TCC Texas Counselor Counseling Theories & Techniques 3

Question 1

A Texas counselor uses 'systematic desensitization' with a client who has a phobia. Which theoretical orientation does this technique come from?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral

Answer

Systematic desensitization, developed by Joseph Wolpe, is a behavioral technique that pairs relaxation with graduated exposure to feared stimuli.

Question 2

In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), 'automatic thoughts' are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Spontaneous, often distorted thoughts that arise in response to situations

Answer

Automatic thoughts are rapid, involuntary cognitions that often reflect cognitive distortions and influence emotions and behaviors.

Question 3

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) is characterized by a client who says, 'I've been thinking about quitting smoking for the past month'?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Answer

Contemplation involves awareness of the problem and serious consideration of change within the next six months, but no commitment yet.

Question 4

Narrative therapy's concept of 'externalizing the problem' is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Separate the person's identity from the problem to reduce shame and open possibilities

Answer

Externalizing positions the problem as separate from the person, reducing self-blame and creating space to explore the problem's influence.

Question 5

A counselor helping a client identify 'exceptions'—times when the problem was less severe—is using which therapeutic approach?

Accepted Answer

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Answer

SFBT uses exception questions to help clients recognize times when the problem did not dominate, building on existing strengths.

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TCC Texas Counselor Counseling Theories & Techniques 3