Theory & Practice of Counseling & Psychotherapy, Corey
(Chapter 001-005) Revised TEST Questions & Answers
2023/2024 VERIFIED
Categories of Theories correct answers psychodynamic approaches, experiential and relationship-
oriented therapies, cognitive behavioral (action-oriented) approaches, systems perspective, postmodern
approaches
The therapeutic relationship correct answers An important component of effective counseling,
the therapist as a person is a key part of the effectiveness of therapeutic treatments correct answers
research shoes that both the therapy relationship and the therapy used contribute to treatment
outcome
The Effective Counselor correct answers The most important instrument you have is YOU, be authentic,
be a therapeutic person (be willing to grow, risk, care, and be involved).
Research on psychotherapy outcomes indicates the centrality of the person of the therapist and the
therapeutic relationship are... correct answers key factors in successful therapy
primary determinants of the therapeutic outcome correct answers contextual factors
counseling for the counselor correct answers 1. Helps explore motivations for being a counselor,
countertransference, and other issues clinical work may trigger
2. is important for personal and professional development
3. how can we inspire clients to examine lives if we do not personally commit to that value?
Counselor Values correct answers avoid value imposition, recognize you are not value-neutral, assist
clients in creating goals and finding answers congruent with their own values, and find ways to manage
value conflicts between you and your clients
How do you become multiculturally competent? correct answers become aware of your biases and
values, become aware of your own cultural norms and expectations, attempt to understand the world
from your client's POV, gain knowledge of the dynamics of oppression, racism, discrimination, and
stereotyping
How do you become multiculturally competent? correct answers Study historical background, tradition,
and values of your clients and be open to learning from them,
expand vantage point to explore your client's way of life correct answers develop an awareness of
acculturation strategies
15 Issues faced by beginning therapists correct answers 1. dealing with anxieties
2. being oneself and self-disclosing
3. avoiding perfectionism
4. being honest about limitations
, 5. understanding silence
6. dealing with client's demands
7. dealing with clients who lack commitment
8. tolerating ambiguity
9. losing oneself in one's clients
10. developing a sense of humor
11. sharing responsibility with the client
12. declining to give advice
13.defining the counselor's role
14. learning to use techniques appropriately
15. developing one's own style
Professional ethics correct answers counselors must interpret and apply ethical codes to their decision-
making
Mandatory Ethics correct answers minimum level of professional practice
aspirational ethics correct answers higher level of ethical practice
positive ethics correct answers an approach taken by practitioners who want to do their best for clients
rather than simply meeting minimum standards to stay out of trouble
ethical decision making (the principles that underlie our professional codes) correct answers benefit
others, do no harm, respect other's autonomy, be just, fair and faithful
The role of ethical codes correct answers Educate us about responsibilities, are a basis for accountability,
protect clients, are a basis for improving professional practice
Making ethical decisions correct answers identify the problem, review relevant codes and laws, seek
consultation, brainstorm, list consequences, decide and document reasons for your actions.
role of ethical codes correct answers 1. educate responsibilities
2. basis for accountability
3. protect clients
4. improve professional practice
Informed consent correct answers client needs enough info about the counseling process to make
informed choices. educates clients about their rights and responsibilities
informed consent should include... correct answers info such as therapeutic procedures and goals,
risks/benefits and alternatives to treatment, the right to withdraw from treatment, costs or fees,
supervision, and the limits of confidentiality
Biases are reflected when... correct answers neglect social and community factors and focus unduly on
individual, assess clients with instruments that have not been normed on population they represent,
judge behaviors, beliefs, or experiences that are normal within the clients culture as psychopathological
behaviors, strictly adhere to western counseling theories without considering their applicability to the
client's diverse cultural background
