NCE Helping Relationships 4

Question 1

In family systems theory, 'triangulation' occurs when:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Projection

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Eye movement

Answer

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

Question 5

In motivational interviewing, the acronym OARS stands for:

Accepted Answer

Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, Summarizing

Answer

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

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