Counseling Counseling Theories and Approaches 2

Question 1

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally developed to treat which population?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with borderline personality disorder

Answer

Marsha Linehan developed DBT specifically for chronically suicidal individuals with borderline personality disorder, combining CBT with acceptance strategies.

Question 2

In psychoanalytic theory, which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable feelings to others?

Accepted Answer

Projection

Answer

Projection involves unconsciously attributing one's own unacceptable impulses or feelings to another person.

Question 3

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) uses the 'miracle question' to do what?

Accepted Answer

Help clients envision a future without the problem

Answer

The miracle question invites clients to imagine waking up to find their problem solved, helping them articulate concrete goals and recognize existing strengths.

Question 4

Narrative therapy encourages clients to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Externalize the problem and reauthor their life story

Answer

Narrative therapy, developed by Michael White and David Epston, separates the person from the problem and helps clients construct empowering alternative narratives.

Question 5

Which therapeutic approach uses the empty chair technique?

Accepted Answer

Gestalt Therapy

Answer

Gestalt therapy, developed by Fritz Perls, uses the empty chair technique to help clients work through unfinished business and emotional conflicts.

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Counseling Counseling Theories and Approaches 2