NCC Helping Relationships

Question 1

Which core condition, described by Carl Rogers, refers to the counselor's acceptance of the client without judgment or conditions?

Accepted Answer

Unconditional positive regard

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Accurate empathy

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Congruence

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Genuineness

Question 2

A counselor says, 'It sounds like you're feeling overwhelmed by all the responsibilities at work.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Reflection of feeling

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Paraphrasing

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Clarification

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Summarization

Question 3

The SOLER model of active listening includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Establish emotional rapport

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Sit squarely

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Open posture

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Lean toward the client

Question 4

Which counseling skill involves restating the cognitive content of a client's message in the counselor's own words?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing

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Reflection of feeling

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Interpretation

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Confrontation

Question 5

Immediacy in the helping relationship refers to:

Accepted Answer

Discussing what is happening between the counselor and client in the present moment

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Responding quickly to a client in crisis

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Providing immediate feedback on client behaviors

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Setting urgent short-term treatment goals

Question 6

In Egan's three-stage helping model, the first stage focuses primarily on:

Accepted Answer

Exploring the client's story and identifying blind spots

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Goal setting and action planning

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Developing and implementing strategies

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Evaluating treatment outcomes

Question 7

The therapeutic alliance is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The collaborative bond and shared agreement on goals and tasks between counselor and client

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A formal written agreement between counselor and client

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The transference relationship that develops over time

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A supervision contract between counselor and supervisor