Counseling Theory Flashcards
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses the concept of 'psychological flexibility,' which involves:
Answer: Contacting the present moment fully while pursuing values-based action
ACT's core goal is psychological flexibility — being in full contact with the present moment and persisting in or changing behavior in service of chosen values.
In Jungian (Analytical) Psychology, the 'shadow' archetype refers to:
Answer: The unconscious part of the psyche containing repressed or rejected traits
The shadow is the unconscious repository of traits, impulses, and aspects of self that the ego has rejected as incompatible with the conscious persona.
Motivational Interviewing (MI), developed by Miller and Rollnick, is best described as:
Answer: A directive, client-centered method for eliciting motivation to change
MI is a collaborative, goal-oriented conversation style designed to strengthen a person's motivation and commitment to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.
Which family therapy approach uses 'reframing' and 'positive connotation' to change how family members perceive a problem behavior?
Answer: Milan systemic therapy
Milan systemic therapy uses positive connotation to reframe a symptom as serving a protective function for the family system, disrupting existing patterns of meaning.
In transactional analysis (TA), an 'ego state' refers to:
Answer: A coherent system of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors drawn from a specific life period
Eric Berne defined ego states (Parent, Adult, Child) as distinct systems of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that emerge in interactions with others.
A client who compulsively works 80-hour weeks and neglects relationships justifies this by saying 'I'm doing it for my family.' In psychoanalytic terms, this is an example of:
Answer: Rationalization
Rationalization involves constructing a logical, socially acceptable justification for behaviors that are actually driven by unconscious motives or impulses.
According to Prochaska and DiClemente's Transtheoretical Model, a client in the 'contemplation' stage is best described as:
Answer: Ambivalent, acknowledging the problem but not yet committed to action
In the contemplation stage, individuals are aware of a problem and thinking about change but have not yet made a commitment to take action.