NCC Helping Relationships 3

Question 1

Countertransference in counseling refers to:

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The counselor's emotional reactions to the client that stem from the counselor's own unresolved issues

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The client's emotional reactions toward the counselor

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A technique used to challenge the client's negative thinking

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The therapeutic bond developed between counselor and client over time

Question 2

Motivational Interviewing (MI) was originally developed to work with clients who have:

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Substance use disorders

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Severe and persistent mental illness

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Eating disorders

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Chronic anxiety disorders

Question 3

The 'empty chair' technique is most closely associated with which therapeutic approach?

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Gestalt therapy

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy

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Psychoanalytic therapy

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Reality therapy

Question 4

According to Carl Rogers, the three necessary and sufficient conditions for therapeutic change include congruence, unconditional positive regard, and:

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Accurate empathy

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Behavioral reinforcement

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Cognitive restructuring

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Psychoeducation

Question 5

During the termination phase of counseling, the MOST important task for the counselor is to:

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Review progress, consolidate gains, and prepare the client for independent functioning

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Ensure all insurance paperwork and billing is completed

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Refer the client to another counselor immediately after the final session

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Introduce new therapeutic goals for the client to pursue independently

Question 6

In the context of helping relationships, client 'resistance' is BEST understood as:

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A natural protective mechanism that may reflect ambivalence about change

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A clear sign that the counselor should terminate treatment

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The client's deliberate attempt to sabotage the therapy process

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Evidence that the wrong therapeutic approach is being used

Question 7

Which of the following is the PRIMARY distinction between sympathy and empathy in the counseling relationship?

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Empathy involves understanding the client's perspective, while sympathy involves sharing or feeling similar emotions

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Sympathy requires professional training while empathy is a natural response

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Sympathy is generally more therapeutic than empathy

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Empathy is only possible when the counselor has had similar life experiences