Helping Relationships Flashcards

In family systems theory, 'triangulation' occurs when:

Answer: A third person is brought into a dyadic conflict to reduce tension

Triangulation, described by Bowen, involves drawing a third party into a two-person conflict to reduce anxiety in the dyad.

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to another person?

Answer: Projection

Projection is the unconscious process of attributing one's own unacceptable impulses or emotions to someone else.

The concept of 'individuation' in Jungian analytical psychology refers to:

Answer: The process of becoming an integrated, whole individual by integrating unconscious material

Jung's individuation is the lifelong process of integrating the conscious and unconscious aspects of the psyche into a unified self.

A counselor working with a client who has experienced trauma uses EMDR. The 'EM' in EMDR stands for:

Answer: Eye movement

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, using bilateral stimulation to process traumatic memories.

In motivational interviewing, the acronym OARS stands for:

Answer: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, Summarizing

OARS represents the four core communication skills in motivational interviewing: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summarizing.

The 'working alliance' in counseling, as described by Bordin, consists of which three elements?

Answer: Goals, tasks, and the bond between client and counselor

Bordin's tripartite model of the working alliance includes agreement on goals, agreement on tasks, and the affective bond between client and counselor.

Which theoretical orientation emphasizes that psychological distress arises primarily from distorted or irrational thinking patterns?

Answer: Cognitive therapy

Cognitive therapy, developed by Aaron Beck, holds that maladaptive thoughts (cognitive distortions) drive emotional distress and behavioral problems.