TCC Texas Counselor Counseling Theories & Techniques 2

Question 1

In Adlerian therapy, what is the primary goal of the 'lifestyle assessment'?

Accepted Answer

To understand the client's unique pattern of beliefs and behaviors developed in childhood

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To diagnose personality disorders

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To measure cognitive distortions

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To evaluate social learning history

Question 2

Which technique in Gestalt therapy involves the client speaking to an empty chair to work through unfinished business?

Accepted Answer

Empty chair technique

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Mirroring

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Role reversal

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Systematic desensitization

Question 3

A counselor using Motivational Interviewing (MI) asks, 'What would have to happen for you to consider making a change?' This is an example of:

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Evoking change talk

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Closed-ended questioning

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Confrontation

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Psychoeducation

Question 4

In Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), the 'B' in the ABC model stands for:

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Beliefs

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Behavior

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Background

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Baseline

Question 5

Which family therapy approach uses 'triangulation' as a key concept to explain relational dynamics?

Accepted Answer

Bowen systems theory

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Structural family therapy

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Strategic family therapy

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Narrative therapy

Question 6

A counselor who uses scaling questions ('On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you?') is most likely practicing which approach?

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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

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Psychodynamic therapy

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Existential therapy

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Behavioral activation

Question 7

In Person-Centered therapy, the therapist quality of 'congruence' refers to:

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Being genuine and transparent in the therapeutic relationship

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Agreeing with the client's worldview

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Maintaining strict professional boundaries

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Mirroring the client's body language