their self-awareness.

Life Coaching Practice Test

Life Coaching Practice Test

Life Coaching Relationships and Communication Coaching 2