NCE Helping Relationships 5

Question 1

In solution-focused brief therapy, the 'miracle question' is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Encourage clients to visualize life without the presenting problem

Answer

The miracle question invites clients to imagine a future where their problem is solved, helping to articulate goals and preferred outcomes.

Question 2

Countertransference in the therapeutic relationship refers to:

Accepted Answer

The counselor's emotional reactions to the client that are rooted in the counselor's own unresolved issues

Answer

Countertransference involves the counselor's unconscious emotional reactions to the client, which can interfere with or inform the therapeutic process.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of the cognitive distortion known as 'catastrophizing'?

Accepted Answer

'I failed this test, so my entire career is ruined'

Answer

Catastrophizing involves exaggerating the importance or consequences of a negative event to an extreme, worst-case outcome.

Question 4

The concept of 'differentiation of self' in Bowen's family systems theory means:

Accepted Answer

The ability to maintain a sense of self while staying emotionally connected to others

Answer

Differentiation of self refers to the capacity to think clearly and act on one's values while remaining connected to and not overwhelmed by others' emotions.

Question 5

In Erikson's psychosocial development theory, successful resolution of the 'Initiative vs. Guilt' stage results in which virtue?

Accepted Answer

Purpose

Answer

The Initiative vs. Guilt stage (ages 3–5) resolves into the virtue of purpose — a sense of initiative and direction in pursuing goals.

NCE Exam Practice Test

NCE Exam Practice Test

NCE Helping Relationships 5