LPC Fundamentals of Counseling 3

Question 1

Carl Rogers identified three core conditions necessary for therapeutic change. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

Systematic desensitization

Answer

Systematic desensitization is a behavioral technique; Rogers' three core conditions are unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence (genuineness).

Question 2

The ethical principle of 'nonmaleficence' in counseling means:

Accepted Answer

Avoiding actions that cause harm to the client

Answer

Nonmaleficence means 'do no harm'—counselors must avoid actions, interventions, or relationships that could injure clients.

Question 3

In motivational interviewing, 'rolling with resistance' means the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Reflect resistance without arguing and explore the client's ambivalence

Answer

Rolling with resistance involves reflecting the client's reluctance without confrontation, allowing ambivalence to be explored rather than defended.

Question 4

A counselor practicing from a feminist therapy perspective would most likely emphasize:

Accepted Answer

Social, cultural, and political factors as sources of psychological problems

Answer

Feminist therapy views personal problems as rooted in societal structures, power imbalances, and systemic oppression rather than solely intrapsychic factors.

Question 5

During an initial intake session, informed consent should include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A guarantee of positive treatment outcomes

Answer

Counselors cannot guarantee outcomes; informed consent covers services, policies, rights, and limits of confidentiality, but not promised results.

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LPC Fundamentals of Counseling 3