LPCC Counseling Theories and Techniques 2

Question 1

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally developed to treat which population?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with borderline personality disorder

Answer

Marsha Linehan developed DBT specifically for chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, later expanded to other populations.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'motivational interviewing' (MI)?

Accepted Answer

A collaborative, person-centered style that elicits and strengthens a client's own motivation for change

Answer

MI is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication that draws out the client's own motivations and commitment to change, respecting autonomy and avoiding argumentation.

Question 3

In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), 'psychological flexibility' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Contacting the present moment and pursuing values-based action despite difficult thoughts and feelings

Answer

ACT defines psychological flexibility as the ability to be in contact with the present moment, accept inner experiences, and take committed action guided by personal values.

Question 4

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is primarily used to treat:

Accepted Answer

Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Answer

EMDR, developed by Francine Shapiro, has strong empirical support specifically for processing traumatic memories and alleviating PTSD symptoms through bilateral stimulation.

Question 5

Which therapeutic technique involves systematically pairing a feared stimulus with relaxation responses to reduce anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Systematic desensitization

Answer

Systematic desensitization, developed by Joseph Wolpe, gradually exposes clients to feared stimuli while they practice relaxation, based on the principle of reciprocal inhibition.

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LPCC Counseling Theories and Techniques 2