LPC Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques 2

Question 1

Existential therapy emphasizes which of the following ultimate concerns as central to human experience?

Accepted Answer

Death, freedom, existential isolation, and meaninglessness

Answer

Irvin Yalom identified four ultimate concerns in existential therapy: death, freedom (and responsibility), existential isolation, and meaninglessness.

Question 2

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Marsha Linehan, was originally designed for the treatment of:

Accepted Answer

Borderline personality disorder and chronic suicidality

Answer

DBT was developed by Marsha Linehan specifically for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), particularly those with chronic suicidality and self-harm.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the use of 'behavioral experiments' in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Accepted Answer

Structured activities designed to test the accuracy of a client's beliefs or predictions

Answer

Behavioral experiments in CBT are planned activities designed to test whether a client's predictions or beliefs hold up against real-world evidence.

Question 4

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) targets psychological flexibility through which process?

Accepted Answer

Accepting internal experiences and committing to values-based action

Answer

ACT focuses on developing psychological flexibility — the ability to accept unwanted thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with personal values.

Question 5

In the Gestalt two-chair technique, the purpose is to:

Accepted Answer

Facilitate a dialogue between conflicting parts of the client's personality or unfinished relational business

Answer

The two-chair technique facilitates dialogue between different parts of the self or between the client and a significant person, helping integrate polarized aspects and resolve unfinished business.

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LPC Individual Counseling Theories and Techniques 2